The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria is an interview-based show that features conversations with innovative scientists and practitioners in the field of Behavior Analysis. The podcast covers topics such as Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Communication Training, Verbal Behavior, and more!
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Reviews
Crazybananananas
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast.
The variety of advanced topics is exactly what I need and I can do it while driving, folding laundry or prepping food for my family.
ʝαzzу уσυ киσω ιт
5 out of 5 stars
Great Job!
I am a registered behavior technician, making my way toward a board-certified behavior analyst, and I love you guys talk about ABA as a whole! It is very easy to understand and listen to. I also love how there are guest speakers to bring a different input in as well!
Rt12222
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
I love all of the different ideas and recommendations given during your shows! I have learned so many things!
nix_ster31
5 out of 5 stars
ABA Progression in all Fields
Absolutely love the dimensions of ABA being shared through this podcast! Love learning about the new and growing opportunities!
Meganemm4
5 out of 5 stars
School psych approved!
As a school psychologist who is passionate about behavioral intervention I LOVE this podcast!
sophiafern
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
I’m a new BCBA and I love learning. This helps me learn from amazing and diverse people on diverse topics on the go while I drive, workout, or sit down to study and it’s not too long for it to become tedious
Hurricanehmg
4 out of 5 stars
LOVE but…
Matt interviewed the owner of a company in Atlanta that I know from personal experience does not treat their employees well nor hire quality BCBA’s. However I am obsessed with how the literature is disseminated in this podcast and have learned how to think outside of the box in how I will make decisions as a future BCBA.
Burnsj414
5 out of 5 stars
Love to Geek out.
Love this podcast!! I think the guests are wonderfully diverse in their expertise and the information shared in the episodes is practical and applicable. Love listening on my way to work. Gets me inspired for the day :) As a BCBA in a public school, I also love to use some of the episodes as resources for my staff and to also share with staff in other disciplines as a way to spark interdisciplinary conversations.
Robyn M H.
5 out of 5 stars
Ethics for School Consultation with Missy Olive
Listening to the specific episode listed in the title was an assignment for one my undergrad courses for my bachelors degree in ABA. Such an interesting episode with a lot of knowledge points for someone who is interested in becoming a BCBA in school districts. I love that they discussed ethical issues when working with schools and how to go about handling those issues according to the BACB. It was awesome how Missy held a class for teachers regarding behavior. I’m excited to listen to more episodes and get more tips that will be helpful on my journey to becoming a BCBA.
S. Cline
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast Feedback SPCE 310
As a student pursuing my bachelors in ABA and eventually become a BCBA this podcast was very informative on subjects I don’t yet have much experience in. I really liked listening to common ethical issues that BCBA’s run into and your suggestions.
Gretchen Kieffer
4 out of 5 stars
Interesting and Informative
I thought episode 164 was very interesting and informative. I found myself wanting to hear more about the BALANCE program and how Kelsey developed it and how she plans on taking it further in the future. The episode did become a little boring and dry at times, but overall I think Matt did a good job keeping on track with the questions he prepared and Kelsey did a good job discussing her career path and how she got to where she is today.
Jaela Marsh
5 out of 5 stars
Missy Podcast
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. I thought Missy did a fantastic job as everything was very interesting as well as informative. I’m wanting to work as a behavioral consultant for a school district, so I learned a lot of valuable things to take with me to my future career. I recommend giving it a listen!
Toil&Trouble
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast Feedback SPCE310
As an aspiring BCBA it was very informative to listen to session 101 with Missy Olive. The ethical situations brought up throughout the episode were specifically, relevant, and answered clearly. It was also interesting to learn Missy’s story on her road to becoming a BCBA as well as to hear accounts on how ABA has progressed.
The1wholoves2dance
5 out of 5 stars
101
I loved how Mary Olive discussed it’s unethical to do “drive by ABA”. I would recommend this podcast if your in the field of ABA. I loved how she mentioned BCBA in school are more then just those with walkie talkies and can’t put out dumpster fires.
Canadian ABA
5 out of 5 stars
Session 101 with Missy Olive
I truly enjoyed listening to the podcast! I love hearing about how Missy started with the field of ABA. Also, learning about different challenges we could face in the field and the solutions that can be helpful when faced with these challenges. As someone who is new to the field of ABA but works in the education field, it’s really interesting to have knowledge of both sides. Truly love the field of ABA and wish it was done more in the schools I work in!
TaraH789
3 out of 5 stars
Guidelines for school system
This was an interesting podcast. I always wondered what is what like to work in the school setting and this was definitely eye opening. I was shocked with how there is a dire need for better guidelines for providing services when in the school system.
infunitrust
4 out of 5 stars
Objective and Informative
I appreciate the relaxed banter between Matt and his guests. While there are moments that seem over-explained on his end, I find myself eager to hear the response his guests offer. If you love ABA and genuinely want to learn more from a unique perspective, I recommend giving this podcast a listen.
DanielaaaaaaaaaaaaN
5 out of 5 stars
Session 101 with Missy Olive
The podcast with Missy Olive is great! I enjoyed listening the podcast and feel like I learned quite a lot! It’s great to hear about what I love most- ABA!
Cammyd
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast feedback
I really enjoyed listening to people who have real life experiences in the field. I haven’t been able to get a start in the BCBA world and I’m just talking college classes so it helps the hear it. Also I am much of an audio learner and this helps me understand so much more!
Lena Alyssa
5 out of 5 stars
On the ethics of school consultation
I really enjoyed the episode with Missy Olive! It really outlined the need for better guidelines for providing behavioral services in schools- I didn’t realize that federal courts don’t even define FBA and how messy that can get in special education law. So many people are under the impression that beginning BCBAs should be immediately involved in positions at schools- but really, for the most part these positions should be for the most experienced BCBAs! As Missy said, it’s a lot different from a clinical setting where you are in control of everything. Also Missy’s point about how in student IEPs we need to make it required that we are focusing on functional outcomes just as much as educational. A really informative episode.
chloelapierre
5 out of 5 stars
The ethics of school consultation with missy olive
This podcast was a great listen whether you work in schools or not. I loved hearing about how Missy started her journey being in ABA. You hear many different stories of individuals getting into aba, Missy’s story differed from most. I loved how the podcast went into depth about school consultation due to many listeners wanting to know more about the topic or who have questions about many different facets about consults to schools. One ethical challenge they discussed I feel may come up often was them talking about the “drive by ABA”. We are not able to help those with special needs without some form of a contract like an IEP. They gave great advice to solve this reoccurring issue in schools by stating to try to get the parents on board with creating the IEP and working with their kids so that ABAs can step in to help their child if it is needed. The podcast does a great job going over different scenarios that ABAs could come upon and their suggestions on what your next step should be. I feel this was a great listen especially for individuals who plan to work in school consultation.
cfhjllky
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast Feedback
I thought this podcast was fantastic! I feel like I learned a lot of new information I had not previously known before, and now know many different ways do handle certain situations. I thought this was very informative, as we had to review this podcast for one of my classes and I took away a lot of new ideas.
ShhhhKkkkk
5 out of 5 stars
The behavioral Observations podcast with Matt Ciccoria
It is helpful to hear from people in my field who are trying to do good work.
CarahFromBoston
5 out of 5 stars
BCBA anniversary
I am approaching my 1 year anniversary as a practicing BCBA. I can wholeheartedly say that this podcast has made me a better provider. The information and experiences shared by so many seasoned BCBA’s through this platform has helped me to stay current, passionate, and informed. As a BCBA working in the public schools, I work with a population that is extremely diverse in profile. Matt and his guest speakers have captured the diversity of my learners and supported me in my teachings. Thank you!!
Kristina Whitley
5 out of 5 stars
Session 101 with Missy Olive BCBA-D
This was a very informative and helpful podcast! Lots of great discussion about ethics challenges and you both provided wonderful solution and feedback for navigating tricky situations that may arise during consultation practices. Thank you!
HeySanchez
5 out of 5 stars
Autism Mom Review
I am so happy to have found your podcast. I am a mom to an Autistic 11 year old son and many of your podcast have helped me manage the way we function together, separately and understand the needs of many. I have always been an advocate for Autism and therapy. On my darkest days of his diagnosis I felt very alone. I went to many doctors and my 15-30 minute visits were everything short of what I truly needed. Therapy changed our lives. He has truly improved to be the best person he can be. Yes, we have more therapy to go to and look forward to our new adventures. Your podcast assures me that science is doing it’s job and BCBA is evolving with the needs of special needs and people like you are spreading the good word of working on behaviors and understand their needs! 🤍
Zahra Hajiaghamohsenj
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you Matt!
Shout out for the huge effort to curate good content for dissemination! Huge help in advancing the application of our science across diverse needs in society!
jessdmaldo
5 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
This is a great episode on behavioral consultation in schools. Packed with very helpful and useful information on how to navigate ethical situations in a school setting.
Wal345
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
I learned so much during this episode. I thought it was very great and informative. It was packed with great information to help with behavior consultation within the school.
Happy player001
4 out of 5 stars
Listening for class & now love
I was required to listen to a podcast for school & now I am going through and listening to ones that appeal to me for fun! I love the laidback yet informative vibe Matt brings to the show!
Brooke Reiley
5 out of 5 stars
Session 101
Great podcast with a lot of good information! Even though it’s was almost 2 hours long, I felt interested and connected the whole time! Learned a lot of important and useful information throughout the podcast.
Harprd
5 out of 5 stars
The best
Love this podcast so much! I share it with fellow professionals and always feel like I learn so much when I tune in
MayBJ97
5 out of 5 stars
New Favorite
I just listened to the ABA-informed trauma episode and it was very insightful. I loved learning about how the two fields relate and how different experts deal woth the issue.
Lorizza
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting topics
I've listened to two sessions so far: Cannabis, Condoms, and Psilocybin: Session 118 with Dr. Matt Johnson and A Behavioral Analysis of Mass Shootings: Session 79 with Dr. Merill Milton. These sessions are very interesting to listen to. I feel like both the host and guests are very knowledgable on the subjects discussed.
Mykelie
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I have a new favorite podcast! I usually listen to podcasts on my long drive to work but nothing like this. This podcasts helps me further understand my studies in the field and are easy to listen to and entertaining! Definitely would recommend to anyone!
CBCBCBCB1
5 out of 5 stars
Good Information
I have only listened to one episode so far. I really liked the guest star Missy Olive, provided good insight into the world of ABA and public school.
McCauleigh
5 out of 5 stars
Great For Future BCBA’s!
As a current undergrad student studying to become a BCBA, I found this podcast to be extremely insightful, along with being entertaining! Listening to some of these podcasts episodes was a great way to get introduced to topics in the field of ABA. I enjoyed the real life examples, and the helpful advice and tips many of the guests on the show had to offer!
sheetsjm
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and thought provoking
As someone who is just beginning their behavioral analysis journey I found the podcast episode with Missy Olive especially informative. I love the focus on Ethics and the discussion of real examples of experiences and problems BCBAs may face as consultants in school systems. I would have liked to hear more information pertaining to how to navigate the beginning stages of relationships with schools. I did like the emphasis on hearing them out before going in and stating what is “right”. I also learned a lot from Missy’s discussion on non-scientific collaboration with other professionals regarding a client’s needs being met in the best way possible.
SloppyToWhat
5 out of 5 stars
Easy to Listen to
I enjoyed how the episodes I listened to often explained concepts in a manner those outside the field could easily understand. I appreciated how the field of ABA and the work of BCBAs was identified as useful in different fields.
