How to Teach Response to Name for Children with Autism

Dr. Mary Barbera discusses How to Teach Response to Name for Children with Autism.
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One of the hallmark signs of autism is a child not responding to their name. I know when Lucas was a young child, he would not respond to his name and that was a warning sign of autism. So, I now know, as a behavior analyst, how to teach response to your name.
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Dr. Mary Barbera. I fell into the autism world as an autism mom in 1999 when her first-born son, Lucas, was diagnosed with autism. Since then, she became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and best-selling author of The Verbal Behavior Approach. Since 2015, she’s created 3 autism online courses based on applied behavior analysis for professionals and "gung-ho" parents. Whether you’re looking for autism parenting strategies, working with development delays in children, or in search of autism help for professionals, I can encourage you to subscribe to the channel and join me on my journey. I’ll be providing weekly autism resources that you don’t want to miss.

[@erlynmixvlog9833]

Thank you for sharing ideas about Autism Disorder to help viewers interacts their child suffering same problem.

[@lifeofsi6276]

1. Stop using the name as much 2. Tap the shoulder, do an action like “tap (name) juice” 3. Say same when happy 4. Keep doing it through the day 5. Work on going further away from him. Less exaggerated

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

Thanks for the brief.

[@breepaige402]

Thank you

[@nehaagnesnelson9465]

Mam your helping nature hats-off , every mom whose child has developmental disorder needs supportive videos like yours, everyone outside instead feeling pity on our situation they are commercial, in ten visits we find one fruitful visit, your video really boosts up, hard to find a person like you .we are poor , everything become commercial mam, I'm really bothered about my son mam, no-one is like you because you only know the pain😞

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@lorrainebuchauer4985]

I've been using your strategy with success since 2007! Your book has been my go-to resource with my clients since it was published. Keep up the good work

[@marybarbera]

Thanks so much! I love hearing this.

[@DearDonna_crazy]

@@marybarbera plz help me. My baby is 2•5years old n he has mild autism. We came to know that jst 2weeks before his 2nd birthday. Then we started his behavioral counseling for 8th session which had ended on February 2021. But now a days I can't find any improvement of my baby. Plz tell me what to do? I'm very much worried about it.

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

@@DearDonna_crazy No reply from anyone, sad state of affairs.

[@MeghanMNenna]

I'm so happy I found you on here. I'm going to try this today.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! If you want further help, my online courses can really be beneficial to you: www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@bryanbreva9548]

Thank you so much for this Mary , this will definitely help us treat our autism kid the right way.

[@marybarbera]

I'm glad you found this helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@shwetamoye7120]

@@marybarbera ppp

[@katrecemiller8325]

It’s just 7 days and the outbreaks are well treated and unseen. Thank you so much #Autism #Cancer #Herpes for curing my HSV 1&2 completely. 🌱kzbin.info/door/_YFEEZEr1BxGkNg1d4vqww 💙💗

[@kazzi611]

Really thoughtful methods... It's a sweet struggle to be parent of special child. It necessary to be proactive and positive & then hope for best ❤️

[@marybarbera]

Thanks so much .

Gread advices, thabks for sharing with us, i can t wait to try.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@andrewgray3836]

Hello I'm from Jamaica, just found your page and am gonna be trying this with my daughter, thank you

[@marybarbera]

Hope you enjoy

[@alexthomas-waits7108]

Hi andrew.. I'm from Jamaica too.. will be trying with my son.

[@altheaspencer3022]

Me too

[@ajlingad7255]

Thank you for this advice. Big help❤️❤️❤️

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamerajefferson7248]

Very educative and practical. Thank you mum

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching!

[@novelynloreto220]

Thank you very much for this, I'll use this to my brother ♥️

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@ektaupadhyay903]

Thank you.. Im going to try this..

[@marybarbera]

Let me know how it works!

[@tahminatania4000]

Thank you Mary . keep it up.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you, I will

[@amandalee748]

This is great! I can't wait to try this with my 18 month old son.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! If you're concerned about any other communication/speech delays, my toddler course could really help you :) If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@leslienelis301]

Thank you for this video. My son was diagnosed with mild ASD and this is one of the things that we struggle with. ❤

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful! To learn more attend a 💻 free workshop to help young children increase talking, decrease tantrums, and improve picky eating, sleeping, potty training and more: bit.ly/3GZjn7m

[@ninobrown9600]

Thank you for show this information.

[@marybarbera]

Of course.

