Turn Autism Around Podcast
1) #331: 18 month old not talking? 5 Steps you need today!
Is your 18-month-old not talking yet? Dr. Mary Barbera shares five essential action steps to help parents navigate early speech delays with clarity and confidence. From checking developmental mileston...Show More
2) #330: How to Stop Toddler Hitting and Throwing in Just 2 Days!
Dr. Mary Barbera and Rachel Smith share a simple, effective 3-step plan to stop toddlers from hitting and throwing things, even when they're overwhelmed or frustrated. Based on positive parenting and ...Show More
3) #329: Should you stop stimming in autism?
Dr. Mary Barbera answers the top questions about stimming and scripting in children with autism, explaining why they happen and when to be concerned. Stimming isn't bad, but when it's constant, unsafe...Show More
4) #328: ADHD vs. Autism in Toddlers: Early Signs, Key Differences & What to Do Next
When toddlers show signs like hyperactivity, tantrums, or language delays, it can be hard to tell if it's ADHD, autism, or both. Dr. Mary Barbera shares how to spot early signs, understand the key dif...Show More
5) #327: Knows Letters and Numbers but Can't Talk? How to Teach These Kids to Talk.
Dr. Mary Barbera explains what it means when toddlers are obsessed with the alphabet or numbers but struggle to talk. This pattern, often linked to hyperlexia, can signal giftedness or early signs of ...Show More
6) #326: Child Kicked out of Daycare or Expelled From Preschool? Here's what to do!
If your child has been kicked out of daycare or preschool, you’re not alone, this happens more often for kids with autism, ADHD, or developmental delays. Dr. Mary Barbera shares why expulsions happen,...Show More
7) #325: The BECA: An Autism Assessment for Physicians, Researchers, Parents, and Autism Professionals
The Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA) is a free, 10-minute digital autism screener designed for parents, physicians, researchers, and autism professionals. Created by Dr. Mary Barbera, the BEC...Show More
8) #324: Leucovorin For Autism: Dr. Richard Frye on New Autism and Language Research Parents Need
Many children with autism face hidden medical challenges that affect speech, behavior, and sleep. Dr. Richard Frye, a Harvard-trained pediatric neurologist, explains how folinic acid (leucovorin) may ...Show More
9) #323: PDA in Autism: Signs and Strategies That Work
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within autism marked by extreme resistance to everyday demands due to anxiety and a need for control. Though not officially recognized in the U.S., man...Show More
10) #322: Too Young for a Diagnosis? Why Early Intervention for Autism Can’t Wait
Mary Barbera joins BCBA and autism mom Rachel Freedman, as she shares how recognizing early signs in her son Max led to an autism diagnosis at just 13 months, and how early intervention transformed hi...Show More