AntigoniDora55
4 out of 5 stars
Learned a lot
As an undergraduate student in an ABA program, I really learned a lot from this podcast! I do think it could have been narrowed down and more condensed or split into multiple podcasts though, it was a little all over the place and long.
E.r.sch
5 out of 5 stars
Informational and encouraging!
As a student currently majoring in ABA, I find these episodes very informative! I found myself learning so much about how ABA was at the beginning and how to grow more and goals to try to achieve in the field. I liked being able to go for a walk and learn more about the current field of ABA in a humorous yet informative way!
09ASR
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you Matt!
I can’t thank you enough for hosting this podcast. I’ve always felt like staying on top of professional literature was overwhelming. So much to read and so little time. I have learned about so many practitioners and practices from your podcast. After the podcast, I have something specific I can go and dig deeper into. I feel more confident about chiming on discussions with my colleagues. I cannot be an expert in all areas, but by listening I feel more connected to our field and our science. This is a tremendous service to the community.
morhazz
1 out of 5 stars
Needs less host talk
Need to make things faster paced and more of the guest talking rather than host! By the time I listen for 20 mins of host I am ready to give up on the entire episode.
wxs8053
2 out of 5 stars
Oof I don’t know...
The guests are good, yes, but the host leaves much to be desired IMO. Sooo much extra hemming and hawing and filler and pausing... Get to your points quicker! My commute is only so long. And the sound quality is not great. I just can’t with this one.
Mom luvs
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing and Easy Listening
This podcast is amazing. I found that it is nice that I can keep up to date on ABA with my busy schedule by just listening to this podcast in my car on the way to school. Informative and Interesting, I have not heard a dry episode yet. -Gabbert
J3808
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome resource
Great for listening on the way to see clients! Host is kind, funny and asks relevant questions.
DbHowell
5 out of 5 stars
Delicious
Your podcast is like a go-gurt. It goes down smooth and I can consume it anywhere. One Love.
EmHooiman
5 out of 5 stars
Learned so much
As a new behavior analyst student, I appreciate your always explaining things so I can understand them and asking for any advice for new BCBAs. Thank you! I have learned so much.
SP2018!!
5 out of 5 stars
Experts in the field
Matt brings leaders in our industry right into my car, allowing me learn from the experts. I value his site that provides details, including research articles and expanded information.
Talkin hippo it's so cute
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks!
Listened to my first podcast for my master’s program and have been hooked ever since. Thanks for providing great and interesting information that I can apply in both my personal and professional life setting!
esanabria
5 out of 5 stars
BCBA
My favorite of the behavior analytic podcasts, the BOP provides an awesome, easily digestible way to access information about a variety of relevant and important topics in the world of behavioral science. A resource like this is invaluable and provides those that are new to our field more direct access to many of the authors they read about, and can spark interest in any of the niches or further develops interests in some of the more popular tracks. The interview structure regularly produces valuable information while making it relatable and interesting. Thank you Matt!
DrQ_prof
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and well-rounded
This podcast, which I only recently discovered, is a great way to keep up with issues in Behavior Analysis and obtain CEUs effciently. I enjoy the podcasts and find that Matt asks insightful questions that apply beautifully to a range of behavior analytic skill levels. All in all, a great experience which I look forward to as I commute.
deirdre744
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
I look forward to listening to each podcast with great enthusiasm. I have learned so much and have taken the CEU credits for some of the podcasts which has been incredibly helpful. What a wonderful resource for all of us in the field...and beyond!
criminalbehaviorology
5 out of 5 stars
Pat Friman’s Interview Was Excellent
Well done podcast and an ideal source of information for those trying to find more about applied behavior analysis. Matt is a natural interviewer, perhaps reflecting the careful observational skills of seasoned behavior analyst. I discovered this podcast by accident and listened to every episode to catch up on all of them.
Alex K. Aba
5 out of 5 stars
Love the podcast, but
Love the variety of guests and topics, I’ve learned so much and have the opportunity to use what I learn on the job every day to help the people I serve. Highly recommend this! If I could change one thing it would be the host’s communication. It gets frustrating to hear him speak sometimes- he uses a lot of fillers, laughs at his own statements very often, and has trouble speaking concisely. I regularly consider changing it out of sheer frustration. Luckily the guests make the podcasts worth listening to.
Ecook10
5 out of 5 stars
Great resource, easy listening
This podcast is entertaining, informative and easy to listen to on drives between client homes. There are a few episodes I’ll pass on to colleagues and listen to repeatedly.
OneNote Love Right Here
5 out of 5 stars
Essential
I love this podcast. First the content is incredible...really boils down a lot of the heavier more complex content and gets into the minds of the greats who are able to really elaborate on their areas of expertise..For me it's really helped expand the breadth of my knowledge base and introduce me to a lot of new and interesting contributors to our field. Thanks, Matt.
Sherpawoman
5 out of 5 stars
Learning on the Go for a isolated BCBA
Sometimes I feel like an island (don’t react to my mentalistic musings) but since I started listening to this podcast I have stop having thoughts that I am an imposter or that I don’t posses enough expertise to be effective ... no more! Listening to experts, I include Matt in this category, has validated what I do know and practice and has expanded my repertoire beyond not knowing to what I don’t know. I am a better BCBA because of multiple hours of listening while driving!!
Austinrylees
5 out of 5 stars
Informative podcast
I love listening to the behavioral observations podcast. Normally the only podcast I listen to is Timesuck, a historical comedy podcast; however, this podcast is quite fascinating. I am in the MS ABA program at ASU and love the wide breadth of topics discussed. It is awesome to learn directly from giants in the field and learn in an entertaining manner. I especially loved the Steven Hayes and DJ Moran interviews. Also, the Gianna Biscontini interview was fabulous along with a number of others that you’ve conducted. You have a real skill for conducting both insightful and listenable podcasts that I have greatly enjoyed. Thanks!
Wazed but not confused
5 out of 5 stars
Great for Grad Students
As an ABA grad student with many assigned readings per week, it is relaxing to take in some relevant information through this entertaining podcast! I enjoy listening to Matt’s questions to his guests and learning a little while driving or working. The topics covered in this podcast also have given me some ideas for additional areas I want to learn about in the field!
haas67
5 out of 5 stars
Behavior Therapist
I have been listening since January. I really enjoy your podcast! I listen in the car while driving to see clients! Great information an wonderful guests!
MMigli1201
5 out of 5 stars
Great Resource for Behavior Analysts
This is a great resource for behavior analysts. I listen to episodes in the car while driving and even on the bus while traveling to and from Manhattan. Format is well presented and the topics are timely. Matt’s guests are A-list BAs and the information is relevant to what we do every day. It seems like whenever I wonder about a topic and would like additional information, I find that Matt has an episode for that!
ABA Study Group
5 out of 5 stars
Behavioral Observation Podcast
If you want to grow in the field of applied behavior analysis, this is the podcast for you! I recommend it to all of my students, colleagues, and just about anyone who wants to learn ABA! Thanks Matt for all that you do! Celia Heyman, ABA Study Group
Amy BCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
This is a great podcast for behavior analysts and anyone interested in learning more about behavior analysis. The interviews are well organized and cover a wide array of topics.
nm bcba
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love this podcast! Very informative!
Grassrootsgurus
5 out of 5 stars
Greatness!!
Thank you for doing this podcast! It has been a valuable tool in my professional development.
ArkBCBA
5 out of 5 stars
CEO/BCBA-D
This podcast series is THE BEST!! I have listened to every podcast at least twice! I assign specific podcasts to supervisees and have created "guided notes" for many of the podcasts. Matt Cicoria has featured many of my favorite "legends" (Pat McGreevy, Greg Hanley to name just TWO) as well as some the younger leaders in ABA. I also love answers to Matt's question "How did you get into ABA?" Excellent work Matt!
Agentwtf
5 out of 5 stars
Great content.
This show is great. I certainly feel comfortable assigning it to my students. 💯
pihapuu
5 out of 5 stars
Behavior analytic, fun and informative!
I’ve been listening to Behavioral Observations ever since I accepted a position an hour away from my house a year and a half ago. Some of the recordings I’ve listened to twice or pressed the rewind button several times to get the most out of the interviews. Every episode has taught me something I didn’t know about applied behavior analysis. I look forward to each and every episode AND to my commute! I really appreciate the variety of guests on the show as well. Thank you Matt for your dedication with dissemination!
Pinny.Pin
5 out of 5 stars
The data look great!
Matt's content, interview material and the overall essence of the show all together, it speaks for itself. Look at the top rated episodes and judge for yourself! #1 podcast in ABA across the globe, 100+ countries are listening, hundreds of thousands downloaded (700,000+ times). The data on #thebehavioralobservationspodcast is amazing, I just wish the hashtag was shorter Matt ;) ha ha! Keep going strong, you're doing special things for the field's professionals, customers & consumers, stakeholders as well as patrons.
Upslims
5 out of 5 stars
Concise, fun, and engaging.
You’ll learn a lot listening to this podcast. Even if you know a lot, you’ll learn more. Matt has interviewed some great leaders in the field of behavior analysis. Conversations and very “real world” oriented, and always stay true to the foundational principles of the science. I’ve listened to nearly every episode (and I don’t even need CEs yet:)
MA BCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Love the interviews, the learning, the nerdiness! I've learned a ton so far and can't wait each time there are new episodes. Thanks, Matt, for all you do for the field! Dissemination + technology at its finest.
capostol44
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Behavior Analytic Content !!
If you have been in the field of ABA for 20+ years or are a newly certified BCBA, you will learn from this podcast !! Matt brings topics that are relevant to today's practitioners on a fun and convenient format !!
Sherryandream
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I’ve never listened to a podcast before, but upon finding this, I very much enjoy listening to behavior analytic content delivered from a different modality. Generally I received my training through reading and school, so I’m so appreciative to tune into receive a much needed inspiration from behavior analysts in the field. I will actually put this podcast on in the morning to inspire myself while getting ready for work. I very much enjoy all the the various people’s history of coming into the field and their specialization, different topics of discussion, and Matt’s insightful questions and dissemination of behavior analysis. I’m sure to keep listening!! So happy to write a review! Be sure to join in and get inspired!!
D. Tovcimak
5 out of 5 stars
Extremely Grateful for your work Matt!
I am a behavior analyst who has been practicing for 14 years as a BCBA. As you know - this field is constantly growing and there is so much we are learning! Matt - you do a wonderful job keeping us current with information in our science. You are providing so many with free education and I love learning on my very long drives to clients!
London-ABA
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I love these podcasts! It’s a great way to listen to people you otherwise wouldn’t have access to unless you were at a conference!
ruizs1
5 out of 5 stars
Great for those pursuing certification, Behavior Analyst, and ppl interested in the field
I have been listening to Behavioral Observations for about 2 years. I supervise those pursuing certification and frequently assign the podcast to help cover topics and get them thinking about Behavior Analysis. Matt asks interesting questions and has great guests. I always look forward to seeing the new topic even if it is not directly related to something I’m working on. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Behavior Analysis or improve their skills. Disclaimer: I am employed by an advertiser of the show, but did listen before that relationship was established.
BehaviorGeek
4 out of 5 stars
Awesome show
Love the show!!! I listen to it everyday on the way to and from work. Wish the mixing of volume levels was better.
Scott Wiggins
5 out of 5 stars
Relevant • Influential • Beneficial
Highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in the science and practice of behavior analysis. Excellent information from leading figures in the field and wide range of topics offer something for everyone’s interests. You will simply benefit from listening to Matt and his guests.
liz willis
5 out of 5 stars
SLP-BCBA SUBSCRIBER
I love this podcast and have learned so much that is relevant to my job and also about ABA more broadly. Thanks, Matt, for presenting such important information in a fun and accessible way!
awh1215
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
I love listening in the car between clients. Conversations are authentic and a great way to dig deeper into some really interesting material!