[@charuravi8486]

Thank u very much mam

[@cookiekhad8106]

Me and my younger brother were both diagnosed with autism. He was diagnosed at two while I was diagnosed at 13. He’s 1and1/2 years younger than me so we’re quite close. He is higher functioning socially but lower functioning academically, while I’m the opposite higher functioning academically but lower functioning socially. Most people think of autism as a spectrum that goes from very severe to ‘you’re not that autistic’. When it’s not like that we all share different strengths and weaknesses. What really annoys me though is my religious parents think that changing my younger brother’s name will ‘help him talk’ and ‘fix him’ when that IS NOT how it works. They already tried to ‘fix’ both of us last time when we were younger and ‘didn’t work’. I really don’t want them to change his name and it really upsets me when they think that’ll help when all they need to do is spend more time at home with him, especially my dad. He was never home. It was always work 6 days a week, then cricket 3 times a week, badminton 2 or 3 times a week. When cricket isn’t in season, he goes to my uncle’s house and plays cards every Friday and Saturday now, leaving at 10pm and coming at 3am or 4am. This results him to wake up around 1pm or 2pm. When my younger brother tries to wake him up he’s tired and pushes him away. I just really hate my parents rn.

[@marybarbera]

Sorry to hear you are dealing with this.

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

Thanks dear for sharing your experiences. " Spend more time with the kids " I leant from you.👍🙏

[@aawan315]

I can feel your every word in my heart dear. Being a mother already i do believe parents should give their time to kids and that's the best thing from them to kids. I wish you the best in your life ahead. You seems very sensible to me so hopefully you wil take care of yourself and your brother as well. May God bless both of you .

[@recontrailerltd.7838]

My son has autism, he is 4. The way you have articulated yourself gives me hope that my son will have a fulfilling life. Some times men do not have the tools, every generation must do better. My dad is a workaholic as well. He didn’t have the tools because he was never given the love that he needed. You understand what you need, because you are much more in step with yourself. Make sure you hand those tools down to your kids! Stay strong, work out, it’s a huge self esteem builder.

[@rheahbrunken773]

My oldest daughter has autism and this response out of you makes me want to blame my husband of his behavior of not spending time with her since birth

[@RebaMiran]

This is very helpful... my son likely has it, he stopped talking at 17months he no longer saids any words other than eat he doesn’t even say mama... he takes awhile to come to when I say his name and so I figured he might have it he also flicks his fingers a lot when he’s crying or upset

[@marybarbera]

My new book Turn Autism Around will give you a step by step action guide to learn how to help him. Check it out at turnautismaround.com

[@RebaMiran]

@@marybarbera okay thank you ♥️

[@ciaranbrady2592]

Thanks for the video. My boy is showing early signs at 20 months old and I've already been making the mistake of overuse of his name. Going to put your advice to practice

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I hope it helps with your son.

[@twinmomjourney]

how s he now???

[@kikilola2954]

My nephew is most likely autistic. He hasn’t received a proper diagnosis yet due to the backlog and Covid but he displays many symptoms and this is one. Thank you for these videos ❤️. They are so helpful

[@marybarbera]

So happy to hear. Thanks for the feedback

[@mssophia978]

Did he get diagnosed in the end or still waiting ? I’m in similar situation

[@theatomicgamer7382]

@@mssophia978 same as well my nephew may have autism

[@mssophia978]

@@theatomicgamer7382 what symptoms does he have

[@mssophia978]

@Ignace Alli autism is a neurological disorder I don’t think a few herbs and leafs will change someone’s core design

[@kbreal3152]

Thankyou for this ❤️

[@marybarbera]

you are welcome!

[@haroonshabbar]

amazing tip..I will sure try this with my kid

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and I'm hoping this works for you!

[@rosiegonzalez340]

EXCELLENT!! THANK YOU🥰😁✌️

[@memeb8337]

Ty so much. I'll def try this!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you!

[@memeb8337]

@@bolinhong2598 thank you so much!! This is awesome. I'll look it up.

[@raevanderkruys4766]

Great information

[@marybarbera]

Thanks !

[@torimedina4324]

Thank you so much

[@marybarbera]

You're most welcome

[@girardannabelle7182]

Hi Barbara Many Thank about your tips I am French and I would like to know if your book does exist in French ? And where ?

[@Kyra._.A]

Thank you so much for to this I will try this on my sister 😁

[@marybarbera]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lajoy1584]

Loved this! You have helped me so much as a new RBT :) thank you

[@marybarbera]

I am happy to hear that!

[@user-eb5rq1jf2d]

@@marybarbera please help me my girl she has 5years old and she's not communicat witb as she understand bat she cant tolk what i supos to do???

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

@@user-eb5rq1jf2d No reply for more than ten months.

