Is It Speech Delay or Autism? | Early Autism Signs in Toddlers

Dr. Mary Barbera discusses early autism signs in toddlers, and how to differentiate between whether your child may have a speech delay or autism.
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Language delay warnings that your child is giving off are always stressful for parents. But it doesn’t always have to be autism as a result. In today’s video, I’m going to review the signs of autism, and help you understand the difference between when it’s autism or some other sort of speech delays. We’ll cover some of the key skills children should have at certain stages, as well as talk about child developmental milestones that’ll help you identify key events on your own.
Not only will we review the speech delay signs, but we’ll also cover what action steps to take after you’ve spotted some of these developmental delays. After this video, you should be able to recognize and know how to tell if it’s autism or speech delay that’s affecting you and/or other children you may be working with.
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🧩 About Mary Barbera 👩‍⚕️
I'm Dr. Mary Barbera and I fell into the autism world more than two decades ago when my first-born son, Lucas, was diagnosed with autism. Since then, I became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Host of the Turn Autism Around podcast (with more than 1 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 KZbin, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. I also offer two online courses for parents and professionals: The Toddler/Preschooler course to help young children ages 1-5 showing signs of autism (with or without a diagnosis) and the Verbal Behavior Bundle course to help kids over the age of 6!
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Whether you have a toddler showing signs of autism or you're a parent or professional helping an autistic child, I encourage you to subscribe to the Turn Autism Around YT channel and join me for videos almost every day that will help you increase talking, decrease tantrums, and improve eating, sleeping, and potty training!
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[@ewitsaug]

I just want to give a shoutout and virtual hug for all the worried parents here. we’re all in this together. 💛 please also remember having a child during covid WILL naturally set some things back, life is so weird right now our little ones are trying to adjust to new norms as well. 💛

[@werty2172]

Yeah… hope this pandemic ends soon.. cant wait to show the world to my son..

[@marybarbera]

yes! I just recorded a podcast about this so watch for it in the next few weeks.

[@v3rlu5t]

It's been so stressful

[@yvettelopez5276]

We told this to our pediatrician and she completely shut it down and said The pandemic wouldn’t have caused him not to speak

[@michellebell4055]

My 2 year old granddaughter don’t like loud sound

[@lauralinehan5046]

My son has asd and had speech delays until around 7. He is now 14 and travelling international in debating competitions. He won best speaker a few weeks ago ❤

[@amazinggrace9114]

Praise God

[@hanhtruong1078]

OMG ❤❤❤ You gave me hope.

[@tonidieumerci]

My daughter had speech delay . She couldn't make up a sentence of 3 words....when she turned six she started to speak very well. Today she 11 yrs and doing well.

[@marybarbera]

wow. What an amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonidieumerci]

@@marybarbera Now we call her the lawyer or the journalist she speaks with confidence and she does well in school.

[@josphinemwanza2628]

When did she say her first word, my son Is 3.9years,but he hasn't talked, though he had an issue with his ear, but I thank God he is beginning to respond

[@kazstv6007]

yeah, when did she start talking, Toni?

[@kstayblessed]

@@josphinemwanza2628 When did your child start talking?

[@aulim3785]

My friend's son had speech delay, but he is fine now in high school , now speak very well ,doing extremely well in high school.

[@shaheenfayaz8267]

Hi. When your son started talking properly?

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for sharing this! It means a lot!

[@Jeremy-nb9ll]

My child was so playful and verv interactive since 1year of using doctor Oyalo herbs ….and now he is verbal and also improve in social skills, he can now communicate

[@MariamClosets]

I saw his recommendation and approach Dr Oyalo for Your herbs on KZbin. The herbs has so far work positive on my child’s eye contacts and speech improvement. My child social skill is good now and response to name has improved too

[@AarohiAja]

Get the best remedy to improve your child’s autistic condition from doctor Oyalo as his herbs have helped my child improve in speech and social skill very well

[@lydiagiwa2178]

Other videos are so scary.Thank you Mary for being positive and making me have hope.

