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We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!Workplace dispute resolution is one of the least discussed and most costly blindspots in executive leadership. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate B!tch, executive coach Bernadette Boas sits down with Felicia Harris Hoss, of Harris Hoss Mediations & Arbitration, a nationally recognized mediator with 30 years of trial law experience, to break down early dispute resolution and why it is one of the most powerful, underutilized tools available to corporate executives and HR leaders.Felicia explains why less than five percent of filed lawsuits ever reach trial, what that means for how executives should be approaching conflict, and why the decision to mediate early is not a sign of weakness, it is a strategic move that preserves relationships, resources, and reputation. She walks through the four Cs of mediation, the questions every executive should be asking their attorney, and how to shift from a reacting posture to a responding one in any dispute.If you lead people, manage HR concerns, or sit in any seat where workplace conflict can escalate into legal action, this conversation will change how you think about resolution. What You Will Learn• What early dispute resolution (EDR) is and why it is ABA official policy• When to engage a mediator before a lawsuit is filed• Why litigation means surrendering control — and what executives can do instead• The four Cs of mediation: confidentiality, control, creativity, certainty• What questions to ask your attorney about workplace disputes and resolution options• How the respond vs. react mindset shifts negotiation outcomes• What 'winning' actually looks like in a corporate dispute Key Quote"If you go to the courthouse, you pass that baton called control to strangers. — Felicia Harris Hoss" Episode Chapters00:00:00 — The Legal Dispute Already Living in Your Organization 00:02:00 — Why Staying in the Room Changes Everything 00:03:00 — Meet Felicia Harris-Hoss: From Trial Partner to Neutral 00:06:00 — What Mediation Actually Is (And Isn't) 00:09:00 — Workplace Scenarios That Call for a Mediator 00:12:00 — Why Early Mediation — Before Positions Harden 00:13:00 — The Human Cost Behind Every Corporate Lawsuit 00:15:00 — Why Early Mediation Wasn't Working — And What Changed 00:17:00 — Ego, Fear, and the Real Reason Leaders Avoid Resolution 00:18:00 — The Courtroom Hands Control to Strangers 00:21:00 — The Four C's of Mediation: Confidentiality, Control, Creativity, Certainty 00:26:00 — Key Questions Every Leader Should Ask Their Attorney 00:27:00 — What to Know Before You Bring a Dispute to HR 00:31:00 — Why Even Lawyers Get Confirmation Bias 00:32:00 — Respond, Don't React: The Mindset That Changes Outcomes 00:34:00 — Bernadette's Takeaways for Every Leader and HR Professional About the GuestFelicia Harris Hoss, of Harris Hoss Mediations & Arbitration, is a 30-year trial attorney and nationally credentialed mediator who specializes in early dispute resolution for executives, corporations, and complex business conflicts. She co-authored Resolution 500 for the American Bar Association, which was unanimously adopted in 2024, making early dispute resolution official ABA policy. She also helped establish the American Arbitration Association's EDR Mediation Panel.Learn more at HarrisHossPLLC| Connect on LinkedIn HERE Related Episodes Employee Engagement Strategies That Actually Move the Needle with Ian Watts— HEREYour Calendar is Lying - The Timer Leadership Framework— HERESlow Down To Go Fast with Loretta Stagnitto — HERE Subscribe CTAIf this conversation gave you a new way to think about conflict, leadership, and control, subscribe to Shedding the Corporate Bitch on YouTube at @ShedtheCorpBitchTV for new episodes every week. You can also DOWNLOAD our free Leadership Gap Diagnostic and identify where your leadership needs the most attention right now. Support the show

This week we're joined by Dr. Tana Carson, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Florida International University, and Dr. Tania Santiago Perez, Associate Teaching Professor in Recreational Therapy, also at FIU. Together, they're doing something that has never been done at this scale: building an evidence-based swim instruction program specifically designed for children with autism, and training the next generation of therapists to deliver it. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources https://ymcasouthflorida.org/special-needs/ https://discovery.fiu.edu/display/person-carson-tana ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  

The Mercantilist Restoration - https://anthonyfatseas.substack.com/p/the-mercantilist-restoration-how?r=1ni7opInterview recorded - 17th of June, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Peter Grandich. Peter Grandich is a Wall Street veteran known as the Wall Street Whiz Kid, and the founder of Peter Grandich and Company.During our conversation we spoke about his economic overview, risk of a similar scenario to the great depression, K shaped economy, AI, Precious metals, underappreciated assets and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction3:14 - Economic overview5:52 - Stock market concern9:49 - Crash catalyst?16:28 - Lame duck president?18:25 - K shaped economy & AI boom22:34 - Government inefficiencies25:54 - Precious metals long31:07 - Underappreciated assets?33:15 - Kevin Warsh hawkish37:29 - Global overview39:12 - One message to takeaway?Peter Grandich entered Wall Street in the mid-1980s with neither formal education nor training, and within three years was appointed Head of Investment Strategy for a leading New York Stock Exchange-member firm. He would go on to hold positions as Chief Market Strategist, Portfolio Manager for four hedge funds and a mutual fund that bore his name. His abilities have resulted in hundreds of media interviews, including Good Morning America, Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, US News & World Report, New York Times, Business Week, MarketWatch, Business News Network and dozens more. He has spoken at investment conferences around the globe, edited numerous investment newsletters and was one of the more sought-after financial commentators.His autobiography, Confessions of a Wall Street Whiz Kid, was first published in the fall of 2011. The second edition was released in 2014, while the third edition, Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid, was issued in October 2015. The fourth edition of the book was later released in April 2019, and the fifth edition was issued in May 2021.The fifth edition of the book is currently available on Amazon.com, but you can also read the book for free online. Read the book online.Grandich was the editor and publisher of The Grandich Letter from 1984 to 2014. He was also Senior Commentator for Moneytalks.net from 2013 to 2015.In 2013, Grandich founded the Athletes & Business Alliance (ABA), a private organization of professional athletes and business executives who exchange ideas and build relationships with an emphasis on capitalizing on the talents of all involved. A symbiotic organization, ABA is a network of accomplished individuals in an environment where one can develop personal associations with a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. The ABA boasts a select membership of diverse senior-level executives, high net worth business owners, and both active and retired pro athletes. By invitation only, high-level corporate and business decision-makers and prominent athletes intermingle. To achieve success, businesses must utilize effective marketing tools, secure new customers to generate repeat business and provide superior customer service that engenders loyalty. The ABA provides an environment to do this and more.Peter Grandich currently resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary, and they have one daughter, Tara.Peter Grandich - Website - https://petergrandich.com/X - https://twitter.com/PeterGrandichYouTube - @Peter-Grandich Blog - https://petergrandich.com/blog-posts/WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Holli Beth Clauser (Part 2 of 2):Grab a comfortable seat and get ready for your second pour of truth telling and good hiring. "They're just RBTs” might be the most expensive sentence an ABA organization can say. We sit down with Holli Beth Clauser to talk about truth telling, good hiring, and what happens when companies optimize for speed and margin while ignoring training, retention, and the human reality of autism services delivered in a family's home.We dig into the hidden costs of turnover in applied behavior analysis: paid onboarding time, unstaffed cases, added BCBA supervision load, inconsistent sessions, and the reputational damage that follows. From there we get into the messy “soup” leaders actually face, balancing living wages, competitive market pay, and insurance reimbursement rates, plus the pressure to keep profit margins high. We also challenge the industry's obsession with blanket hour recommendations and talk about what it means to “prescribe” ABA therapy with real clinical reasoning and empirical humility.Then we shift into what to do about it. Holli breaks down how to reduce silos between clinical leadership and talent teams through visibility, feedback loops, and accountability, and why “vibe check” interviews quietly bake bias into your hiring. You'll hear a practical interview question you can steal, simple ways to create belonging through specific reinforcement, and a powerful reminder that protocols are for people, not the other way around. We also cover BCBA burnout and realistic career pivots, plus Holli's personal diagnostic journey and what it taught her about communication, systems, and support.If you care about ethical ABA, RBT retention, sustainable growth, and better outcomes for kids and families, hit subscribe, share this with a leader on your team, and leave a review so more clinicians can find the conversation.Tune in, drink up AND ALWAYS ANALYZE RESPONSIBLY.Support the show

