Honestly Unorthodox. with Kayla Perry

Dylan and I discuss the Industrial Revolution and how it has made us all similar to the "fitless humans" in the movie Wall-E. Between the habit of poor positioning when we scroll on our phones on the couch, to education systems keeping children sedentary, our society as Americans is quickly headed towards poor health and, possibly, a lifetime of pain. This is especially pronounced for those with disabilities, who may lack the language and cognitive capacity to fully understand how to address and communicate pain, manage pain, and strengthen themselves with the human body armor that is muscle. Can people with disabilities still benefit from good nutrition, lifting heavy things, and a life similar to that of the Hadzabe tribe? Hell yeah, they can! We just have to be willing to do it ourselves. Challenges of the Week: 1. Continue to walk for 30 minutes, 3 times per week. 2. Choose a habit you'd like to change, and simply carry around a notecard or notepad to which you'll tally off whenever you engage in the habit. 3. If you are religious about your Apple Watch, try taking it off for an entire day and make note of what you feel. 4. Sit on the floor, with your back unsupported, for 10 minutes while you're watching a TV show or answering emails. 5. Please leave us a review! Our egos have not recovered from the reviews we are left with. ;-)Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

HOUSEKEEPING: 1. Dylan and I are starting a nonprofit related to common-sense approaches to health, wellness, and building of communities to mitigate poor mental health and bad therapy. With a slew of psychotropics and endless access to useless "therapeutic" interventions, we are attacking Big Pharma the Mayan Way: through togetherness, community-based strategies, and offering people purpose and meaning over digital prestige. 2. In an effort to detox ourselves and others from the effects of cesspool-gram, we have started a pen pal club! If you'd like to help us send letters to all of our clients who get lonely during the holiday season, please email me at theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com for details. Challenges of the Week: 1. Walk for 30 minutes, 3 times per week. 2. Delete all social media apps and any access to social media for 1 consecutive week. 3. Spend 3-5 minutes every day completely devoid of stimulation; no phone, no talking, no TV, no computer, no nothing. 4. Report your findings to us theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.comPlease email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

In short: no. The long answer: while this may have been a great step for our field, as we need to start somewhere, Dylan and I discuss the necessary steps that each individual needs to take in order for something like the Unpopular Conference to have long lasting effects. Pssst: it starts with you. We also go into depth about what our plans are, if I'm leaving the field or not, and what our next venture may be post-Nazi-Gate. Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

Of course, behavior analysts are upset about free speech being a bad thing. Have you considered moving to North Korea? I kid, but sadly, I'm serious. On today's episode, Dylan and I discuss our thoughts and our hopes leading up to The Unpopular Conference, our very obvious stance on free speech, and why we believe that behavior analysts are, as of today, completely unequipped to handle any problem outside of those experienced by autistic children. Oh, and lastly, we discuss why I moved away from the stupidity of social media for an undisclosed period of time---- as a behavior experiment, of sorts. See you all at the conference! Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

Adam returns to first review the past few weeks of a failed cancellation attempt. Have we both survived? Are we living on the streets? Are we morally injured? As you can imagine, the answer to every question is "no", except for the first--- because we are thriving in today's episode talking about language, perception, and explaining concepts like death and grieving to people with disabilities. We also touch on school refusal, how avoiding anxiety makes anxiety worse, and differentiating between burnout and bullshit.Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

For today's episode, Kait and Dylan return to discuss the loss of her brother to suicide, while I dive into the loss of my brother to a Fentanyl overdose. Losing loved ones is spoken about as a loss, one that is sometimes tragic, but we often struggle to find the "right" words to console a grieving person. Considering we have our own ideas of grief, is there a correct and incorrect way of offering support? We finish with talking about whether or not we believe in an afterlife, if we're spiritual or not, and if Kayla is actually an atheist.Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, BECOME A SUBSCRIBER AT WWW.HONESTLYUNORTHODOX.SUBSTACK.COM. THIS IS A PREVIEW EPISODE. Kayla Aces the Diversity Test: She Found A POC Immigrant of Catholic-Upbringing Culture! For our first-ever entirely bonus episode, we put ourselves to modern day's litmus test: identifying how many intersectional checkboxes we can scratch off, in our own lives and in the lives of those poor Barbies. With today's guest, Mariel, she is essentially a token person: she speaks of moving to America from the Phillippines, we compared the Barbie movie to life in America and life as immigrants trying to live the American Dream, and we took a sharp right turn into an article circling social media: "The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids". We go off on the Neurodiversity Movement, Disability Activism, and how anyone could possibly think autism is a superpower or a gift. Well, only the most privileged people.Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