[@josephletrondo1173]

Yes this technique is working trust me

[@laddubannu]

Thank you Mary,, from India!!!

[@marybarbera]

Of course! Thank you for watching!

[@charnellemonay]

Thank u so much ... I started it already my son is 14 months his Doctor is saying he is ok ... but he has all the signs

[@marybarbera]

good job being proactive!

[@ShanekaAndranette]

@@marybarbera E

[@charnellemonay]

@@marybarbera he has been diagnosed this year in January

[@charnellemonay]

@@bolinhong2598 thanks

[@SydBarrett91]

Thank you so much! I am an RBT, I want to ask, when we are working on responding on name, when he/she is not responding and we use reinforcer to make her/him to look at us. what would be the prompt in this case? independenr responding would be when we call and he looks, but if we use reinforcer what kind of prompt that would be?

[@marybarbera]

You could just call it prompted in general.

[@abari1898]

This is so helpful! I am grateful thank you! What steps should I take to make a child answer “Yes?” his/her name please?

[@marybarbera]

google mary barbera "yes/no" for a video on this topic. For more about how to teach all these skills take a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@honeydrippp91]

Thank you so much..ur book and video vlogs are very useful for my son.i want to know your view about bio medical interventions.specially detoxing.i hope you know and have all the knowledge about autism and recovery.pls help me with what u kneo

[@marybarbera]

It depends on the child and many factors. It is best to work closely with a doctor. You can google mary barbera supplements for some ideas on the topic.

[@leon-ng1sw]

thank you so much!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@prabhakarsamal2941]

Thank u Dr

[@marybarbera]

You're very welcome! If you're looking for more resources, visit MaryBarbera.com/links-yt

[@dua99919]

Thankyou

[@marybarbera]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lovelyladycoco8185]

Thanks I will try this

[@marybarbera]

Let us know how it goes! Thank you for watching :)

[@lovelyladycoco8185]

Okay I will!!!

[@ragstoriche8156]

Thanks for the advice. I’ve been in denial and I’ve been a real pick to everyone (docs, family) as I’m very protective over my boys and I’m really bad at dealing with stuff. My youngest boy is 2 and recently been diagnosed with level 3 autism. I need to learn as much as I can to make sure he has the best opportunity in life. I find it amazing that I have two kids (one with autism) and they both have such different abilities that amaze me everyday and make me proud. I really do think Autism is not a disability, but a different ability. Need to stop saying his name all the time and replace it only when pairing something positive. Let ya know how I go Doc

[@marybarbera]

I hope you sign up for a free workshop so i can help you learn how to help him! www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

Thank you very much for creating and still posting updates in your channel Dr. Barbera. My younger son (2y7m) has symptoms of autism and also doesn't respond to his name. We have been calling his name whenever we require his attention (whether positive or negative). We will commit to being more intentional and conscious with pairing his name to positive reinforcements and the like from now on. What I've noticed is that he picks up better from observational and behavioural learning. We are trying to pair these to words and phrases although there are inconsistencies in his responses and initiations. Anyway, thanks again. From a concerned father of a young child with autistic symptoms.

[@marybarbera]

That will be good to only say his name when things are positive!! I do have a new book coming out that may help www.turnautismaround.com and I have online courses that can help.

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

@@marybarbera Thank you very much. Will check it out.

[@mssophia978]

@@andrewaupositivepsychology hi there, is your little one diagnosed now? And are things going well ? Is there anything you can teach me as far as name responding , thank you

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

@@mssophia978 Hi, he is still being followed up by a clinical psychologist and attending speech and occupational therapies weekly. Things are not going well as expected as we have been told that he will not be able to follow the school's academic curriculum. He's 3y7m now anyway, so we are trying our best to help him along the way. In terms of name responding, we pair his name with usual activities that he likes. For example, , go for walk, which means going to the playground. Other than that, we always go to his level (e.g., kneeling, bending or sitting down whilst looking at him) and call him. He may not respond the first time but usually do in the 2nd or 3rd time we say his name. After responding, there will be a hug, cheer, clap, or getting him to do what we are asking him to (e.g., wear clothes, bathe, brush teeth, etc.) - Reinforcement. Over this past year until more recently, he has begun to have more eye contact and even initiates play with us while looking at us in the eye. Although his still lacking in speech, we are trying to use these bids or attention to capture his interest and "plant" useful words for him to take in.

[@mssophia978]

@@andrewaupositivepsychology thank you for your reply, I’m glad he has improve in eye contact and replying to his name , speech will come I have noticed with boys their speech is more delay than girls so he will get there

[@tamarawilliams9141]

Thank you. I am going to try this. What do you recommend for teaching the command stop or no? My child is non verbal and loves to run.

