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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.

“Is It Autism?” Course on DVD… Now Shipping

"Is It Autism?" Recognizing and Treating Toddlers and Preschoolers with Red Flags for Autism   Whenever I ask ...
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#1 Best Seller on Kindle!

Today I logged in to find out that the new book I released yesterday is a #1 Best ...
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Is It Autism? Helping Parents of Toddlers Understand Autism

I'm so happy to announce the release of my latest book... Is It Autism? Helping Parents of Toddlers ...
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ABA Lesson #5 – Balance Your Ratio of Mastered Skills to New Skills

Balance your ratio of mastered skills to new skills.  This lesson came to me about fifteen years ago ...
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My ABA Confessions Continued… Lesson #2… TIME Matters!

A few days ago, I started a 'confessional' post that explores ways that I, a professed Floortimer, am ...
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So… About ABA…Confessions from an SLP

As far as overall treatment philosophies go, I've always considered myself more in the “Floortime” camp than an ...
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Joint Attention in Babies and Toddlers

In a post last week, I mentioned that I've been assessing typically developing babies as I participate in ...
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“Will She EVER Talk?” Questions from a mom with twins with autism

Tonight I received this email from a mom desperate for advice. I've omitted her name, her children's names, ...
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Parents Make the Difference in the Treatment of Toddlers with Autism

Parents Make the Difference in the Treatment of Toddlers with Autism If you're a regular reader of this ...
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Autism Statistics in Toddlers…What This Means for EI SLPs

This afternoon I'm reading a transcript of an ASHA podcast and came across this statistic about autism which ...
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