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Back to SearchThe 10 Early Signs of Autism
Episode 336
Dr. Mary Barbera outlines 10 early signs of autism in toddlers, such as lack of pointing and joint attention, language delays, excessive tantrums, no…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Child Not Talking? The Imitation Skills You Need to Build First for Children with Autism
Episode 335
Imitation is a crucial early skill for language, play and social development. Delays in imitation are common in toddlers with autism or signs of auti…
5 months, 1 week ago
Concerned About a 4 Year Old Speech Delay? Start Here
Episode 334
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 sho…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
What is level 3 autism? Everything you need to know!
Episode 333
A Level 3 autism diagnosis means a child currently needs very substantial support, not that their future is fixed or limited. Dr Mary Barbera explain…
6 months, 1 week ago
5 Autism Rants You Need to Hear in 2026 | Unpopular Autism Opinions That Improve Progress
Episode 332
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 outda…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
18 month old not talking? 5 Steps you need today!
Episode 331
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 a…
7 months ago
How to Stop Toddler Hitting and Throwing in Just 2 Days!
Episode 330
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 overwhel…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Should you stop stimming in autism?
Episode 329
Dr. Mary Barbera answers the top questions about stimming and scripting in children with autism, explaining why they happen and when to be concerned.…
8 months ago
#328: ADHD vs. Autism in Toddlers: Early Signs, Key Differences & What to Do Next
Episode 328
When toddlers show signs like hyperactivity, tantrums, or language delays, it can be hard to tell if it's ADHD, autism, or both. Dr. Mary Barbera sha…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Knows Letters and Numbers but Can't Talk? How to Teach These Kids to Talk.
Episode 327
Dr. Mary Barbera explains what it means when toddlers are obsessed with the alphabet or numbers but struggle to talk. This pattern, often linked to h…
9 months ago