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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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NEW Autism Workbook

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New Autism Workbook

Neuroaffirming
principles throughout

12 treatment
focus areas

By Laura Mize,
CCC-SLP · 30+ years

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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

Strengths-Based Autism Course for Toddlers

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 Some other providers are still using outdated lingo and digging their heels in!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

L & M

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.

  • 1

    Identify what skills are emerging

    Use the workbook's assessment questions to map current abilities.

  • 2

    Determine what skills are missing

    Cross-reference with the 12 treatment focus areas.

  • 3

    Decide what to target next

    Prioritize based on developmental readiness and family goals.

  • 4

    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

Get The NEW Autism
Workbook Today

$79

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Meet Laura & Macy

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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.

Hey Macy

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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