Wolfman and Spunky carve their Mount Rushmore of greatest car songs — four spots, decades of contenders, from Johnny Cash to Prince. Then it's Spunky in the hot seat as he tries to outrun a trivia gauntlet on the NASL, ABA, and WHA's long-lost franchises. Defunct teams, forgotten leagues — can he beat the clock before you beat him?listen to this episodes playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mYmt17kNsCqt9yu2n0kVT?si=Rhm_XszTSiieM8wCiYtaJw&pi=quT1yikkRcSa2Send us a voicemail and hear yourself on the next episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/The70sVsThe80sSend us an email:The70svsthe80s@gmail.com

WHO WILL CARE FOR MY CHILD WHEN I'M GONE?Shannon from t4autism and Ninka-Bernadette Mauritson..Shannon is the first and only mom of an un-healed adult, profoundly autistic child that I've met who is willing to use her story to spare other moms from carrying diapers for 20 years, living in isolation, exhaustion, and fear....This moment from our conversation says it all: "You pulled your son out, Ninka. And now he's independent, and you are helping younger moms do the same. I want that- I wanted that. But I'm not jealous anymore..." As Shannon wiped the grief off her face with the back of her hand, she continued:"It is well with my soul now."This conversation is the most important interview, you will ever hear. It's a glimpse into the future (if you don't listen to her warning and advice NOW). You need to prepare for the future NOW and do everythingIt's a story of love, hope, strength and OVERCOMING grief, bitterness, divorce, suicidal thoughts and despair.It's proof that God uses elders and veteran moms like Shannon and I for different purposes - to support moms like you...Shannon and I talked about ALL the taboos:Why thoughts like: "I don't know what to do and I can't bear to think about what will happen to my child if I die ARE NOT AN OPTION!Losing EVERYTHING: Marriage, house, friends, future dreams and a social life to autism. The FUTURE PREP LIST: Keeping your child safe emotionally, financially and practically if something happens to you. Why Shannon wish she had met me when her son was diagnosed and not now - where turning symptoms around isn't an option for her anymore. ABA hustlers and how wasting 70K on useless therapies broke her marriage and cost her everything. Divorce - the recipe for disaster and why it happened to us. The traumatic day in the doctor's office where we lost our children to autism (WARNING, vaccines).The moms who were broken by autism and lost their lives because of this..The "START LIVING LIFE AGAIN" guide to GET HELP, sitters, create a team, be bold and outgoing and how to prep restaurants and talk to people instead of hiding and isolating at home.I love this woman with all my heart. She's an incredible woman - and the way that she's surrendered to God in the darkest phases of her life WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE INSTEAD OF SURVIVING!Want to turn every stone to set your child free?Become an expert in turning symptoms around without the hamsterwheel of holistic healing, diets and protocols:https://barefootautismwarriors.com/the-program-4/Follow T4AUTISM HERE:https://t4autism.org/INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/t4autism/?hl=en2 ways to work with me Autism symptoms are not always (but sometimes)  spiritual. My son lost the symptoms that gave him the diagnosis, and lives a neurotypical life (independently) I have coached moms for 20 years. 1️⃣ Free consultationSend me a list of symptoms and what you've tried so far. I'll audit your child's issues and tell you what triggers your child's symptoms, and plan next steps to address them to get less stimming, tantrums, eloping, sensory issues, sleeplessness, and aggression without tests, protocols, or battling with your child. Write "audit" in the subj line to book a call with me. We can also connect via Telegram if you hate Zoom. 2️⃣ The Christian Autism Liberation Program (30 spots left for 2026/2027)Reduce symptoms noticeably.  Without the hamster wheel of holistic healing, tests, or extreme diets.InstagramPodcast/free guides and blogYoutube

What happens when a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) becomes a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)? In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April and Stephen sit down with Rose Griffin, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, founder of ABA Speech, to discuss the intersection of speech therapy and applied behavior analysis. The conversation explores common misconceptions between disciplines, how ABA companies can successfully integrate speech services, and why communication goals should be developed through genuine interdisciplinary collaboration. Rose also discusses the importance of developmental milestones, AAC implementation, ethical collaboration, and her upcoming book designed to help professionals better support communication development. How can BCBAs and Speech-Language Pathologists work together more effectively? Rose explains why collaboration between ABA and speech professionals can be challenging and shares practical strategies for building stronger interdisciplinary partnerships that improve outcomes for autistic learners. Should ABA companies hire Speech-Language Pathologists? Learn the benefits, challenges, and key considerations for ABA organizations looking to integrate speech therapy services into their practice, including what leaders should know before hiring an SLP. What communication skills should behavior analysts understand? Rose discusses foundational communication development, language milestones, joint attention, AAC, and why understanding speech and language development helps BCBAs create more effective interventions. This podcast was produced by Max McLellan of MKM Audio Want to start or grow a podcast for your business or brand? Reach out here: https://www.mkmaudio.com/contact Resources & Links Pre-order link of Rose Griffin's book: https://abaspeech.lpages.co/say-it-with-me-book-page/ Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24 ABA Business Leaders Support Group: https://forms.office.com/r/LLpAHCXUN8 Schedule a consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment ABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs

"Stop comparing the hard. Start validating the hard." That one line from Heidi Price might be the whole episode. Heidi spent years in the autism community before she was a mom. She worked as a recreational therapist, and she married into a family that knows autism well, with two brothers-in-law on the spectrum and two nephews too. She thought she understood it. Then she had her own kids, and she learned how much the level one experience can humble even someone who works in the field. Heidi and her husband live in North Carolina with their three kids. Two of the three are autistic, and both are level one. Her six-year-old son has autism, ADHD, and a PDA, or pathological demand avoidance, profile. Her five-year-old daughter was diagnosed at three and spent about a year and a half in ABA therapy. Her youngest, who is three, has severe food allergies. As Heidi puts it, it's a fun place at her house. In this Seen and Heard episode, Heidi gives Rob a real, unscripted look at what their days actually hold. The morning rules you can't break. The clothing battles when the seasons change. The way her son and daughter can need the exact opposite things at the exact same time. And one recent win that will stick with you, where a couple of soda cans, a pair of new shoes, and three days of patience turned a meltdown into a victory lap. But the heart of this one is Heidi's message about comparison. Every level of autism is hard. The level threes and the level ones. The non-verbal days and the principal-calling days. They can coexist, and one does not have to threaten the other. She's honest about the services gap too, about how her daughter could not get an IEP because she wasn't considered bad enough, even while she was still struggling. What you'll hear: Why working in autism for years still didn't prepare her for level one PDA, control, and why you can't just wake her kids up The soda-can trick that got her son into new shoes How autism showed up differently in her son than her daughter Why level one kids can fall through the cracks for services "Stop comparing the hard. Start validating the hard." "Everyone's hard is hard. We need to stop comparing the hard. We need to start validating the hard." Heidi Price This episode is presented by Best Part Kids, a sensory-friendly multivitamin for selective eaters created by dietitian Brittyn Coleman. Use code THEAUTISMDAD for 10% off at BestPartKids.com. #ad About Rob: Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. Rob's book, So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism, lands December 29, 2026 from Fair Winds Press. Updates and preorder: theautismdad.com/book Where to find Rob: You can find me at theautismdad.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at The Autism Dad, and on YouTube at The Autism Dad. New episodes drop every week at listen.theautismdad.com. Where to find Heidi: [CONFIRM: Heidi's handles or site. She did not share them on the episode.]

