A Parent’s Guide to Early Communication (2023)
🧡 The Connection Kickstart™ Program
The Connection Kickstart™ Program is a one-to-one parent coaching program based on Carolyn’s book A Parent’s Guide to Early Communication (2023). Each session builds on the strategies in the book, so families are encouraged to have a copy during the program.
👶 Who is it for?
Parents of children aged 2–5 who:
- Aren’t yet using many words or echo what they hear
- Prefer to communicate through actions or sounds
- May echo what they hear
- Engage back-and-forth play and interaction on their own terms
If you’ve ever wondered what to do, how to join in, or whether you’re on the right track, this program is for you.
📘 What’s Involved?
The full coaching program includes:
- 7 individual online sessions with Carolyn (1:1 with you and your child)
- Each session focuses on a specific strategy from the book
- In between sessions you have full support through a HIPAA compliant double encrypted Health Platform where you can upload any videos, find helpful documents, and text any questions for additional support during working hours.
- The first free Consultation session is a stand-alone consult — after that, you decide whether to continue with the full 7 session program
You’ll be guided step-by-step, with real-time support to help you put each strategy into practice in a way that suits your child and your family.
At the end of each session, you’ll have a clear, focused plan to help you build momentum and keep you on track in only minutes a day.
💡 Why Online?
Online coaching is backed by strong research and over 30 years of Carolyn’s real-world experience. Parents often report feeling more confident of what to do, more supported, and more equipped to help their child than they ever expected.
Online coaching in particular is so successful because parents take a more active role whilst gently guided by a coach. In many cases, coaching at an early stage can create the foundation needed before a child is ready for direct therapy.
What sets this coaching program apart is The ParentPower ReplayTM approach which helps to fast-track application of strategies, with gentle self-reflection guidance.
🇮🇪 For families in Ireland
The Connection Kickstart™ Program is offered in partnership with The Children’s Natural Environment Assessment Practice (CNEAP), who will handle referrals and administration.
➡️ If you are based in Ireland, please contact CNEAP first. They will guide you through the process and, if appropriate, direct you to work with Carolyn as part of the program.
🌍 For families outside Ireland
If you are based outside Ireland, you can apply to work with Carolyn directly.
➡️ Book a free consult call to learn more about the program and whether it’s a good fit for your child and family.
💡 Your first step
Not sure if you’re ready for coaching yet? Start with the Free Starter Course: a 10-week introduction to some aspects of the Connection Kickstart™ approach. It’s a complete course in itself, and it also helps you prepare for coaching if you decide to take things further.
📅 Next steps
- Book your free consult with Carolyn to find out more about the program.
- Or, begin today with the Free Starter Course.
🔁 Cancellations
- When you sign up you are signing up to the full program. Rather than cancellations you are requested to book weekly and attend on schedule as far as possible. You will have 8 weeks to complete all your sessions.
- Rather than cancelling, you will be able to reschedule a session once during the program via the link in your Calendly confirmation email.
- For families outside of Ireland, if you find the program is not for you, you can avail of the 30 day money back guarantee
❗ Please note:
Outside of Ireland, this is an education and coaching service, not a diagnostic or assessment service.
Advice and support is based on evidence from observation and parent report, not formal testing. However, some children may benefit from a deeper language analysis — which can be explored if needed.