{"podcast":{"title":"Turn Autism Around","slug":"turn-autism-around-485348","podcast_index_feed_id":485348,"rss_url":"https://turnautismaround.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.marybarbera.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/d/c/c/ddcc8e1d4db0e953e55e3c100dce7605/MaryBarbera-Podcast-Final-20241007-mzcbq3mhss.jpg","author":"Dr. Mary Barbera","episode_count":345,"summary":"If you're a parent with a child diagnosed with Level 1, 2, or Level 3 autism or worried about speech delays, tantrums, autism signs, hitting, potty training struggles, picky eating, meltdowns, sensory issues, or toddler behavior that feels confusing or overwhelming, you're in the right place: www.marybarbera.com Hosted by Dr. Mary Barbera — RN, doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), best-selling author, and creator of widely used online programs for toddlers and preschoolers — this bi-weekly podcast breaks down complex child development topics into simple, actionable steps any parent or professional can use immediately. Every other week, Mary shares her proven 4-step approach to help children (with and without autism or ADHD) make measurable progress at home, school, and in the community. Episodes cover highly searched topics such as: 🗣️ Speech & Language Development How to get your toddler to talk What to do when your toddler isn't talking Late talking, first words, echolalia, scripting, and vocal stimming Strategies to build interaction, joint attention, and social engagement 😭 Behavior & Tantrums How to stop hitting, biting, throwing, and daily meltdowns What…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T16:21:10.541955+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348"},"episode":{"title":"#319: Doctors and Autism: How to Prepare Children for Appointments Without Meltdowns","slug":"319-doctors-and-autism-how-to-prepare-children-for-appointments-without-meltdowns","published_at":"2025-06-24T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348/319-doctors-and-autism-how-to-prepare-children-for-appointments-without-meltdowns","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348","url":"https://turnautismaround.libsyn.com/319-doctors-and-autism-how-to-prepare-children-for-appointments-without-meltdowns","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/turnautismaround/Podcast_319-TAA-podcast.mp3?dest-id=935921","summary":"Dr. Mary Barbera discusses how doctor visits can be overwhelming for children with autism, but systematic desensitization can make a big difference. This simple approach uses gradual exposure and positive reinforcement to reduce fear and build cooperation—even for kids with past medical trauma. Start with pretend play, visual schedules, and breaking visits into small steps. For emergencies, prep a go-bag and summary sheet in advance. With the right tools and a little planning, you can reduce meltdowns and make medical visits more manageable.","meta_description":"Dr. Mary Barbera discusses how doctor visits can be overwhelming for children with autism, but systematic desensitization can make a big difference. This…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1556,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/turn-autism-around-485348/episodes/319-doctors-and-autism-how-to-prepare-children-for-appointments-without-meltdowns/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348/319-doctors-and-autism-how-to-prepare-children-for-appointments-without-meltdowns.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}