Turn Autism Around
Dr. Mary Barbera, RN, doctoral-level behavior analyst, best-selling author, and online course creator discusses autism and speech delays from several different angles for both parents as well as medical, educational, and behavioral professionals. Learn more at www.marybarbera.com.
Each week we discuss Mary’s 4-step proven approach to tackle common parenting struggles including how to improve talking, reduce tantrums, and improve picky eating, sleeping, potty training and so much more for kids with and without autism!
Topics also include what to do when a toddler is delayed and how to identify the earliest signs of autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or even giftedness! And what to do if your child is diagnosed or requires early intervention or ABA therapy.
So, whether you're a parent of a child or a professional such as a behavior analyst, nurse, physician, speech pathologist, or teacher, you’re going to want to listen and subscribe!
Latest episodes
Jan 10, 2023 • 43min
#210: Autism Potty Training - When to Start and Steps to Take
Potty training is a critical life skill, but it can be a struggle for every parent especially those with a child with autism. Enjoy this classic rebroadcast from episode 34, originally recorded in 2019, where I cover steps to potty train, as well as possible solutions to common issues and problems that can occur.
Jan 3, 2023 • 38min
#209: Gestalt Language Processing: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Scripting and Echolalia in Autism
Sari Risen, SLP-BCBA, discusses Gestalt Language Processing, its connection to Echolalia and Scripting in autism. Explore its impact on language learning, challenges in recognizing scripted speech, and effective intervention strategies. Emphasizes presuming competence and utilizing systematic programming for teaching individuals with autism.
Dec 27, 2022 • 38min
#208: Best Autism Podcasts: Top 10 Episodes of 2022
The 4th annual Top 10 list looking back at the top 10 episodes we recorded this year. Check out episodes featuring parents and professionals with hot seats, success stories, top 5 questions, classic rebroadcasts and more!
Dec 20, 2022 • 43min
#207: Speech Delay vs. Autism: Top 5 Questions on Diagnosis, Denial, and Regression
Last week featured a classic rebroadcast of episode 4 from 2019, Does my child have ADHD, a speech delay, or autism? Today we continue with our Top 5 Questions on this topic. Kelsey General joins me to discuss diagnosis, getting started at home, and understanding the difference between autism, ADHD, and speech delays.
Dec 13, 2022 • 26min
#206: Does my child have ADHD, a speech delay, or autism? Classic Rebroadcast
This is a classic rebroadcast of Episode 4, where I discuss the steps from my free guide: Is it Autism, ADHD, "Just" a Speech Delay, or Typical Toddler Tantrums? I cover what you need to do when you start seeing concerning signs and how to proceed whether you get a diagnosis of autism or not. Next week I’ll be back with my top 5 questions on this important topic.
Dec 6, 2022 • 56min
#205: Is Your 2-year-old Not Talking? How Katty Turned Her Son's Speech Delay Around
Katty T and her son Santiago are proof that the Turn Autism Around programs can help any child, with or without an autism diagnosis. Katty shares her journey on catching up with her son's speech delay in her bilingual household using my course, community, and tools!
Nov 29, 2022 • 51min
#204: Severe Autism in Adults: A Parent's Key to Happiness with Denise D
If you have a young child with autism it can be scary to think about the demands of the future. Denise D is a positive light in the autism community. Her TikTok highlights her adult son Vincent who has severe autism and requires 24/7 care. She shares how she stays positive and navigates the needs of the family.
Nov 22, 2022 • 42min
#203: Autism Mom Burnout with More Than a Caregiver Founders Kate Swenson and Amanda Deluca
Kate Swenson and Amanda Deluca return to the Turn Autism Around Podcast to talk about their nonprofit, The More Than Project. This project supports caregivers, siblings, teachers and those that support and provide for special needs children. We discuss how they support initiatives and big events that are so meaningful to caregivers.
Nov 15, 2022 • 41min
#202: How To Deal with Autism Meltdowns: Hot Seat with Zulekha Part 2
Zulekha Williams is a mom from the Autism TikTok community. Today she takes the Hot Seat as we discuss her 4 year old, non-speaking son with autism. In Part 2 of this special episode, we pick back up with the interview discussing self-injurious behavior, meltdowns, tantrums, and some feeding concerns.
Nov 8, 2022 • 48min
#201: Assessing a Child with Non-speaking Autism: Hot Seat #7 with Zulekha
Zulekha Williams is a mom from the Autism TikTok community. Today she takes the Hot Seat as we discuss her 4-year-old, non-speaking son with autism. In Part 1 of this special episode, we review key questions from the One Page Assessment and cover topics like potty training, picky eating, table time activities and more.