Child-led therapy doesn't mean lowering expectations. It means meeting children where they are and building meaningful learning opportunities from what matters most to them.I'm joined by Dr. Katherine Pickard, Dr. Rachel Yosick, and Dr. Tracy Argueta from the Marcus Autism Center to explore how child-led Applied Behavior Analysis is shaping the future of autism intervention. We unpack Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), what they are, how they differ from more traditional ABA approaches, and why they continue to gain momentum in both research and practice.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is the discussion around “de-implementation,” the idea that sometimes improving our practice requires letting go of strategies that no longer serve children and families as effectively. We also talk about common misconceptions around child-led therapy, how to balance NDBI and structured teaching, and practical ways clinicians can begin incorporating more naturalistic, developmentally appropriate strategies into their sessions.If you've ever wondered whether child-led approaches are "ABA enough" or how to start making meaningful changes in your own practice, this conversation offers thoughtful, research-based guidance that is both encouraging and actionable.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:What NDBIs are and why they are rooted in ABAThe role of child-led learning in effective interventionWhy some traditional practices may need to be reduced or reconsideredPractical ways clinicians can begin using more naturalistic strategiesMentioned In This Episode:Marcus Autism CenterEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

Transitions are a natural part of life, but that does not make them easy. Whether a learner is moving from ABA services into school, transitioning to a new provider, entering adulthood, or adjusting to a different level of support, these changes can bring uncertainty, fear, and big emotions for everyone involved. In this conversation, we explore why transitions can feel overwhelming and how thoughtful planning can make them more successful for both learners and families.We discuss the importance of starting transition planning early, working backward from long-term goals, and focusing on the skills that will matter most in the next environment. We also share practical ways to support learners through gradual exposure, collaboration across teams, and meaningful opportunities to build independence. Just as importantly, we talk about supporting families with clear communication, compassion, and realistic expectations throughout the process.When transition planning is proactive, collaborative, and individualized, it helps learners move forward with greater confidence while giving families the support they need during times of change.What's Inside: Why transitions can be challenging for learners, families, and professionalsPractical strategies for smoother transitions across settings and stages of lifeHow early planning and collaboration lead to better long-term outcomesMentioned in This Episode:Episode 109: Autism Back to School AdviceHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

A quick story from an ABA clinic about a student checking the floor to see if the “down” internet had literally fallen down. This Misfit Minute is a reminder that language is not always interpreted the way we expect, especially for students who process communication very literally.Key Takeaways• Literal language can create confusion—Common phrases may not mean what we think they mean to every learner• Everyday expressions are learned skills—Sarcasm, metaphors, and slang often need direct teaching• Clarity matters—Sometimes clearer language reduces frustration and misunderstandings• “Extra support” may just be clearer communication—Simple wording can make a huge difference• Think about your audience—Different learners process language differently• Everyday moments create teaching opportunities—Small interactions can build long-term communication understanding• Communication goes both ways—Sometimes we need to adjust our language, not just expectationsResources• Another fun story here about sensory overload → https://abainschool.com/mm27• And a cute story about how a puppy taught us a lesson → https://abainschool.com/mm26Join Us• Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook group → https://abainschool.com/misfits• Subscribe for more real-life ABA and special education stories• Share your own “that time I learned…” moments with usJoin the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Holli Beth Clauser (Part 1 of 2):Grab a comfortable seat and a tasty libation. There is a lot of introspection to be had in this pour.Your turnover number might look like a business problem, but it's really a human systems problem. We sit down with Holly Beth Clauser to unpack why ABA organizations keep bleeding great RBTs, why families lose trust when staffing churn never stops, and what changes actually improve recruitment, onboarding, and retention without burning people out.We start with Holli's origin story and how her frontline experience shaped the way she thinks about the workforce. From there, we get practical about the gaps between clinical work, scheduling, HR, and executives. We talk about SOPs and metrics as a shared language, but we keep coming back to the part most dashboards miss: the context behind the number. Cancellations, inconsistent hours, and “culture” issues rarely come from one person being lazy. They're usually signals that the environment isn't reinforcing the right behaviors.Then we go straight at the hiring process. Overselling roles, overpromising hours, and avoiding hard conversations about aggression, travel, cancellations, and documentation creates the exact churn everyone complains about later. Holly shares how she interviews for boundaries and triggers, why function should guide HR responses, and why practical de-escalation and self-regulation training often matters more in the first 60 days than jargon-heavy onboarding.If you care about treatment continuity, staff wellbeing, and sustainable ABA services, hit play, share this with a leader in your orbit, and subscribe so you don't miss Part 2. After you listen, what's one change you'd make to improve RBT retention at your organization? Holli Beth Clauser will guide you in this episode.Tune In, Drink Up, and ALWAYS ANALYZE RESPONSIBLY.Support the show

Artis Gilmore is a Basketball Hall of Famer, ABA and NBA legend, and one of the most dominant centers in professional basketball history. Growing up in rural Florida during the 1950s, Artis overcame significant adversity before building a remarkable career that spanned decades. In this episode, Travis reflects on his conversation with Artis and shares powerful lessons about resilience, leadership, service, and the mindset required to achieve lasting success. On this episode we talk about: How early hardship can become the foundation for future success Why it's never too late to start pursuing a new goal or opportunity The life lessons sports teach beyond competition and athletic achievement The importance of serving others and creating impact through success Why persistence and refusing to quit are essential ingredients for long-term achievement Top 3 Takeaways Hardship builds strength. The challenges you face early in life often develop the resilience, discipline, and perspective needed for future success. Your timeline doesn't determine your potential. Whether in sports, business, or life, a late start doesn't prevent extraordinary outcomes if you're willing to put in the work. Success is most meaningful when it's used to help others. True fulfillment comes from contributing to your community and creating opportunities for those around you. Notable Quotes "Hardship early builds the foundation that success later stands on." "The timeline does not determine the destination." "The only thing that actually makes you a failure is taking yourself out of the game." Connect with Artis Gilmore: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Profile: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/artis-gilmore/ NBA History Profile: https://www.nba.com/history/legends/profiles/artis-gilmore A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we determine when a learner has truly mastered a skill? In behavior analysis, performance criteria such as "80% correct across two sessions" have become nearly ubiquitous. Yet despite their widespread use, many practitioners may be surprised to learn that these criteria have relatively little direct empirical support. In this episode, I'm joined by Drs. Sarah Richling and Dr. Daniel Fienup to discuss the history, research, and practical implications of mastery criteria in applied behavior analysis. Drawing on their independent lines of research, Sarah and Dan examine how different criterion levels influence skill maintenance and why behavior analysts should think carefully about what constitutes meaningful mastery. We begin by defining the terminology surrounding mastery and performance criteria and explore several important dimensions that are often overlooked, including criterion level, criterion frequency, supplementary variables, and units of analysis. The conversation then turns to the origins of the commonly used 80% and 90% thresholds. Although these criteria appear throughout ABA training and practice, Sarah and Dan explain that their widespread adoption may owe more to tradition than to empirical validation. We also discuss findings from their research comparing 50%, 80%, and 90% mastery criteria. Their studies suggest that higher performance criteria may produce stronger maintenance outcomes under some conditions, but they emphasize that practitioners should resist the temptation to adopt a new universal rule. Along the way, we explore: The distinction between mastery criteria and performance criteria. Why "80% correct" became so common in ABA. Historical influences from early behavior analytic and educational research. Research comparing 50%, 80%, and 90% mastery criteria. The relationship between mastery criteria and long-term maintenance. Why some behaviors may require near-perfect performance. The importance of considering the natural environment when setting performance standards. How units of analysis can affect instructional decision making. The risks of relying on aggregated data when teaching multiple skills. Generalization, maintenance, and supplementary variables. Lessons from Precision Teaching regarding fluency and functional mastery. Why performance criteria should be individualized rather than universally prescribed. Research opportunities for practitioners and graduate students interested in instructional design. Throughout the discussion, Sarah and Dan make a compelling case for moving beyond inherited rules and toward a more individualized, evidence-based approach to instructional decision making. Whether you're designing skill acquisition programs, supervising trainees, or simply curious about the assumptions that shape everyday practice, this episode offers a thoughtful examination of one of the most common—and least questioned—features of behavior analytic instruction. About the Guests Dr. Sarah Richling Sarah Richling is a Clinical Associate Professor at Auburn University and serves as Director of Auburn's Master's Program in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has more than two decades of experience as a practitioner, researcher, and educator, with interests spanning instructional design, performance criteria, and effective teaching practices. Dr. Daniel Fienup Dan Fienup is a behavior analyst and researcher whose work has focused on instructional variables that affect skill acquisition, maintenance, and educational outcomes. His research on mastery criteria has helped clarify the relationship between performance standards and long-term retention of learned skills. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Fienup and Carr (2021). The use of performance criteria for determining "mastery" in discrete-trial instruction: A call for research. Fuller and Fienup (2018). A Preliminary Analysis of Mastery Criterion Level: Effects on Response Maintenance. Richling, Fienup, and Wong (2023). Establishing Performance Criteria for Skill Mastery. VanDevander, Warner, Kazemi, and Famie (2023). Creating a reference range of common problem behaviors and replacement behaviors in neurotypical children. Vladescu, Gureghian, Goodwyn, and Campanaro (2020). Comparing skill acquisition under different stimulus set sizes with children with autism spectrum disorder: A replication. Conditioning Books as Reinforcers: How to Increase Reading Engagement in Young Children: Inside JABA 26. Sponsor Shoutouts! 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. Don't forget to use the coupon code, PODCAST to save at checkout! Safety-Care is a crisis prevention and de-escalation training program designed for professionals who support individuals with challenging behavior. More than 300,000 professionals have been trained in Safety-Care's evidence-based approach to recognizing early warning signs and responding with confidence. To learn more, visit QBS.com/podcast. Learn from your favorite podcast guests while you're commuting, walking the dog, or whatever else you do while listening to podcasts. New events are being added all the time, so check them out here.  HRIC Recruting. Cut out the middleman and speak directly with Barbara Voss, who's been placing BCBAs in great jobs all across the US for 15 years. The BOP Patreon. Do you want to get the show ad-free and before everyone else? 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This week we're joined by Dr. Lauren Moskowitz, a clinical psychologist and researcher at St. John's University who studies something so many families know firsthand: the intersection of autism and anxiety. For many autistic children and teens, anxiety isn't just a side challenge. It can be one of the biggest barriers to daily life, school, friendships, and feeling like they belong. Dr. Moskowitz and her team have developed a therapy program specifically designed to treat anxiety and other mental health challenges in autistic individuals. Today we're getting into what that looks like and what families can do right now. Download latest episode to learn more!  Resources Mentioned in This Episode SPIRIT-ID/A Training Program (Drexel University/Lerner Lab) – An online CBT training program for mental health practitioners working with individuals with intellectual disability and autism, co-led by clinicians and autistic providers. lernerlab.com/spirit-ida.html SPIRIT-ID/A Research Program (A.J. Drexel Autism Institute) – Information on the research program behind SPIRIT-ID/A within Drexel's Life Course Outcomes research area. drexel.edu/autisminstitute/research/ResearchPrograminLifeCourseOutcomes/SPIRITIDA Facing Your Fears Program (JFK Partners, CU Anschutz) – A group CBT program for autistic youth with anxiety, with versions for clinic, school, and IDD populations, plus provider training options. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/jfk-partners/clinical-services/facing-your-fears-program UCLA META (Meya) Autism Intervention Lab – YouTube Channel – Videos from UCLA's autism intervention research lab. youtube.com/@uclameyaautismintervention1480/videos ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, ABA's Heather Trew breaks down recent news about the president's executive order on illegal immigration and the financial system and the advisory from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the OCC, the FDIC and others on red flags associated with illegal immigration. Trew covers: An overview of the executive order and advisory Financial typologies of suspicious activity linked to illegal immigration that FinCEN has identified — for individual consumers, small businesses and large businesses Scrutiny on the use of individual taxpayer identification numbers, or ITINs, to open accounts, and the technical complexities of differentiating between ITINs and other identifiers How banks can stay in the loop on developments, particularly future changes to the customer due diligence and customer identification program rules