[@marybarbera]

I highly encourage you to join us for a free workshop to learn more about our online course and community and how it can help you. MaryBarbera.com/workshop

[@dr.pradnyakamat]

Thank you so much for these videos. My son is likely to get diagnosed to be in the spectrum soon. He is 18 m old. Started reading your book just yesterday.Need guidance on courses please. TIA

[@marybarbera]

That is wonderful you found my book. I actually wrote a new one designed for parents just like you . You can preorder at www.turnautismaround.com and you can learn more about my online courses by going to www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@kkj7483]

Hi how is ur son hope he is fine .what are the symptoms u observed in ur sign .my daughter is also showing some syptoms

[@mssophia978]

@@kkj7483 hey can you both give me updates, thank you

[@kkj7483]

@@mssophia978 hi my daughter is fine now she showed some autism. Symptoms wn she was 8 to 12 months but everything is fine now by God's grace

[@mssophia978]

@@kkj7483 I’m so happy for you , what’s her age now cos I’m similar situation, bless you

[@KyleGoMthw]

Thank you for this! Gonna try this with my little brother. He turned 2 years old this month of June and my Mom has been concerned about not responding to his name. So yeah cant wait to try your suggestions on positive reinforcements! You have a point though. I too repititively say his name in a demanding nature. Hoping that he would look at me. There are times when my little brother would respond to his name but only if we are trying to show him something. Rarely does he turn responding to his name.

[@marybarbera]

Best of luck! I hope it goes well.

[@jevydelaluz8279]

Thank you for this video maam im gonna try this to my 2 year old bb boy.

[@marybarbera]

Good luck!

[@amarachidanike635]

How did this go?

[@margiedurham650]

Thank you so much for this info. I’m going to try this on my 18 month old that doesn’t answer his name.

[@marybarbera]

Let us know how it goes!

[@healthyheartymeals6541]

Hi doctor....thank u for your videos....I have question for you...some of my relative 5 years child is unable to speak...when child was three years old ,he used to call mama...dad...etc but. Now he is just quite and do not say a word at all....they consult different doctors and psychologists but all in Vail...please do you know what is the reason behind his silence...child only use his hands when he need food or water but child didnt say a word.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for telling us we have resources that may be helpful to you. You can check our courses and resources at www.marybarbera.com/workshops/

[@dazem8]

my son is 2.4 and he has yet to say a single word ☹ he has some autistic behaviors but no diagnosis yet since they say he's too young. I'm going to try this starting tomorrow. small steps I hope will lead to some progress. thank you.

[@marybarbera]

I replied on the other video but you need my new book! www.turnautismaround.com

[@slpdx]

How do you adjust your comments (e.g., "Johnny push") and language in general for older (elementary) students without adding too much complexity? I'm an over-thinker, but I think it's an important nuance to consider that I don't seem to see a clear answer for. I've seen research to suggest that using complete sentences is better than short phrases (when modeling AAC, using sentences but only pressing buttons for key words), but I've also seen other research stating that using telegraphic utterances is effective. Your thoughts?

[@marybarbera]

It can depend on the learner but I like using pivotal phrases (verb/noun combos) and for kids with low receptive language we want to make it clear what part of speech they should attend to. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJDRp5JtppdrjaM

[@slpdx]

@@marybarbera Thanks for the reply! Sounds similar to an article I read about the use of parentese with babies and toddlers in general, where they said the same thing about it's like learning a foreign language, and it's important to help them parse out when a new word ends and begins.

[@katrecemiller8325]

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[@dazellaugo9210]

My twins were diagnosed with autism. We had an online consultation via zoom a while ago... I'm so sad... It made me cry over & over again😭😭😭😭

[@arshikhan4874]

hello ma"am I wanted to know that will these tricks work with hyperactive kids?

[@marybarbera]

Yes! You need to find what motivates them!

[@mohdahmed7475]

Thank you so much for this information. I'm a father of 26 month daughter. Initially due to lack of time, we had to give her an ipad to watch videos. Now she recites all rhymes but doesn't respond to her name and has a very short attention span. Do you have any videos on how as parents should we more approach practical practices. We haven't diagnosed her yet, it is my worry. Thanks!

[@marybarbera]

Yes ! I have a full course to help you learn to engage her. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@mssophia978]

Hi, I’m in similar situation , is your little one diagnosed now ? Is she ok, can she respond to her name now , thank you

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

@@mssophia978 No reply from either. All are busy in their business.😁

[@mssophia978]

@@jhakkuagadhi842 what do you mean?