Honestly Unorthodox is now offering paid subscription options, with bonus content and bonus episodes being offered to paying subscribers! For $7.00/month, you can access all bonus episodes, one pre-recorded CE EVERY MONTH, recorded university lectures, and bonus Substack articles. On today's episode, we discuss how body image changes for women when they are pregnant, how dating has changed over the past few decades, if children are being taught poor ideas of masculinity and femininity, and if the sanctity of marriage is still ... a thing. For the bonus content, we discuss the nitty-gritty of dating amongst culture wars, the fear in raising young boys in modern day, and why the F someone would want to have a kid in the first place. Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

Favorite panelist Dominique returns once again to weigh in on the apparently not-so-endless quest to find men who don't wish to have kids, how the age for having kids is getting older, if there's any rational reason to want to be a parent, and if you're mindful... or your mind is full. Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

How am I doing mentally? How has my perception of the field changed in the last year, 6 months, 6 weeks? Do I warn my students about the potential problems mounting in psychology related fields? A long ramble explaining how I run my classroom, how my kids are braver than most adults, and the way forward. Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) )

Colleagues and friends, it has been a week. I'd be remiss if I didn't thank everyone for their continued support and for those who have reached out to me directly to arrange times to discuss this past week's happenings in further depth. For this episode, I answered as many questions as I've been sent and addressed as many concerns that have been mentioned... to the best of my ability. We're all human--- it's best if we don't forget that. Please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns! theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.com (I need a new email address, don't I... :-) ) IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Mass shootings have gripped the nation's headlines, leaving families scared to send their children to school or in public spaces unattended. While mass shooters tend to share a series of precursor behaviors and predispositions to violence (lack of empathy, nothing to live for/nothing to lose, traumatic or troublesome upbringing), they aren't necessarily all mentally ill as the media suggests. Merrill explains what comprises a mass shooter, the difference between an active shooter and a terrorist, and lays to rest the longstanding debate about video games causing violence.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Cancelled Counselors (Alex) comes back to the podcast to discuss the sometimes-sad reality of therapy, how the patient-counselor relationship goes awry when approached through a victimhood lens, and what it would take for psychology and related fields to make their way back towards... you know... reality.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodoxThis podcast is produced and edited by Pretty Easy Podcasts. If you are looking for production help on your own podcast, go to prettyeasypodcasts.com to get started!

Panelist Dominique returns to discuss a wide array of rapid-fire topics, from whether or not YT chicks seek out too much therapy, to psychedelics, to good 'ole trauma-informed care, to a hefty critique of skills-based treatment and trigger-warning-therapy. The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, otherwise known as 'ADHD Dude', is a Certified School Social Worker, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, and father to a son with ADHD and learning differences. Not only did he create the first-ever parent-training protocol specifically for learners with ADHD, he helps parents to set boundaries, follow through, and avoid the emotional trap of becoming their child's friend.Follow Ryan on Instagram: @adhddudeThe Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Will Reusch, podcast host of Cylinder Radio and wildly popular on instagram (@willreusch) has become quite well known as bringing his high school civics classroom to social media. Between his beautifully nuanced views and ability to teach tolerance of viewpoint diversity, Will is scaling education in a manner most every educator, parent, or adult can benefit from learning. Follow Will on Instagram: @willreusch ; check out Will's work at www.cylinderradio.comListen to Will's Podcast: Cylinder RadioThe Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

