Parents may experience a range of emotions when hearing that their child may be on the autism spectrum, including shock or denial (Martins et al., 2021). While hearing the word "autism" can be challenging for families, early identification of autism (also referred to as autism spectrum disorder [ASD]) allows families more time to process the diagnosis and find the best supports for their unique child. The purpose of this manuscript is to give providers an evidence-informed process that will guide them toward early conversations about autism with families using family-centered and culturally responsive best practices.