Let's Talk

Navigating Communication Services and Supports for Your Young Child with Autism

Rhea Paul, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Donia Fahim, Ph.D.

This friendly, accessible guidebook helps parents of young children with autism evaluate evidence-based communication interventions—and choose the best ones for their child.


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THIS BOOK HELPS YOU:

arm yourselves with essential knowledge about autism and how it's diagnosed
understand the range of social communication behaviors you might see in your child
learn the how and why of developmental assessments
choose evidence-based treatments and interventions that address your child's specific communication needs
support your child's development of key skills, such as motor imitation, joint attention, play, and spontaneous communication
make the most of available educational services, including IEPs and IFSPs
partner effectively with SLPs, OTs, special educators, and paraprofessionals
navigate the complex emotions associated with a child’s autism diagnosis

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: A sample Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) Form, a Setting Events-Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Chart (SABC), helpful glossaries of educational terms and evidence-based practice terms, sample Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Reviews

Mary Cowper, Midwest Book Review

"Impressively well written, deftly organized and presented, Let’s Talk is ideal for ordinary parents seeking to do what is best and most helpful with respect to an autistic child."

Susan Kapoor, mother of two young boys on the spectrum

“It is impossible not to feel a sense of wellbeing and optimism after reading this book. The authors really 'get' the anxiety and hopelessness parents often feel, and do a lot to allay their fears with hard facts and useful advice.”

Rebecca Landa, Director, Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Kennedy Krieger Institute

“A comprehensive and informative book … Trustworthy answers and explanations are provided about the characteristics of autism and the services that many families of children with autism will seek.”

Patricia Prelock, University of Vermont

“Represents a truly family-centered approach to explaining ASD for parents of children with ASD. The content is rich but accessible to parents, and successfully guides the reader from the process of assessment and diagnosis to selecting interventions and navigating services.”

Travis Thompson, University of Minnesota

“Uniquely promotes integration of Applied Behavior Analysis and SLP strategies in supporting communication by students with autism … The authors deserve high marks for effectively translating their speech-language research expertise into accessible language applicable to families' daily lives.”

This book may be appropriate for courses similar to those listed below:

Topics in Autism Spectrum Disorders (SPHP 142)

Developmental Language Disabilities (CSD 762)

Human Development and Family Studies (HUSC 4682)

Communication Disorders in the Schools (Educational Setting) (SHLD 790)

Using Assessment for Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSAB 321)

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