What happens when behavior analysts shift from compliance to connection? In this episode of ABA Business Leaders, Stephen and April Smith talk with Sarah Moore, CEO of The Jai Institute for Parenting, founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting, and author of Peaceful Discipline. They explore nervous system regulation, emotional safety, authenticity, and what it means to show up as a human being.Drawing from her expertise in attachment science and regulation, Sarah explains how emotional suppression affects relationships, leadership, and connection. The conversation highlights how many ABA professionals are trained to “shut it off,” and how that mindset often carries into both business and personal life. They also discuss what it takes to create genuine emotional safety for ourselves and others.Questions To Be AnsweredWhat is nervous system regulation and why does it matter?Why is authenticity important?How does emotional suppression affect leaders?Are we too focused on compliance?How can you regulate during stress?Can unhealthy coping mechanisms prevent emotional growth? Stephen, April, and Sarah discuss how substances, food, and other forms of emotional avoidance can temporarily numb difficult feelings while ultimately making long-term regulation more difficult. The conversation emphasizes building healthier coping skills and developing a wider range of emotional tools.Resources & Links Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24 ABA Business Leaders Support Group https://forms.office.com/r/LLpAHCXUN8 Schedule a Consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment ABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs MarginKeepers: https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/MarginKeepers Produced by Max McLellan of MKM Audio. Want to start or grow a podcast for your business or brand? https://www.mkmaudio.com/contact

Double double your behavior. Double double your analysis. Oh no single podcast, ABA Inside Track freshens your brain like... Double research, double discussion, Come on and double listen. ABA Inside Track, ABA inside Track...episode.   This episode is available for 1.0 DUAL-DIAGNOSIS/LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Nussbaum, N.L. (2012). ADHD and female specific concerns: A review of the literature and clinical implications. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 87-100. doi: 10.1177/1087054711416909 Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Robinson, A. N., O'Connor, J. T., & Hagopian, L. P. (2015). Functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior exhibited by children with fragile X syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43, 150-166. doi: 10/1016/j.ridd.2015.06.010 Lambert, J. M., Parikh, N., Stankiewicz, K. C., Houchins‐Juarez, N. J., Morales, V. A., Sweeney, E. M., & Milam, M. E. (2019). Decreasing food stealing of a child with prader-willi syndrome through function based differential reinforcement. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 721-728. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3747-y If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Ben Chance of Early Warning Services, the bank‑owned company that provides fraud detection services and operates the Zelle network, joins host Paul Benda on this edition of the ABA Fraudcast to talk about not just the very recent history of fraudsters targeting banks and consumers, but how fraud fighters are learning to fight effectively. ABA offers resources to help banks prevent, identify, measure and report fraud, and to serve and protect consumers. Follow the ABA Fraudcast at the ABA Banking Journal, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other podcast apps.  Host of the ABA Fraudcast is Paul Benda, EVP, risk, fraud and cybersecurity at American Bankers Association.

In this episode of the District 3 Podcast, host Irvin sits down with Joselyn Martinez, a Behavioral Health Technician at Pediatrics Plus, for an insightful conversation about supporting neurodivergent children and helping them build the skills they need to become more independent and confident in everyday life.Joselyn shares how the team at Pediatrics Plus uses a personalized, compassionate approach through services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other therapies to help children reach their full potential. She also discusses the unique challenges many immigrant families face when seeking support for neurodivergent children, including cultural stigmas surrounding diagnosis and treatment, and why education, understanding, and community support are so important.The conversation also highlights the exciting new Pediatrics Plus Farm opening soon in Springdale—a one-of-a-kind environment where pediatric therapy meets nature. Designed as a functional, sensory-rich space, the farm combines ABA, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy (ST) with hands-on experiences like gardening, cooking, outdoor play, animal interaction, and social engagement. From the farmhouse and greenhouse to the barn, gardens, and chicken coop, every part of the farm has been intentionally created to help children learn, grow, and develop life skills through exploration, movement, and fun.Tune in to hear how innovative therapy programs, community partnerships, and family support are creating new opportunities for neurodivergent children to thrive.Listen now and learn how Pediatrics Plus is helping children build brighter futures—one skill, one experience, and one success at a time.

In this episode of Mind the Kids, the podcast from the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), host Dr. Clara Faria — academic clinical fellow in child psychiatry — is joined by Professor Lauren Kenworthy, Division Chief, Neuropsychology Director, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Pediatric Neuropsychologist, at the Children's National Hospital, based in Washington DC.Professor Kenworthy shares findings from her landmark study, 'Executive Function Challenges Persist into Young Adulthood and Predict Mental Health Outcomes in Autism', published in JCPP — ACAMH's flagship peer-reviewed journal. Drawing on over 300 autistic individuals and more than 900 observations spanning ages 2 to 25, this is one of the most comprehensive longitudinal investigations into executive function trajectories and mental health outcomes in autism to date.The episode unpacks what executive functions are — the brain-based cognitive abilities governing flexibility, working memory, and impulse control — and why they matter so profoundly for the mental health of autistic young people. With approximately 70% of autistic children and 63% of autistic adults experiencing mental health challenges at any given time, Professor Kenworthy explains why understanding the relationship between executive dysfunction and depression and anxiety in autism is not just academically important, but urgent.Among the most striking findings: executive function challenges — particularly cognitive inflexibility — remain clinically elevated from early childhood all the way through young adulthood, persisting even in young people who have had access to clinical support. Anxiety symptoms worsen significantly for autistic girls, with measurable divergence from their male peers emerging around age 12 — a finding with major implications for autism diagnosis, gender differences in autism, and targeted mental health intervention.Professor Kenworthy also shares her work developing Unstuck and On Target, a school-based executive function intervention designed to be delivered by educators — not just clinicians — addressing the urgent need for scalable, real-world, evidence-based autism support in schools. The conversation covers participatory research, the 12-year evidence-to-implementation gap, the limits of existing interventions including ABA, and why autistic voices must be central to the future of autism research and intervention design.Essential listening for clinicians, researchers, educators, and anyone with a stake in autism mental health, early intervention, and neurodevelopmental research.Read the paper 'Executive function challenges persist into young adulthood and predict mental health outcomes in autism' https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70149Lauren Kenworthy, Lauren Baczewski, Alan H. Gerber, Cara E. Pugliese, A. Chelsea Armour, Kelsey D. Csumitta, Gabrielle E. Reimann, Caroline Candy, Gregory L. Wallace, Matthew S. FritzFirst published: 11 April 2026Get a free CPD/CME certificate for listening to this podcast by registering for a FREE ACAMH Learn account at https://bit.ly/4fF4BBWVisit https://www.acamh.orgFacebook and LinkedIn search / ACAMHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/assoc.camhBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/acamh.bsky.socialX https://x.com/acamh

