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Dr. Mary Barbera discusses whether children can outgrow an autism diagnosis, what new research suggests about early intervention, and how parents can take action now.
๐๐ Parents and professionals: learn how to turn autism or early signs around with Dr. Mary Barberaโs proven resources. Start with the Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA)โข: marybarbera.com/barbera-assessment ๐๐
In this episode, Dr. Mary Barbera speaks with Dr. Joseph Cautilli 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.
๐๏ธ Get this episodeโs show notes here: marybarbera.com/345
๐ Subscribe to the Turn #Autism Around YT Channel for more videos: bit.ly/41c1tae
If you enjoyed this video on autism stem cell research, be sure to subscribe to the channel, like this video and visit my website below. If you have more questions, leave them down in the comments section, and I will do my best to answer you.
Interested in learning more about the Barbera Methodโข to help young children with autism, speech delays and/or excessive tantrums?
๐ Visit My Website: bit.ly/3RURLGC
๐ง Contact Us: Info@MaryBarbera.com
You can also connect with us on other socials:
๐ Facebook: bit.ly/3XSVK6n
๐ TikTok: bit.ly/3m0Qbpl
๐ Instagram: bit.ly/3kk5KI3
๐ Twitter: bit.ly/3EybXHc
๐ Pinterest: bit.ly/3lYRODX
๐ LinkedIn: bit.ly/3KwIgtX
๐งฉ About Mary Barbera ๐ฉโโ๏ธ
I'm Dr. Mary Barbera and I have been helping parents and professionals for more than two decades ago when my first-born son, Lucas, was diagnosed with a speech delay at 2 and then with autism at age 3. Since then, I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Host of the Turn Autism Around podcast (with more than 1.7 million downloads), and best-selling author of two books (including my newest book Turn Autism Around: An Action Guide for Parents of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism).
In addition to free content, I post daily across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. I also offer online courses for parents and professionals. Behavior Analyst BACB CEUs and Early Intervention contact hours are also included for professionals.
Whether you have a child with autism or a toddler showing signs or you're a professional, I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube channel and join me for videos almost every day that will help you increase talking, decrease tantrums, and improve eating, sleeping, and potty training!
#BCBAs #ABA
Dr. Mary Barbera discusses whether children can outgrow an autism diagnosis, what new research suggests about early intervention, and how parents can take action now.
๐๐ Parents and professionals: learn how to turn autism or early signs around with Dr. Mary Barberaโs proven resources. Start with the Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA)โข: marybarbera.com/barbera-assessment ๐๐
In this episode, Dr. Mary Barbera speaks with Dr. Joseph Cautilli 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.
๐๏ธ Get this episodeโs show notes here: marybarbera.com/345
๐ Subscribe to the Turn #Autism Around YT Channel for more videos: bit.ly/41c1tae
If you enjoyed this video on autism stem cell research, be sure to subscribe to the channel, like this video and visit my website below. If you have more questions, leave them down in the comments section, and I will do my best to answer you.
Interested in learning more about the Barbera Methodโข to help young children with autism, speech delays and/or excessive tantrums?
๐ Visit My Website: bit.ly/3RURLGC
๐ง Contact Us: Info@MaryBarbera.com
You can also connect with us on other socials:
๐ Facebook: bit.ly/3XSVK6n
๐ TikTok: bit.ly/3m0Qbpl
๐ Instagram: bit.ly/3kk5KI3
๐ Twitter: bit.ly/3EybXHc
๐ Pinterest: bit.ly/3lYRODX
๐ LinkedIn: bit.ly/3KwIgtX
๐งฉ About Mary Barbera ๐ฉโโ๏ธ
I'm Dr. Mary Barbera and I have been helping parents and professionals for more than two decades ago when my first-born son, Lucas, was diagnosed with a speech delay at 2 and then with autism at age 3. Since then, I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Host of the Turn Autism Around podcast (with more than 1.7 million downloads), and best-selling author of two books (including my newest book Turn Autism Around: An Action Guide for Parents of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism).
In addition to free content, I post daily across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. I also offer online courses for parents and professionals. Behavior Analyst BACB CEUs and Early Intervention contact hours are also included for professionals.
Whether you have a child with autism or a toddler showing signs or you're a professional, I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube channel and join me for videos almost every day that will help you increase talking, decrease tantrums, and improve eating, sleeping, and potty training!
#BCBAs #ABA










