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ASHA CEU COURSE #0012 How to Talk to Parents of Toddlers About Autism
In this podcast, pediatric speech-language pathologists Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP and Macy Mize Usher, M.S., CCC-SLP from teachmetotalk.com discuss the seven most common reasons pediatric speech-language pathologists are reluctant to talk with parents of toddlers about autism and share solutions to help therapists move out of hesitancy and in to helping parents.
How to Talk to Parents About Autism as an SLP | Speech Therapy Tips for Early Intervention
Overcoming the 7 Biggest Fears About “The Autism Talk”
How do you have “the autism talk” with parents — without causing fear, confusion, or defensiveness?
In this episode, pediatric speech-language pathologists Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP and Macy Mize Usher, M.S., CCC-SLP from Teach Me To Talk review each of those seven concerns that may prevent a therapist from discussing autism with parents of toddlers and share clear, compassionate strategies for having these early conversations. If you’re a speech-language pathologist, early interventionist, teacher, or SLP student, and you’ve ever wondered how to tell a parent you suspect autism, this video will give you confidence, language, and structure for having that important conversation in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming way.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize and discuss early autism characteristics during speech therapy sessions
✅ Use strengths-based, family-centered language that builds trust with parents
✅ Balance honesty with empathy when discussing possible autism characteristics
✅ Know when and how to recommend an autism evaluation
✅ Support parents emotionally and professionally after the discussion
✅ Communicate within your scope of practice while collaborating with the care team
Whether you’re new to early intervention or a seasoned SLP, you’ll gain practical tools to make “the autism talk” easier, more effective, and more meaningful for families.
Course appropriate for SLPs and other therapists (OT, PT, and EI Developmental Specialists/Therapists) who work with pediatrics in various settings including state or county-based early intervention providers, outpatient pediatric therapy clinics, infant/toddler and preschool programs, and other childcare settings and parents of autistic children
Overview
0:00 Welcome and Information about CE credit
2:00 Introduction of Today’s Topic – How to Talk with Parents of Toddlers about Autism
3:45 Reason #1 SLPs Are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “It’s out of my scope of practice.”
8:50 Reason #2 SLPs Are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “I’m unsure if a child will get the diagnosis.”
13:00 Reason #3 SLPs are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “The timing’s not right because I’m afraid of the parent’s reactions.”
22:00 Reason #4 SLPs are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “I’ve never done it that way.”
26:15 Autism Screening Tool Questions Review
31:56 Reason #5 SLPs are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “It’s apraxia, not autism.”
39:00 Neuroaffirming Acceptance of Autism
41:57 Reason #6 SLPs area Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “My pediatrician does not think he’s autistic.”
48:35 Reason #7 SLPs are Reluctant to Discuss Autism with Parents… “I’m educational, not medical.”
51:44 Summary
1:00:04 End
Learning Objectives
Describe early autism characteristics by using a valid screening tool
Discuss characteristics of autism with parents.
Recommend an autism evaluation for toddlers.
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Parents, stay on track with all the recommendations discussed in the show. The handout is perfect for helping you remember and for sharing with your child's therapists. Get your copy today!
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ASHA CEU CREDIT COURSESCourse Directors
Laura Mize
- Certified SLP for 30+ years
- Trusted SLP expert and parent educator with 10+ million views (and counting!) at teachmetotalk.com which she founded in 2008
- National and International conference speaker since 2010
- Author of 100+ continuing education courses for therapists and parents on her YouTube channel
- Approved ASHA CE Provider since 2013
- Best-selling author of 9 therapy manuals for parents and professionals
- Laura lives in Lexington, KY surrounded by her happy family where she enjoys her favorite role of all — “LaLa” to her 6 darling grandbabies!
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Teach Me To Talk
Macy Mize Usher
- Certified SLP for 5+ years — plus tens of thousands of shadowing hours beginning when she was 2!
- Served 3 years at the University of Kentucky Multidisciplinary Autism Assessment Clinic.
- +11 million views on her language enriching YouTube channel Hey Macy!
- Wife and mother of Henry, age 4, and baby Sam.
- Follow Macy on her YouTube channel -
Hey Macy! Toddler Learning Videos & Learn to Talk!
Speaker Disclosure
Financial
Laura Mize owns teachmetotalk.com and receives revenue from product and course sales, speaking fees from organizations who contract her, and revenue sharing from her Amazon Affiliate agreement and the YouTube Partners Program. Macy Mize Usher is a salaried employee of The Laura Mize Group and receives revenue from Amazon and YouTube for her own YouTube channel.
Non-Financial
Laura Mize and Macy Mize Usher have no other financial or non-financial relationships with any other author, publisher, SLP or social media entity.
They have neurodivergent family members.
The Laura Mize Group
Introductory Level
.1 ASHA CEUs
ASHA credit available after 11.13.25
Satisfactory Course Completion Requirements
Participants must have watched the video and paid the $5 processing fee to obtain a certificate of completion and/or to have your participation submitted to the ASHA CE Registry. Once the $5 fee is paid, you will be redirected to complete additional information online required to award a Certificate of Completion which includes completion of the Verification Statement that you watched the video, Self Assessment of Learning Outcomes, a Program Evaluation, Request for Certificate, and an ASHA CEU participant form or your ASHA number for filing ASHA CEUs (if applicable). Once all required sections are completed and submitted, you will receive access to generate your certificate which will be emailed to you upon final review of your submission. No credit will be awarded without completion of this entire process. ASHA CEU information is submitted monthly and will appear on your ASHA CEU Registry shortly thereafter. Partial credit is not available.
For Other Professionals: Upon completion and return of the forms and receipt of your $5 registration fee, a Certificate of Completion will be provided so that you may file for continuing education with your own organization or licensing agency.
For Non-Professionals and Parents: All course content is offered at an Introductory, Professional Level and may not be suitable for all parents or non-professionals. If you'd like a Certificate of Completion, you may also register for credit.
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This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area). ASHA credit available after 11.13.25
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