ChatGPT and AI have reminded us just how close we are to the ending of the movie I, Robot. While it certainly has propensity for good, it is a stark reminder as to the thousands of biases we hold as humans, and when we rely on human communication to create artificial intelligence... well... expect some biased responding. Dylan and I conclude that ChatGPT is most similar to a 29-year-old, self-hating millennial. Sorry, we're just not your stereotype.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Negotiation is one of the most crucial skills we can home in on and develop, regardless of our age. Whether we're in an intensive fight-or-flight situation or in a high-stakes business dialogue, the components of negotiation function to draw more meaning from your conversations and relationships. Scott Tillemma, a hostage negotiator and keynote speaker, joins Honestly Unorthodox to explain the wide range of business and conflict situations in which a negotiation skillset is the best "back-up" we can possess. The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Dr. George Bonanno has studied trauma and PTSD extensively in his work over the past two decades. He is is a professor of clinical psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, U.S. Dr. B is responsible for introducing the controversial idea of resilience to the study of loss and trauma. He is known as a pioneering researcher in the field of bereavement and trauma.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

The differences between compassion and permissiveness, parenting styles, and the means by which we tell ourselves we're "morally good" are at the core of much discourse surrounding therapeutic fields. With so little guidance as to what "morally good" or even "virtuous" looks like, we customize our own categories to make ourselves fit. Dr. Merrill Winston joins me today (as a continuation to our podcast with Paulie) to discuss empathy gone wild, excessive compassion, PTSD/CPTSD, and why the DSM should always be a piece of material we fall back on. The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Do I ruin science, or do I simply expose the aspects of it that we tend not to like? My take on Trauma-Informed Care, how research enjoys telling us to look the other way, and how the field has resorted to functioning as a popularity contest.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Is a college degree worth it? What in the world is going on with the education system? Are we failing our children by essentially encouraging mediocrity and illiteracy? Myself, Adam, Dominique, and Fact-Checker-Kait also discuss whether or not therapy is a dying field, the future of behavior analysis, and if teachers truly deserve higher salaries.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Beautiful fitness and nutrition behavior change expert Chauntae Gold accompanies my usual panel guests and I today for a disturbing dive into normalization culture, the obsession with everyone being well-yet-dependent, and how there are, in fact, body sizes that are unhealthy.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

THE Dr. Matt Brodhead, ethics extraordinaire, professor at Michigan State University, and behavior analyst joins me today to talk about the all-too-common tragedy of the MSU Shooting, the infiltration of Chat GPT in university settings, training Chat GPT to keep us company, and ivory-tower bullshit. Despite the sadness of the world, we both love academia anyway.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Adam joins Honestly Unorthodox today to inspire us through poignant conversation around self-governance and the ability to overcome obstacles as a form of intervention in and of itself. While some populations are profoundly impacted by their disability or illness, the onus must be on ourselves to learn invaluable skills to take control over our own lives instead of waiting around for the accommodations that we feel we're owed. Hint hint: we're not owed anything. Follow Adam on Instagram at @theoutdoorbcba The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

"Race2Dinner" is a "program" developed by Saira Rao in which a bunch of white women are invited to a dinner and told how inherently sinister they all are by Saira Rao and co-host Regina Jackson. My panelists today join me in discussing one of the hottest topics of modern day: racism and anti-racism. Oh, and one of them got conveniently bombarded in a comments section based on her skin color, which apparently wasn't racist at all.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

Is OnlyFans empowering? Is exploitation only exploitation if we don't like it? Why are there Facebook groups for women to denigrate men? A deep dive into what modern-day feminism means, how to understand Tinder dating culture, and mourning the feminist guest who never arrived.The Angry Behavior Analyst has officially rebranded. We are now "Honestly Unorthodox." IG: @honestlyunorthodox

We are all entitled to evolve. To grow, to infuse new ideas into our character, to better understand the person we have become. In taking the feedback I've received quite seriously, I've been engaging in quite a bit of introspection. Introspection that has led me to this: resigning from my "Angry" persona, and continuing my pursuit of myself as the empathetic contrarian that some have grown to trust, while others have grown to despise. Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

We finish up this two-part series with my fourth favorite guest, my husband, by discussing parenting styles between Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, and wrapping up with the decaying communicative abilities amongst young people. Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

We've got all the generations in today's episode, with some feel-good music from each and a whole lot of talk about latchkey kids, my husband growing up as a Jehovah's Witness, and how millennials are sissies.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

