The Hanen Program® for Parents of Autistic Children or Children Who May Benefit from Social Communication Support
Parents of young autistic children
In-person
Online
inch and a range up to 165 feet (50m). For a detailed digital copy, you can find the DTAPE DT50 User Manual on Scribd .
: Instead of multiplying numbers manually, you can set the device to "Area" mode, measure the length and width of a room, and let the LCD instantly display the total square footage. The Pythagorean Mode
: Measure length, width, and height to get the cubic volume.
Finally, the installation process concludes with a calibration check. While the DT50 comes factory-calibrated, the manual provides a sequence for manual adjustment if the device shows a discrepancy. By entering the calibration mode (usually through a specific key combination during power-up), users can offset the distance by a few millimeters to match a known physical standard. This ensures that the hardware installation translates into professional-grade accuracy. By following these structured steps—battery insertion, unit selection, reference point adjustment, and calibration—users ensure their DTAPE DT50 is fully optimized for its environment.
You can toggle the measurement starting point between the front or back of the device by pressing the reference button.
"Get started with the DTape DT50 data transfer device. Download and install the user manual PDF and follow our step-by-step guide to installing and using your device."
Inside the box, you should have:
The first step is to find a Hanen SLP who is certified to offer More Than Words. The SLP may offer the program in-person or online, or they may use the program content in their day-to-day individual clinical work with parents and children.