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A Clinician’s Guide to Delivering Neuro-Informed Care: Revealing the Autism Story

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Reading A Clinician’s Guide to Delivering Neuro-Informed Care: Revealing the Autism Story is like getting to be in the room watching, listening to, and learning from a master clinician as she supports her clients, enriched by case examples and the MIGDAS framework. It’s like receiving personal mentorship from a seasoned expert, making it a valuable resource for any professional committed to authentic, compassionate care.

Donna Henderson, Psy.D.
Neuropsychologist and co-author of Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else and Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing

 

Revealing the Autism Story, authored by Marilyn J. Monteiro, Ph.D., is an indispensable resource for clinicians committed to neuroaffirmative care. The chapters offer an innovative, empathetic approach to understanding and honoring the unique neurodivergent experiences of autistic individuals. This guide transforms assessments into meaningful narratives, empowering both clinicians and clients. Grounded in expertise and compassion, Monteiro’s work sets a new standard in autism care, making it an essential tool for any professional seeking to deliver truly person-centered support.

Dr Diana Goldsmith, Clinical Director & Clinical Psychologist 

Foundations Child & Family Therapy

Central London

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Dr. Monteiro’s work embraces an empirical measurement approach while providing a unique phenomenological understanding for each person. Implementing a straight-up theory structure she calls the Descriptive Triangle, Monteiro provides annotated case narratives which illuminate diagnosis and assistance for people with ASD. Managing to straddle both DSM diagnosis and personalized care, this short, user-friendly manual is an indispensable guide for clinicians.

John Z. Sadler, M.D.,
Professor of Psychiatry and the Daniel W. Foster Professor of Medical Ethics,
UT Southwestern Dallas

 

Marilyn J. Monteiro, Ph.D., has once again delivered an indispensable resource for clinicians working with neurodivergent populations. A Clinician’s Guide to Delivering Neuro-Informed Care: Revealing the Autism Story is a compelling and practical guide that reframes the diagnostic process through a deeply human and neuro-informed lens. This book is a must-read for psychologists, clinicians, and allied professionals who are ready to elevate their practice. It challenges us to think more critically, listen more deeply, and ultimately deliver better care that is both affirming and transformative. Dr. Monteiro continues to break new ground in her pioneering work, shaping a neuro-affirming, strengths-based framework that reveals each individual’s unique autism story—an approach that truly impacts lives positively. Dr. Monteiro’s latest publication is a gift to the clinicians that work with neurodivergent populations. We are better clinicians, thanks to Marilyn.

Eirini Lammi,
Clinical Psychologist (Australia)

 

I believe Marilyn Monteiro’s new book is a “must-have,” not just for everyone who assesses autism, but for all clinicians who work with Autistic clients. Her ability to align with, and support, the energy cost of Autistic styles of communication is both ingenious and profound. An example is the use of a “pause button” to gently scaffold conversational topic transitions. Even something as simple as checking for permission and readiness before asking a question shows a deep and compassionate recognition of the Autistic need for mental preparation. Her book consists of accounts of interviewing, assessing, and supporting various Autistic child and adult character composites. These profiles are written in a way that slowly reveals the characters' stories and how their brains experience the world. Monteiro models a tender approach of report writing that captures the beauty and spirit of her clients, illustrating the kind of report I would love to read about myself or someone I love. This is the first book I would recommend to all clinicians and family members who want to learn kind and nurturing ways to connect with Autistic persons.

Helen San, MA, LPC, LAC,
Autistic Licensed Professional Counselor

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I had known Marilyn Monteiro personally and professionally for many years when I asked her to work with an incorrectly diagnosed nephew who was in crisis.  As I read “A Clinician’s Guide to Delivering Neuro-Informed Care: Revealing the Autism Story,” I was reminded of how quickly she connected with my nephew and how in sync she was with him.  Her approach changed his thinking from “something is wrong with me” to accepting and understanding how he processes and interacts with the world.  With her continued guidance, he transformed from being resistant, depressed, and insecure to becoming an independent, happy, and self-confident young man.   This book spells out her approach for clinicians to have the same success with their clients. Her approach to evaluating and working with autism is not the traditional approach we clinicians were trained in - it is the approach we should all be using.  

DeAnn Hyatt Foley, M.Ed.

Parent, Presenter, and Educational Diagnostician

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Dr. Monteiro's work continues to be a transformative resource for clinicians seeking to understand and support autistic individuals in truly humanizing and affirming ways. In her new book, A Clinician’s Guide to Delivering Neuro-Informed Care, she builds on the foundation of the strength-based MIGDAS-2 assessment with depth, clarity, and clinical wisdom. As a clinician trained in the MIGDAS-2, I find this guide invaluable—not only for those using the tool, but for any provider offering neuro-affirming assessments. This book invites us to move beyond surface-level checklists and into story-driven, attuned evaluation processes that truly honor the lived experiences of our clients. It is a vital resource for anyone committed to respectful, affirming, and meaningful assessment practice. 

Ryne Evans, MA, LMFT

Owner of Mindful Way Therapy (Washington)

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