When this wonderful social-worker-turned-social-justice-warrior-turned-sane-person reached out to me, I immediately bit the bait. Sara shared stories of being groomed into ideological thinking in her social work degree, finding solace in the "repost" button on Facebook, and training her algorithm to show only the juiciest of political clickbait. As she now navigates life as someone who can reflect upon her own behavior and thinking, Sara gives us valuable insight into just how powerful social media can be.Subscribe to Angry's Substack at: https://theangrybehavioranalyst.substack.comFollow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Hailey Giorvas, a BCBA diagnosed with Autism later in life, joins the podcast today to discuss a wide array of topics related to ASD, specifically in older women and how their presentations are quite different from those in younger populations. From the Spoon Theory to Neurodivergence-Affirming Practice and dissolving of the mask, Hailey provides valuable insight into many things I've questioned as an avid skeptic. "As We See It" TV Show: https://www.amazon.com/As-We-See-Season-1/dp/B09M14D9FZ/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=05bb6b18-ba0b-47b9-b760-765f612d5104"As We See It" Podcast: https://youtu.be/YO049nCY2KgFollow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Comedy used to bring us together in uproarious laughter, collective entertainment, and traditional bonding. With the world growing so hyper-focused on perceived offenses and moral injustices, nearly every comedian that used to be a relief valve has given up entirely on what they love to do most. Today's episode reviews the psychology of offense, if comedy is truly dead, and Stanford's List of Harmful Language--- and how we can get back to a place of common sense and spine.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

If I appreciate anything, it's the courage to stand by your beliefs and question everything and anything that we're presented with. I especially appreciate this theory when it's applied to myself, and my guest today is no stranger to putting the shoe on the other foot. One of my listeners, Brad Young, left me a bit of a feisty review, disagreeing pretty strongly with most of my standpoints in a straightforward, honest manner. Instead of trying to parse out the issues on social media, I invited him on the podcast, and I was thrilled that he said yes. Now THAT is what I'm talking about! Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

If you fell in love with Love on the Spectrum's Sweetheart, Kaelynn Parlow, you are in for some spunk, some insight, and some perspective on how her life has changed since filming. While her fame is certainly an aspect of her life that she has grown accustomed to, she has unique perspectives on the delivery of therapy for populations diagnosed with autism, including her views on the Neurodiversity Movement, if autism truly is a 'gift', and if SBT/My Way is the end-all, be-all of treatment.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

It's pretty often I receive emails from professionals and clients within therapeutic fields, but the email I received from today's guest sat with me a bit differently. Matthew Crome, an adult with autism, reached out to me a couple of weeks ago to discuss his thoughts on the Neurodiversity Movement, some criticisms of how certain groups perceive autism, and challenges he faces as a Registered Behavior Technician diagnosed later in life with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Without giving it away entirely, here's what we will say: Autism is definitely not something many adults diagnosed with it consider to be "superior".Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Lowering the standards of education and workplace requirements have noble undertones. In an effort to maximize inclusion and strive for a more equal playing field for all, we have effectively destroyed civilization and led to people who can't seem to find it within them to produce any sort of meaningful work without outlandish requests. Will the pendulum swing back? We'd like to think so.Join us for our SECOND Debate CE on December 14th, 5:30-7:00 PM CST for 1.5 CEUs, discussing gender differences in professional careers, personality, and relationships.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Cultural appropriation is the borrowing of an element of another culture, character, or identity. We scorn the un-permitted borrowing of certain types of wardrobes, but we allow the self-adoption of mental illness, disability, and certain words and phrases? If our identity is appropriated, but it's something we hold near and dear, are we appropriators, or are we in the clear? Let's find out. Subscribe to Angry's Substack! https://theangrybehavioranalyst.substack.comFollow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Dr. Merrill Winston RETURNS for what we like to call Kayla and Merrill ruin everything. We dissect popular theories within the "disability culture" as a whole, we identify and spot logical fallacies in common arguments within and outside of the therapy field, and we attempt to shed some light on information that could be... well... inconvenient. List of logical fallacies: https://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/ENGL1311/fallacies.htm