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome

[@richiemcconnochie2506]

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[@musclemomentsbahamas588]

@Mike Allen please tell me the herbs!!!!!

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[@nate7260]

My son was speech delayed too until he reached 3.2 years old. I suspected it was because he was always watching tv which is in English, we parents don't speak English in the house. It resulted confusion for him. Now he just turned 5, he's very talkative, talks in english & doing very good in school.

[@marybarbera]

That is great to hear! Thank you for watching.

[@holadaypejulius7162]

This is exactly what is happening to my son. He is in preschool already and am already seeing improvements. Thanks for the video nurse.

[@HopeinHim033]

We speak Spanish to my son but me and my husband speak mostly English to each other. My almost 2 yr old still isn’t speaking but understand us very well. I think this is also resulting in some confusion for him...

[@Kuhmille17]

When did he start talking?

[@yasminkhalil5227]

Nyx Thine same is happening to my brother he’s 4 years old speaks broken English and a little of our mother tongue so worried about him

[@jessmatier]

Thank you so much! Very helpful ❤ god bless you and your family 💛

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching !!

[@cassandrabrunson9131]

I love that your desire is to help, not sell a product. Thank you! So informative for those of us who couldn't see it nor recognize it as something more than the idea of all babies are different and develop differently.

[@marybarbera]

Happy to help!

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[@rajaninaik9290]

Madam my 4 yrs. Grand daughter is not speaking (she speaks only 2, 3 alphabets like Amma, Tata, bye) no hearing problem no autism 3 months speech therapy completed in Mysore Institute of speech therapy & pursuing speech therapy locally in Bengaluru but no improvement. Please suggest further step/treatment.

[@Jeremy-nb9ll]

My child was so playful and verv interactive since 1year of using doctor Oyalo herbs ….and now he is verbal and also improve in social skills, he can now communicate

[@AarohiAja]

Get the best remedy to improve your child’s autistic condition from doctor Oyalo as his herbs have helped my child improve in speech and social skill very well

[@thatgirl7337]

Thanks for this video series.

[@angeebb3080]

My daughter was very speech delayed. Didn't speak until she was around three! She's now an English teacher.

[@reannonking5514]

My younger brother had a speech delay and suddenly out of nowhere at about 2.5 years old he just started speaking fluently. He is now a man in his 30s! It was just a speech delay. My daughter is 20 months old and I was concerned with her but once she started daycare about a month ago she’s suddenly saying way more words and stringing a few together. Not nearly as worried now.

[@tolovefreely]

Wow your comment gives me encouragement. I had my daughter evaluated and they told me it’s concerning that she could have autism because of a 1.5 hr evaluation when in my gut as her mother I feel she just didn’t want to interact with them.

[@bhavyach2102]

Is she respond to you when you call her with name?

[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@mybibochannel]

I highly appreciate your generous time and imparting your knowledge to us. God bless you Dr. Barbera.

[@marybarbera]

My pleasure!

[@wilfredmotosue2615]

Thanks Mary. This video have helped me feel relieved. I've subscribed your video

[@marybarbera]

Thank you! Happy to have you here! I also have free online workshops that you may find helpful here: www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@iamdesirealley0308]

I know I am very late, I am a first time mom, and man this helped me in a way that I felt a weight lift off a bit ❤️

[@marybarbera]

I'm so glad!

[@Goldenleaf20]

Just had our doctors appointment yesterday for our 25 month old and she referred him for a speech delay/ autism evaluation along with a neurological and hearing exam. Wait time is currently up to 45 days. Just found this video and already learned so much. I just subscribed. Thank you so much for all the information!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I am happy you are getting help so early! I made a webinar just for parents of toddlers! Sign up for free here marybarbera.com/workshops

[@divyanair721]

Hi Itzel..did you have a diagnosis now. Is he ok

[@richiemcconnochie2506]

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[@kaylawells7966]

Hello any updates , I’m currently going through the same thing

[@isabeaurobinson5413]

Any updates?

[@andiswaminyi219]

Thank you for this information, its really helpful. My son is 9yrs and had been in this journey when he was 3yrs old discovered that he had delayed speech. Thank God, he can pass some words and do follow instructions. As a mom, I still want to see him developing well, help himself, sharing stories with me. Thanks, South africa

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching!

