# #345: Can Autism Be Reversed? Stem Cells, Early Intervention & New Research

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Podcast: [Turn Autism Around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348)
Published: 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://marybarbera.com/345
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## Resource

Dr. Mary Barbera speaks with Dr. Joe Catelli about autism research, including cautious optimism around university-based stem cell studies and stronger evidence for early behavioral intervention. They discuss a 2023 study showing some children diagnosed as toddlers were no longer diagnosable by age five, especially with early intervention and parent-supported engagement. The conversation emphasizes that parents should not wait for a diagnosis to begin helping their child build language, adaptive skills, communication, engagement, and quality of life through fun, child-friendly strategies.

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