Dr. Paulie Gloves has quickly risen to Leadership Expert status within the field of behavior analysis. Known for his expertise in OBM and leadership, Dr. Paulie discusses the concept of "behavioral myopia", or a sense of nearsightedness that may hinder our performance and keep us from recognizing the full scope of leadership and team systems as a whole. You can keep up with all of Paulie's keynotes, presentations, and work through following him on Facebook @Paulie Gloves, as well as on Instagram @drpauliegloves.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Amanda from ABA Mentorship joins the podcast to do a round-robin style discussion: we answered several of YOUR questions, from treatment planning for clients in ways that go against the clinical grain, the lack of rigor in supervision experiences, and debunking common themes that occur far too regularly within psychology, behavior analysis, and related human service fields: overconfidence in our incompetence.Follow Amanda's work on @abamentorship on Instagram!Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

As promised with the reverse Q + A format, Matt Cicoria settles into his stellar role as interviewer and interviews me to discuss more personal topics related to my experience with anorexia, treatment and therapy for anorexia, my background in Clinical Psychology and Behavior Analysis, and how this emotional and experiential tangled web led to a business that I love and a life I couldn't have imagined even a year ago. Thank you, Matt! Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Legendary Matt Cicoria of Behavioral Observations Podcast comes on the show today to discuss Pat Friman's "There's No Such Thing As a Bad Boy", the Circumstances View of Problem Behavior, and the Social vs. Medical Model of Disability. We moved through so many different topics throughout the episode that we've actually split it into two parts, with my interviewing Matt for the first episode and the tables turning with Matt interviewing me for the second segment. Oh, how the tables have turned in an informative, heartfelt, and informative way!Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Alex (@CancelledCounselors) is a fellow pariah within the clinical space, tackling 'forbidden' topics within the field while empowering others to be more forthright in their speech, their feelings, and their behavior. This conversation spanned across a wide array of topics, including how Portland, Oregon is the mecca of cancel culture itself, starting a business when you don't uphold the narrative, and moving the needle away from the black and white and into the grey matter as a mental health professional.Follow Alex @cancelledcounselors on Instagram!Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

The "patriarchy", "male privilege", and "toxic masculinity" are casually thrown into conversation to ensure the center of many activists' narrative is the septic nature of men. But what if men are struggling with issues very similar to that of women? What if men are challenged in the same ways as women, all while women continue to prove their strength as they dominate traditionally-male labor markets? Men's suffering may be an unpopular conversation topic, but it is an important one nonetheless. Questions, comments, concerns? Let's talk about it! Email me: theangrybehavioranalyst@gmail.comFollow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

Out with the old, in with the... woke? The DSM-5, a statistical manual devoted entirely to diagnosing a wide array of mental health disorders, has been swifly replaced by the newest, most coveted source of mental health information: TikTok. With 315 million downloads in the pandemic alone, the most popular social media app is helping to connect some--- while wildly and inappropriately diagnosing others. Join us as we dive into the good, the bad, and the ever-so-ugly world of TikTok self-diagnoses.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.comNeed assistance diving into the grey matter that is critical thinking and nuance? Our People Passport and Self-Censorship Antidote Courses can be purchased through our website at https://www.theangrybehavioranalyst.com/services-9

The man, the myth, the legend Dr. Merrill Winston joins the podcast today to tease apart the meaning of neurodivergence, the implications of blanket terms with vaguely defined principles, and implementation of punishment in a compassionate, humorous, and easy-on-the-ears fashion. We may not be able to rely on others to hold concern for us, but we can rely on ourselves to handle the difficulties we inevitably encounter. Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.comNeed assistance diving into the grey matter that is critical thinking and nuance? Our People Passport and Self-Censorship Antidote Courses can be purchased through our website at https://www.theangrybehavioranalyst.com/services-9

Positive Parenting and affirming practices are feel-good, flowery phrases we use to refer to treating children as if they're allies rather than human beings who need direction and healthy independence. With the rise of safe spaces and treating every event as if it were traumatic, it's difficult to build resilience and emotional grit in individuals that rely on us to do so. If we're offended by everything, how will we teach our children not to be? Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

This week's hot take dives into the neurodiversity movement, the underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis, and how the two entities have collided in both an epic and dramatic fashion that seems to have created a greater divide than a cohesive movement forward. With both camps contributing in positive and not-so-positive ways to clinical growth, we take a bird's eye view at the root of the communicative implosion that is the Great Divide In Practice. Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com

This is Unorthodox. with the Angry Behavior Analyst. All triggers. No warnings.Follow Angry on Instagram @theangrybxanalystCheck out Angry's services at theangrybehavioranalyst.com