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Dr. Mary Barbera
Autism & Speech Delays Made Easy
Dr. Mary Barbera, autism mom, BCBA-D, RN, best-selling author of The Verbal Behavior Approach, and online course creator discusses autism from several different angles for both parents as well as medical, educational, and behavioral professionals. Each week we discuss autism ideas to improve the lives of your children or clients and also cover how to help you be less stressed and live a happier life. Topics include the early signs of autism, the chances of autism recovery, the importance of autism treatment, especially the use of ABA and the Verbal Behavior Approach in toddlers through...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.3 stars from 401 ratings
This podcast provides strategies that truly work and are simple to implement. I am so thankful that a friend shared this with me. I have the tools now to help my child calm down and stop throwing and hitting. Soooo grateful!!!
KDQ70193 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/23
Helpful conversations
In my experience ABA is about skill building, not taking away a person’s unique interests. I want my child to learn about cars if they like cars, but not engage in severe tantrum behavior and/or dangerous self-injurious behavior. Guidance with acquiring language is helpful too. ABA can be...Read full review »
UpNorth7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/23
Inappropriate and disrespectful
Autistic people aren’t broken and don’t need fixing. This podcast and similar other ones harm autistic people and make our lives worse.
ACC240 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/23
Recent Episodes
Dr. Mary Barbera is joined by occupational therapist and Feeding Matters’ Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cuyler Romeo. They discuss the connection between Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and autism, and how these feeding challenges impact children and families. Cuyler shares...
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
Is your child or client not responding to their name? Dr. Mary Barbera shares three essential steps to help teach a child to respond, drawing from her experience as both a parent and professional. Response to name is a key skill for safety, social development, and communication. She'll also...
Published 10/29/24
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