“Say It With Me by Rose Griffin is a practical, encouraging guide that emphasizes building connection first and using naturalistic strategies to develop joint attention, imitation, and language in autistic children. Filled with play-based ideas, ethical collaboration guidance, and a very useful appendix, it’s an important read for BCBAs, SLPs, and parents who want clear, practical strategies to help children communicate.”

—Mary Barbera, PhD, RN, BCBA-D, online course creator and author of Turn Autism Around

“Comprehensive, practical, and immediately useable, this book seamlessly bridges the worlds of Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis. Rose offers insights that will benefit both new and experienced clinicians and educators alike.”

—Sasha Long, M.A., BCBA, Founder and President, The Autism Helper, Inc.

“Speech-language pathologists supporting emergent communicators know how challenging it can be to identify the most effective path forward for students who are not yet speaking and may also present with complex behaviors. In Say It With Me, Rose Griffin offers clinicians a practical and refreshing guide grounded in naturalistic strategies, real-world examples, and the power of multidisciplinary collaboration. Her dual expertise as both an SLP and BCBA provides a uniquely integrated perspective that helps professionals better understand the intersection of communication and behavior. This book is an invaluable resource for clinicians seeking thoughtful, actionable tools to spark meaningful communication and social engagement for our clients who need it most.”

—Calonda Henry, M.S., CCC-SLP, Founder and CEO, Broad Horizons Speech Therapy

“This book is an exceptional contribution to the field, offering a well-integrated approach that aligns clinical rigor with compassionate, relationship-centered care. It provides practical frameworks that support communication, regulation, and meaningful skill development across settings. I would highly recommend it to multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families seeking effective, respectful strategies.”

—Dr. Jocelyn M. Geib, PhD, CCC/SLP, speech language pathologist/educational consultant, The KidsLink; School- Executive Director, Kidslink; Neurobehavioral Center, Director of Therapy

 “Rose shares a compassionate path forward in helping all students find a way to communicate. This is a great read for parents and professionals alike.”

—Jacqueline Laurita

“Finally, a book with a step-by-step guide to conduct more effective speech therapy sessions for autistic clients like my son. As a mom to a child with nonverbal autism and apraxia, I have often felt like I have the only child that struggles immensely with speech therapy. And I know that his therapists have often felt unproductive and even confused as well. Instead of avoiding, Say It With Me dives right into effective interventions that will help with the common frustrations that speech therapists can face. This is a must read for all the SLPs, BCBAs and RBTs working with children like mine. Thank you, Rose!”

—Kate Swenson, author of national bestseller Forever Boy and New York Times bestseller Autism Out Loud

“This book is an exceptional resource and a must-read for professionals in the field. For early-career practitioners, it provides a clear and practical blueprint for building an effective, thoughtful practice from the ground up. For seasoned professionals, the book offers a rich collection of realistic examples that will both reinforce and extend existing skills and approaches. As a BCBA, I especially appreciate the depth of practical guidance and the comprehensive set of examples that illustrate what meaningful collaboration between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and BCBAs should truly look like. This book sets a high standard for interdisciplinary practice and provides insights that will strengthen services and improve outcomes for the individuals we support.”

—Ron DeMuesy, Jr, MEd., BCBA, COBA