MaeFLBCBA
5 out of 5 stars
The "Fresh Air" of ABA
Matt, please keep up the great work of interviewing people in our field and sharing their stories! I listen while I run and commute and it makes both of these activities less aversive :)
Jonathan Tarbox
5 out of 5 stars
Useful information to transform behaviors that really matter
Love this pod cast. The information is useful, applicable, and interesting. Designed for professional behavior analysts but relevant to anyone who wants to improve behaviors that help people thrive!
Cielo Bean
5 out of 5 stars
The ultimate BCBA podcast
I love this podcast and listen to it on a regular basis! Such a great way to learn from some of the best in our field, through intimate conversations that make you feel like you are right there. Keep it up Matt!
Runergrl13.1
5 out of 5 stars
Makes me look forward to my commute
I only found this podcast recently, and became hooked instantly! The podcast has helped me with my goal of immersing myself in the language of behavior analysis. I have learned sooo much, and concepts are becoming solidified for me because of the high-quality interviews.
ar426
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
This is a great podcast for those wanting to learn more about behavior analysis. Matt explores a wide array of topics and has an excellent guest selection.
paintingrosesred22
3 out of 5 stars
Good Guests, Needs Structure
Great guests on the podcast! Actual interviewing skills are lacking, limited structure and transition make it a little difficult to follow.
wwbrafsky
2 out of 5 stars
Okay
The content is really poignant and informative. However, I think Matt needs to do a better job. He has a tendency to speak softly and at times it is hard to understand.
Stclairity
4 out of 5 stars
Always waiting for the next one!
I am really hooked on this podcast and always looking forward to the next one. Matt interviews some of the top names in ABA who I definitely want to hear. I used to skip episodes that didn’t sound like something I’d be interested in, but when I have run out of episodes I have gone back to listen to the others, and I’ve never regretted it. I have learned more from these podcasts than most conferences, and it has exposed me to new and relevant information I most likely would have never otherwise learned. I love being able to drive to work to do an FA and listen to Greg Hanley and Wayne Fisher on the way. The podcast is definitely keeping my work fresh and helping me feel current in the field. The audio can be a little tough at times, and Matt could be a little more concise in his questions, but I generally find him endearing. A must listen!
Behavior Boomer
5 out of 5 stars
The Behavioral Observations
I am a graduate student in an ABA certificate program. This is an encore career for me and I am relying heavily on the wisdom and experience of Matt’s amazing and skilled guest practitioners to help me understand the discipline of ABA and to hear how the field has evolved. This podcast is very helpful to me!
Hakeem Hasan
5 out of 5 stars
Chicken Soup for the Behavior Analyst’s Soul
Matt, your podcast is truly a necessary staple to the behavior analyst’s diet. You never fail to pack your episodes with substantial and really insightful content. I personally can’t express with enough gratitude how much your show is appreciated and how beneficial it is as medium for growth in our field. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to many many more episodes!
Sari ABA
5 out of 5 stars
A high quality and easy listen
These podcasts are absolutely wonderful. I have learned so much while commuting. Thank you Matt for your engaging and laid back style. Your guests are relevant, inspiring and brilliant. Especially enjoyed Pat Friman and DJ Moran. Keep up the great work.
Landsnj
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
There are few podcasts that I eagerly await the next release..this is on of them. I love the diversity of guests and Matt’s laid back style. It’s like being a fly on the wall to conversations of the greatest behavior analysts in the business. If you are a behavior analyst, or have any interest in the field, you need to listen to this podcast!
Rylee173628162848
5 out of 5 stars
Great variety
I love this listen this podcast when I’m walking my dog or driving in my car (which is a lot). I love the variety of behavioral topics and guests that Matt goes over. Always looking forward a new episode.
BCBA-D Maryland
5 out of 5 stars
Great Listening
Thank you! This podcast has reminded me of all the reasons I love ABA!
AshBenn
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent ABA Podcast!
I never miss an episode of this podcast! It helps me stay current in the areas that I have training in and expand those areas I have yet to master. I feel so much more connected to the greater ABA community thanks to this podcast. Two of my favorite interview subjects were Greg Hanley and Megan Miller, both opened my eyes to advances in our science.Thanks Matt for the wonderful content.
Apache717
5 out of 5 stars
Super Fan!!!
For years I have been requesting for a BCBA based podcast for years. Behavioral Observation Podcast has been worth the wait!!! Love each episode usually with a famed person in our field. The contemporary vrs. Traditional approaches dealing with fidelity and ethics. Thank you Matt for creating and producing such intriguing podcasts!!! I can't stop Listing !!!
Cat Gabriel
5 out of 5 stars
Such a great resource for students and professionals!
I am so glad that I found this podcast! I am a graduate student working towards my BCBA in Massachusetts, and I have already found the information from the interviews in this podcast to be very useful as I work with my clients and as I write research papers. It is great to listen when I can't be reading and writing, and I feel priveleged to get to hear live interview responses from some of the big names from our field. Matt Cicoria you are doing great! Keep it up!
ABALindz
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome ABA Podcast
Absolutely love this podcast! As someone who is green to the field, this podcast helps me to learn about areas of ABA I wouldn't have learned about. Love all the information on ACT and RFT! Keep it up Matt!
Craig e3
5 out of 5 stars
Great stuff
Perfect for long runs or long drives, I get to nerd out with all the special guests, and Matt, who moves things along with charisma and thoughtful questions. Highly recommend! (My partner and children may not agree but they are a captive audience when driving). ;)
EJS78
5 out of 5 stars
Easy and Informative! Love this!
I am so glad that I found this podcast. The guests are great and the format makes it so easy and enjoyable to listen to. What a great way to hear relevant and interesting information, (and even get some CE's!). Thanks Matt!
Shortney0224
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast for the BCBA & Beyond!
As a current special educator and soon to be BCBA, I find these podcasts to be very informative and reinforcing! Listening to some of the big names in the field discuss the importance of dissemination and collaboration has validated my experiences within the field as an educator, and emphasized how much behavior analysis can be spread across several domains. I really enjoy listening to these on my drive to work, and always look forward to the engaging topics and guests! Thanks for all of the great content!
KEW@BPU
5 out of 5 stars
Never lets me down
After listening to at least a dozen of Matt's podcasts, I feel compelled to share my enthusiasm for them. Several of the topics and guests are familiar to me, and as I anticipated, I truly enjoyed these programs. An equal number of topics, at first glance, did not seem relevant to my areas of interest, but I checked them out anyway. So far, I have not been disappointed. As a practitioner with 30+ years experience, and as a clinical instructor and ABA supervisor in a graduate ABA program, I recommend these podcasts to my students and colleagues. Thank you Matt and guests for sharing your thoughts, skills and visions.
Alissaraej
5 out of 5 stars
Great Content From Anywhere!
Thank you for making it so easy for students and professionals to learn such great content from so many amazing professionals all while driving.
Purplesprite
5 out of 5 stars
Great conversations
I have really enjoyed the episodes I've heard so far. I like the way the interviews cover a range but also go in depth. It's a great way to get CE!
lindseyl
5 out of 5 stars
Great guests
I love the quality of guests you have on this podcast and the times you offer questions to be submitted. My only request is that you add a description of each particular episode that tells more of an overview of that episode's content, rather than the standard description of your podcast that is listed for each episode now. Thanks!
Lcowan1994
5 out of 5 stars
MemesAreMyReinforcer
As a student about to start my master's program in ABA, I find this podcast invaluable! Getting to here from so many big names in the field talk about current issues/developments in the field and their passions makes me even more excited to keep learning as much as I can.
triplett104
5 out of 5 stars
Greatest names
Thanks for providing amazing speakers who are up to date on the research. Wonderful for long car rides to clients.
PghBCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Great Resource!
Thank you Matt for putting this podcast together- I am so glad that I found it! As a BCBA I listen to it to stay connected and learn about new topics - as a Supervisor for those pursuing their BCBA I have assigned several of your podcasts as homework! Great resource and learning tool!
MLasoski
5 out of 5 stars
A Supplement to Learning About ABA
Throughout Matt's Podcast episodes, he dives into several areas of behavior analysis that may or may not be familiar to you. In my case, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a great example of unfamiliar territory. I have found myself listening to certain episodes repeatedly (e.g. Greg Hanley), mainly because I was developing a 2 hour workshop based off of his work in my Advanced Practice in ABA course. However, I do know that I will be re-listening to others as well because I want to make sure I caught everything they had to say (e.g. Pat Friman, Manny Rodriguez). I am not a big Podcaster, but I had to give this a shot and I am glad I did. Gets me through a lot of long drives between work, school, and home. We all
KeithU.
5 out of 5 stars
Renewed passion!!
Matt, I am 45 years old. I worked in teen residential work for a little over 12 years. I started out as direct care, and was thrust into crisis work. This eventually led me back to school to pursue a masters. Initially I was interested in clinical psychology, but discovered the field of ABA. I am working on completing my masters from Capella University (online). I now work as a behavior specialist for Knox County schools. Your podcast has helped me to stay EXCITED about finishing strong, and sitting for my BCBA. I look forward to much continued learning, and wanted to say thank you. Your variety of guests and topics keep me excited and learning as well. Keep up the good work!
Ciel "CL"
5 out of 5 stars
Beyond Bourbon St
Love this podcast. Started listening about a year ago when I was getting ready for Jazz Fest. I love the authentic feel of the show. Makes me think I've got an insider on my team when planning my visits. Thank you for all of your research and hard work! Much appreciated.
Upset very very upset
5 out of 5 stars
Great guests. Great interview
Thank you for the wonderful content and interviews. I especially appreciate great guests like Dr. Pat Friman! More more more!
mtlally23
5 out of 5 stars
Behavioral Observations Podcast
Great source of information for BCBAs and those wishing to know more about the field of ABA.
Jen- ABA Grad student
2 out of 5 stars
Great topics and guests, bad quality.
The topics and guests are excellent. But, maybe I'm spoiled by the quality of the other podcasts I listen to. I found the sound quality to be so bad I just can't listen.
Ms. BCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Podcasts
Thank you for bringing best guests to your podcasts. I listen to it when I am walking. Very informative and educational.
MinaNUB
5 out of 5 stars
BEST ABA PODCAST!!!
I enjoy listening to Behaviorl Observations while driving. Matt has top notch guests who discuss relevant and current topics in the field of ABA. When I catch up and have listened to all the available episodes, I anxiously await the release of the next one! Keep up the good work! Thank you!!
Wille2
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
As a parent employing a BCBA, an RBT, an ABA student working toward a masters degree and a future BCBA- I wear a lot of hats and love the varied content. Especially since I earned a Finance undergrad degree many years ago, I enjoy the topics that reach into the various applications of behavior management. The work with special needs kids is the future for me personally as that has literally changed our family but I am proud that ABA has so many applications. Thanks for the great information.
Jerry K, BCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
This podcast is as informative as it is entertaining. Great guests—I look forward to other behavior analysts that Matt is lining up to bring on the show!
thecheesestands alone
5 out of 5 stars
Automatically Reinforcing
Matt does a great job here selecting experts that appeal readily to the ABA practitioner. I even like the divergences into tangential topics such as marketing. I didn't think I could be any more of a nerd for this stuff until I found myself listening to it instead of music in the car now. I would love to hear a review of ABA data collection software, perhaps even featuring representatives from multiple popular platforms (e.g., catalyst, centralreach) who could share what each believe to be distinguishing features of their product. Keep up the great work and I'll continue to consume it. Chad
Crazyeyes72
5 out of 5 stars
Great listen!