[@user-xz4mr6gc7x]

Hello Dr. Mary: First of all, thank you very much for your valuable education. I have a six-year-old son with autism. To this day he does not say a word, but he shows me what he wants by symbol, so what should I do?

[@marybarbera]

I'm happy to help! My online courses can help you. Please join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@thecampbellfamily2309]

Hallo I'm from Indonesia, thanks you so much for this videos, my daughter is 3yo and still not talking yet ... very sad when she try to talk to me and i dont understand what she said. ..

[@marybarbera]

That sounds hard! I do have a new book that will help you teach her at home. Get it today at turnautismaround.com

[@mbushart1941]

How many times during the day should I do it?

[@susanmaxwell3717]

What book are you referring to?

[@atefreaciouz6508]

Thank u so much Dr., I have 1 question only hope u'll read this, my son is autistic and the challenge is, I can't control his behaviors he always want to climb, go upstairs, run with no direction can u give me an idea how to teach him or how to approach him in a way that he could understand me.. thank u so much I've been watching your videos... Thank you and Godbless.. I do want to buy book of yours but it seems that it's not available here in the Philippines ❤️

[@marybarbera]

I do have online courses that can help you in the philippines! www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop. We want to find ways to prevent his problem behavior. Look at times when he doesn't climb and try to increase those types of activities.

[@FranciscoJimenez-gu1nn]

As a special education teacher I use red light green light. And made up songs. Walking walking walking walking now let’s stop now let’s stop. Practice large open space then smaller. House. Front yard then street corner

[@animetg13]

Thank you for your videos. We are using them with our son. Our son, ironically named Johnny, has some atypical Behavior that we are trying to correct. Give us on the waiting list to be evaluated. He's already in early intervention and therapy for speech and OT. But my question is with your Technique should we leave the item back to us since they make eye contact when doing this? This way we know that we are expecting a response.

[@marybarbera]

You can but I wouldn't wait for it if your goal is name response at first.

[@baranomeri16]

Is your book available in other languages ​​ too ?

[@bluginger6122]

I know it's available in Chinese

[@baranomeri16]

@@bluginger6122 i want it in Deutsch or Arabisch

[@bluginger6122]

baran omeri maybe you can try to search her name on German amazon

[@marybarbera]

it is available in many many languages. Check with your local book stores/amazon.

[@alexandrahenriquez9990]

Thanks for the help I my self calling my son name so much that is about to change Thanks alot

[@marybarbera]

Glad I could help

[@alexandrahenriquez9990]

@@bolinhong2598 thanks for sharing

[@alexandrahenriquez9990]

@@bolinhong2598 what exactly is the herbal remedy I well love to know please

[@jeancondes3972]

Hello i'm from the philippines. This will help me alot from now on bec. My son he doesn't response even i called him in a sweetest way. Maybe bec. Of the people around him when i called him to his name he replied "No" maybe that's why. THANKYOU!

[@marybarbera]

You are welcome !

[@jeancondes3972]

Thankyou for you're reply. 😇🙏😍

[@user-wj6tc5xz4k]

@@bolinhong2598 can reverse autism with herbs? Yah right, another scheme

[@trabalenwas]

hlw can i be sure that my child is really receiving intensive ABA therapy? i don't know im paying here kn Mexico, but are already 2 months with 15 hours at week and i just dont see any improvements... my child is almost 3 years old

[@marybarbera]

It can be frustrating to finally get a spot for your child in ABA therapy and not see progress. My online toddler course can help you teach him/her at home with just a few affordable materials. For more information, join a free workshop here: www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@LolaBossladyDiggs]

My son was just seen 2 days ago and the psychiatrist basically said he is on the spectrum. He knows all his shapes..counts to 100. Counts by 2s knows all his colors and alphabets..he knows different animals days of the week the months of the year just sooo much to be 3.5 but he doesn’t communicate his needs and wants. He pulls you to do what he wants and you just have to figure out what he wants you to do. He rarely answers to his name maybe once in a blue moon seriously. I definitely will be trying this method ! The doctor is recommending ABA therapy he has been in speech since he was 2.5 but that has been a very slow process for him i think she isn’t aggressive enough. But he will be starting head start in 2 weeks where they have many resources and help that will come to him which i love. I’m trying to learn as much as possible to get him on the right track!

[@marybarbera]

Your son would be perfect for my toddler course! It sounds like he has a lot of great skills already, too. My toddler course can help you increase his language abilities and reduce any problem behaviors he might have. Attend a free workshop for more information: www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@youknowitsneek213]

You got this

[@DaesyHubayValenciano1]

Hi Dr. Mary I'm from Philippines. How can I control being aggressive of my 2yr old son. Because whenever he is mad like he is watching on phone and got commercial, he always snaps me or punch me or someone else he see.

