Interview with Autism Mom Kelsey General

I just got done interviewing autism mom Kelsey, who is a single mom of two young boys, both diagnosed with autism. It was a great interview, and you can listen to the full interview on <a href="https://marybarbera.com/lessons-about-turning-autism-around-an-interview-with-a-mom-of-2-young-boys-with-autism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MaryBarbera.com/3</a>, which is my third podcast. <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkhrmEhlryoEROMYWPnHPMQv" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/interview-autism-mom-kelsey/#more-7374">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Interview with Autism Mom Kelsey General</span></a></div>

Dr. Megan Miller: Problems with Escape Extinction

Early detection and treatment of autism is key in aiding your child/students growth and recovery. Dr. Mary Barbera interviews Dr. Megan Miller, who depicts her journey into the world of autism, and offers valuable insight when traditional methods may fail.

Preventing Autism Is It Possible?

Can autism be prevented? This is often a topic of debate. So, today I'm going to be sharing my opinion about preventing autism. <center><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkj7CXOew7BRQ1qGq4CY2PdT" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/preventing-autism/#more-6983">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Preventing Autism Is It Possible?</span></a></div>

Is Autism Medication an Option for Treatment?

When kids with autism have problem behaviors, inattention, or sleep issues, many medical and educational professionals, relatives, and friends recommend medication. Today, we're talking all about autism medication and supplements. <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjFELGLIqwluNbHXM4rHldG" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/autism-medication-treatment-option/#more-6715">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Is Autism Medication an Option for Treatment?</span></a></div>

High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning Autism: Is There a Difference?

When my son Lucas was young, I thought he had high functioning autism because he was included in typical toddler preschool classes and was warm and cuddly with me. But now most would consider Lucas low functioning. After two decades in the autism world, I really don't like the terms "high functioning" and "low functioning". So today I'm going to get on my soapbox about these terms, talk about how to tell, if it matters, and what to do about high functioning versus low functioning autism. <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style> <div class="embed-container"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgzp_4pURIfKKJB4Leid8YZ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/high-functioning-autism-vs-low-functioning-autism/#more-6515">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning Autism: Is There a Difference?</span></a></div>

How to Be the Best Parent You Can Be to a Child with Autism

Are you worried you can&#8217;t be the best parent you can be to your child with autism? Today I&#8217;m giving some advice on parenting kids with and without special needs that I learned from being in the autism world for two decades.