I love listening to these interviews when I'm in the car-- some great resources and inspriration! Thanks, Mat!!
Nic6700
5 out of 5 stars
Bcba
Love this podcast. Great interviews and guests speaking about a variety of topics.
OurABA
5 out of 5 stars
Invaluable
Thank you so much for disseminating invaluable information, perfect for long drives to work! My colleagues and I discuss them after we have listened to them. It is like a book club but with podcasts! You always do a great job, I really like your questions because they are right in line with the information I am looking for. Thank you!
MOBCBA
4 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
I look forward to knew episodes of the podcast being released. Matt has covered a wide range of topics in a way that is applicable to both my personal life and professional practice. Keep them coming!
Bcbanalyst
5 out of 5 stars
Bcbanalyst
So entertaining and educational!
EB, BCBA
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Wonderful variety of topics and such depth in each episode! Thank you!!
Fredie53
5 out of 5 stars
Creates branches of learning
Each time I listen to this podcast my education begins anew. I find myself going to guests site and reading their books or participating in their lectures for CEUs which furthers my education as a BCBA. Thanks for bringing to my attention individuals and ideas I probably wouldn't encounter without your podcast.
Behavior SD
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Find
I have made it just a few episodes in and I am already sad to see there are only 12. This is a wonderful way to discementate to others, both inside and outside of our field. I have passed along a few podcasts to others who would have some interest in the specified topic. Wonderful site and hoping for some new and exciting podcasts to help aleviate the boring drives! Keep it up!
Tiny-star
5 out of 5 stars
Informative as well as an enjoyable listen!
Found this podcast through a facebook page. I was looking for behavioral podcast I could listen to while at home or on the road. I'm a newbie to the field but I find this podcast so informative especially cause I feel like I am learning directly from the guest speakers as well.
Mary Barbera
5 out of 5 stars
A+ Podcast for those interested in ABA!
I've listened to most of Matt's interviews and recently participated in one. Matt is an outstanding host and I've learned several things from every episode.
katiekat388
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love listening to the podcasts while traveling. The topics have been great so far. Looking forward to more in the future!
Try_ABA
5 out of 5 stars
GREAT!
I truly enjoy listening to this podcast. It provides great information for anyone looking for more on behavior analysis.
lbrownabastudent
5 out of 5 stars
ABAgradstudent
Love the Podcast! I’ve been reading Dr. Bailey’s books for almost 2 years as part of my ABA coursework~it was nice to put a voice to a name. My ethics instructor speaks very highly of him and it was really nice to hear how accessible he is! #8 As a new person coming into the field I especially liked the advice at the end. To think of the field of behavior analysis as a "practice" helps to keep the analyst's scope broad and ongoing. It also gives (I would think...I am new!) a sense of ownership and camaraderie to the advancement of the field. Thank you for sharing!
Mdeleon03
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for anyone interested in behavior analysis
Matt Cicoria has done a phenomenal job of choosing stellar behavior analysts to interview for these podcasts. The podcasts are conversational, informative, and entertaining. Students, new behavior analysts, and seasoned behavior analysts will benefit greatly from listening to these podcasts. Can't wait to listen to additional sessions!
A1ainaAnn
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing for students!
I love this podcast, I'm in a Master's program working on my BCBA and I work as an RBT and this podcast keeps me in a behavior analytic mindset all of the time! All of the information presented is useful and in a manner that is professional.
Kmhart6827
5 out of 5 stars
Forced me to branch out and explore new topics
This is an excellent podcast. Can't wait for more. I'm excited to do my own study as well. Helps keep me current in the field.
wahnaroo22
5 out of 5 stars
Great Resource!
Mr. Cicoria has curated some wonderful topics and interviewees. I’m thankful to have access to so much information during my commute. It is a new podcast and it’s clear the host is finding his stride in interview style, technique and editing and I only anticipate the podcast getting even better has he gets more practice.
MSDT82
5 out of 5 stars
Great interviews
I love listening during long drives to work. The interviews are easy to listen to and informative! Keep them coming!
BCBA from PA
5 out of 5 stars
Been listening on my long drives to see clients
Thanks for starting this. I enjoy listening when I'm on the road during my longer work days. Love hearing from BCBAs in different areas.
❤️ABA
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you!
Super excited about this podcast. After graduating I struggled for ways to stay connected in our ever changing field and felt overwhelmed with the vast amount of knowledge STILL to soak in! -Thank you for making it more accessible! Best podcast!
LDeClaire
5 out of 5 stars
Great for any BCBA or aspiring BCBA
This Podcast is great! I have been waiting for a podcast regarding the application of behavioral sciences. As a BCBA doing in-home ABA therapy this was exactly what I needed during my long drives. I felt like I was wasting time driving, but now I feel like I can actually learn during my long rides and I actually look forward to being on the road. Thanks Matt for the great episodes! Look forward to listening to more! :)
Kayliz21
5 out of 5 stars
Professional Development on the Road
This podcast is by far one the easiest ways to learn while driving between cases. The interviews are easy to understand with top notch guests. I listen to it in chunks (depending on drive time) but can still keep up. Definitely worth it!!
Miss. B. Haven
5 out of 5 stars
BCBA
I have recommended, and will continue to recommend this podcast to many of my friends and colleagues. I feel like I am getting to have a personal conversation about relevant information with some of the top folks in our field. Huge fan! Thank you Matt!
FutureBCBA
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE This. Thank you!
As a current ABA grad student, I greatly appreciate this podcast! It is so valuable to hear these conversations with these prominent behavior analysts. Keep them coming!
Passion4graphin
5 out of 5 stars
Great ABA podcast
I am so glad I just discovered this wonderful resource. The speakers are excellent and I have already bookmarked many websites that I will refer to often, I'm sure!
BSDBCBA
5 out of 5 stars
MEd., BCBA
Really fantastic information! I really enjoyed the interview with Greg Hanley and am looking forward to the others. Great work Matt!
Xxxoooolluuu
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I love this podcast so far!!! Keep it coming!
MidwestABAGeek
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a behavior analyst on the road
As a behavior analyst (frequent driver) and podcast addict, this podcast is perfect! Well done, can't wait for more!
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- Safe Sleeping Practices for Infants: Session 220Drs. Jason Vladescu, Lauren Schnell, and Jessica Day-Watkins join me in Session 220 to talk about their research in training parents and caregivers on safe sleeping habits for infants. As you'll learn, there are sleeping practices that are recommended by Pediatric groups that reduce the likelihood of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs) in general, and Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed (ASSB) incidents. If those are new terms to you, don't worry, we get into what they mean, how frequently they occur, and lots more. And while this may seem like a depressing or morbid topic, and I've known people who've had children succumb to this, I also see this as a story of hope in that studies like these will lead to a wider adoption of sleeping practices that, over time, should reduce unnecessary infant deaths. Jason is a Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Caldwell University, Lauren is an Assistant Professor at Hunter College, and Jessica is an Assistant Professor at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute. Together they worked on several projects in the area of infant safe sleeping, which culminated in some publications in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, which we discuss in this podcast. What I found fascinating about this topic is that it allowed us to discuss a wider range of issues that transcend safe sleeping practices. These include staff training, cultural humility, public health and policy, contingency management, video modeling, dissemination... the list goes on. There's an angle here for everyone. Here are some links to what we discussed: Vladescu et al. (2020). Mery et al. (2022). Mery et al. (2023). Inside JABA 14. Inside JABA 6. American Association of SIDS Prevention Physicians. AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations. This podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: How to ABA - their goal is to make you feel supported and confident while helping your clients make real progress! In their membership community, you will find all the assessments, programs, data sheets, and materials you need so that your job is just a little easier. As a member, you’ll also be invited each month to join a live CEU and a live mentorship session in their private community group. You’ll also have access to their extensive CEU library of recorded on-demand CEU’s on relevant, practical topics to BCBA’s in the field. Go to https://members.howtoaba.com/join. When you join today and use code BOP, you’ll receive 10% off a yearly subscription (includes CEU’s!). ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! HRIC Recruiting . Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away.0 comments0
- Catching up with Greg HanleyDr. Greg Hanley returns to Behavioral Observations for another round of fun conversation on the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior. This show gets into the weeds of the Practical Functional Assessment/Skills-Based Treatment Process right away, so if you have nuanc-ey questions or concerns about PFA/SBT, this is the show for you. In this segment of the show, we discuss the changes his company, FTF, had to roll with over the last few years, what he and his colleagues are up to now. We spend a considerably amount of time discussing what they've learned about functional assessment and treatment, and how their process has evolved over the years, especially in terms of the types of individuals who benefit from these interventions, as well as those who do not. Perhaps my favorite part of the conversation was when we discussed the complex nature of Skills-Based Treatment. To this end, Greg talked about the kind of training one ideally needs to be able to implement an SBT session successfully. Long story short, it's more than teaching someone to say, "My Way." Speaking of training, FTF offers a variety of on-demand virtual trainings, in-person live workshops, and short and long-term consultation engagements. Greg also mentioned numerous papers, most of which you can find here. If there are others not represented on this page, let me know and I'll add those to the show notes. What we didn't get into is the outreach FTF is making with using this process in public school settings. We also didn't get a chance to get into the SBT data collection app that his colleagues at Hi-Rasmus has created, but you can check out here. OK, back to the interview... after a lengthy nuts and bolts discussion of the what makes for successful SBT interventions, we broadened the lens to discuss many of the so-called 'hot topics,' in Behavior Analysis these days. This included: The influence of social media groups. Overly rigid rule adherence, in which we spend a fair bit of time talking about token systems. Greg's perspective on Trauma-informed and Trauma-assumed ABA. Other aspects of "Hyphenated-ABA" that are being discussed. Practical perspectives on assent... and if you're like me, and often think about the limitations of assent-based models of treatment, this will be helpful (and by the way, check out this article by Dr. Paulie Gavoni and Steve Ward), and, The use of extinction. Greg also opened up a bit about how he almost left the field of ABA. You read that correctly. You'll have to listen to the show to hear about this in his own words. Greg was extremely generous with his time, and even stuck around to answer questions that I solicited from Patreon members. As you might imagine, there were a lot of great questions, and the answers were punctuated with a few really funny stories that you won't want to miss. All of this to say that I enjoyed this conversation immensely, and I hope you do too :-) This podcast is brought to you by How to ABA - their goal is to make you feel supported and confident while helping your clients make real progress! In their membership community, you will find all the assessments, programs, data sheets, and materials you need so that your job is just a little easier. As a member, you’ll also be invited each month to join a live CEU and a live mentorship session in their private community group. You’ll also have access to their extensive CEU library of recorded on-demand CEU’s on relevant, practical topics to BCBA’s in the field. Go to howtoaba.com/join. When you join today and use code BOP, you’ll receive 10% off a yearly subscription (includes CEU’s!). ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! The aforementioned Verbal Behavior Conference. This is conference is as equally fun as it is informative, and BehaviorLive makes it available virtually as well, so I hope to see you there! Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.0 comments0
