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Turn Autism Around

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

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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Joint attention is the shared focus between a child and another person, and it is one of the most important foundational communication skills for children with autism and developmental delays. Dr. Mary Barbera talks with Rose Griffin, who explains wh... more

#342: The Autism Tipping Point - 3 Trends Changing Everything Autism is now 1 in 31 - and three massive forces are about to reshape everything parents and professionals think they know.

Episode Summary In this episode of Turn Autism Around, host Dr... more

ABA therapy is the science of behavior and learning, not just a treatment for autism. Dr Mary Barbera clears up four common myths about ABA, explains why the science is always at work, and shows how quality, child-friendly implementation matters most... more

Teaching manners to children with autism is important, but teaching them too early can interfere with communication development. Before focusing on words like "please" and "thank you," children should first be able to request what they want, use simp... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ameila Dalphonse
BCBA and owner of Master ABA
Master ABA
Episode: #323: PDA in Autism: Signs and Strategies That Work
Rachel Freedman
BCBA and mother tackling autism advocacy and behavior analysis.
Episode: #322: Too Young for a Diagnosis? Why Early Intervention for Autism Can't Wait
Denise Voigt
Functional nutritionist and owner of My Spectrum Heroes
My Spectrum Heroes
Episode: #317: Functional Medicine and Autism: Denise Voight on Key Nutrients, Blood Tests to Ask For, and the Link Between Zinc, Nutrition, and Behavior
Bailey Payne
Behavior analyst and author of Behavior Breakthrough
Episode: #314: Behavior Breakthrough: Simple ABA Strategies That Make a Big Impact at Home and in the Classroom

Host

Dr. Mary Barbera
Dr. Mary Barbera is a doctoral-level BCBA-D, author, and creator of online programs for toddlers and preschoolers; focuses on compassionate, evidence-based autism interventions and parent coaching.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 513 ratings
  • Pseudoscience

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Science Matters!
    United States9 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • 100% repetitive sales pitch

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jooliek
    United Statesa year 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
    Canadaa year 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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#343: Joint Attention Explained: The Foundation of Communication in Autism
Q: What are the challenges in collaboration between speech therapists and BCBAs, and how can they be addressed?
Challenges include ego, misinformation online, and training gaps; solutions include open listening, mutual respect, multidisciplinary teams, and keeping the child at the center of decisions.
#343: Joint Attention Explained: The Foundation of Communication in Autism
Q: How can families start improving joint attention in everyday routines?
She suggests practical activities using books, music, play, and everyday interactions like narrating the day and engaging in fun, shared activities that involve turn-taking and imitation.
#343: Joint Attention Explained: The Foundation of Communication in Autism
Q: What is joint attention and why is it so important for development?
Rose explains that joint attention is a foundational social-communication skill where the child and partner share focus and reciprocity, forming the base for all later communication, including eye gaze, pointing, and responding to bids.
#339: Parent Training for Autism: The Key to Faster Progress Autism Professionals Need to Know!
Q: What does an effective parent training session look like when done well?
An effective session begins with a clear task agreement, shared goals, and a structured approach that includes modeling, practice, data collection, and a follow-up plan, while avoiding rushed treatment planning.
#339: Parent Training for Autism: The Key to Faster Progress Autism Professionals Need to Know!
Q: What should we know about you and how you fell into the world of ABA and parent training?
Leanne describes starting as a special education teacher, discovering ABA through BCBAs in the classroom, training to become a BCBA, and then starting Parenting with ABA to coach parents and professionals toward compassionate, practical ABA practices.

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