[@marybarbera]

It sounds like you need my full online course to help him reduce problem behaviors and increase positive skills. www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@foodlover1410]

Thank you I'm a new subscriber her I'm so upset of my daughter she is 19 months old and she's not responding when i call her name no eye contact I haven't seen a pediatric because of this pandemic.. 😭😭😭😭

[@marybarbera]

I have courses that can help you start teaching her. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@WighausCa]

Same here...so frustrating 🤦‍♀️😤

[@angee3005]

I have a almost three year old with Autism if anyone needs to talk. Don’t be sad it is not a death sentence. It is scary but they will learn! Stay strong. It will be ok!

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

@@angee3005 👍👍👍 very encouraging.

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

@@bolinhong2598 How much time it took for this progress?

[@baranomeri16]

👍

[@mulemumu4148]

Thanks for the video my child is two year plus but not responding to the name speaking something that is not understandable how can I help her out

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for sharing! Here's our free action guide for teaching response to name: marybarbera.com/name It would also be a great help to be a part of our community where you can get support from our other members. Join a course to also get access to our community: marybarbera.com/courses/

[@alanjose1099]

Where can I purchase your book?

[@marybarbera]

Turnautismaround.com

[@badrilamsal5003]

Dear madam, Can I buy your book online? I am from Nepal.

[@marybarbera]

It is available all over the world but I am not aware of specific places to get it all over the world. Google The verbal behavior approach and it may come up near you. I also have online courses with individuals from over 80 countries. Here is a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@joycarlos9321]

my Johnny you are so adorable

[@alsonngambom09]

Very informative madam. How is lucas now

[@marybarbera]

he is in his early 20s!

[@AemikArt]

@@marybarbera is he talking well ?

[@shubhadasawant2332]

She understand over speech very well. She respond late but understand all over language.

[@marybarbera]

That's good she understands!

[@dr.manishaambasth3462]

Subhadra...are you from India? I have a 4yrs old daughter...may be ADHD or mild autistic

[@Pytho_n]

Hi. Our 2nd child (a boy) is 20 months and unresponsive to his name. It's a strange one. He seems to tick all the other boxes. If you show him a toy and hide it, he'll go and fish it out. He likes closing doors and wants to climb on me and share a hug when I'm playing with his sister (jealousy) etc... but my wife mentioned today, why isn't he responding to his name? He's starting to recite his ABCs and can say mama, baba, oy, yes, oh, but he can't really form adjectives yet like TV, teddy. People questioned our daughter who didn't walk till she was 20 months and was bashing her head on the floor during tantrums. Our son started walking 13 months and running around freely. I will use your technique but it's 5am in the UK and I'm here watching videos, worried about our son.

[@marybarbera]

That sounds challenging! For both your children, I do have a new book that can help kids and families regardless of diagnosis. Check it out here www.turnautismaround.com

[@BO-np7ji]

I will try this with my girl

[@sanchezjennielyn037]

my son is now 1yr and 5months im worried becouse most of the time he is not responding when i called his name and he cant talk just mammy hibi sometimes no.. but some things he know where to use it like comb tooth brush. sometimes he pointed glass or biscuit he ask hes brother to give some food using his hand. he also play a picka boo some times i prentend i scold him then he is crying. he understands other things like if i ask give me some food hes eating he will gve me. sorry for my english i just want to ask if my son has a red flag or just late talker?

[@honeybee8459]

how is your son doing?

[@beez5604]

Another question. What can I do to help my son/toddler so he wont he scared of other toddlers when they want to play with him. He gets scared and runs away or throws himself to the floor. Please tell me.

[@marybarbera]

We want to prevent problem behavior! Have you read my new book? I have a full chapter on the topic. www.turnautismaround.com

[@eddyperez9945]

How I can get your book 📖

[@marybarbera]

It is available at most major books stores and amazon.

[@km5754]

Is your son doing good now? Since my son born with more challenges in 26 weeks, now he is 2 year old and not responding to his name and not started talk, walk and less eye contact. We are waiting Autism evaluation appointment, it will help to reduce our fear if your son doing good now.

[@marybarbera]

My son is still quite affected by autism but i know many who were diagnosed at 2 and aren;t. Watch my free workshop for lots of great stories. www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@ammarahafiz1016]

How i can get ur book?

[@marybarbera]

google "verbal behavior approach" and it is available at many online retailers across the world.