[@brenettachatmon9729]

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[@richiemcconnochie2506]

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[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@kurtielsliger6589]

Vielen Dank für das Hochladen! !

[@MK-he6zs]

We need more ppl like you. So glad that you are trying to help others without selling your advice! Thank you so much for being so kind and thoughtful of others!

[@marybarbera]

I'm so happy you're finding my content helpful

[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@HangingwithMrWright]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much Mary.

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@iloveallah3519]

My son use to mom,go ,give me , grandma, when he was 1year old and he is turning three and not saying much.

[@brendadignadice5442]

Thank you for sharing this! It’s so helpful.👍

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stefanimerritt1185]

So imformative!! Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. I am happy it helped.

[@melvinmcpipe7264]

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[@melvinmcpipe7264]

I mean if I ask her to clean her room she’ll do it but I feel like she not learning my her twin sister is really need to talk

[@alexisbyishimoofficial]

May God bless you for being so helpful. I'm going to start applying these ABA for my 3-years daughter. May God bless you, I had no idea, I use to think it is a normal delay but with this video, I've known the real issue.🙏

[@user-sz5uk7hu9o]

Thank you very much, Dr. Marie Barbera

[@neldalamb8623]

My grandson is 2 years of age started preschool thanks for this vedio i will work with him

[@hotdyme86]

This is very reassuring thank you.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and remember regardless of autism or speech delay check out my free workshops to help increase language and reduce problem behavior marybarbera.com/workshops

[@fengzhichen68]

Mary Barbera - Turn Autism Around thanks but they are in China

[@sheri6492]

I’ve recently started working as an ABA therapist. Thank you for being thorough and informative. Your video really helped answer questions I had.❤

[@marybarbera]

I'm so happy you found this video helpful! If you're working in the ABA field, I would highly recommend taking my online courses. For more information, join me for a free online workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@nkosicollier4984]

Thank you! This was very informative

[@chandraadam3656]

Bless you for this work you do. Thank you.

[@marybarbera]

You're very welcome

[@annawilkinson9287]

Thank you for a brilliant video - really useful

[@marybarbera]

thank you for watching! I am happy you found it useful.

[@sethkale5031]

Thank you Mary. This video is so helpful.

[@marybarbera]

Thanks so much for watching and following along!

[@fenikkepuntod1439]

Informative video. Thanks a lot doctor Mary.

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching!

[@tareakassa6399]

Thank you Mary, this video is very useful as I plan to share with other

[@opaque1231]

Thankyou so much for this. Mine is speech delayed and sometimes doesn't want to listen.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. Have you watched my free workshops bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@CaptainGlennQuagmire.]

Thank you for this video it's been a great help for me and my son.

[@marybarbera]

Glad it helped!

[@Goal67i]

@@marybarbera hi dr mary can have email I am mom who need to talk to..my names hanna

[@lindamarietorres1355]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 You are a beautiful person. God bless you and your family.

[@marybarbera]

thank you!

[@rudyrodriguez1265]

Thank you for your advice and your research. Thank you for sharing

[@marybarbera]

Anytime! Thanks for watching.

[@saytmavazquez8557]

I love this information, thank you☺️

[@marybarbera]

Thanks so much for watching and following the videos!

[@laurenthomas7200]

When my son was diagnosed in February I was devastated but your videos helped me cope and gave me the strength to fight for services. Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy to hear that they helped you!

[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@ayamjago1]

Very informative and assuring thank you so much

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! If you haven't checked out my free workshops you can sign up here: www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@margaretmurphy1552]

Thankyou for all this information

[@Mister_MasterzRN]

I genuinely want to thank you for the work that you do 🤗 I especially want to commend you for the education you provide to the physicians for early detection.

[@prabharavisundar4252]

It took my fear away and filled me with hope

[@edindoffer687]

Thank you so much for posting. Our son has been evaluated and does have a speech delay. Due to the COVID-19 issue treatment and further evaluations have been postponed. My husband and our daughter all can use this information to work with him. Thank you so much.