- The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria Feb 28 · 1h 12m Teaching Skills that Improve Quality of Life with Troy FryIn Session 218 of Behavioral Observations, Troy Fry joins me to talk about his long career in Behavior Analysis helping individuals with disabilities improve their quality of life by learning meaningful skills. In particular, we discussed: How he found his way to Behavior Analysis at a time when it wasn't nearly as seemingly ubiquitous as it is today. What it was like to be mentored by Ray Miltenberger, Don Baer, Barbara Etzel, Montrose Wolf, and more. How Troy became colleagues with Pat McGreevy. A brief history of the treatment of adults with severe developmental challenges in the United States. Troy's extensive international work in France and Italy, and what it's like to provide services in large, congregate-care facilities. We also spend a bit of time talking about his talk at the upcoming Verbal Behavior Conference. As he describes in our conversation, EFL is rolling out the Performance Analysis Tool, and his talk at the Verbal Behavior Conference will elaborate on that in more detail. If you're interested in what Troy has to say, consider attending the Verbal Behavior Conference on March 30th and 31st. The on-site event will be held in Austin, TX, but if you can't make it there, the virtual event is a fantastic option. The cool thing about the VBC, especially in-person, is that attendees really have lots of opportunities to interact with the speakers. In fact, at the end of the first day, I have the honor of moderating a panel with all the speakers. A panel, in this case, is really just an opportunity for you to ask the speakers questions directly. And audience Q and A is open to both virtual and in-person attendees. In fact, in last year's conference, we had more questions from our virtual audience! This podcast is brought to you by • How to ABA - their goal is to make you feel supported and confident while helping your clients make real progress! In their membership community, you will find all the assessments, programs, data sheets, and materials you need so that your job is just a little easier. As a member, you’ll also be invited each month to join a live CEU and a live mentorship session in their private community group. You’ll also have access to their extensive CEU library of recorded on-demand CEU’s on relevant, practical topics to BCBA’s in the field. Go to howtoaba.com/join. When you join today and use code BOP, you’ll receive 10% off a yearly subscription (includes CEU’s!). • The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. • ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! • The aforementioned Verbal Behavior Conference. This is conference is as equally fun as it is informative, and BehaviorLive makes it available virtually as well, so I hope to see you there!0 comments0
- Psicoterapia Analítico-Funcional, ACT y Telemedicina con el Dr. Luis Morales KnightEn esta segunda sesión de la serie de Behavioral Observations para Hispanohablantes, el Dr. Luis Morales Knight vuelve a compartir su experiencia como Psicólogo Clínico. Esta vez centra su historia de origen en resaltar sus experiencias en el análisis de comportamiento tradicional que lo llevaron a su práctica utilizando ACT y Psicoterapia Analítico-Funcional. El Dr. Knight enfatiza la importancia de una base teórica sólida para mejorar la práctica. Comparte su transición a la telemedicina impulsada por la pandemia y los desafíos comunes de sus clientes después de la pandemia, incluida la "adultez", los efectos del consumo de las redes sociales y la medicalización de la experiencia humana. También comenta acerca de las diversas dinámicas de las sesiones terapéuticas con niños, adolescentes y adultos. Por último, nos deja con una gran nota sobre alejarnos de la perspectiva de la culpa y pasar a una visión a las circunstancias que nos lleva a tener más compasión (¿te suena familiar?). - Si te sientes estancado con algunos de tus aprendices que tienen grandes desafios en el desarrollo, y aunque inviertas horas y horas en enseñarle, no estás mejorando su vida significativamente. Si estás confundida y no sabes por dónde empezar o sabes que las herramientas que has utilizado no son adecuadas para ellos Queremos decirte algo, ¡puedes mejorar su calidad de vida significativamente si re piensas qué estás enseñando y cómo lo estás enseñando! El jueves 2 de marzo realizaremos un evento en línea y gratuito llamado Re-Pensando el Rumbo, donde enseñaremos a profesionales como tú a utilizar el currículum Essential for Living (Esenciales para la Vida) para identificar qué habilidades son imprescindibles enseñar a niños y adultos con grandes desafíos en el desarrollo para mejorar su calidad de vida. Para Participar, haz click en este enlace www.diversitad.com/re-pensando-el-rumbo e inscríbete. ¡Aun No es tarde para repensar el rumbo! - Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, ACT and Telemedicine with Dr. Luis Morales Knight In this second session of the series Behavioral Observations for Spanish Speakers, Dr. Luis Morales Knight comes back to share his experience as a Clinical Psychologist. This time he focuses his origin story on highlighting his experiences in traditional behavior analysis leading to his practice using ACT and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Dr. Knight emphasizes the importance of strong theoretical foundations to enhance better practice. He shares his transition to telemedicine prompted by the pandemic and the common struggles of his clients post pandemic including “adulting”, effects of social media consumption, and the medicalization of the human experience. He also discusses the various dynamics of the therapeutic sessions with children, adolescents and adults. Lastly, he leaves us with a great note about moving away from the blame perspective and into a circumstantial view that leads us to have more compassion (sound familiar?)0 comments0
- Detecting Your Personal Biases: Session 217 with Lina SlimDr. Lina Slim joins me in Session 217 for a wide-ranging conversation that is almost impossible to describe in a list of bullet points. But I will try... In this show we discussed: Her pivot from studying animal behavior and language to teaching children with Autism. Her unease with seeing lackluster applications of ABA. Starting her own school while earning her Ph.D., while raising two children. Providing services all over the world. Detecting your own biases when providing services ( please check this part out if you listen to nothing else in this podcast!!!). Developing trust through asking questions. What it's like to practice ABA in three different languages. What she plans on talking about at this year's Verbal Behavior Conference (and please consider attending, it's a great time!). Great advice for the newly-minted BCBA. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! This podcast is brought to you by: · Rose Griffin's FREE masterclass, The Power of Joint Attention. This 30-minute course will show you how to use books in therapy so your students are running over to listen to you read. The course also covers how to use songs in therapy so that your students are eager to participate and play and are ready to engage with you every session. Rose shares actionable tips that you can use in your next therapy session and provides BONUS pintables that you can practice right away. To learn more, go to abaspeech.org , and click the Free Masterclass tab at the top! · Being a behavior professional is hard. At How to ABA their goal is to make you feel supported and confident while helping your clients make real progress! In their membership community, you will find all the assessments, programs, data sheets, and materials you need so that your job is just a little easier. As a member, you’ll also be invited each month to join a live CEU and a live mentorship in our private community group. You’ll also have access to their extensive CEU library of recorded on-demand CEU’s on relevant, practical topics to BCBA’s in the field. It’s more than enough for recertification! With a Bx Resource membership, you’ll save time, feel confident, and master what you love! Go to howtoaba.com/join. When you join today and use code BOP, you’ll receive 10% off a yearly subscription (includes CEU’s!). · The aforementioned Verbal Behavior Conference. This is conference is as equally fun as it is informative, and BehaviorLive makes it available virtually as well, so I hope to see you there!0 comments0
- How to Optimize Learning with Guided Notes, SAFMEDs, and Instructional Design: Session 216 with Sal RuizDr. Sal Ruiz and I recorded a long overdue podcast where we went over all things SAFMEDS, Instructional Design, best practices for online learning, and much more. In this podcast we covered a lot of ground, but I think one of the most interesting things I took from the conversation are the procedural variations that have been explored. It turns out that there are some ways to do SAFMEDS that lead to better results depending on what outcomes you're looking for. We also explore instructional design, and in that, we talk about starting with the end in mind, tailoring lessons for in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous modalities, how guided notes fit into all of this, and much more. Long story short, whether you're a student, a university instructor, or even if you're responsible for training people outside of the university context, there are many lessons to be learned from this podcast. Lastly, Sal's parting advice to BCBAs is really good. The advice involves choosing continuing education topics. I'm not going to spoil the details of this advice here, so definitely listen all the way through and check out what he has to say on the topic! Here are the links to the resources we discussed: Ruiz ABA on Facebook Quigley 2014 dissertation, Evaluations of Various SAFMEDS Procedures Ward-Horner and Sturmey 2013, Component Analysis of Single Subject Experimental Designs: A Review Ruiz et al. 2021, Impact of Guided Notes on Graduate Student Retention of Facts Riden et al., 2020, The Nature and Extent of Component Analyses for Improving or Mitigating Behavior: A Systematic Review Since you're going to ask, you can find Jen Farris here and here, and ask her about the SSC for Practical Functional Assessment (and find training opportunities here) Wu 2015, Online learning in postsecondary education: a review of the empirical literature (2013-2014) Hunter College ABA Program Sal's Mock exams (very reasonably priced IMHO!!!) Sal's social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram This session of the BOP was brought to you by: The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.0 comments0
- Certificación, acreditación y regulación internacional de analistas de conducta. Iniciativas para hispanohablantes con el Dr. Javier Virues OrtegaEditor’s note: A few months ago, my friend Miguel Avila and I thought it would be fun to offer some Behavioral Observations content to Spanish speaking ABA professionals, parents, and other folks who would enjoy it. Thanks to Miguel’s hard work, we have a few shows recorded, and more in the works. Our plan is to release about one episode a month for a few months. If you know folks who would be interested in these episodes, please consider sharing it with them. Lastly, we’d like to thank Essential for Living, which is now available in Spanish , for giving Miguel the time to record these thought-provoking conversations! Hace unos meses, mi amigo Miguel Avila y yo pensamos que sería divertido ofrecer contenido de Behavioral Observations (Observaciones Conductuales) a profesionales de ABA de habla hispana, padres y otras personas que podrían disfrutarlo. Gracias al arduo trabajo de Miguel, tenemos algunos programas grabados y más en proceso. Nuestro plan es lanzar alrededor de un episodio al mes durante algunos meses. Si conocen a personas que estarían interesadas en estos episodios, consideren compartirlo con ellos. Por último, nos gustaría agradecer a Essential for Living (Esenciales para la Vida), que ahora está disponible en español, por darle a Miguel el tiempo para grabar estas conversaciones que invitan a la reflexión. En esta sesión, el Dr. Javier Virues Ortega se une a Miguel para examinar el estado de la práctica del análisis de la conducta en los países de habla hispana. El Dr. Virues Ortega ofrece sus observaciones sobre la historia del análisis de la conducta en España y América Latina. A raíz de la salida de la BACB como una certificación internacional, revela algunas de las complejidades del desarrollo y las operaciones de los organismos de certificación y acreditación. El Dr. Virues Ortega y Miguel destacan las iniciativas modestas pero importantes que han observado de profesionales dedicados en Iberoamérica que quieren que la profesión del análisis de comportamiento prospere. También menciona algunos de los recursos y programas que se han puesto a disposición en español hasta el momento. Nos deja un valiosísimo consejo y una gran anécdota sobre la perseverancia. International certification, accreditation, and regulation of behavior analysts. Initiatives for Spanish speakers with Dr. Javier Virues Ortega In this session, Dr. Javier Virues Ortega joins Miguel to examine the state of the practice of behavior analysis in Spanish-speaking countries. Dr. Virues Ortega offers his observations on the history of behavior analysis in Spain and Latin America. In light of the departure of the BACB as an international certification, he unpacks some of the complexities of the development and operations of certification and accreditation bodies. Dr. Virues Ortega and Miguel note the modest, but important initiatives they have observed from dedicated professionals in Iberoamerica that want the behavior analysis profession to prosper. He also mentions some of the resources and programs that have been made available in Spanish thus far. He leaves us with invaluable advice and a great anecdote about perseverance.0 comments0
- How to Develop a Skilled RBT Workforce: Apollo Case Study Series 7I've been asked many times to highlight the work of Registered Behavioral Technicians, and in this installment of the Apollo Case Study Series , we do just that. Dr. Jim Moore , Rachel Packiam (Director of Clinical Excellence), Christina Halverson (RBT Training Coordinator), and Emily Jackson (Lead RBT) joined me to discuss Apollo's unique organizational strategies for onboarding and training their RBTs. As you'll learn in this episode, by the time an RBT works 1:1 with a child, they have had the training and confidence necessary to implement programming successfully. It is important to emphasize that this just doesn't happen by accident. There are many additional hours of supervising and mentoring that happen - hours that go far beyond the basic requirements. And as an outsider looking in, it's impressive to me just how much non-billable time they invest in ensuring their staff are as prepared as possible. If you're a practice owner, or if you have some administrative role, you're going to want to grab a pen and paper to take some notes, because there are a lot of ideas for staff development and support in this podcast. We go over topics including rapport-building with trainees, soft-skills, staff morale, professionalism, teaching and upholding core organizational values, common struggles of trainees, and lots more! If you're an RBT or BCBA, and this model of training and service delivery appeals to you, connect with Jim , or contact the folks at Apollo directly to learn more about potential job opportunities in their Atlanta-area clinics.0 comments0
