“Wouldn’t it be better if you worked with my child?” If you’ve heard this question when introducing parent-implemented intervention, this article offers practical suggestions for turning hesitation into collaboration and developing open and trusting relationships in your very first conversations with families.

“My child isn’t progressing, even though I talk to him all the time!” What should we do when parents tell us this? This article unpacks why it’s essential to help parents prioritize back-and-forth interactions with their child first before focusing on language input, and what you can do to help them change their perspectives.

Where should intervention begin for autistic children and how can we support families from day one? Two recent studies on Hanen’s More Than Words^® offer insights into helping parents understand, respond to, and build on their child’s communication in meaningful, everyday interactions.

What happens when the parent is on the sidelines during their child’s early intervention sessions? Research shows that parent involvement makes a powerful difference. This article explores parents’ real experiences and shares four practical ways that parents can get more involved in their children’s early intervention.

When we think about playing with children, we usually think about the toys involved. But new research suggests that some of the most meaningful and positive interactions between parents and autistic children happen when there are no toys involved at all.

You know fun when you see it, but are you ready to coach parents to have fun with their child in parent-implemented intervention? Learn how to support parents by fostering fun interactions with their child using these 6 practical tips.