What's one challenge in your life right now that could spark a business idea if you acted on it? On Think Business, I spoke with Nicole Daher, CEO and founder of Success on the Spectrum (SOS)—the first autism treatment franchise in the U.S. Nicole's journey began with a deeply personal challenge. When her daughter was diagnosed with autism, she searched Houston for treatment options. What she found were long waitlists and not enough clinics to meet the demand. Instead of waiting, Nicole acted. In 2015, she opened her first clinic. Today, SOS has grown into 76 franchises, changing lives across the country. Here are a few takeaways from Nicole's journey:

When parents are not following through with ABA strategies at home, it is easy to assume they are not motivated or invested. But more often, families are overwhelmed, exhausted, and trying to balance countless competing demands. In this conversation, we talk about why parent follow-through can be so challenging and how we, as ABA professionals, can approach those situations with more compassion, curiosity, and collaboration.We discuss common barriers that affect implementation, including stress, emotional load, complex strategies, lack of immediate reinforcement, and mismatched priorities. We also share practical ways to improve carryover by simplifying strategies, embedding supports into existing routines, modeling in real time, and celebrating small wins along the way.Most importantly, we explore how shifting from a mindset of compliance to partnership can help create meaningful progress for families. Parent coaching is not about perfection or clinical precision at home. It is about building realistic, sustainable strategies that work in everyday life and supporting families in a way that feels manageable and empowering.What's Inside: Why parents may struggle to follow through with ABA strategiesPractical ways to improve parent coaching and carryoverHow collaboration and small wins create long-term successMentioned in This Episode:Episode 137: Parent Coaching/TrainingHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

In this heartfelt episode of Autism for Badass Moms, hostRashidah sits down with Nykyta "Kyta" Arnold, a Georgia mom of three, to share the story of her youngest son Omry's autism journey. After the infection resulted in hearing loss, speech therapy was recommended to support his development. It was during those therapy sessions that the possibility ofautism was first raised.Nykyta opens up about navigating the uncertainty ofdevelopmental delays, processing an unexpected diagnosis, and learning to trust her instincts as a mother. She reflects on the fears, questions, and emotional challenges that many autism moms face, while also sharing how her experienceraising two neurotypical boys helped prepare her for a path she never anticipated.Throughout the conversation, Nykyta discusses faith,resilience, advocacy, and the importance of embracing the child in front of you rather than the expectations you once held. Her story is a reminder that while life can change in an instant, parents are often stronger than they realize.Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis or years intoyour journey, this episode offers encouragement, understanding, and hope from a mother who has walked a similar path. In this episode, we discuss:0:00 – Episode Intro 0:55 – Guest bio — Nykyta Arnold3:27 – Welcome Nykyta / getting into her story3:48 – Omry's story begins — birthday party, high fever, urgent carevisit7:33 – The 4 AM call: positive bacteria test, rushed back to thehospital9:36 – How Motrin actually saved Omry's life (the anaphylactic reaction)11:10 – Motrin allergy revealed + urticaria explained14:10 – Nykyta's cousin (the pediatric nurse) spots hearing loss15:16 – Babies Can't Wait program fast-tracks Omry to speech therapy15:48 – Speech therapist recommends autism testing17:21 – Diagnosis around Omry's second birthday17:22 – Anger, guilt, and the "what ifs"19:37 – Carrying the blame of daycare during COVID19:38 – How is Omry doing now? ABA therapy, first words, sassy attitude26:18 – Finding community — the power of autism mom groups27:22 – Nykyta starts giving back (inclusive Santa experience)29:49 – Where to find Nykyta33:10 – Message to the mom struggling with the "what ifs"34:08 – "Give yourself grace. You are not alone." Connect with Nykyta:Instagram: www.instagram.com/jasmine_amoreInstagram: www.instagram.com/omar.autism.support Connect with Autism for Badass MomsInstagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to: -Follow the podcast-Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform-Leave a review to help us reach more autism moms across theglobe-Share this episode with a mom who needs to hear this  

Alvan Adams was the Phoenix Suns' rookie center during the memorable 1976 NBA Finals run, and he was nothing short of sensational in his debut season. A 6'9" center out of the University of Oklahoma, Adams won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1975–76 after averaging around 19 points and 9 rebounds per game, bringing a unique blend of size, skill, and passing ability that was ahead of its time for a big man. He was a key reason the Suns — a team few expected to contend — made it all the way to the Finals, and his performance throughout the playoffs announced him as one of the league's brightest young talents. The 1976 NBA Finals featured the Boston Celtics defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games, widely remembered as one of the greatest series in basketball history. Game 5 in particular is considered a classic — a triple-overtime thriller at Boston Garden that saw the Celtics ultimately prevail 128–126 in what many still call the greatest game ever played. The series was a showcase for Boston's John Havlicek in what turned out to be his final playoff run, along with Dave Cowens, Jo Jo White, and Paul Silas, while the Suns' Garfield Heard hit a buzzer-beater to force the third overtime before Boston closed it out in Game 6 to claim their 13th NBA championship. Adams would go on to spend his entire 13-year career with Phoenix, becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer and rebounder at the time of his retirement, and remains one of the most beloved figures in Suns history. The number on his back was a tribute to a player he idolized growing up and battled many times ima his NBA career, and he has openly acknowledged that a legendary player's decision to jump to the ABA helped him win that Rookie of the Year Award 50 years ago — an iconic rookie season that landed him on the June 7, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated in a battle against Hall of Famer Dave Cowens — an image that perfectly summed up the undersized rookie who refused to back down from anyone. Now Alvan Adams is coming to Past Our Prime to relive it all. He'll talk about that stunning rookie season, the gut-wrenching triple-overtime Game 5 loss that still haunts and thrills Suns fans to this day, the story behind his number, the coach he has to thank for his path to Phoenix, and the teammate he considers the best he ever shared a court with during his Suns career. It's a conversation decades in the making, and Past Our Prime is the place where it finally happens. Download and subscribe and leave a review if you could. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Yev Veverka (Part 2 of 2):Grab a tasty libation, a comfy seat and sip slowly.  In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike and Dan are pouring out a fresh perspective on the evolution of behavior science. We are thrilled to welcome a powerhouse, Dr. Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D--a world-class researcher, and educator from the University of Washington. Yev is also well versed as a parent of neurodivergence. We are tackling the flaws in traditional ABA delivery and diving straight into how we can reform the field without abandoning the proven science. Dr. Veverka breaks down the concept of compassionate care as the "Eighth Dimension" of ABA, exploring how practitioners can move from being rigid experts to collaborative partners who actively center client autonomy and well-being. Plus, as a leading feeding specialist, she serves up some highly actionable strategies from her work on making mealtimes positive and manageable for families.On the Menu Tonight:The Compassion Reform: Why the current application of ABA can feel flawed to families, and how shifting toward person-centered, empathetic care can reshape the future of our field.The Dual Perspective: What happens when a BCBA is also an autism parent navigating the daily realities of therapy.Meaningful Mealtimes: Dr. Veverka's practical, evidence-based tips to prevent and handle common mealtime challenges without the battle of wills.Client Autonomy & Assent: Shifting the focus toward meaningful participation, social justice, and asking the critical question: Whose lives are we actually improving?Whether you are a seasoned BCBA, an RBT in the trenches, or a parent looking for real-world support, this episode delivers high-impact behavior science with absolutely zero boring jargon.Tune in, Drink up, and ALWAYS ANALYZE RESPONSIBLY.Support the show