[@marybarbera]

No problem! keep going and check out my other free videos. I also have an online course that can help while you wait . www.marybarbera.com/quiz to get started.

[@reginegiordani6798]

Same here, my child as getting speech 1x weekly. Due to Covid-19 all session stopped since March. He turned 3yrs old in May. Now he's no longer in Babies Can't Wait program. Hopefully he can start early school in the fall. He's not saying any words AT ALL, but babble ALOT. He's trying so hard to talk, but no words😢

[@ndjapasandrine8503]

I found out plant infusions could also be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaGyonaZgc-BepY

[@mamameeemoments610]

Very informative,thanks Barbara

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@davidking2952]

I want to let you know I’ve been super concerned with my sons speech. But after listening to your video I am relieved that he does almost everything that he should be on track even though he is speech delayed . Thank you

[@marybarbera]

Good to hear ! whether it is autism or a speech delay you can get started helping today. Go to www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop.

[@mahmoudraafat3349]

God bless you ma'am. My son is 2 years old and still can't speak I was beginning to panic but you gave me a lot of hope when you spoke about pointing. Hope you have a great day

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@skylarkauto7380]

How is he now? My son is 2 and not talking too. Is your son talking now?

[@ruthkimiri4340]

He

[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@evelynmendez7514]

This is very helpful thank you .

[@marybarbera]

I am happy you liked it!

[@sharamaemorilla4366]

This is very helpful for me thanks for making this video

[@marybarbera]

Happy to hear it was helpful for you! my free workshops can likely help you as well . www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@reeseew5508]

Thank you soooo much for this video

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I also have free video workshops! Sign up here: marybarbera.com/workshops

[@sandravega1759]

Thanks. I've learned so much through your videos. My son is two and has been with Early Intervention since he was 16 months. He displays many of the autism signs. They will not do an Autism Diagnostic test until he is between 2 1/2-3 years old. Right now he's been labeled with a 30% developmental delay and speech delay. He receives speech, OT and DT weekly. Hoping to learn more and works with him at home. He isn't talking and his frustration level and tantrums have increased with age. He is learning basic sings but will jot use them consistently. I'm hoping to help him communicate better and learn ways to express his needs and wants.

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy you have found them helpful. I think my toddler course would really help you build those language skills and signs with him. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/toddler-ws

[@user-qj3pg1gb8v]

Hi, how’s your son doing now? My daughter sounds very much like your son.

[@latoyasinclair1927]

You truly give my brain some ease,I had to subscribe don't want to miss ur videos... thanks again

[@marybarbera]

I appreciate that!

[@arvintan3629]

Very informative thank you!

[@marybarbera]

Happy you found it helpful!

[@traciebradley2971]

Thank you for this video. You explained it so lovely and genuinely x

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@an4eva1]

Thank you for this lovely video. Very well explained. I specially learnt about ABA and the milestone chart on CDC website which I was not aware of. Many many thanks.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!! If you have not checked out my free workshops I hope you do as many families find them helpful. marybarbera.com/workshops

[@richiemcconnochie2506]

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[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@andreadamascceno2139]

Yes. Thank you for sharing. My grandson has been showing speach delay. Dr said to wait 3 more months to move forward, but suggested hearing test.

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for sharing! Your best path while waiting is to join our online course and community. Attend a free workshop to see if it's a good fit. Marybarbera.com/workshops

[@MunaAbbas.]

Thanks for explaining what you have noticed,a lot of parents will now know where they stand,thanks

[@marybarbera]

Happy to help

[@Cm18850]

Am a father of a four year old boy who is still struggling with speach and this is so helpful

[@marybarbera]

So happy you like it!

[@PsychicReadingsWithKara]

Hi Charles ur comment spoke to me I’m recently struggling too with a 2 years old how is ur son now did you see any improvement

[@Cm18850]

@@PsychicReadingsWithKara hey, he has started to say few words, but not yet able to make a full sentence, but he is doing better... we are positive that he will soon be able to have full speech..

