Turn Autism Around
Hosted by Dr Mary Barbera and Mary Barbera · Dr. Mary Barbera
4.3from 400 ratings
- 354
- Episodes
- 85
- Transcribed
- 400
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 13M
- YouTube views
About Turn Autism Around
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-D), best-selling author, and creator of widely used online programs for toddlers and preschoolers — this bi-weekly podcast breaks down complex child development topics into simple, actionable steps any parent or professional can use immediately. Every other week, Mary shares her proven 4-step approach to help children (with and without autism or ADHD) make measurable progress at home, school, and in the community. Episodes cover highly searched topics such as: 🗣️ Speech & Language Development How to get your toddler to talk What to do when your toddler isn't talking Late talking, first words, echolalia, scripting, and vocal stimming Strategies to build interaction, joint attention, and social engagement 😭 Behavior & Tantrums How to stop hitting, biting, throwing, and daily meltdowns What causes tantrums and how to reduce them Simple behavior plans any parent can use Emotional regulation for toddlers and preschoolers 🧠 Autism, ADHD & Early Signs Early signs of autism in toddlers What to do if you suspect autism — or if someone told you to "wait and see" Screening vs. diagnosis Sensory processing disorder, hyperlexia, giftedness vs. autism traits Navigating early intervention, speech therapy, OT, or ABA therapy 👶 Daily Life Skills Potty training for toddlers with speech delays or autism Picky eating and feeding challenges Sleep issues and bedtime routines Safety, wandering, transitions, and managing hard outings Preparing for doctor, dentist, or haircut visits 👨👩👦 Parent Coaching & Real-Life Stories Real parent success stories (like toddlers going from 0 words to hundreds) How to create calm, confident routines at home Reducing stress for the whole family Mindset support for overwhelmed parents This show is designed to help parents, but is also widely followed by behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists, teachers, pediatricians, nurses, and early-intervention professionals who want child-friendly, research-backed strategies that work in real homes. Whether you're dealing with a diagnosis of autism or a late talker with frequent tantrums, sensory challenges, or early signs of autism… or you simply want a clear, compassionate, step-by-step plan to help your child thrive — this podcast is here to guide you. Subscribe and learn how to improve talking, reduce problem behaviors, and help your child gain confidence, independence, and skills — starting today.
- Publisher
- Dr. Mary Barbera
- Category
- education · kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Jan 2019
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
85 of 354 episodes have a transcript.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
#353: "I Never Thought I'd Hear Her Talk" | Autism Success Story
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
#352: Her Daughter Had Autism and Just 2 Words… Look at Her Now
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
#351: Her Granddaughter Wasn't Talking—Then Tracy Learned What to Do
Inside a recent episode
#353: "I Never Thought I'd Hear Her Talk" | Autism Success Story
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Um, she never, the pediatrician would ask where we were. And, like, where's mommy? Where's daddy? And she didn't point to us. She would look at us, but she didn't point. You know, I just didn't know what the future held for her, and I still don't. And that part's very hard. But now I know she can – she has language capabilities. She's tongue-tied, but she – a lot of her language is understandable by strangers. And she was – So she is tongue-tied? Did you get her tongue clipped? I did not. In fact, I took her for an audiological assessment recently for her hearing. And the doctor there is the one who told me when he looked in her mouth, he said she was actually a little tongue-tied. […]
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- Michelle C
- Michelle
- Tracy Rasmussen
- Amol Deshpande
- Dr Joe Catelli
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- YouTube views
- 12,809,604
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 339 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.2 / 5
- 61 ratings
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- 92
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 96
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Dr Mary Barbera and Mary Barbera host the show. Published by Dr. Mary Barbera.
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