[@claudiagonzalez-ly8th]

My son is 13 months old but is 11 months adjusted since he was a premature child. He doesn’t respond to his name yet. But he does point and walk and play regularly with all his toys, he babbles a little not very much. Should I be worried?

[@marybarbera]

I can't say for sure without knowing him but i'd watch the cdc early milestones.

[@margiebulaon9228]

I hope this works for my 20 month old. Aside from rarely responding to her name, she is not using words. She knows the word but not using it. She does not call me mama or even her papa. She understands and follows commands though. I am getting worried.

[@marybarbera]

I'd certainly look into my new book Turn Autism Around as we want to start acting right away on any delays as we can do the same things to help "just" a delay as autism.

[@aroojmughal248]

@@marybarbera Dr Mary can we get this book in pdf format?I need this urgently..I have same issue with my 2.5 years old son

[@padma.k6127]

Hi Mary, my son is 2 yrs 6 months old. Even now he is not responding to his name. I will try the tips you suggested in this video.do you have any book for parents to help the kid to come out of autism

[@marybarbera]

Yes! I have a new book coming out in just a couple days. Check it out and order at turnautismaround.com

[@amarachidanike635]

Hi, how’s he doing now?

[@ashashaik5582]

Hi mam my child is 2 year 3 months old ..she is not responding to her name ..I used to shout at her with the name she doesn’t respond ..she started to sit at 7 month and walk at 13 months ..she doesn’t look at me but follow me whr ever I go and she wan to be cuddled always .she plays alone and she speak only few words might b less than 10 and never said dada and seldomly says mommy ..but shows and point outs wat ever she needs .she responds to rhymes and sounds more especially while eating she needs rhymes..could you help out does she has any autism signs

[@marybarbera]

I cannot say without knowing her but it sounds like she has some good skills and a couple red flags.

[@ashashaik5582]

@@marybarbera I recorded few vedios and I would like to share with u mam how can I contact u

[@nitin662]

@@ashashaik5582 hi asha same problem with my daughter did u find any way out??

[@ashashaik5582]

@@nitin662 I enrolled in moms belief for early intervention.

[@karamassagli]

I have a 15 month old sometimes he responds to his name He had a speech therapist and she wants him to see an OT is he still too young what can I do I’m so upset if someone sees this can I get some advice? Please first time scared mom

[@marybarbera]

He isn;t too young. Early intervention is great! I also have online courses so you can learn how to help him at home. check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop

[@Mike-fh3ds]

OT first for his behavioral concerns before on ST

[@beez5604]

Hello Ms./Mrs. Mary. I had a question my son will almost be 3 years old. The doctor told me this looks like autism. My son snaps his fingers while watching something he likes including videos. And he will walk around in circles snapping his fingers. How can I help him to stop snapping his fingers. Please and answer me.

[@marybarbera]

Have you read my new book? turnautismaround.com . It will give you step by step guides to prevent problem behavior.

[@beez5604]

@@marybarbera Good to know that you have information on that. I will be getting it. Thank you.

[@Crazygirl9128]

What would you do to work on responding to their name with a child who does not have joint attention for more than a second?

[@marybarbera]

That can be difficult, but my online courses can help you learn to engage your child for much longer periods of time. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@karleephillips2478]

My daughter is 18 months and she only looks at her name if I sign it to her .. even if I’m whispering as long as I’m doing it in that tune she will look ? I’ve been seeing little signs she may have autism but this is her biggest sign & not making eye contact much.

[@marybarbera]

interesting! that is a bit concerning.

[@sanasadiq84]

I found my son having signs at 4...will he be ok if i started intervention now

[@marybarbera]

Every child is different so I cannot say but I do have resources that can help you learn how to help him. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop .

[@mayoo5824]

My 16 months old daughter doesn’t respond to her name at all. I have taken her to the doctor twice but he said I’m worrying for nothing. She has about 15 - 20 words at the moment, she points at things that interests her and does joint attention with me but doesn’t call me Mama or her Dad, Dada. I’m very worried about her not responding to her name at all no matter how much I shout. Can you please advice me on what to do?

[@marybarbera]

Wow that is a lot of words for that age. Try the strategies here to help teach her to respond to her name.

[@vadij7251]

How she is doing now?

[@amitjha7274]

Don't worry, pointing is there, if eye contact is also there then no need to worry at all

[@irenealvaro5429]

My son is already 4 yrs old and he has no meaningful words.aside from singing abc and count 1 to 10..but he has difficulty constructing worts or utter words. He has no interest in anything like having new toy I mean no reaction. But I am convinced that my son has autism though. Is it to for him to be evaluated and undergo speech therapy?

