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Turn Autism Around

Dr. Mary Barbera

Dr. Mary Barbera, RN, doctoral-level behavior analyst, best-selling author, and online course creator discusses autism and speech delays from several different angles for both parents as well as medical, educational, and behavioral professionals. Learn more at www.marybarbera.com. Each week we discuss Mary"s 4-step proven approach to tackle common parenting struggles including how to improve talking, reduce tantrums, and improve picky eating, sleeping, potty training and so much more for kids with

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#228: Early Intervention and Special Education...

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2023/05/16

“Parents are the captain of the ship, but we are the wind beneath their sails.” That was what BCBA and retired special education teacher, Kyle Jones-Sherman had to say about her professional role and empowering parents! Kyle shares her experience after completing my courses and joining our online community and how it completely changed her early intervention work for the better.

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#227: Books on Autism with Ann Sheybani

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2023/05/09

Have you wondered how I went from nurse and mother in autism denial to BCBA, two time author, and the creator of transformative courses and community? My friend and Harvard trained writer, Ann Sheybani, interviews me in this special episode where we talk about how I came to write my second book, Turn Autism Around.

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41:27

#226: My Toddler Is Obsessed with the Alphabet and...

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2023/05/02

Does your young child have a unique interest in letters and numbers? Do they have other signs of autism? Kelsey, the Turn Autism Around community manager joins me for 5 of our most frequently asked questions about hyperlexia. Following up with last week's rebroadcast on this topic, we answer the questions all about hyperlexia and how you can help your child.

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29:50

#225: Hyperlexia in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis...

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2023/04/25

Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. In this classic rebroadcast of a show I did a couple years ago, I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more

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50:35

#224: Coach Me If You Can Hosts Beth and Amie...

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2023/04/18

In this reverse interview, NSSEO District Coaches from the Coach Me If You Can podcast, Amie and Beth, ask me the questions! During our conversation, they asked me some great questions that I wanted to make sure my listeners got to hear. We talk about my fall into the autism world, the power of a positive teaching environment, ABA and BCBAs in schools, and more.

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40:58

#223: Using Talk Tools to Support Picky Eating and...

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2023/04/11

What if you think it’s behavioral but really the lack of oral motor skills is preventing your child from speaking and eating? Risca Solomon is a BCBA and director of her farm-based center Skybound Therapies. We are talking all about Talk Tools and the transformative and systematic way you can make progress with your child with autism.

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42:31

#222: Homeschooling Autism : How Marie Found Success...

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2023/04/04

Marie L. is a mother to two children with autism. She shares her story and success through applying my books, courses, and our online community. We discuss the legal rights involved with transitioning your child to traditional school as well as the value of teaching self-care and life skills alongside speech. Marie has seen wonderful gains with her children and we are so thankful for her to share her stories and videos.

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47:17

#221: Using the VB Mapp App to Assess and Teach...

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2023/03/28

You have to check out the VB Mapp app and its updated version that’s been released. Co-creator of the app and colleague of mine, Liz Maher joins me on the podcast to discuss the origin of the VB-Mapp app and how much it can help parents, caregivers, and providers. We also share some advice that might help you avoid the top assessing mistakes on any assessment.

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#220: EESA Assessment: Dr. Barbara Esch on Building...

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2023/03/21

Creator of the EESA, the echoics assessment in the VB-Mapp, Dr. Barbara Esch joins me to share her knowledge when it comes to speech therapy for autistic learners. Dr. Esch has the unique certification of SLP, BCBA-D. We discuss common discrepancies in teaching speech to new speakers, like articulation, carrier phrases, and the use of AAC with nonverbal learners.

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#219: Dr. Mark Sundberg : Verbal Operants and Using...

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2023/03/14

In early 2020 I recorded this classic episode that became one of our most popular episodes across the show. Enjoy this look back at an important interview with a leader in the field, the creator of the VB-Mapp, and one of my favorite mentors, Dr. Mark Sundberg. Get refreshed on important topics from the VB-Mapp, Intraverbals, and skills such as mands, tacts, and echoic control.

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33:03

#218: Using Miss Rachel Songs for Littles to Help...

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2023/03/07

Ms. Rachel is a growing sensation with parents on TikTok and Youtube. Her channel, Songs for Littles, has over 1 billion views. I’m talking about her videos, the proven techniques she uses, and how I’ve used them in my own “Ms. Mary” videos. I cover how these techniques and strategies can impact language for toddlers with autism or showing signs and even tips for creating your own videos.

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#217: Jillian Benfield: Working Through Grief After...

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2023/02/28

Receiving a special needs diagnosis for your child is a moment you will never forget. Jillian Benfield Down Syndrome mom and author of The Gift of the Unexpected joins me today for a really great conversation. We talk about Jillian’s journey through grief and parenting, how ableism might affect your vision of a diagnosis, and finding hope despite life’s expectations.

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47:09

#216: Top 5 Questions: Picking Daycare, Preschool, or...

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2023/02/21

Finding the right placement or program for a child with autism can be a daunting task for your family. Rachel Smith joins me to discuss and answer the top 5 questions from the community about this important topic. We offer tips and advice for parents whether you’re considering in-center or in-home care.

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#215: ABA In-home vs. Center vs. Special Needs School...

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2023/02/14

Is it better for your child to have ABA in-home or is it better to have a center? The truth is there are many factors and questions to consider when making this choice for your family. I will go over some of the important things you should look at when choosing therapy and care for your autistic child.

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44:31

#214: Regressive Autism and Learning How to Rebuild...

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2023/02/07

Long-time follower and dedicated listener, Ruth Cassell joins me in this episode. Ruth shares how she discovered my platform and her insights on the podcast as someone who has listened to every single episode. We discuss her son, his diagnosis, and their journey through therapy and at-home support.

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40:12

#213: Parent Coaching for Autism Families with The...

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2023/01/31

Being a parent is a challenge, add in a diagnosis of autism or even other additional diagnoses the challenges seem to never stop growing. Lisa Candera, lawyer, autism mom, and life coach, joined me today to talk about common struggles for autism parents and how she helps support autism moms. You don’t have to be stuck worrying about the future or handling every problem alone, Lisa offers advice and tips for these problems and more.

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42:24

#212: Ron Sandison: Jobs for Autistic Adults

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2023/01/24

Ron Sandison is an author, mental health professional, and autistic adult. Today he shares his story and his passion for increasing the rate of gainfully employed autistic individuals. We discuss his upcoming book focusing on jobs for autistic adults while talking about other important topics for autistic adults like marriage and parenthood.

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#211: Potty Training Accidents: Top 5 Questions About...

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2023/01/17

You ask and we answer! Kelsey General joins me for our Top 5 Question series. In this episode we are talking all about potty training, whether they have autism or not, potty training is one of the most critical and essential skills your child will ever learn. We’re covering potty training prep, handling accidents, the important steps in the training process, and more great tips.

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#210: Autism Potty Training - When to Start and Steps...

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2023/01/10

Potty training is a critical life skill, but it can be a struggle for every parent especially those with a child with autism. Enjoy this classic rebroadcast from episode 34, originally recorded in 2019, where I cover steps to potty train, as well as possible solutions to common issues and problems that can occur.

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#209: Gestalt Language Processing: What Is It and How...

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2023/01/03

Have you heard of Gestalt Language Processing? I’ve been getting questions and SLP-BCBA Sari Risen joins me to help answer them. We discuss how Gestalt relates to Echolalia and Scripting, how these tools apply in teaching language and communication, and evidence and research related to Gestalt.

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