Turn Autism Around Podcast
1) #338: Autism Safety: Solving elopement, PICA, Fire Safety & More with Dr. Amy Foxman
Children with autism face increased safety risks, including wandering, drowning, fire emergencies, PICA, and traffic dangers. In this podcast, Dr. Mary Barbera and Dr. Amy Foxman explain why safety sk...Show More
2) #337: Real Advice to Get a Toddler Talking and Melting Down Less From a Behavior Analyst
Dr. Mary Barbera sits down with Elissa in this rebroadcast to show exactly how to help a late-talking toddler using a clear 4-step plan. After identifying that Lexi understood more than she could say,...Show More
3) #336: The 10 Early Signs of Autism
Dr. Mary Barbera outlines 10 early signs of autism in toddlers, such as lack of pointing and joint attention, language delays, excessive tantrums, not responding to name and poor imitation skills. She...Show More
4) #335: Child Not Talking? The Imitation Skills You Need to Build First for Children with Autism
Imitation is a crucial early skill for language, play and social development. Delays in imitation are common in toddlers with autism or signs of autism. Dr. Mary Barbera breaks down the 4 key steps to...Show More
5) #334: Concerned About a 4 Year Old Speech Delay? Start Here
If you're worried that your 4-year-old isn't talking or meeting speech milestones, you're not alone and you don't need to wait. By age four, kids should be speaking in full sentences, asking questions...Show More
6) #333: What is level 3 autism? Everything you need to know!
A Level 3 autism diagnosis means a child currently needs very substantial support, not that their future is fixed or limited. Dr Mary Barbera explains what Level 3 autism is, how it differs from Level...Show More
7) #332: 5 Autism Rants You Need to Hear in 2026 | Unpopular Autism Opinions That Improve Progress
Dr. Mary Barbera shares five "autism rants" based on her 27 years of experience as a mom, nurse, and BCBA-D. These unpopular opinions challenge outdated advice and highlight what truly helps children ...Show More
8) #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
9) #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
10) #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