This week, we're joined by Dr. Brandon Ito, a psychiatrist, educator, and advocate specializing in LGBTQ+ mental health and reducing healthcare disparities. As a UCLA Health LGBTQ Champion and leader in medical education, Dr. Ito is dedicated to fostering inclusive and equitable care. Today, we'll explore the intersection of diverse identities within the autism community, focusing on sexual and gender diversity and the mental health disparities many face. Download the latest episode to learn more! Resources Social Media Handle: UCLA Tarjan Center: @uclatarjancenter ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Ukleta epizoda, koja se kiselila skoro dva meseca. Reality PFC je doterao do vrhunca, prođe i ta famozna Skupština. Quo vadis, Partizane? U poslednjem kolu upriličen je oproštaj od Nathka (više o tome u narednoj epizodi). Sada mora BRZO da se radi i nema prostora za greške. U košarci je Glibulja očetkana u polufinalu ABA (“lakši trening” Dr Nikolaosa Kalatisa). Usledio je novi kiks (ili ne?) u Nišu. Uoči snimanja je krenula finalna serija protiv Dubaija… gde je naše “sportsko viteštvo” lagano ubeležilo novi poraz i 0-1. Edin Avdić RIP (1979 - 2026) Supertajna lokacija 2: Lemmy, crk, Gazza, Gogec, Trobok Trajanje: samo 66 minuta ---------------------------------- Pokrenuli smo PATREON, pa ko želi sada može da časti za neko pivo, dodatne sadržaje i/ili tehničke popravke na podcastu: www.patreon.com/pfchisterical A ima i opcija za direktne donacije: paypal.me/partizanhisterical ---------------------------------- HISTI RADIO MIX br. 93 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwhK…si=-hE_m13jiNE3ROTS Twitter: www.twitter.com/pfchisterical Instagram: www.instagram.com/pfchisterical/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/PartizanHistericalPodcast podcast.rs/show/histerical/ NAPRED PARTIZAN! NAPOMENA: Ovo je "uradi sam" podkast u kome navijači Partizana razgovaraju o zbivanjima u svom voljenom klubu. Izneta mišljenja i stavovi su lični, kafanski, i ne predstavljaju stavove bilo koje navijačke grupe, frakcije, dela uprave, radne ili druge organizacije. Nismo insajderi, eksperti, sportski radnici. Apsolutna vernost, ne apsolutna istina. Trudimo se da jezik koji koristimo bude fin književni - možete ga čuti na svakom stadionu i u svakoj sportskoj hali. Cover foto: kolaž, Maja Nastić (promaja) + Prisonnier du Temps Majstor zvuka: ??? Realizacija: Slavko Tatić, gajtan, štap, kanap, Ronnie Hilmersson & Histi

Struggling to scale beyond your own bandwidth? This episode breaks down how franchising lets purpose-driven entrepreneurs grow faster than they ever could alone. Franchise entrepreneur Nichole Daher built America's first ABA therapy franchise from a personal mission into 66+ locations across 19 states. Nichole shares how she turned a heartbreaking waitlist experience into a recession-proof, insurance-reimbursed business model that thrives even in economic downturns. You'll gain insight on: how to open a medical business without a medical degree, what it truly takes to vet and onboard mission-aligned franchisees, why the right people in your circle matter more than any system, and how to scale a purpose-driven business without sacrificing quality or family. 

How do we define quality ABA services with Bryant Silbaugh What is quality assurance in ABA, and how can behavior analysts measure service quality more effectively? In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith speak with Dr. Bryant Silbaugh, behavior analyst, researcher, author, and Founder of the National ABA Service Quality Network (NASQN), about the systems, processes, and measurements that drive high-quality ABA services. Bryant explains how ABA organizations can define quality, evaluate clinical performance, establish meaningful outcome measures, and build systems that support continuous improvement. He shares practical insights from his work in autism treatment, behavioral intervention quality management, and ABA service delivery research. The conversation covers quality assurance frameworks, goal setting, key performance indicators (KPIs), clinician self-evaluation, treatment outcomes, and the role of organizational systems in delivering effective ABA services. Key Topics Covered What quality assurance means in applied behavior analysis How to measure ABA service quality Common service delivery blind spots in ABA organizations Defining quality indicators for behavioral interventions The relationship between clinical quality and business performance His research has focused on operant variability, pediatric feeding disorders, autism intervention, and ABA service delivery quality. He is the author of Quality Control for Behavior Analysts: How to Manage Behavioral Intervention Quality in Autism Service Settings, a practical framework for measuring and managing intervention quality in autism service settings. Bryant is the Founder and CEO of the National ABA Service Quality Network (NASQN), Founder and Chair of the IGNITE Quality Conference, and Director of Clinical Excellence, Quality, and Research at Gateway Pediatric Therapy. Have a Question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline:  (737) 330-1432 Resources & Links Registration pages for supervision huddles: https://www.nasqn.org/Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24 ABA Business Leaders Support Group https://forms.office.com/r/LLpAHCXUN8 Schedule a Consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment ABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_TipsABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs 

Ed Rush was simply one of the greatest referees in NBA history. The Springfield High School and West Chester University alum spent decades in the league, starting in 1966, and also spent time officiating in the Eastern League and the ABA. After retiring as a game official, Rush spent several years serving as the NBA Director of Officiating. These days, he spends time as an assistant football coach at West Chester and working with the basketball officiating mentorship and support program he founded, Court Club Elite. In Episode #295 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Rush in studio to talk about his incredible career. They look back at how he got started as an official, discuss some of his favorite memories from his NBA days, talk about the work he is doing now and much, much more. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

"Porque, se viverdes segundo a carne, morrereis; mas, se pelo Espírito mortificardes as obras do corpo, vivereis.Porque todos os que são guiados pelo Espírito de Deus, esses são filhos de Deus.Porque não recebestes o espírito de escravidão, para outra vez estardes em temor, mas recebestes o Espírito de adoção de filhos, pelo qual clamamos: Aba, Pai.O Próprio Espírito (Santo) testifica com o nosso espírito que somos filhos de Deus." Romanos 8:13-16"No Amor não há temor, antes o Perfeito Amor lança fora o temor; porque o temor tem consigo a pena, e o que teme não é perfeito em amor. Nós O amamos porque Ele nos amou primeiro. Se alguém diz: Eu amo a Deus, e odeia a seu irmão, é mentiroso. Pois quem não ama a seu irmão, ao qual viu, como pode amar a Deus, a quem não viu?" I João 4:18-20

Mariam Shapera is a family doctor. In medical school, she got one lecture on autism, and it was clinical and deficit-focused. Then she became an autism mom, and everything she thought she knew got rewritten by her own son. In this Seen and Heard episode, Mariam sits down with Rob to talk about raising her nine-year-old son, who is minimally speaking and autistic, alongside his neurotypical older sister and younger brother. She and her husband, also a physician, started noticing differences before his first birthday. He was diagnosed at three. They began ABA and speech therapy even earlier, at two and a half. Mariam brings a rare double perspective — doctor and parent — and she is direct about what the medical world gets wrong. Clinicians need to trust parents. A child cannot learn while dysregulated, so connection and regulation have to come first. And families have to actually click with their therapists for any of it to work. What you'll hear: - The early signs she and her husband noticed before age one - Why the developmental assessment felt like a list of everything he couldn't do - The diagnosis day, and the psychiatrist who delivered it with hope instead of fear - Why he was given "moderate autism" and no level, and why that adds confusion - Life built around routine and predictability, and how she preps him for change - A recent win: his speech opening up, starting conversations, sharing wants and likes - His strengths: perfect pitch, a love of nonfiction, and teaching himself to read - Her message to other doctors, and to other autism parents "You really have to trust the parents. The parents know what they think." — Mariam Shapera ABOUT THE GUEST Mariam Shapera is a family doctor and autism mom. She and her husband, also a physician, have three children: a nine-year-old son who is minimally speaking and autistic, an older neurotypical daughter, and a younger son. They began ABA and speech therapy when he was two and a half, and he was formally diagnosed at three. Mariam advocates for a more compassionate, parent-centered approach in clinical settings. ABOUT YOUR HOST Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. Rob's book, So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism, lands December 29, 2026 from Fair Winds Press. Updates and preorder: theautismdad.com/book SPONSOR Best Part Kids — a sensory-friendly multivitamin for selective eaters, created by dietitian Brittyn Coleman. Use code THEAUTISMDAD for 10% off at https://BestPartKids.com. Mightier — a clinically proven app that helps kids build emotional regulation skills through biofeedback-based video games. Visit https://mightier.com and use code theautismdad22 for 10% off. RESOURCES MENTIONED More Seen and Heard episodes: listen.theautismdad.com Preorder Rob's book: theautismdad.com/book If you found this episode helpful, please follow The Autism Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Visit listen.theautismdad.com for past episodes, resources, and ways to support the show. You can find Rob at theautismdad.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at The Autism Dad, and on YouTube at The Autism Dad. New episodes drop every week at listen.theautismdad.com.

