Turn Autism Around
Dr. Mary Barbera
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!
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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 16, 2021 • 45min
#111: Professional Collaboration with Parents | Interview with Ria & Kristen
When parents and professionals collaborate to create a therapy plan, they’re able to powerfully amplify the work that they do alone. Ria and Kristen have worked together to help Ria’s son adjust and thrive with ABA therapy, and in the last year have seen rapid improvements in his language and behavior.
Feb 9, 2021 • 43min
#110: Autism Parent Interview with Eileen P.
At twenty-three months old, Eileen’s son wasn’t even talking. Concerned about his development, she took him to a pediatric specialist who shrugged off her concerns about OT and speech therapy. Like many parents, Eileen’s insistence on better therapy services immediately has yielded a marked improvement in her son’s speech.
Feb 2, 2021 • 40min
#109: Live Q&A Call: Your Autism Questions Answered
For parents who need advice on how to take the next step in their journey with autism, I offer some insights on how to move forward. It can be tempting to see a child’s progress and then try to move on quickly to the next level, but I want you to avoid mistakes that will hinder your child’s long-term development.
Jan 26, 2021 • 21min
#108: Autism Assessment: Step one of the Turn Autism Around Approach
An assessment provides a clear outline of where a child with autism is at, what skills they’re going to work on, and how effective the therapy is for the child. I share my one-page assessment today from my newest book so that you can see how effective assessments can be.
Jan 19, 2021 • 36min
#107: New Turn Autism Around Book Available for Pre-Order Now
I’m on a mission to change the way autism is detected and treated for millions of people around the world. I wrote Turn Autism Around: An Action Guide for Parents of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism to help empower parents who are waiting for a diagnosis or therapy so that they could stop waiting and start helping their children today.
Jan 5, 2021 • 48min
#105: Having an Abundance Mindset in the Autism World with Julie Cairns
If you’re ready to close the door on 2020 and recalibrate your mindset, then let’s talk about the steps you need to take to release your old belief system and embrace an abundance mindset. Julie Cairns has helped tens of thousands of people all over the world to walk away from self-limiting beliefs and embrace a new outlook on life.
Dec 29, 2020 • 31min
#104: Top 10 Best Autism Podcast Episodes of 2020
I tackled a lot of issues in this year’s 52 Turn Autism Around podcast episodes, and I interviewed some amazing success stories from the autism community. My top ten list includes my own personal favorites, as well as my listeners’ favorites as well. I am excited for 2021 and the opportunities we’ll have to grow this community even more.
Dec 22, 2020 • 51min
#103: Autism and Marriage: Successful Marriage Tips with Donna Tosky
If you don’t know where the disconnects lie in your marriage, the stressors in your life will show you very quickly. Donna Tosky teaches couples how to repair, renew, and sustain marriages and partnerships in families where at least one child has autism.
Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
#102: Speech Blubs: A Speech Development App for Kids with Autism
Turning screen time into constructive screen time that becomes a valuable tool in a child with autism’s speech therapy is one of the goals of Speech Blubs. I talked with founder Mitja Mavsar about the positive role his speech development app has for children who have a variety of speech issues.
Dec 8, 2020 • 46min
#101: ADHD and Autism | Interview with Holly Blanc Moses
There’s a difference between looking at a child’s behavior as a professional behavior analyst and looking at it as a parent of a neuro-diverse child. Holly Blanc Moses has a clear look into both perspectives as she’s both a parent and a professional BCBA. In this episode, Holly shares what it’s like to be both a parent and a professional, how she diagnoses a child who might have ADHD or autism or both and how she copes with the challenge of being a mom of kids with both ADHD and autism.
