Should I Pay for Private Speech Therapy? The Ins and Outs Of How to Get Therapy Covered
In this episode, I cover the decision of whether to pay for private speech therapy or ABA therapy for children with autism.
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Mastering Travel with Children: Tips for a Smooth Autism Travel Journey
Dr. Mary Barbera and Rachel Smith discuss practical tips for traveling with children, addressing concerns for parents, including those with children on the autism spectrum.
Premature Babies and Autism: A Success Story with Jannette
Learn about the relationship between prematurity and autism with Dr. Mary Barbera.
Joint Attention and Eye Contact in Toddlers with Autism or Showing Signs with Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa
Dr. Mary Barbera and Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa talk about the power of joint attention and eye contact in autism.
Sensory Issues and Autism: The Top 5 Questions You Have, Answered
Dr. Mary Barbera and Kelsey General tackle the top five questions about sensory issues in children with autism.
Autism Marriage Counseling: The Struggles Parents of Children with Autism Face
Is autism, or signs of autism, putting stress on your marriage? This episode is a lecture I prepared for a conference for marriage counselors. I talk about my journey through the diagnosis and why my husband and I started counseling. This is helpful information for parents who are considering counseling or even as a resource for professionals who might recommend counseling to their clients' caregivers.
The Power of Gene Therapy: Unlocking Hope for Rett Syndrome and ASD
Dr. Mary Barbera and Monica Coenraads explore the potential of gene therapy to transform the lives of individuals with Rett Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
18 Month Old Not Talking? <br> 5 Action Steps for Speech Delays
Is your 18 month old not talking? In this episode, Dr. Mary Barbera offers practical steps to address speech delays in 18-month-old children.
Speech Delay and Autism in Bilingual Toddlers; How Olga Helped Her Daughter
Olga’s daughter Allie was diagnosed with ASD when she was 22 months old. Olga found Mary’s course in the middle of the COVID pandemic, and her daughter had made significant progress. Now they are in the VB Bundle. They are a trilingual family.
ACT Therapy for Kids with Brian Middleton
Have you heard of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Brian Middleton, BCBA, Father, and neurodivergent human, joins me to share how he uses ACT for kids with autism, even those that are nonverbal and nonvocal.