- The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria Jan 17 · 1h 21m Using Behavior Analysis for Policy Development and Analysis: Inside JABA 14Thanks so much for checking out installment number 14 in the Inside JABA Series on Behavioral Observations. Dr. John Borrero, JABA's Editor in Chief, and I are joined by Drs. Brett Gelino and Derek Reed to discuss a novel study that they and their colleagues conducted on the University of Kansas campus. The study, which culminated in the paper, "Tobacco-free policy reduces combustible tobacco byproduct," shows how a group Behavior Analysts teamed up with university policy-makers to craft and evaluate a campus-wide tobacco-free initiative. On the one hand, policy evaluation may sound like a dry topic. But if you step back and think about this for a minute, this is an example of how we can use Behavior Analytic concepts and principles to solve relevant problems at scale. How many times have you seen well-intended policies produce the dreaded "unintended consequences," because the people who made the policy did not have sufficient expertise in behavioral concepts and principles? So to my mind, this piece of research is a very exciting and promising development. Long story short, this one is for all my fellow policy-wonks out there, and there are many cool elements to this study when it comes to data collection and analysis. And here are some links that we discussed: Gelino et al., (2023). Tobacco-free policy reduces combustible tobacco byproduct . Critchfield and Reed (2017). The fuzzy concept of Applied Behavior Analysis research . Fawcett et al., (1988). Behavior Analysis and public policy . Chapman and Risley (1974). Anti-litter procedures in an urban high-density area . You've subscribed to JABA , right? Huitema (2011). Simple interrupted time-series designs . This podcast will eventually be available for BACB CEUs, and to learn more about how to get continuing education credits for listening to this show, click here .0 comments0
- Token Economy 101: Considerations for research and practice, w/Tim HackenbergThis was a really fun episode. Dr. Tim Hackenberg joined me to discuss both what we know, and what we don't know about token economies. This conversation was inspired by my interview with Dr. Matt Brodhead in Session 205, where in listening to that show, Tim picked up on a misstatement of mine. We get into the specifics of this in our interview, but in brief, I made an off-the-cuff comment about token economy research. Thankfully, Tim reached out to me and offered to discuss this issue in more detail, and more importantly, correct my point of view on this matter. And I'm so glad he did just that. I really learned a lot in this episode. In it, we discuss the basics of what constitutes a token economy, the importance of generalized reinforcers, early research in this area, troubleshooting ineffective token economies, and perhaps most interestingly, directions for future research. Our discussion centered around Tim's 2018 JABA paper, Token Reinforcement: Translational Research and Application . As I mention in the interview, it's simply an impressive work of scholarship, and I highly recommend taking the time to read through it. So whether you're a newly-minted BCBA, or a seasoned pro, I think there's something here for everyone. Tim also shared that he, along with Dr. Francesca Delgi Espinosa, created two token economy courses. One is a brief overview course that's free, and there's an advanced course titled, "Token economies: Bridging the gap from research to practice." You can find out more about them here. Session 212 is brought to you by: The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Rose Griffin's FREE masterclass, The Power of Joint Attention. This 30 minute will show you how to use books in therapy so your students are running over to listen to you read. The course also covers how to use songs in therapy so that your students are eager to participate and play, and are ready to engage with you every session. Rose shares actionable tips that you can use in your next therapy session, and provides BONUS printiables that you can practice right away. To learn more, go to abaspeech.org , and click the Free Masterclass tab at the top! Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.0 comments0
- 2022 Year in Review with ABA Inside TrackIt's that time of year again folks. If you're new to the show, every year, I get together with my friends from ABA Inside Track for a Year in Review show, and this year was no different. In this podcast, we went over a handful of happenings in the world of Applied Behavior Analysis. In this episode, we covered: The changes in leadership of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the Association for Professional Behavior Analysis. What shows from each of our pods resonated with our respective audiences. Whether West Coast or New England IPAs are best (c'mon, is this even worth talking about?), including an impromptu short history of American Craft Beer. Other questions from the audience. The passings of Tameka Meadows, Beth Sulzer-Azaroff, David Jarmolowicz, and Dale Bretthower. With regard to the latter, I would like to say that I wish we had more time to elaborate on the contributions of these behavior analysts. We were pressed for time, not only for recording, but also in terms of show preparation, and I apologize if that segment of the show fails to live up to the standards you've come to expect from Behavioral Observations. We also fielded a great question from long time listener, Penny Holloway. Again, time did not allow us to do her question justice, but if you listen to the very end of the show, I do my best to address it, and I hope you get a chance to check that out. Huge thanks again for the ABA Inside Track crew, along with Alan Haberman for being such great conversational partners. I look forward to sharing more fun discussions with you in 2023 and beyond!!! Here are the links to some of the things we discussed: Inside JABA 13 (John Borrero and Linda LeBlanc). Inside JABA 2 (Big Idea Papers). Session 205 (Matt Brodhead/Ethics and the use of Punishment). Session 201 (Holly Gover/Preference for Contingent Reinforcement). Session 180 (Merrill Winston/Why Your Behavior Plan Stinks). Inside JABA 10 (Rajaraman/Austin/Trauma Informed Behavior Analysis). Apollo Case Study Series. For Kids With Severe Behaviors, Hospital ERs Increasingly Becoming De Facto Homes. ABA Inside Track - Facilitated Communication. ABA Inside Track - A Call to Action re: Rekers and Lovaas. Session 122 (Justin Leaf/The Case Against Social Stories).0 comments0
- Eye Contact, Core vs Fringe Vocab, State Testing, and Other Non-Controversial Topics: The 2022 VBC PanelIf you're a long-time listener, you've likely heard me talk about the Verbal Behavior Conference at various points over the last few years. If you're not familiar with the event, it's a two-day workshop that my friends at the Central Texas Autism Center have been putting on for years. What you're about to hear is the panel discussion from the 2022 event, which was the first post-pandemic live event for the conference, which took place, as always, in Austin, Texas. This panel discussion included Kevin Luczynski, Sarah Lechago, Francesca Delgi Espinosa, Tamara Kasper, Mark Sundberg, David Palmer, David Roth, and Pat McGreevy. This particular panel discussion started off with going over some granular details about Joint Attention and Joint Control, but as panels often do, this one got a little more freewheeling as it went on. For example, there were some great discussions regarding assessing bilingual clients, the role of eye contact, core vs. fringe vocabulary, rule-governed behavior, and much more! I had the honor to be invited to moderate this amazing lineup. These duties included asking my own questions, taking questions from the in-person crowd (and huge thanks to Kelle Rich for sprinting around the mic!), and monitoring the on-line chat to take questions from those participating at home. As such, there are some occasional long pauses here and there throughout the discussion, so please bear with that, as I think it will be worth your time. If an event like this sounds fun to you, you're in luck because the 2023 Verbal Behavior Conference is just around the corner. It's taking place on March 30th and 31st, as always, in Austin, Texas. However, if you can't be there in person, the Verbal Behavior Conference will be presented online via Behavior Live, and for what it's worth, they do a fantastic job doing this. Whether virtually or in person, I'd love to see you there. This year's event includes talks from Pat McGreevy, Troy Fry, Lina Slim, Andresa De Souza, Sarah Frampton, Einar Ingvarsson, and Samantha Bergman. Once again, I will be moderating the panel at the end of the first day. All in all, it's a really fun time. If you're listening to this and it's still 2022, early-bird pricing is still in effect, so if this all sounds fun to you, grab your ticket today and save some cash in the process. This podcast is brought to you by: The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Session 204 guest Rose Griffin's FREE masterclass, The Power of Joint Attention. In this 30 minute training you will learn how to use books in therapy so your students are running over to listen to you read. The course then moves onto using songs in therapy so that your students are eager to participate and play, so that your students are ready to engage with you every session. Rose shares 3 actionable tips that you can use in your next therapy session, and shares BONUS printiables that you can use and share with parents. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.0 comments0
- An Analysis of Bad Leadership Practices: Session 208 with Paulie GavoniI'm really excited to chat with Dr. Paulie Gavoni again on the podcast. As long time listeners know, he's been on the show many times, and always brings a down-to-earth, practical point of view to what we do as Behavior Analysts. In preparation for a talk at the recent Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis event, Paulie did a deep dive on characteristics of bad leadership. It went over very well, and we thought it would make for an informative podcast episode. And Paulie presents his findings in his own unique and fun manner. I won't spoil it here, so be sure to hear him go through it all. I should also note that Paulie and I talk all the time and our banter may have drifted into what I'll refer to here as 'middle school language.' Nothing terribly profane mind you, but I did want to give a heads up because I know many of you listen to the podcast while ferrying your kids around. On a different note, Paulie and I, along with our colleague Anika Costa, are working on a really fun project for behavioral professionals in public school settings. We are hoping to have it out in the first quarter of 2023, so stay tuned for that. Here are the links: Follow Paulie on LinkedIn; he's always posting thought provoking-articles. Check out Paulie's Podcast. Paulie's first appearance on BOP. Hoosier ABA. The Magic Relationship Ratio. Quick Responses for Reducing Misbehavior and Suspensions. Quick Wins! Accelerating School Transformation through Science, Engagement, and Leadership. Deliberate Coaching: A Toolbox for Accelerating Teacher Performance. Downloadable Performance Diagnostic Checklist. This podcast is brought to you by: The Empowering Parents with ACT course, from Praxis Continuing Education and Training. Taught by Dr. Lisa Coyne and Dr. Evelyn Gould, this course presents a powerful acceptance and commitment training-based approach to supporting parents and caregivers with evidenced-based interventions. Designed for anyone who works with caregivers and their families, including children with mental health issues, autism, physical or developmental differences, chronic health issues, and other challenges, this self-paced training will help you work with caregivers to help their families grow and thrive. To watch a free video lesson from Empowering Parents with ACT, go to: praxiscet.com/parents. Session 204 guest Rose Griffin's FREE masterclass, The Power of Joint Attention. In this 30 minute training you will learn how to use books in therapy so your students are running over to listen to you read. The course then moves onto using songs in therapy so that your students are eager to participate and play, so that your students are ready to engage with you every session. Rose shares 3 actionable tips that you can use in your next therapy session, and shares BONUS printiables that you can use and share with parents. The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button.0 comments0
- Session 10 Rewind with Pat Friman: Your Road Trip CompanionEditor's Note: I generally publish three episodes a month, but I wanted to share this bonus, fourth episode with you as I know there will be a lot of people embarking on road trips in the coming days. As such, I’ve chosen one of my earliest interviews to re-release, and it’s my first interview with Dr. Pat Friman (originally released in August of 2016!?!?), who as many of you know, went on to appear in several more Behavioral Observations Episodes. What I will say though is that if you’re listening to this re-release of Session 10 shortly after it is published, that there is a huge CEU sale going on right now. These huge discounts that are available now through November 27th. And if you’re catching this show after the sale is over, I usually have a few different discounts going so it’s worth checking out no matter when you hear this. And speaking of Pat Friman, three of his later appearances on the show are indeed eligible for CEUs, so if you enjoy his message and want to hear more of it, and earn CEUs along the way, then this sounds like a win-win. In Session 10 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, I speak with none other than Dr. Pat Friman. Pat is the Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at Boys Town as well as a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. In today's show, Pat tells the story of how he literally wandered into a career in Behavior Analysis as well as the remarkable story of how Boys Town was started and how it serves children and families today. We then talk about his point of view on functional assessment practices, how he interviews parents, his take on what we refer to as, "kids these days," and Behavior Analysts as parents. With regard to the latter, I accidentally broach some of my own parenting struggles, so you might have some fun at my expense (your welcome). If you enjoyed the show, please share it with friends and colleagues!0 comments0
