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Turn Autism Around

Dr. Mary Barbera
Autism
Behavior Analysis
Speech Delays
Early Intervention
Child Development
Parenting Strategies
Applied Behavior Analysis
Parenting
Developmental Delays
Language Development
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Picky Eating
Speech Delay
Potty Training
Speech Therapy
Love On the Spectrum
ADHD
Education
Positive Toddler Parenting
ABA Therapy

If you're a parent with a child diagnosed with Level 1, 2, or Level 3 autism or worried about speech delays, tantrums, autism signs, hitting, potty training struggles, picky eating, meltdowns, sensory issues, or toddler behavior that feels confusing or overwhelming, you're in the right place: www.marybarbera.com Hosted by Dr. Mary Barbera — RN, doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA... more

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Michelle C. shares her daughter Elena's autism success story, from severe language delays and tantrums at age two to thriving in a general education third-grade classroom. After COVID disrupted therapy services, Michelle used the Turn Autism Around® ... more

Mary Barbera welcomes back Michelle, a parent and autism coach, to share her daughter Elena's remarkable journey. Michelle discusses recognizing early signs of regression, receiving an autism diagnosis, and navigating therapy shutdowns during COVID-1... more

Mary Barbera interviews longtime collaborator Tracy Rasmussen about helping her 16-month-old granddaughter, Cece, who was showing signs of a speech delay. Tracy shares the strategies she learned through Mary's program, including language sampling, mo... more

Dr. Mary Barbera explains why "free" autism advice and therapy can still carry a cost when they delay real progress. Mary shares two parent stories: Ruth, who spent 150+ hours piecing together free content without a step-by-step plan, and Kelsey, who... more

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Michelle C.
Elena's mother and longtime coach on the Turn Autism Around program
Turn Autism Around / Mary Barbera's coaching program
Episode: #352: Her Daughter Had Autism and Just 2 Words… Look at Her Now
Tracy Rasmussen
Grandmother of Cece, involved in Cece's language development and participant in the Five Weeks to More Talking program
Episode: #351: Her Granddaughter Wasn't Talking—Then Tracy Learned What to Do
Amol Deshpande
Creator of the Frontera app
Frontera
Episode: #347: Could Autism Be Detected at Birth? One Father's Mission to Change Autism Care
Joe Catelli
Psychologist, BCBA-D, founder of Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners
Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners
Episode: #345: Can Autism Be Reversed? Stem Cells, Early Intervention & New Research
Rose Griffin
Speech-Language Pathologist and BCBA, author of Say It With Me
ABA Speech
Episode: #343: Joint Attention Explained: The Foundation of Communication in Autism
Leanne Page
Behavior analyst and founder of Parenting with ABA
Parenting with ABA
Episode: #339: Parent Training for Autism: The Key to Faster Progress Autism Professionals Need to Know!
Amy Foxman
Educational psychologist and BCBA
Episode: #338: Autism Safety: Solving elopement, PICA, Fire Safety & More with Dr. Amy Foxman
Rachel Smith
Program Director and mother of Everett
Episode: #330: How to Stop Toddler Hitting and Throwing in Just 2 Days!
Dr. Richard Frye
Harvard-trained child neurologist and national leader in autism research
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Episode: #324: Leucovorin For Autism: Dr. Richard Frye on New Autism and Language Research Parents Need

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 514 ratings
  • Pseudoscience

    Promotes pseudoscience, for example, non-science-based functional medicine recommendations for kids with autism

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Science Matters!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Share the stage

    I do love this information. It is very helpful. I do wonder if the people who come to speak get to say all that they came to say. Maybe Mary can save her comments and additional knowledge for podcasts in between called: ‘what else I know’ or part two.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TinyT.
    United States2 years ago
  • 100% repetitive sales pitch

    Very little useful content vs rambling self-promotion. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jooliek
    United States2 years ago
  • Needs more depth

    As a parent of an autistic child, I try to find resources that I can listen to on the go and learn something useful that will help my child. While this podcast is useful but it is highly surface level. It is good if you are a new listener for 1-2 episodes but if you are a recurrent listener, it is so hard to find anything useful. Dr Barbara is good when it comes to jotting down stuff into pointers but more often than not, all of the points allude to either her own books, her assessment method, o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SP_KM
    Canada2 years ago
  • Doable and effective. Mom and professional friendly.

    This podcast provides strategies that truly work and are simple to implement. I am so thankful that a friend shared this with me. I have the tools now to help my child calm down and stop throwing and hitting. Soooo grateful!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KDQ70193
    United States3 years ago

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Positive reception for practical, family-friendly guidance and real-world stories, with ongoing calls for more audio clarity and less promotional focus.
Mixed feedback on depth and balance between guest content and self-promotion, with some praising actionable tips.
Guests are well-chosen and bring varied expertise, though some listeners crave deeper hands-on strategies.

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#353: "I Never Thought I'd Hear Her Talk" | Autism Success Story
Q: Do you have any self care tips or anything that has reduced your stress, especially during the COVID shutdown?
Michelle advises parents to stop researching late into the night, go to bed at a reasonable hour, and make rest a priority because sleep deprivation made her more emotional and less able to think objectively.
#353: "I Never Thought I'd Hear Her Talk" | Autism Success Story
Q: So how did you get her diagnosed so quickly at two years of age?
Michelle says her mother-in-law used personal connections to arrange an earlier appointment with a pediatric neurologist in Detroit. The neurologist diagnosed Elena so she could access services.
#352: Her Daughter Had Autism and Just 2 Words… Look at Her Now
Q: What was the turning point that helped Elena gain substantial language and functional skills?
The combination of language sampling, echoic control, and a structured home program allowed Elena to rapidly increase words and phrases, ultimately accelerating her ability to communicate and engage with others.
#352: Her Daughter Had Autism and Just 2 Words… Look at Her Now
Q: How did the COVID-19 lockdown affect access to therapy, and what choices did you make to keep progress going?
Therapy services shut down; Michelle recounts pivoting to home-based strategies from the course, which gave her a structured plan and relief from anxiety as she created activities and printed materials for home use.
#352: Her Daughter Had Autism and Just 2 Words… Look at Her Now
Q: Take us back to your first concerns about Elena and what you were noticing at around one and a half.
Michelle shares that Elena regressed from two pop-out words and lost skills like waving and responding to her name, with delays culminating in a full picture of autism risk that led to a formal evaluation and early therapy decisions.

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What is Turn Autism Around about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, parent- and practitioner-friendly series focused on early intervention, autism education, and actionable strategies to support speech, behavior, and daily living skills. Across episodes, listeners hear about early signs, evidence-based interventions, parent-led approaches, and safety and practical care considerations, with the host often unpacking how to apply ABA, speech therapy, and developmental practices at home and in classrooms. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on a four-step framework, collaboration with multiple professionals, and real-world stories from families, which helps demystify autism care while highlighting accessible tools for immediate use. Potential listeners include parents navigating toddler and preschool... more

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Recent guests on Turn Autism Around include:

1. Michelle C.
2. Tracy Rasmussen
3. Amol Deshpande
4. Joe Catelli
5. Rose Griffin
6. Leanne Page
7. Amy Foxman
8. Rachel Smith

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