Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChild Kicked out of Daycare or Expelled From Preschool? Here's what to do!
Episode 326
If your child has been kicked out of daycare or preschool, you're not alone, this happens more often for kids with autism, ADHD, or developmental del…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The BECA: An Autism Assessment for Physicians, Researchers, Parents, and Autism Professionals
Episode 325
The Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA) is a free, 10-minute digital autism screener designed for parents, physicians, researchers, and autism …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Leucovorin For Autism: Dr. Richard Frye on New Autism and Language Research Parents Need
Episode 324
Many children with autism face hidden medical challenges that affect speech, behavior, and sleep. Dr. Richard Frye, a Harvard-trained pediatric neuro…
10 months, 1 week ago
PDA in Autism: Signs and Strategies That Work
Episode 323
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within autism marked by extreme resistance to everyday demands due to anxiety and a need for control…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Too Young for a Diagnosis? Why Early Intervention for Autism Can't Wait
Episode 322
Mary Barbera joins BCBA and autism mom Rachel Freedman, as she shares how recognizing early signs in her son Max led to an autism diagnosis at just 1…
11 months, 1 week ago
How to Start Potty Training? 5 Steps to Get Started for Children with Autism (Even If You've Tried Before!)
Episode 321
Dr. Mary Barbera shares a proven 5-step approach to help parents and professionals start or restart potty training for children with autism or develo…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Emotional Regulation for Kids with Autism: Insights and Tools from Suzanne Tucker at Generation Mindful
Episode 320
Dr. Mary Barbera talks with Suzanne Tucker of Generation Mindful about teaching emotional regulation to kids with autism. They go over how co-regulat…
1 year ago
Doctors and Autism: How to Prepare Children for Appointments Without Meltdowns
Episode 319
Dr. Mary Barbera discusses how doctor visits can be overwhelming for children with autism, but systematic desensitization can make a big difference. …
1 year ago
Speech Therapy at Home: Tips from Dr. Mary Barbera from the SpeakJoy Parent Academy
Episode 318
If your child has a speech delay or signs of autism, you don't have to wait for a diagnosis to begin helping. Dr. Mary Barbera shares how parents can…
1 year, 1 month ago
Functional Medicine and Autism: Denise Voight on Key Nutrients, Blood Tests to Ask For, and the Link Between Zinc, Nutrition, and Behavior
Episode 317
If you're a parent, caregiver, or professional supporting a child with autism, you've likely asked: can nutrition and supplements really make a diffe…
1 year, 1 month ago