[@watchingyourvideo8029]

@@Cm18850 my kid just turned four last month, and has yet to put a sentence together. He draws in detail, spells his name, all the good stuff. No talking. My friends kid is the same exact way, 4 days older than mine. WTH?

[@leonardtipumbu697]

Thank you for the video tutorial. I had a problem with my 4 year old milestone, and with his slow speech, have decided to equip myself with necessarily knowledge and education to improve his situation. Thanks for making the video

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching! Make sure to check out my free workshop to help your 4 year old progress in his speech bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@portianolwazinyundu8743]

Thank you so much for sharing So relieved after watching this video

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I'm happy to hear that you found it helpful.

[@carolinechilufya5205]

Thanks for this video , really helpful

[@marybarbera]

Thank you.

[@kickapoogianboi6971]

My son had autism but we didn’t give into his behaviors and took a strong “spare the rod, spoil the child” policy. The autism quickly resolved and he is fully functional and successful high school student.

[@marybarbera]

That's good he is doing well.

[@olgarodriguez2237]

What does that expression mean please

[@kickapoogianboi6971]

@@olgarodriguez2237 It means I had to physically punish Benjamin every time he acted out or refused to use his words. We typically used a belt or wooden spoon. The efficacy is astounding.

[@inesafrica6641]

So you used fear to help him. That sounds great

[@misssueyloo]

So you physically abused your child to the point that he began hiding from you and never got the true help he needed. You should be jailed

[@amiereamico5076]

Thank you for this wonderful video.As a mother,I do really appreciate your videos.. My son is 4.5 (4yrs old 5moths). He knows to memorize alphabet from A-Z,can count 1-100,knows the shapes,fruits,vegetables and everything is what he sees he can name that. The only thing is that he has difficutlties of constructing a sentence...Sometimes its frustrating to a mother seeing my son like this..i enrolled him in one nursery school and teachers noticed that he can perform and join acivities/exercises but short span of time only.he sometimes got difficulties of playing around with other kids (I dont know if it's maybe because he is my first bby and he get used to play alone)...

[@marybarbera]

It can be hard to say for sure ! The best thing to do is if you are concerned to get a developmental evaluation. They can help decipher if it is autism, ADHD, something else or just typical development !

[@laryssa4640]

@AmieReamico any updates. Does your son use jargon is he potty trained?

[@amiereamico5076]

@@laryssa4640 hi Laryssa...what do u mean?.

[@amiereamico5076]

my son is enrolled as nursery 2 now.. he is good in school,he can write his complete name,can read sounds and phonics,easy to memorize and he cn answer u if u ask him what is the lesson on that day... the only thing that bothered me is when he is inside the school,he got tantrums sometimes.he likes to lay down on the floor and sometimes doesn't stay in one place but if u tell him to do his seatwork or anything about the lesson he cn answer.. he still dont know how to construct a sentence but I observe lately that he is quite quite aware in his environment. he is my only son and I'm not pretty sure if it is one of the reason y he doesn't like to play with other kids..

[@amiereamico5076]

I don't have problem with him in terms of waking him up for school.he never complain that he dont want to go school.but when he is inside the room his bhvr change. he seldom play with classmates.sometimes lazy to write .buy when he reach at home,he can be normal kid.

[@skytyper2]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@marybarbera]

You're welcome!

[@adewaleadeyemi5168]

Beautiful presentation,

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@MrKarmoy1]

My grand children all were quick to learn to speak except my grand daughter, who as a baby was very quiet and was later to talk....even now at 18 is still a quiet person. Some children are just not outgoing as others and take time.

[@marybarbera]

Yes, this is true but it is important to act in case it is more.

[@crystalkring]

Thank you! Very well explained. This gives me hope for my 19 month old baby girl. 💕

[@marybarbera]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@Oueux]

Hi, I see your comment is a year old.. May I know how’s your toddler progressing? I have 2 years old son with delayed speech too

[@crystalkring]

@@Oueux Hello my daughter is turning 3 in a couple of weeks now and thank God she is now communicating, talking, singing and dancing. She loves to watch cocomelon and kiddie japanese videos from youtube. We’re not japanese and we’re from Australia so I’m worried she might learn more japanese than english as she was starting to speak japanese as well lol. But I guess all children are different and could start talking in different times. 😊

[@Wesleyfussell15]

What all was your child lacking at this age? I see you said she is better now!