This Day in Legal History: The National Defense Act of 1916On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act, the law that quietly built the legal scaffolding for how the United States deploys soldiers, both abroad and at home, for the next century-plus. The Act roughly tripled the size of the regular Army, formally created the National Guard as a federalized reserve force out of the patchwork of state militias that had existed since the founding, and established the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at colleges and universities. The legal hook is the dual-status structure that the Act created and that we still use today: the National Guard belongs simultaneously to its state and to the federal government, normally takes orders from the governor, but can be “federalized” by the President under specific statutory authorities and pulled out of state command for federal missions. That structure has driven a long line of constitutional fights about the limits of presidential authority to call up the Guard, about whether and when the Insurrection Act applies, and about how the Posse Comitatus Act constrains the use of federal troops for domestic law enforcement. June 3 is not a day most people associate with American military law, but the 1916 statute is doing quiet work behind every modern headline about troops at a border, troops in a city, or troops in a hurricane.The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday handed down a ruling that strips hip-hop group 2 Live Crew of the copyrights it thought it had successfully clawed back to five of its albums, including “As Nasty as They Wanna Be,” because one member's bankruptcy from the 1990s swept his future termination rights into the bankruptcy estate. Federal copyright law has a wonderfully democratic provision in Section 203: an author who signed away a copyright can, 35 years later, send a termination notice and take it back, regardless of what the original contract said. The catch the Eleventh Circuit identified is Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code, which scoops up almost everything you own into the bankruptcy estate when you file — including, the court said, the right to send that termination notice years later, even though the right cannot be sold or contracted away in any other context. The practical consequence for 2 Live Crew is that member Mark Ross, who performed as Brother Marquis, had unwittingly transferred his future termination interests to his bankruptcy trustee when he filed Chapter 7 years earlier, so when the group's heirs and surviving members later tried to take the copyrights back from Lil' Joe Records in 2020, they were one vote short of the majority the statute requires. The case, Lil' Joe Records v. Christopher Won Jr. et al., No. 24-13978, is described in the opinion as “a question of first impression at the intersection of copyright and bankruptcy” — which is lawyer-speak for “we just made up the rule, and now it's the rule.” Expect every copyright-termination case where any author has ever filed for bankruptcy to cite this decision for the next decade.11th Circ. Reverses 2 Live Crew's Copyright Clawback Win | Law360President Trump on Tuesday quietly signed a finalized version of the AI cybersecurity executive order that he had abruptly scrapped during a planned signing ceremony on May 21, and the final version is notably narrower than the one that was on the table a month ago. The new order asks Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and other federal agencies to design a voluntary framework under which developers of so-called frontier AI models — the largest and most general-purpose systems — would share their models with the federal government for up to 30 days before public release so the government can scan for security vulnerabilities. The legal posture is worth pausing on: this is a voluntary framework, not a regulation, which means it lives in the same constitutional space as a chamber-of-commerce best-practices document rather than as a binding rule subject to APA notice and comment. That structure is partly a workaround for the fact that there is no federal statute giving any agency authority to mandate pre-release safety testing of AI models, and partly a response to industry pressure: Trump explained on May 21 that he scrapped the earlier 90-day version because he thought it could be “a blocker” to U.S. leadership in AI. Whether developers actually opt in is the open question, and the order is structured so that participation will likely depend on a mix of national-security pressure, federal procurement leverage, and quiet diplomacy with the major labs. Expect the first real fight to be over what counts as a “frontier” model, and who decides.Finalized Trump Order Seeks Early Cyber Tests Of AI Models | Law360The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Katie Lane to be a federal district judge in Montana, making her the first judicial nominee of Trump's second term to be confirmed despite a “not qualified” rating from the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary. The ABA's role here is informal but historically important: since 1953 the Standing Committee has rated federal judicial nominees as “well qualified,” “qualified,” or “not qualified” based on professional competence, integrity, and judicial temperament, and the rating has carried real weight with senators of both parties — until it didn't. The Trump administration formally cut ties with the ABA review process during the first term, on the theory that the ABA's ratings reflected an ideological bias against conservative nominees, and the second administration has been even more open about ignoring “not qualified” ratings as a matter of policy. The legal stakes of this are modest in any individual case — a “not qualified” judge serves the same lifetime appointment with the same constitutional power as a “well qualified” one — but cumulatively the practice changes the relationship between the bar and the bench in a way that is hard to undo, and it nudges the federal judiciary in a direction that depends almost entirely on the political branches' definitions of professional fitness. Lane, who is now confirmed, will join the District of Montana, a small but busy bench. Watch this space: there are several more nominees in the pipeline with similar ratings.US Senate confirms Trump judicial nominee deemed ‘not qualified' by ABA | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Krievijas uzsāktais karš arvien biežāk rada apdraudējumu arī kaimiņvalstīs. Jaunā valdības koalīcija ir apņēmusies izstrādāt kompensācijas mehānismu, lai palīdzētu cilvēkiem, kuru īpašumi cietuši no militārās darbības. Kā tas tiks īstenots? Krustpunktā diskutē Latvijas Universitātes un Rīgas Juridiskajā augstskolas lektors, advokāts Lauris Liepa, Latvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas prezidents Jānis Abašins, ekonomikas ministrs Viktors Valainis, Iekšlietu ministrijas parlamentārais sekretārs Edvīns Šņore un Aizsardzības ministrijas valsts sekretārs Airis Rikveilis. Raidījums Krustpunktā reizēm ir kā tāds termometrs, kas dažādās krīzēs uzrāda trauksmes temperatūru sabiedrībā, droši vien primāri pateicoties Brīvajam mikrofonam, bet ne tikai. Mēs to labi jutām migrācijas krīzes laikā, Covid pandēmija un arī tagad, Krievijas uzsāktā kara laikā trauksme pieaug un arvien biežāk ieskanas bailes ne tikai par dzīvību vai drošību, bet arī par iespēju visu pazaudēt, palikt bez iztikas līdzekļiem. Tas karā Ukrainā daudziem ir kļuvis par neizbēgama realitāti. Mēs redzam briesmīgo uzlidojumu sekas tur, un savstarpējās kaujās šis tas arī nonāk Latvijas gaisa telpā pēdējā laikā. Kara pie mums nav. Bet tieši tāpēc ir jāizstrādā kompensācijas mehānisms, kā palīdzēt tiem iedzīvotājiem, kas tagad cieš no kara blaknēm. Tā ir ierakstīts jaunās valdības izstrādātajā deklarācijā. Valdība lēmumu pieņemšot tuvākā mēneša laikā. Tikmēr finanšu ministrs vakar sacīja, ka ir pret jauno mehānismu. Viņš iebilst, jo arī tagad visu varot kompensēt. Kāda ir esošā normatīvā bāze, kādi aspekti būtu jāņem vērā, lemjot par šo jautājumu? 

Joint attention is the shared focus between a child and another person, and it is one of the most important foundational communication skills for children with autism and developmental delays. Dr. Mary Barbera talks with Rose Griffin, who explains why joint attention matters, how it supports language, play, and social interaction, and how parents and professionals can build it through simple daily activities like books, songs, bubbles, and games. They also highlight the importance of collaboration between ABA and speech therapy so children get practical, individualized support that strengthens communication through connection and engagement.