- The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria Nov 18 · 1h 12m From Newly-Minted to Confident Practitioner: ACSS 6In the 6th installment of the Apollo Case Study Series, I'm joined by my regular conversation partner, Dr. Jim Moore, along with Christina Nylander. Christina is a BCBA who works at Apollo's Lawrenceville, GA clinic. In this episode, Christina opens up quite a bit and describes how she encountered Applied Behavior Analysis, her early experiences as an RBT, the mentoring and supervision she's received as a BCBA in the early stages of her career, the value of learning about typical child development, the successes she's had as a clinician, learning the PEAK curriculum, and much more. Christina quite vulnerably discussed juggling the immense challenges of being a working mother in our field as well. From sleep deprivation to feeling like one is never fully caught up... she candidly describes how she navigated that process. Throughout the podcast, Jim related Christina's points to Apollo's unique clinical and supervision models. If you are interested in learning more about what they do, you can find more information here. Here are some of the resources we discussed: Prior Apollo Case Study podcasts. Making the Science Part of Your Practice, Session 167. Rapport Building and Instructional Fading Prior to Discrete Trial Instruction: Moving From Child-Led Play to Intensive Teaching ( Shillingsburg, et al., 2019). Last year's Verbal Behavior Conference. For those who are interested, the 2023 VBC (disclosure: VBC is a podcast sponsor). In parting, I have two requests: First, if you have any questions about this episode or any other ACSS podcasts, I encourage you to hit Jim up on LinkedIn.... even if it is just to say hello. Second, please share this show with friends and colleagues. I think Christina's story is highly representative of many people in the field right now, and this podcast may be helpful to quite a few BCBAs out there.0 comments0
- An Intro to Feeding Challenges: Session 206 with Melissa GonzalezIn Session 206, I spoke with Dr. Melissa Gonzalez, BCBA-D, about Pediatric Feeding Disorders, and what Applied Behavior Analysis can offer in this area. Melissa is the Clinical Therapy Director at the Siskin Children's Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee, arriving there by way of Louisiana State University's Clinical Psychology program and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, amongst other waypoints. In this episode, we discussed how she got into working with individuals with Pediatric Feeding Disorders, what are the diagnostic criteria for this repertoire, what we know what works for PDFs, the difference between picky eaters and individuals with PFDs, the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, and much more! This is a topic I'm not terribly familiar with, so I learned a ton. If you have the same reaction to this podcast, please share it with friends and colleagues! Here are some of the resources we discussed: Feedingmatters.org Pediatric Feeding Disorders Fact Sheet S3E7: Ethical Considerations of Behavioral Feeding Interventions with Lisa Tereshko and Mary Jane Weiss Ethical Considerations of Behavioral Feeding Interventions ( the paper... Tereshko, et al., 2021). Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Nationwide Prevalence Study ( Kovacic, et al., 2020). Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework ( Goday, et al., 2019). This podcast is brought to you buy: Abaspeech.org - the brainchild of Session 203 guest, Rose Griffin, is giving listeners a 30% discount on all of her courses which include, The Advanced Language Learner, Help Me Find My Voice, and Start Communicating Today. The offer is valid through December 1st, 2022. Go to abaspeech.org, check out the ‘courses’ link, and use the promo code, aba30, at checkout. The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away.0 comments0
- Ethics Regarding the Use of Punishment, Amongst Other Things: Session 205 with Matt BrodheadAfter a long hiatus, Dr. Matt Brodhead returns to Behavioral Observations. In this episode, we discuss the use of punishment in the context of creating effective, ethical behavioral interventions. Of course, pursuant to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, punishment should only be considered, "only after demonstrating that desired results have not been obtained using less intrusive means, or when it is determined by an existing intervention team that the risk of harm to the client outweighs the risk associated with the behavior-change intervention" (Code Element 2.15, page 12). So Matt and I talked about what this means in practice, the role of coercive or aversive events in everyday life, weighing the pros and cons of treatment choices, and much more. As we state in the first few minutes of the show, we made the editorial decision not to discuss the ABAI Task Force report on Contingent Electric Skin Shock. It's not that we don't have opinions on this topic; rest assured, we certainly do. But we felt like it would be more helpful for practitioners to hear Matt's thoughts on things like response cost, time-out, and so forth, as these are procedures that are more likely to be used by "everyday" practitioners. We also meandered into a few other topics, like the necessity of teaching cooperation and compliance under certain stimulus conditions, the utility or role of descriptive assessments vs. analog functional analyses, as well as other digressions. On a stylistic note, because Matt and I have gotten to know each other pretty well, this is an even more conversational episode that usual (versus one that is a series of questions and answers), with the attendant joking around that we usually engage in. If you're interested in Matt's work, go over to his website, betteraba.com, and pick up a copy of his excellent workbook, Behavioral Systems Analysis and Ethical Behavior . It's a bargain at $25 bucks... and remember, the holidays are right around the corner Matt is also available for workshops and consultations, and you can reach him through the same website. And while I'm plugging Matt's stuff, the popular text book he co-authored with Drs. David Cox and Shawn Quigley, is out in its second edition (disclosure: Amazon Associates Link). Other resources we discussed: Brodhead and Oteto (2022) : Ethics and Ethical Problem Solving. Thomas and Brodhead (2022) : Bringing Challenge to Coercion and the Status Quo. Matt's earlier appearances on the BOP. Musical references: " I Love this Bar" and " Check Yo Self" Hanley et al. (2005). On the Effectiveness of and Preference for Punishment and Extinction-Based Components of Function-Based Interventions. Hanley (2012) : Functional assessment of problem behavior: dispelling myths, overcoming implementation obstacles, and developing new lore. Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. Perone (2003) : The Negative Effects of Positive Reinforcement. The Importance of Red Teams, Peter Attia, MD. Michael (1975) : Positive and Negative Reinforcement, a Distinction That Is No Longer Necessary; Or a Better Way to Talk about Bad Things. MacKenzie (2021) : Caring by Lying. Fisher et al. (1996) : On the reinforcing effects of the content of verbal attention. CBIT for Tic Disorders. Inside JABA #3 with Iser DeLeon on Accumulated vs. Distributed Reinforcement. This podcast is brought to you with the generous support of: Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. Abaspeech.org - the brainchild of Session 203 guest, Rose Griffin, is giving listeners a 30% discount on all of her courses which include, The Advanced Language Learner, Help Me Find My Voice, and Start Communicating Today. The offer is valid through December 1st, 2022. Go to abaspeech.org, check out the ‘courses’ link, and use the promo code, aba30 , at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners!0 comments0
- Looking back, Looking forward: Inside JABA 13On November 26th, 2019, the first Inside JABA Series podcast was published. This series was the brainchild of Dr. Linda LeBlanc, who at the time was the incoming Editor in Chief, and I have to say, doing these shows has been a highlight of producing this podcast. As I remind people often, I'm not involved in the production or publication of Behavior Analytic research, so you can imagine how much I've learned about this process in making what is now 13 Inside JABA Series podcast episodes. At the same time, it's been an incredible privilege to share these shows - including the papers we've hi-lighted therein - with you. At the time of this recording, Linda recently transitioned out of the role of Editor in Chief. This position is now filled by Dr. John Borrero, from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. As such, for the 13th installment in this series, the three of us got together to discuss a range of nerdy JABA topics, including how editors-in-chief are selected, what repertoires make for successful editors-in-chief, how to manage the review process, and more. We also talked about what makes a paper a "JABA paper." I think you might find some of Linda and John's thoughts on this surprising. Linda also shared a story on how she solved a specific clinical problem she encountered early on in her career by getting inspiration from the pages of JABA. Finally, we closed the show by looking back on some of Linda's accomplishments and discussed where John sees JABA moving forward. I won't spoil it here, but let's just say he has some really cool ideas, so please be sure to tune in for that segment. Even if you're not involved in conducting and publishing research, I think you'll find the discussion of how our flagship journal works very interesting. Lastly, as I have expressed numerous times, I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to work with the JABA team, and I look forward to working with John on future installments of the Inside JABA Series. References mentioned in this episode: Previous JABA Podcasts. Treatment of Self-Injury and Hand-Mouthing Following Inconclusive Functional Analyses. (Vollmer, Marcus, and LeBlanc, 1994). Editor's note: The Power of Big Ideas (LeBlanc, 2020). Dr. Claire St. Peters' research on treatment integrity. Sign up for the Newsletter. Grab some Inside JABA (and other) CEUs!0 comments0
- Speech Therapy and ABA: Session 203 with Rose GriffinIn the world of Behavior Analysis, Rose Griffin is a unicorn of sorts, which is the unofficial mascot of those select few who hold both Speech Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst credentials. For 20 years, Rose supported students in public school settings, but these days, she is concentrating on taking all the knowledge she's acquired and sharing it in the form of podcasts, online trainings and courses, and much more. In this interview, Rose and I discuss how she got into speech therapy and then behavior analysis, the challenges and benefits of collaboration, the subtleties of joint attention that many behavior analysts miss in our training programs, her awesome podcast, the Autism Outreach Podcast, and advice for newly-minted BCBAs. Rose and I also spend a few minutes nerding out over our mutual podcasting hero, Pat Flynn. Here are the links to the things we discussed: Rose's website. The Autism Outreach Podcast. Free Joint Attention Training for Parents and Staff. Rose's solo show on Joint Attention. Rose's interview with Jared Stewart. Language Development: An Introduction, by Robert Owens (note: Amazon Associates link). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Univ. of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension child development newsletter. Rose's Advanced Language Learner Course. Pat Friman's Public Speaking Tutorial (also available as a CEU). Rose on Pat Flynn's podcast. ABA Speech on TikTok. The Verbal Behavior Conference / Central Texas Autism Center. Rose was kind enough to provide listeners with a 30% discount on her courses through December 1st, 2022. These courses include: The Advanced Language Learner, Help Me Find My Voice, and Start Communicating Today. Just use the promo code, aba30 , at checkout, and you'll be good to go. Two footnotes to add: First, I mistakenly noted in this interview that Rose was the first SLP/BCBA on the show. That honor goes to Dr. Barbara Esch, who appeared on a panel discussion for the Verbal Behavior Conference. Second, in the spirit of transparency, I want to note that ABASpeech.org will be sponsoring several upcoming podcast episodes. Speaking of sponsors, Session 203 is brought to you by the following: The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.0 comments0
