Leucovorin for autism? Dr. Mary Barbera interviews Dr. Richard Frye on how folinic acid can improve speech, behavior, and brain function in children with autism. Learn about the FRAT test, medical advocacy, and why folinic acid may work better than folic acid.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within autism characterized by an extreme, anxiety-driven avoidance of everyday demands—such as getting dressed, completing schoolwork, or joining family activities. Recognizing the difference between PDA in autism and simple defiance is critical for providing the right support. Traditional behavioral strategies that work for many children with autism—like firm, […]| Dr. Mary Barbera
Discover how BCBA and autism mom Rachel Freedman used early intervention for autism to help her son thrive. Learn signs to watch for, how to take action early, and why timely support makes all the difference.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Many children with autism or developmental delays don’t show classic potty readiness signs—but that doesn’t mean they’re not capable of learning. With the right approach, you can start building the foundation for successful potty training today. Potty training isn’t all or nothing; early prep steps like sitting on the toilet for a few seconds, practicing […]| Dr. Mary Barbera
✅ Emotional regulation starts with the adult. You are your child’s outsourced prefrontal cortex—especially if they’re nonverbal or functioning at a toddler| Dr. Mary Barbera
✅ Emotional regulation starts with the adult. You are your child’s outsourced prefrontal cortex—especially if they’re nonverbal or functioning at a toddler| Dr. Mary Barbera
Resources, blog, workshops and courses for professionals, parents and children with autism by Mary Barbera, author and certified behavior analyst.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Struggling with doctor visits for your child with autism or signs of autism? Discover expert tips from Dr. Mary Barbera on doctors and autism, including step-by-step desensitization strategies, emergency prep, and how to reduce anxiety for smoother medical visits.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Learn how to start speech therapy at home using simple routines. Expert tips from Dr. Mary Barbera and SLP Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer on the SpeakJoy Podcast.| Dr. Mary Barbera
✅ What is functional medicine and autism? It’s a root-cause approach that looks at the whole child—body and brain. Understanding functional medicine can help kids with autism. ✅ Zinc and autism are closely linked, especially in kids with sensory issues, gut problems, or immune dysregulation. ✅ Nutrition and autism go hand-in-hand: what a child eats—or […]| Dr. Mary Barbera
Not Every Child is Immediately Ready for Autism DaycareBefore enrolling, assess your child’s language, self-care, and behavior skills to ensure a smoother| Dr. Mary Barbera
Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Bailey Payne, author of Behavior Breakthrough joins Dr. Mary Barbera to discuss good behavior strategies for parents and professionals like Bribery vs. Reinforcement.| Dr. Mary Barbera
AngelSense combines real-time GPS tracking, two-way voice communication, and safety alerts to ensure the safety of individuals with autism and other special| Dr. Mary Barbera
Joint attention, social engagement and motivation. These are all keys to connecting and interacting with children with autism. Join Dr. Mary Barbera and Dr. Jamie Hughes Lika for practical tips!| Dr. Mary Barbera
In this episode, I dive into the topic of "virtual autism," a term that's been gaining attention lately.| Dr. Mary Barbera
Dr. Mary Barbera offers her top 3 sleep tips to improve autism and sleep. Learn what can cause autism sleep issues, and the steps to take to tackle common autism and sleep problems| Dr. Mary Barbera
