<p>Imitation, the ability to copy someone else’s actions or words, is a pivotal skill developed in early childhood. Developing imitation skills has cascading benefits for developing social skills, communication skills, and play skills. Autistic children may have difficulties in developing imitation skills which can lead to delays in communication and play skills development. Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBI) are interventions that leverage a child’s interests and use play to teach various skills to children with developmental disabilities, including autism. A variety of NDBI strategies leverage imitation and teach imitation skills. Coaching and behavior skills training (BST) are evidence-based practices for teaching caregivers to implement interventions, including NDBI. Following the fictional story of early childhood special educator, Mikhail, a young autistic boy, Gabriel, and Gabriel’s parents, Tanya and George, this article explores how early childhood educators can leverage coaching practices with caregivers to implement NDBI to promote imitation skills development.</p>