- How to Think About Program Modification: Apollo Case Study Series #5 with Jim MooreAfter a brief hiatus, the Apollo Case Study Series returns to Behavioral Observations for its fifth installment. In this episode, Dr. Jim Moore shares his approach to modifying existing clinical programs that aren't making progress. More specifically, we talk about the temptation to go out and purchase the 'new shiny thing' (as in curriculum, assessment protocol, data collection systems, etc...), and what things to consider before deciding whether making such changes is an appropriate course of action. If you're a clinical director or supervisor, I'd say this is a must-listen episode. At one point, our internet connection phases out. Thankfully it passes quickly and the remaining conversation is pretty stable. If you're digging these conversations with Jim, hit him up on LinkedIn, or email him (jim.moore at apollobehavior dot com). Also, many of you have reached out to see if Apollo is a good fit as an employer, and if you're wondering the same thing, you can talk to Jim about that too, or check out their openings in the Atlanta Metro area. Here are the links to what we discussed: Previous ACSS shows. Session 167 with Jim, "Making Science Part of Your Practice." Fisher et al. (2014). Increasing the saliency of behavior-consequence relations for children with autism who exhibit persistent errors. Fisher, Kodak, and Moore (2007). Embedding an identity-matching task within a prompting hierarchy to facilitate acquisition of conditional discriminations in children with autism. Cariveau et al. (2019). A Review of Error Correction Procedures during Instruction for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Hayes et al. (1999). The Scientist Practitioner: Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care (2nd Edition) 2nd Edition (note: Amazon Associates link). EFL Methods of Alternative Speaking (Pat, you're welcome ;-). I hope you enjoy this ad and intro-free episode, brought to you courtesy of Apollo Behavior! If you enjoy it, please share it with friends and colleagues!0 comments0
- The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria Sep 30 · 1h 9m Is Contingent Reinforcement Really Preferred? Session 201 with Holly GoverWould you rather earn preferred items or get them for free? More technically stated, would you prefer response-contingent reinforcers over response-independent ones (and to further split hairs, if the preferred items are provided response-independently, are they really reinforcers?)? It turns out that there has been some basic and applied research in this area, and some studies demonstrated participants' general preference for earning reinforcers as opposed to simply getting them for "free." My guest for Session 201, Dr. Holly Gover, published a review and meta-analysis on this topic in a recent issue of The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, called, " On the generality of preference for contingent reinforcement." In this episode, we discuss how she became interested in this topic, what motivated her to review this literature, what she learned from this process, and perhaps of most interest to you, what implications these findings have for practice. Towards the end of the conversation, we changed gears a bit and discussed Holly's work in the area of feeding challenges. She quickly reviewed what is currently known about the assessment and treatment of these problems, as well as the unique approach to resolving feeding issues that she has outlined. Holly will be presenting on this topic at the upcoming Stone Soup Conference on October 21st (disclosure: the Lake Ridge Community Support Services, host of the conference, is a BOP sponsor, and they are providing listeners with discounted registration when using the promo code, PODCAST). Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't ask - no, I mean beg you to to listen to Holly's advice for newly-minted BCBAs. I'm not kidding you that this has to be one of the best pieces of advice offered on this podcast. Please do yourself a favor and check it out and let me know if you agree. OK, here are some links: Holly's Vanderbilt University page. Holly's Google Scholar page. TRIAD - Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Session 186 : Enhanced Choice Model, Adithyan Rajaraman. Luczynski and Hanley (2013). Do Children Prefer Contingencies? An evaluation of the efficacy and preference for contingent versus non-contingent social reinforcement during play. Luczynski and Hanley (2010). Examining the Generality of Children's Preference for Contingent Reinforcement via Extension to Different Reinforcers, Responses, and Schedules. QCABA - Quebec Association for Behaviour Analysis. Koffer and Coulson (1971). Feline indolence: Cats prefer free to response-produced food. Osborne (1977). The free food (contrafreeloading) phenomenon: A review and analysis. Honig & Staddon : Handbook of Operant Behavior (disclosure: Amazon Associates link). In addition to the Stone Soup Conference, if you're interested in learning more about addressing feeding challenges, my colleague, Jen Farris, is putting together a 10-week mentoring cohort on this topic called Happy, Relaxed, and Eating. This is for a 10-week cohort consisting of 6, 2-hour LIVE virtual meetings and includes 12 CEs. There is also an option for no CEs at a discounted rate. And she is giving podcast listeners a 10% discount. So use the code BOP at checkout, or just tell Jen you heard about it on the podcast. If you're looking for continuing education on a wide variety of topics, don't forget that many of your favorite Behavioral Observations shows are available for approved continuing education.0 comments0
- Behavioral Observations Session 200 Special!I’ve always maintained that this is a show that is all about the listeners and the guests, and so it is with that in mind that I’m thrilled to share the following interview segments that were nominated by so many of you. We did have many entries, so I couldn’t fit all of them in, but I genuinely appreciate all of you who took the time to write in and share your thoughts. While I’m expressing gratitude here, I’d be remiss to not mention the support that I’ve received from podcast sponsors, especially the OG’s like Barb Voss at HRIC Recruiting and Behavior University. I’m also very thankful to all of you who have supported the show through Continuing Education sales, and Patreon memberships. Together, we’ve created this medium that has been downloaded almost 3.6 million times in over 100 countries. As I’ve told many friends and colleagues, back when I was conceptualizing this show, I always knew there would be an audience for this type of content, but I had no idea that it would develop into what it is these days. All of this to say that I’m extraordinarily thankful for all of you who have tuned in over the years. Thanks so much for letting Behavioral Observations into your commutes, your workouts, your laundry folding, your dog walking… or when or wherever else you take in the show. It’s been a privilege to be able to share these conversations with you, and I look forward to the next 200 episodes! Here's what we have in store for you: Session 87 : Merrill Winston Session 31 : Pat McGreevy Session 181 : Francesca Delgi Espinosa Session 51 : Ashley Rose Session 193 : Claire St. Peter Inside JABA 7 : Pat Friman Session 41 : Russ Harris Session 160 : Greg Hanley Session 63/91 : Chuck Merbitz Lastly, huge thanks to Miguel Avila, Celia Heyman, Natalie Todd, Rob Harvey, Sarah DiGioia, Alesia Patterson, Alexa, as well as my colleague, Jen Farris (who also nominated some of the same segments from Session 63, which I forgot to mention in the broadcast).0 comments0
- What is Facilitated Communication? Session 199 with Jason TraversIf your social media consumption is anything like mine, you've likely seen some feel-good stories in the media as of late that report on non-speaking students - generally students with Autism - who are graduating from college, giving valedictorian speeches, and so forth. Unfortunately, what's often underpinning many of these cases is a form of Facilitated Communication, or FC for short. What is FC? Glad you asked! In today's episode, Dr. Jason Travers, Associate Professor at Temple University, joins me today to answer this very question (follow him on Twitter here). We covered the history of Facilitated Communication, the early scientific investigations that discredited this practice, FC's variants like the Rapid Prompting Method and Spelling to Communicate, where the practice of FC stands today, the harms that Facilitated Communication causes both users and caregivers, and how Behavior Analysts should both view and talk about these practices. Jason also provides the audience with a treasure trove of additional resources: Jason's Research Gate and Google Scholar pages. Facilitatedcommunication.org ASHA Policy Statements on Facilitated Communication and Rapid Prompting Method. Facilitated Communication—what harm it can do: Confessions of a former facilitator ( Boynton, 2012). An Examination of the Role of the Facilitator in “Facilitated Communication” ( Shane and Kearns, 1994). Ideomotor Effect explained. The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (note: Amazon Associated link). Skeptic Magazine (Amazon Associate Link); The Skeptical Inquirer. The Reading Wars. Facilitated Communication: The Clinical and Social Phenomenon (Shane 1994; Amazon Associate Link). This podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Supervision Sidekick. Supervision Sidekick is not only a comprehensive curriculum that helps you mentor the next generation of Behavior Analysts, it's also a community of like-minded supervisors. Check out their easy to use digital platform and comprehensive instructional materials at www.sidekicklearning.net. Also, if you sign up for a monthly or yearly program, use coupon code behavioralobservations and save 10% at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you’ll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you’ll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners! The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST. The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button.0 comments0
- Back to School with PBIS: Session 198 with Elissa JohnsonIf you're anywhere in the upper part of the northern hemisphere, you already know that fall is in the air. And with that comes the annual return of students to their community schools. As such, I thought it would be fun to bring on fellow New Hampshire behavior analyst, Elissa Johnson, to talk about the work she's doing in school settings. Elissa is the Director of Behavioral Health for Constellations Behavioral Services, which was founded right here in the Granite State. As an aside, long time listeners might remember my interview with Kim and Tim Heald, the founders of Constellations way back in Session 35. So in the episode, Elissa and I discuss how she got into the field, some common mentors we worked with, and how Constellations has transitioned into an ESOP or employee-owned company (a topic perhaps worthy of its own podcast for sure). However, we spent the bulk of our time discussing how to do good behavior analytic work in school settings, including implementing multi-tiered systems of support, such as PBIS. If you're new to these terms, don't worry, because we do go through and define all the acronyms that are so common in this type of work. As always, we end with some great advice for the newly-minted. And Elissa had some special words for those of you who are still in your coursework or otherwise working on becoming a newly-minted BCBA, so you'll want to stick around for that. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Stuff we mentioned in the show: Session 35 with the CBS founders. The Behavioral Health Improvement Institute. Session 67, Deliberate Coaching with Paulie Gavoni. Session 171 : How to Play the Good Behavior Game with Jeanne Donaldson. What is an ESOP (employee owned company)? How to use Choral Responding in classroom settings. New Hampshire Ed MTSS-B Technical Assistance Center. Session 173 : Quick Responses for Problem Behaviors in School Settings. SAEBRS Social-Emotional Universal Screening Tool. Session 78 : PBIS, Mental Health, and Supporting Students with Trauma Histories, with Barry McCurdy. This session of Behavioral Observations is brought to you by the following: Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you’ll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you’ll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners! The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST. Want to get a data-based picture of your physical activity, sleep habits, and more? I've been wearing the Whoop Strap for over two years now, and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed getting quantitative information on all aspects of my health, including sleep analytics, heart rate, heart rate variability, calorie burn, exercise intensity, and Whoop's proprietary "strain" score. I could extol this neat device's virtues indefinitely to you, but instead, you can go check it out for yourself. To get your first month free, head over to behavioralobservations.com/whoop!0 comments0
- The Roles of Bias Formation and Disproportionality in the Context of Racism: Session 197 with Bruce Tinor and Merrill WinstonThe full title of Merrill's talk is, "Whitesplaining Racism: Part Deux! Logic, Disproportionality, Avatars, Hate Crimes, and Uncomfortable Feelings." As you'll learn in this episode, Bruce was in the audience for most of Merrill's talk, and was so enthused with it, he wanted him to review its main points here on Behavioral Observations. So we did just that, and Bruce was kind enough to join us as a discussant. But in the first segment of the show, we get to know a little about Bruce and his background. It turns out that he's had quite a bit of success reducing the overall rates of restraint in the school he worked in, so we spend a some time discussing how he was able to create that change. Bruce also closed out the show with some great advice for BCBAs, so you'll definitely want to stick around for that. This episode is quite long, even by Behavioral Observations' standards, so I'm going to keep these opening comments short. For your convenience, I tracked down most of the links and references we discussed below: Black Applied Behavior Analysts. 2023 Conference Info. Donate to BABA. Winston Behavioral Solutions. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network. The movie, Highlander (not to be confused with Outlander ). All-things Merrill on BOP. Adam Ruins Everything. Daryl Davis' Ted Talk. Session 197 is brought to you by the following: Supervision Sidekick. Supervision Sidekick is not only a comprehensive curriculum that helps you mentor the next generation of Behavior Analysts, it's also a community of like-minded supervisors. Check out their easy to use digital platform and comprehensive instructional materials at www.sidekicklearning.net. Also, if you sign up for a monthly or yearly program, use coupon code behavioralobservations and save 10% at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you’ll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you’ll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners! The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST.0 comments0
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