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Autism, Communication Development & Speech Therapy Resources

This collection of articles focuses on autism, communication development, language learning, social interaction, play skills, and practical strategies for supporting children on the autism spectrum.

Pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize shares evidence-based information and strengths-based approaches to help parents, speech-language pathologists, educators, and early intervention professionals better understand communication differences and support meaningful development. Topics include early signs of autism, language development, social communication, play skills, sensory considerations, parent coaching, and intervention strategies.

Whether you're a parent seeking guidance after an autism diagnosis or a professional looking for practical therapy ideas, you'll find resources designed to help children build communication skills while honoring their unique strengths, interests, and ways of interacting with the world.

Speech Therapy for Autism in Toddlers

We have lots of new moms and dads who have joined our daily email group, so I'm getting ...
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Apraxia and Autism in Toddlers

Today let's look at apraxia and autism in toddlers.   According to research from 2015, Tierney and her colleagues ...
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Autisim Workbook for SLP

Questions About Treating Autism

After my last post 7 Signs of Autism, I'm getting lots of questions about treating autism in toddlers ...
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Autism Basics… Part 2

Children with autism demonstrate repetitive behaviors and restricted interests referred to as RRBs. This is part 2 of ...
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Autism Basics

If working with a young child with autism is new for you, let’s review some basic information to ...
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How to Play Peek-a-boo! Advice for Parents with Toddlers with Developmental Delays

GAMES FOR TODDLERS Playing peek-a-boo is a time-honored ritual between babies and parents. Many times parents of young ...
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ASHA CEU Course #403

Questions About Social Games

  Yesterday I received these great questions from a new SLP about podcast #403 Teach Social Games First. I started ...
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Help Busy Toddlers Stay and Play!

It's a common problem... we're trying our best to teach a toddler something new and all he can ...
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Benefits of Social Games as a Therapy Strategy

Do you play games like Peek-a-Boo and Ring Around the Rosies in speech therapy sessions with toddlers? If you ...
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1 in 59… New Autism Rates in the US

Yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated information about new autism rates in the US. ...
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