# #325: The BECA: An Autism Assessment for Physicians, Researchers, Parents, and Autism Professionals

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Podcast: [Turn Autism Around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348)
Published: 2025-09-16T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA) is a free, 10-minute digital autism screener designed for parents, physicians, researchers, and autism professionals. Created by Dr. Mary Barbera, the BECA assesses self-care, language, and behavior to provide a quick, reliable snapshot of a child's development. It's ideal for early detection, tracking progress, and guiding intervention, without long waitlists or costly evaluations. With over 65,000 users and 3 million data points collected, the BECA is transforming how we screen for autism and developmental delays.

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