{"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":"#344: Why \"He'll Be Fine\" Is the Most Dangerous Advice in Autism","slug":"344-why-he-ll-be-fine-is-the-most-dangerous-advice-in-autism","published_at":"2026-06-16T13:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348/344-why-he-ll-be-fine-is-the-most-dangerous-advice-in-autism","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turn-autism-around-485348","url":"https://turnautismaround.libsyn.com/344-why-hell-be-fine-is-the-most-dangerous-advice-in-autism","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/turnautismaround/MBN-002-Mastered.m4a?dest-id=935921","summary":"\"He'll probably be fine.\" That's what most parents hear when their toddler shows early signs of autism. After 25 years in the field - and raising a son who looked \"mild\" at 2 but needs 24/7 care at 30 - Dr. Mary Barbera explains why that reassurance may be the most dangerous sentence in child development. In this video, Dr. Mary Barbera breaks down: Why the question \"Can autism be prevented or reversed?\" has become politically incorrect - and why it's the most important question to ask anyway The river parable: why we can't just keep pulling children from the water without going upstream The \"golden year\" of neuroplasticity - and why almost every autism family misses it Why kids who look \"mild\" at 2 can end up needing lifelong care - while kids who looked severe are graduating college Dr. Glenn Dunlap's career-changing advice: \"Treat it like the most severe case of autism\" Why early intervention systems haven't changed since the 1990s - and what parents can do right now Dr. Mary Barbera is an RN turned BCBA-D and bestselling author of Turn Autism Around. As both a doctoral-level behavior analyst and the mother of a 30-year-old son with severe autism, she bridges clinical credibility with lived experience to empower parents as the lead in their child's progress. 🤔 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did someone tell you to \"wait and see\" when you first noticed delays? What happened next? Share your story below - we read every comment. 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👉 Turn Autism Around book: https://marybarbera.com/new-book/ 👉 White paper with Dr. Rick Cabena - Elena's case study (2 words to 180 in 33 days): https://marybarbera.com/whitepaper 👉 2023 Boston study - 40% of early-diagnosed children no longer meeting criteria: https://marybarbera.com/can-you-outgrow-autism-study/ 👉 Dr. Ami Klin's…","meta_description":"\"He'll probably be fine.\" That's what most parents hear when their toddler shows early signs of autism. 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