How to Treat Autism? The Changes and Similarities After 25 Years

Dr. Mary Barbera reflects on 25 years of experience in treating autism and parenting a child with autism. The episode explores how to treat autism and significant changes in autism treatment over the years.
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.
The BEST Autism Toys and How To Use Them

You don’t have to go out and buy a ton of new toys to help your child play! We talk about common examples you may already have in your playroom! The key is all about how you play with your autistic child. Kelsey and I share the best toys for autism, like cause and effect toys and ideas for making them fun, engaging, and language enriched.
Autism Sensory Differences and Picky Eating: Hot Seat #8 with Lauren E

The Turn Autism Around approach is not just for the early signs and youngest learners; these practices are great for learners of any age. Lauren Emmett is a mother of two, and she sits in the Hot Seat for this episode to discuss her 9 year old son Wilson. This is a great opportunity to walk through a 1 page assessment of an older child and hear how a plan can be developed by really prioritizing their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.