[@laurag7295]

My firstborn son did not really speak, he was born in 1988, was always watching. I thought perhaps he was deaf, but he was not. A very silent child, very shy. I was told not to worry about his language, "it would come". He was a select mute at school, had speech therapy. He speaks now mostly to his younger brother. He found out the useful word "fine". I was extremely impressed when he came home from his first day of grade 9 and said, without me asking, that he had someone from his grade 8 class in every one of his classes. Also found out later that the football team policed the cafeteria to watch for people who sat alone, and make sure they were not bothered by anyone. Mostly he was ignored, a silent, biddable child. At 16 he was given cognitive behaviour therapy, which allowed him to drive, get a job. He was finally, at age 18 diagnosed as a highly functioning autistic person. I was lucky, no tantrums, but many bullies bothered him, and he is so "literal". His regular music teacher was off on mat leave and the fellow who took over the band practices said, "If you are even 1 minute late to practice, don't bother coming anymore" My son was late once, due to bullying I learned later, and he did not ho back to band until the next year when his regular teacher was there, which I found out much later. My son gets jokes in movies, but he did not understand the replacement band teacher was joking about not coming back. So he is now a master of faking being "normal"as long as conversation is not attempted, other than to point out a mistake, or point you in the proper direction. I did something right, not everything, but some things.

[@jayded4364]

Thank you for this Google says this should be by 12months so I was worried as my 12 month old is not pointing, not clapping, loves his cars but is clingy. And google had me convinced he had autism. This gives me hope thank you so much

[@agnesvictoria5836]

I learned a lot from you. My grandson who's 3.4yrs old was diagnosed by his pediatrician has mild autism non-verbal. So he is undergoing theraphy to improve his social behavior and also speech theraphy.

[@marybarbera]

That is great you have some services. I have free workshops just for parents so you can help your child gain more skills at home! www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@janrymaricar7352]

@@marybarbera hi ms. Mary my toddler is 2 yrs old before while he was around 16 months he says many words but know he stop speaking but he understand things.. but he is doing flapping hands :(

[@AChanandMiChanChannel]

@@janrymaricar7352 same with my daughter😢

[@jessicawagner2326]

@@janrymaricar7352 that can be a sign of autism..the regression of language and stimming “hand flapping”. I would talk to your pediatrician to see if they could recommend you to someone to get an evaluation/screening.

[@btlmir]

@@janrymaricar7352 how is he now Did u get him evaluated

[@peachespeaches1924]

What I liked about your book are practical exercises that anyone can do! It's a doing book not a theory book! I felt so helpless just depending on the 2x a week speech therapist. I'm smart and educated and I can do this with him Too!

[@marybarbera]

I love hearing this! Thank you for the great feedback. Since writing my book i have made online courses! These courses offer much more practical advice than even my book. Find out more by signing up for one of my free workshops. www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@craze2coolbeltrn]

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[@MariamClosets]

I get Dr Oyalo herbs supplements and it has been helpful on my child autism spectrum. All traits are gone with her speech and focus and attention is good to talk about

[@shawnsutton3073]

Thank you very helpful

[@Lots2SmileAbout]

Thank you so much for this video! My son is 20 months and very advanced with fine motor but delayed with speech and lacks pointing. Your video is the first to offer comfort as we wait for our evaluation! Bless you and the work you do!

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tahleafinn4461]

How if your son now? My daughter is 2 & is extremely developed in fine motor skills but also lacks in pointing so I’m a little concerned after watching this as it’s never been brought to my attention about the pointing.