[@marybarbera]

Yes. You will need to contact your pediatrician and request a full evaluation. While you wait you can check out my free workshops www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@komalislam6307]

Hi, my girls has all the signs but not diagnosed yet, appointments are delayed and it's a way long process here in London. Get him started with the whole process, because it's a long wait and very long process but we'll get through this ❤

[@wairimumary]

@Alexander Mike which herbs? Explain

[@kaytex45]

Please how do I get your book?? In nigeria or online

[@marybarbera]

You can find purchasing options for my book at www.turnautismaround.com :)

[@kaytex45]

Isn’t there a way I can buy it like an electronic copy

[@girlyncalvario5869]

What is the title of the book?

[@marybarbera]

My new book is called Turn Autism Around . www.turnautismaround.com

[@arizbeth891]

My son responds to his name sometimes. He knows all his letters, counts to 20, colors, quite a bit of animals and some shapes. I never thought about autism. But the older he gets the more I see certain things in him. (Hes 2 and a half) He still loves letters, numbers, shapes etc but he makes funny faces, he spins a lot and he doesn’t really care to say other things besides what interests him. I’ve been crying a whole lot these days thinking it might be autism. Just so scared. Do you think it can be autism?

[@marybarbera]

It is hard to say without knowing him but if he can say those things but not communicate his needs then you may want to look into an evaluation.

[@arizbeth891]

@@marybarbera he will ask for water most times and sometimes will ask me for food. He doesn’t really make eye contact and doesn’t care to play with others. Also he daydreams a lot! For the evaluation would I just take him to his primary care Dr? Or is there a diff place to go to? So sorry for the questions.

[@ssb1093]

@@arizbeth891 did your son get diagnosed as my son does the same he he say words but not directly to me and also doesn't show much eye contact im so worried

[@kadambinisawant691]

F

[@RaviVadhava]

Did your son problem resolved, my son also shows same thing.

[@myzpurity4774]

My 2year old only turns around to his name when he hasn’t heard my voice for long like when I step out for a while and get back home. He turns immediately he’s called

[@marybarbera]

Using the strategies in this video and using his name less when you are around should help!

[@vannamiorana9213]

thats cause its your voice!! when i leave and come back and then he hears me call he comes running, but throughout the day i can say it a million times and he will ignore me.... and its hard to get his attention off what he is focused on especially electronics, i didn't realize he was delayed and i gave him the ipad as much as he wanted very young and i think i made it worse...i can barely get him to focus on me talking or showing him toys and how to play cause he always whining looking for the remote phone or tablet and wont stop til its found... ill distract him for a minute and he is right back trying to find it, like he is having electronic withdrawals or something.... i wish i never gave it to him cause now idk how to take it away.... he plays with toys but barely for a minute cause he always wants the screen time....he can understand games how to play matching colors and shapes and pictures.... and ive been trying to get him to show me with his own hands and physical learning toys not just a screen....he understands wht he is shown and can think figure out and immitate but no speech or language.... well we just started gettin baba and mama when he really want me cuz he upset lol

[@walidsarwary]

@@vannamiorana9213 thats my son exactly the same

[@nareshchiluka3651]

@@vannamiorana9213 did he have any changes in this 3 months ?

[@beckteiralte6715]

I want to kindly asked you that whether mild autism is curable when they grow up

[@marybarbera]

Some kids learn enough skills that they no longer meet the criteria for a diagnosis.

[@saiqaakhtar4020]

Hello mam how are u my son has diagnosed with autism I'm very worried about him

[@marybarbera]

Check out a free workshop as they can help www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@Sheeba03]

My son is 18mo he doesn’t turns only for his name. He can turn for my voice or any other sounds. So it my mistake. I have been using his name to call him only when is making a mistake. 😟😢

[@marybarbera]

it isn't a mistake, this is just new information for you and we can quickly change the approach to see success!

[@yugantales1596]

Dear Mam,Thanks for your advice. Can you please make video for potty training to autism Kid

[@marybarbera]

My potty training guide might help you! www.marybarbera.com/potty

[@farhanaremu3368]

My son is two years old.. But he can not talking except dada, mamma, kaka.. But he response to his name, he is playful, he plays a lot.. Is it speech delay or something else??

[@marybarbera]

It is hard to say without knowing more but the good news is we can take the same steps to help him talk as if it was more than a delay. Check out my new book and it will help www.turnautismaround.com

[@cytinachavis9157]

What's the name of the book she refers to?(her book)

[@marybarbera]

Turn Autism Around marybarbera.com/new-book/