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
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Jul 25, 2023 • 20min
#238: 18 Month Old Not Talking? 5 Action Steps for Speech Delays
Dr. Mary Barbera offers practical steps to address speech delays in 18-month-old children. Action Step 1 advises staying calm and objectively assessing the child's development. Step 2 involves understanding typical milestones and language expectations. Step 3 highlights early signs of autism to differentiate between delays and autism. Step 4 introduces a digital assessment tool for valuable insights. Finally, Step 5 urges seeking professional guidance from pediatricians and early intervention services. Together, we aim to support parents, caregivers, and professionals in helping children with speech delays, ensuring positive outcomes for their language development.
Jul 18, 2023 • 39min
#237: Speech Delay and Autism in Bilingual Toddlers; How Olga Helped Her Daughter
I heard from Olga M. on a Q&A call with our community, and I had to have her on the show. Olga M shares her daughter's ASD diagnosis story and how she got her from under 5 words after a speech regression to speaking conversationally in Russian and nearly fluent in English. Stay tuned for some really great tips to keep working with more advanced learners on stretching those language skills.
Jul 11, 2023 • 60min
#236: ACT Therapy for Kids with Brian Middleton
Have you heard of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Brian Middleton, BCBA, Father, and neurodivergent human, joins me to share how he uses ACT for kids with autism, even those that are nonverbal and nonvocal.
Jul 4, 2023 • 44min
#235: The BEST Autism Toys and How To Use Them
You don't have to go out and buy a ton of new toys to help your child play! We talk about common examples you may already have in your playroom! The key is all about how you play with your autistic child. Kelsey and I share the best toys for autism, like cause and effect toys, and ideas for making them fun, engaging, and language enriched.
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
#234: Autism Sensory Differences and Picky Eating: Hot Seat #8 with Lauren E
The Turn Autism Around approach is not just for the early signs and youngest learners; these practices are great for learners of any age. Lauren Emmett is a mother of two, and she sits in the Hot Seat for this episode to discuss her 9 year old son Wilson. This is a great opportunity to walk through a 1 page assessment of an older child and hear how a plan can be developed by really prioritizing their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
Jun 20, 2023 • 54min
#233: Autism Marriage Counseling: The Struggles Parents of Children with Autism Face
Is autism, or signs of autism, putting stress on your marriage? This episode is a lecture I prepared for a conference for marriage counselors. I talk about my journey through the diagnosis and why my husband and I started counseling. This is helpful information for parents who are considering counseling or even as a resource for professionals who might recommend counseling to their clients' caregivers.
Jun 13, 2023 • 54min
#232: Ethics for Behavior Analysts: The Top 3 Mistakes We Make With Behavior Babe, Dr. Amanda Kelly
As BCBAs, we are often faced with ethical dilemmas. There is not always one right answer; sometimes it's gray. Dr. Amanda Kelly, Behavior Babe, returns to the podcast to discuss the ABA code of ethics and some common mistakes behavior analysts make. We discuss scenarios and solutions that are relevant not just to BCBAs and professionals but also to families.
Jun 6, 2023 • 37min
#231: Top 5 Questions About Stimming and Scripting
Join us for this new take on the Top 5 questions, where Kelsey and I talk via Facebook Live. We're answering questions all about stimming and scripting. This episode will help you get clear on what is stimming in autism. Whether you're noticing stimming in your child and have concerns of autism OR stimming and vocal stimming has become excessive or dangerous, we have some great information to help you move forward.
May 30, 2023 • 29min
#230: Autism and Stimming: What is a Stim?
In this classic rebroadcast, we are talking about a common question, but is it really a concern? I talk all about stimming and the 6 steps to reducing problem causing stimming. If you don't know what stimming is, where and with whom it occurs, or if you have a child with injurious or disruptive stims, we cover all of that information.
May 23, 2023 • 50min
#229: Actively Caring for Your Child with Dr. Scott Geller
My principles and approach can help any child, not just those with autism. That is the same philosophy guest, Dr. Scott Geller takes with his movement, Actively Caring for People. He shares the 7 principles of this movement and how Applied Behavior Science can make the best difference in anyone's life with positivity and caring.