[@Lots2SmileAbout]

@@tahleafinn4461 He's doing wonderfully! The pointing eventually came. His speech improved tremendously, too. I was assured it would in our evaluation -- but we also cut screens in January, and that's when I saw the biggest improvement. How is your daughter's speech? I'd bring the pointing thing up to your pediatrician and see what they have to say. Mine was always very reassuring that kids develop on such different timelines. ❤

[@lindaforgiarini3740]

I was interested in hearing this, even though my 2 sons are now 33 and 29. I did not know back in 1988 and 1991 that speech delay was an early sign of autism. When my first son did not talk like the milestones stated, this was something I had never heard about, I didn't know you could have a child that didn't start talking like they should. I still am interested in learning about this, even though they are grown up now. Thank you. At one point, they gave my first son a diagnosis of PDDNOS, pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified. I think that was a way of saying they didn't know what to call it.

[@marybarbera]

thanks for sharing your insight.

[@RM-sv4ju]

@ Linda: how is your son is doing now still shows autism symptoms or he has outgrown it ? Please reply if you can I’m worried about my son

[@gigimullins3288]

Thank/you. Grandmother of 2 & 3 year olds who do not speak... they babble all the time but no real words. You give so much information❣️

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy you found it helpful. Check out my podcast with a grandma of children with autism here www.marybarbera.com/grandparenting-child-autism-supportive-grandparent/

[@niaholder1679]

I want to cry right now because this my 3 year old . Gigi did your grandchildren have autism?

[@gigimullins3288]

Nia Holder they are going to be tested soon.

[@periscop2023]

Babble is very good. 2 yo immitates older. 6 months later everything fine? They started to speak?

[@wonderingdreamer1212]

Thank you so much for this video !

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@dianemckay9750]

Thank you for sharing this information. it's very helpful.

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@christinap1644]

This is helpful. Thank you so much!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I am happy it helped.

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[@livzt2416]

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[@gregaustin8076]

Great info! Thank you!

[@Notyo527]

Hi! Watching this video helped so much, that I had to share this video with my sister. 🙂

[@marybarbera]

Great!! I am happy I helped you both.

[@dustynateter4001]

This video helped put my fears aside I was worried my son had autism but thanks to you I figured out his just a slow talker and I can help him get on track

[@marybarbera]

I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thank you for watching! Just make sure to bring any delays your son might have/concerns to your pediatrician, even if you don't think his speech delay is related to autism.

[@MyAlmaModern]

This was so helpful, thank you

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharaerussell33]

This has gave me so much info on the things i have been experiencing with my 2 year old. She was born at 26 weeks and of course there is a higher chance for autism. Her vocab. Only includes the word stop and car.

[@marybarbera]

Happy to hear it helped. Regardless of diagnosis you can start helping build her speech. You can sign up for a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshop

[@kiking9260]

How is it going?

[@vistaadeli6452]

Very reassuring, thank you

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome

[@donnascholey4883]

Very helpful thank you...👍🏽

[@marybarbera]

Happy you enjoyed it.

[@mikuloo6063]

As a first-time mom, I had a lot of questions that intimidated yet angered me from my son’s pediatrician. He just turned 2, but he can’t point at objects (but can use one finger on a phone/tablet), he can’t really follow many basic commands, he has limited speech (he’s in ST and OT), and resorts to whining or crying to get my attention instead of calling me “Mama”. He also tends to enjoy his own company at his daycare and not play with others as much. It gets frustrating for me at times, because he always points out at what he can’t do verses what he can do and say. He wants to get him evaluated, but he said at max, my son would be seen by six months to a year if I’m lucky. But until then, I’m happy that your video gave me solace instead of feeling Mrs constantly being compared to other toddlers his age.

[@marybarbera]

There is so much you can do while you wait! Join us for a free workshop to learn about our course and community. MaryBarbera.com/workshops for all the information.

[@Iluvmydogs128]

My daughter didn’t point using an index finger until she was 23 months old and she is not autistic. Some kids just point later than others.

