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The NEW Autism Workbook
Updated for today's understanding of autism.
A complete, neuroaffirming framework for speech-language pathologists, early interventionists, educators, and parents of autistic toddlers and preschoolers.
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What's new in this edition
A Neuroaffirming Approach
to Autism Intervention
The original workbook has been carefully revised to reflect current best practices. Instead of focusing on compliance and reducing autistic differences, this edition builds communication through connection.
Build communication through connection and co-regulation
Identify and use a child's strengths and interests
Support sensory and regulation needs
Follow a child's lead while still making meaningful progress
Create therapy plans that respect neurodiversity
New: AAC, nonspeaking children & Gestalt Language Learning
What PEOPLE ARE SAYING
The Reviews of The New Autism Workbook
"I love how you are embracing neurodiversity affirming approaches! Some other providers are still using outdated lingo and digging their heels in! (Though you always have been neuroaffirming before we had the lingo to describe it!)"
KATHERINE, SLP
"Hi Laura! I just LOVE the new Autism Workbook! I had the old one and it was excellent. I had just gone back to working with children after a long hiatus to homeschool my kids and that book was like my Bible! Now just finishing my 3rd year back with kids I was excited to order the new Autism Workbook because I needed to find better ways to meet the kids where they were at. I was praying it would come in before I had to write up two new Speech evaluations and it did! And it really helped me with formulating more strength based goals that I feel I will be able to document true (even it is slow) progress for some of my kids. Thank you so much!"
Christine, SLP
Step-by-step treatment planning
No More Guessing
What to Target Next
One of the biggest challenges for therapists and parents is knowing where to start. This workbook walks you through a clear process for identifying priorities and creating cohesive plans based on a child's current strengths and developmental profile.
Identify what skills are emerging
Use the workbook's assessment questions to map current abilities.
Determine what skills are missing
Cross-reference with the 12 treatment focus areas.
Decide what to target next
Prioritize based on developmental readiness and family goals.
Learn how to teach those skills
Practical activities you can use in everyday interactions today.
What's inside
12 Treatment Focus Areas
From the earliest foundations of communication through more advanced language development — each area includes descriptions, decision-making questions, practical activities, troubleshooting tips, and guidance on when to move on.
01
Co-Regulation
02
Social
Games
03
Joint Attention &
Turn Taking
04
Play
Skills
05
Receptive
Language
06
Imitation
07
Expressive
Language
08
AAC
09
Supporting Nonspeaking
Children
10
Peer
Interaction
11
Gestalt Language
Learning
12
And
more!
Each focus area includes:
✓ Detailed descriptions
✓ Treatment planning ideas
✓ Decision-making questions
✓ Troubleshooting suggestions
✓ Practical activities
✓ Guidance on when to move on
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Workbook Today
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AUTISM SPEECH THERAPY
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Meet Laura & Macy
Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder · ASHA CE Provider since 2012
30+ years specializing in late talkers, autism, and neurodivergent toddlers. Author of 9 therapy manuals used in professional development settings nationwide. Known for her clear, structured, immediately practical clinical approach.
Macy Mize Usher, M.S., CCC-SLP
Co-Instructor · 5+ Years Clinical Experience
3 years at UK’s Multidisciplinary Autism Assessment Clinic. Co-teaches the Strengths-Based Autism Course and monthly coaching calls. Runs Hey Macy! with 11M+ YouTube views.
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