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As 2022 comes to an end, take a look at 10 of my favorite episodes from the year.

1. Episode 164: Autism Case Study with Michelle C: From 2 Words to 500 Words with ABA Online Course

Can language skills truly improve and excel through ABA and my online courses? Michelle C of episode 78 returns for a progress update on her daughter Elena. We discuss the improvement that can occur through the effective implementation of my online course, how ABA therapy works with strong parent advocacy, and if it’s possible to reverse an autism diagnosis. Michelle is the captain of the ship when it comes to her daughters, their learning, and their health and we are excited to share this amazing progress story.

2. Episode 167: How to Help Your Toddler Talk! Hot Seat #4 with Elissa

Do you have a toddler who was recently diagnosed with ASD? Elissa M is in the hot seat to share her beginnings of early intervention with her 2-and-a-half-year-old Lexi. After reading my book, Turn Autism Around, and working on my online Toddler Course, Elissa is ready to review Lexi’s assessments and discuss how her therapy is going and what Lexi’s future therapy may look like for Early Intervention and ABA. Not only do we discuss all of the assessments included in my free book resources, we go over tips and new activities to get Lexi talking!

3. Episode 169: Why Timeouts Don’t Work and Alternatives You Can Use Instead

Timeouts, punishment, and threats of punishment are overused and ineffective strategies for changing problem behavior. Today I am sharing the three big reasons timeouts do not work. I cover the base-level problems with punishment and discipline, and why I do not recommend these strategies. You can find out more about this topic in my brand new online mini-course, Turn Tantrums Around.

4. Episode 170: Forever Boy, A New Autism Memoir with Kate Swenson

From the creator of Finding Cooper’s Voice, comes the book Forever Boy. Kate Swenson joins me for the second time on the Turn Autism Around podcast to share her new book available now. Forever Boy is an autism memoir about Kate’s real experiences navigating parenting and life with her son Cooper pre-diagnosis and beyond. Kate shares a beautiful excerpt in this interview along with some insight into the inspiration behind the book and the reality of having a large social media following. On Podcast 203, I spoke with Kate and Amanda DeLuca about a couple of events they have coming up including a retreat on April 29th and 30th in 2023 where I will be a keynote speaker.

5. Episode 171: Top 5 Questions: Tackling Autism Tantrums and Other Common Problem Behaviors

Kelsey General, Community Manager, joins me on the podcast to tackle the top 5 questions on common behavior problems. As a mom of two boys diagnosed with autism has great insight and perspective. We provide examples and resources, as we talk about behavior prevention and keeping kids safe among serious behavior concerns.

6. Episode 180: Is There Medication for Autism? with Psychiatrist Dr. Micheal Murray

Originally aired in 2019, this episode is a rebroadcast of episode 28, and one of my favorite, most referenced podcasts. Dr. Michael Murray was the first medical doctor I had the pleasure of interviewing and whom I actually worked with to successfully find the right medication for my son, Lucas. In this classic episode, he shares great information on autism and medication, and genetic testing that can eliminate the hard work of trial and error that can come with finding the right medication.

7. Episode 185: How to Stop a Toddler from Throwing Things and Hitting Me – Solving Problem Behaviors

We all want to be good parents and good professionals, dealing with problem behaviors can be difficult and have you doubting your skills. You are not alone! Rachel Smith, the Turn Autism Around Program Director, joins me to discuss her first-hand experience with stopping problem behaviors for her three-year-old son Everett. We discuss real strategies and tips that can help any child with or without Autism.

8. Episode 189: ABA Courses Online for Autism Therapists with Will Overfelt

Parents and professionals can truly benefit from joining our online course and community. Will Overfelt, a friend and BCBA, shares his positive review and experience of the Verbal Behavior Bundle. This episode is packed with wisdom from certifications in the autism field, CEU information, insight into my online course and community, and some important advice for parents and professionals alike.

9. Episode 198:Turn Autism Around, Online Autism Assessment: Try It Now!

Introducing my much-anticipated software for my new online autism assessment. Learn how you can take this free assessment, whether your child has a diagnosis of autism or not. With this new autism quiz, you can plan interventions for toddlers, young children, or any age with scores based on daily activities, language and learning, and problem behaviors.

10. Episode 200: Revisiting My Autism Journey: From Overwhelmed Parent to Autism Leader and Advocate – Vikram Panchal Interviews Dr. Mary Barbera

200 Episodes of the Turn Autism Around podcast! We celebrate with a special episode in which I am interviewed by one of our community members, Vikram Panchal! Tune in to hear about my autism journey and the evolution of my career that has not only changed my life but as Vikram said, the lives of families all over the world.
Best Autism Podcasts: Top 10 Episodes of 2022

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