[@tinakyeyune1323]

I am just confused, and when i think of my 2year old son who doesnt point out at objects neither does he call me "mama" i feel so sad and its like whenever i think of just the word "autism, i feel tears at my heart. I see some signs of autism in my son i feel bleeding inside me i read qnd listen alot about autism, i feel like doing my best for my son but as much as i read or watch videos because of the bleeding part in me, that is very scared i do not grasp anything i even got miscarriage i am sure it was because of stress of my son. I do cry inside me i remember that day that i felt the miscarriage, i could not hold of my thinking of my son i had just left him at preschool and i was just imargining how he is copying up with out speech, without responding to his name oh God just help us through this dilema

[@ruellasworld9121]

Hullo, your child is exactly like my son. I'm so worried, everything you said about yours is how mine is. I really don't know what to do he is making two years in February. Dis you get some help? I'm so worried don't know what to do

[@georgianaaron4986]

​@@tinakyeyune1323 How's your son doing 4 months later? Any progress on the speach front?

[@madcrazymom]

I wish there had been more information like this when my son was young. Preschool teachers said he was stupid. Only one teacher said he was highly intelligent but that yes something was being missed. It wasn’t until he was 10 years old when I read a random article about Aspergers that I saw how he seemed to fit the spectrum and finally had a neuropsychological exam and definitive diagnosis. He is 25 now, married with a son of his own and doing pretty well. I do wish, though, that early intervention back then would have known what to look for on the higher functioning end of the spectrum. I did my best raising him with the info available to me then, and even though my son is still struggling with some socializing issues, I’m glad that other kids are now being diagnosed earlier. Knowing the early signs to watch for and getting help early on really can make a huge difference. Thank you for this video.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and sharing your story. You sound like a wonderful, dedicated mom!

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[@MS-bh3uw]

Excellent and insightful.

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eunicecastro9343]

Thanks these helped me a lot because my 2 year old is going thru this right now I was confused about aba therapy

[@taylorreese629]

I have so much questions for you about my son. Not sure where to start.. I just stumbled upon your videos. Makes me think alot.

[@marybarbera]

Maybe check out one of my free workshops and see if those help www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@7mileARB]

Thank u 🙏🏾 you helped me a lot with my 2 year old daughter ❤

[@yoeli4314]

New subscriber. Awesome channel! So glad I found it. I am new to ABA Therapy. I started working with kiddos with autism and I am looking to further my career in the field. You have amazing tips! Keep up the amazing work you do! God bless.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! My proven techniques are helpful for professionals and parents. Check out my free workshop to learn more! Marybarbera.com/workshops

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[@susanmarro6428]

Wonderful presentation, thank you so much.

[@marybarbera]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindahowe7769]

very helpful...thanks!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. I am happy you found it helpful.

[@nicogutz4559]

thank you doc mary. now i know what to do with my 3 years old daughter.

[@marybarbera]

Great . Thanks for watching! I also have free workshops that may help you. bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@nicogutz4559]

i'm having doubts with my child OT. were paying them per hour session and not seeing any improvement at all.

[@devonmarie6770]

Thank you for this information. I appreciate it so much. It's always scary when we feel we're not doing enough to help our children ♥️

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. I cannot agree more.

[@buddysworldthroughoureyesh9325]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francisadrianaguilar1453]

Thank you very much God bless you for sharing this to us

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@jay_87gunz95]

My daughter just had a reevaluation for her Speech Therapy and it looks like we’re going to go in to see if she might be autistic. Thank you for your video this is one of the videos that I chose to look at to get a little more Educated on what might be going on with my daughter. Very knowledgeable thank you.

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching. Make sure to check out my new book which can help you with step by step action guides www.turnautismaround.com

[@mukabatesijeannedarc2826]

@Mike Allen which herbs are those?

[@OrlandNavarro]

My Parents / Relatives to me when I was a little... I cant walk until the age between 1 1/2 to 2 yrs old and 2 yrs old ive start running around according to my picture and also I cant talk word by word until age of 3 and I cant use phrase and sentence until age 4 but Thanks God I can do whatever I want with a little bit of support.. Im now 24 yrs. and 1 mo. Now and I have mild autism...

[@galitaMiina]

Do u have this hand flapping as a stimming since you're just a baby?

[@vickichittum6930]

Thank you for your insight.

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annasong190]

This is really interesting. Thanks for the informative talk.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!