Parent collaboration in ABA is more than regular updates or quick check-ins. It is about building real partnerships grounded in trust, empathy, and shared goals. We explore how shifting away from a “parent training” mindset can create stronger relationships and better outcomes for learners. From navigating difficult conversations to understanding family values and priorities, small changes in communication can make a major difference in how supported families feel.We also discuss practical strategies for creating meaningful collaboration, including scheduling noncontingent check-ins, listening before problem-solving, avoiding clinical jargon, and validating emotions during sensitive conversations. We share examples of how understanding the “why” behind a family's goals can help align treatment priorities while still staying ethical and learner-centered.When parents feel heard and respected, collaboration becomes easier, consistency improves across environments, and families feel more confident carrying strategies into daily life. Strong parent partnerships are not about having all the answers. They are about working together toward shared goals in a compassionate and sustainable way.What's Inside: How to move from parent training to true collaborationPractical communication strategies that build trust with familiesWays to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarityMentioned in This Episode:Episode 137: Parent Coaching/TrainingMastering Difficult Conversations: Building Confidence, Compassion, and Clarity in Communication CEUHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

In this episode of the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast, host Rashidah sits down with Maryland autism mom and advocate Quanisha Mitchell to discuss her family's journey to an autism diagnosis and everything that came after.Quanisha shares how her son, Amir, was initially diagnosed with a speech delay and sensory processing disorder before receiving an autism diagnosis in October 2025. She opens up about the challenges that intensified when Amir entered kindergarten, including elopement, frequent meltdowns, behavioral concerns, and the constant calls from school that ultimately led her to make the difficult decision to leave her career in cardiology and begin homeschooling.Together, Rashidah and Quanisha discuss the emotional complexities of receiving a diagnosis, navigating long waitlists for services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA, and managing the isolation that can come when family members don't fully understand your child's needs. Quanisha also speaks candidly about sleep regression, community outings, self-care, and the mental load many autism moms carry behind the scenes.Beyond advocacy for her own son, Quanisha has transformed her experience into purpose. She shares the inspiration behind Mom and Me Story Co., where she creates autism-friendly books and sensory tools for families, as well as her Autism Inclusion Initiative nonprofit, dedicated to promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Badass Moms Welcome00:43 After the Diagnosis02:01 Meet Quanisha Mitchell04:40 Early Signs Dismissed05:12 Kindergarten Crisis09:45 Mixed Diagnosis Emotions10:36 Community Outings Meltdowns12:01 Family Reactions Support14:08 Daily Struggles Sleep15:56 Homeschooling New Rhythm17:27 Leaving Work Reality19:42 Homeschool Resources22:08 Self Care Sleep Tips23:38 Building Online Village23:44 Finding Your Village25:34 Speaking Up Online26:38 Waitlists and Early Help29:15 Where to Connect29:57 Sensory Printables and Books32:58 Nonprofit and Community Events33:58 Advice for New Moms36:14 Badass Advocate Mindset37:50 Small Wins and Sleep Tips40:52 Final Signoff and Guest CallConnect with Quanisha:Learn more about Mom and Me Story Co., her Autism Inclusion Initiative, and the resources she is creating for autism families.Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealquanisha_Facebook: TheautisminclusioninitiativeTik Tok: ajourneywithamirCheck out Quanisha's Books:Kai and the Magic Headphones https://a.co/d/017ZsHJNWhat the Animals Love Sensory: Children's Coloring Bookhttps://a.co/d/09ej7FvRIf this episode resonated with you, don't forget to:-Follow the podcast-Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform-Leave a review to help us reach more autism moms across the globe-Share this episode with a mom who needs to hear thisInstagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast

On today's show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world about how ABA can be beneficial even for kiddos and teens who are considered "high functioning." 00:00 Welcome + Show Intro  04:01 California Autism Budget Changes Explained 05:03 Proposed ABA Limits (25 Hour Cap, Diagnosis Requirement, Transport Limits) 06:18 Why These Changes Could Harm Kids 08:10 Medicaid Fraud & Impact on ABA Services 08:44 Urgent Call to Action (Contact Governor) 10:02 How to Speak Up & What to Say 12:24 Topic: ABA for "High Functioning" Kids & Teens 13:18 Parent Question: Is ABA a Waste of Time? 14:07 Why ABA Is Essential (Even for Higher Functioning Kids) 15:21 Different ABA Approaches Based on Needs 17:27 Teaching Social, Communication & Executive Skills 19:01 Choosing the Right ABA Provider 21:05 Common Misconceptions About ABA 23:00 Is 13 Too Late for ABA? 23:45 Why Teens Still Benefit from ABA 26:07 Does ABA Make a Real Difference Long-Term? 27:49 Real-Life Outcome Comparison (With vs Without ABA) 28:43 Why Early Intervention Matters 30:01 "Compound Interest" of ABA Learning Explained 33:31 When Parents Disagree About ABA 34:42 Understanding Resistance & Fear Around Therapy 36:35 Talking to Other Parents for Perspective 40:35 Is ABA Only for Nonverbal Kids? 40:57 Advanced Skills ABA Can Teach 44:04 What ABA Actually Looks Like (In Home & Clinic)  44:56 Why Early Sessions Can Look Challenging 46:41 Behind-the-Scenes ABA Video Series Mention 49:30 Rethinking Assumptions About ABA 50:21 "What Happens If You Do vs Don't Try ABA?" 52:36 ABA Conference Highlights (San Francisco) 53:38 Importance of Intensity in ABA 55:05 Running a Quality ABA Program 56:21 Challenges Facing ABA Today 58:03 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude 59:06 Tomorrow's Topic: Water Safety 59:29 Outro & Weekly Schedule

A quick reminder that behavior problems are not always “won't do” problems. Sometimes they're “can't do yet” problems. In this Misfit Minute, Caitlin breaks down why consequences alone don't teach skills like waiting, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, or communication, and why practicing coping skills during calm moments matters so much.Key Takeaways• You can't punish a skill deficit away—Consequences alone don't teach missing skills• Behavior often communicates missing abilities—Difficulty waiting, coping, or communicating may be skill deficits• Replacement behaviors must be taught—Students need to learn what to do instead• Practice during calm moments matters most—Skills are harder to learn when already escalated• Reinforce progress, not perfection—Growth happens through repetition and support• Shift from “defiance” to information—Repeated behavior may signal a need for more teaching and practice• Long-term behavior change requires instruction—Not just reacting after the behavior happensResources• Need support teaching replacement behaviors and coping skills? Check out these behavior support visuals: https://abainschool.com/k858• “Can't Do vs Won't Do” visual → https://abainschool.com/mm15• DTT vs NET teaching → https://abainschool.com/ep5• Check out the FBA mini-series! Start here → https://abainschool.com/ep31Join Us• Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook group → https://abainschool.com/misfits• Subscribe for more ABA and special education quick tips• Share an example of a skill you realized needed teaching instead of consequencesJoin the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists

What's the best way to foster motivation for learning in children? In this clip, Robert Schramm explains how parents and professionals can build trust with children, creating a foundation where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Robert Schramm is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, former special-education instructor, and published author. His book The 7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control —based on the principles of behavior – outlines how to foster motivated learners in the home, school, and clinic settings.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there's something here for you! This conversation with Robert Schramm was originally released on November 19, 2020. Would you like to learn the other 4 steps to earning instructional control? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  The 7 Steps to Successful Parenting and ABA in Germany, with Robert and Nadine Schramm Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

680. Celebrate a milestone with us! In this episode, we are marking the 13th anniversary of the podcast and the 14th anniversary of the Anthology project as a whole. To honor the occasion, we are sitting down with legendary local historian and author Ed Branley, the NOLA History Guy, to reflect on another  year of storytelling. Tune in as we look back at what we and Ed have accomplished over the last 12 months, dive into our favorite recent discoveries, and discuss the ever-evolving history of the Crescent City. Thank you for being part of our journey for over a decade! Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Pisatuntema. Myths of the Louisiana Choctaw. II    Soon after the earth (yahne) was made, men and grasshoppers came to the surface through a long passageway that led from a large cavern, in the interior of the earth, to the summit of a high hill, Nan' chaha. There, deep down in the earth, in the great cavern, man and the grasshoppers had been created by Aba, the Great Spirit, having been formed of the yellow clay.    For a time the men and the grasshoppers continued to reach the surface together, and as they emerged from the long passageway they would scatter in all directions, some going north, others south, east, or west.    But at last the mother of the grasshoppers who had remained in the cavern was killed by the men and as a consequence there were no more grasshoppers to reach the surface, and ever after those that lived on the earth were known to the Choctaw as eske ilay, or 'mother dead.' However, men continued to reach the surface of the earth through the long passageway that led to the summit of Nan' chaha, and, as they moved about from place to place, they trampled upon many grasshoppers in the high grass, killing many and hurting others.    The grasshoppers became alarmed as they feared that all would be killed if men became more numerous and continued to come from the cavern in the earth. They spoke to Aba, who heard them and soon after caused the passageway to be closed and no more men were allowed to reach the surface. But as there were many men remaining in the cavern he changed them to ants and ever since that time the small ants have come forth from holes in the ground. This week in Louisiana history. May 29, 1948. The Desire streetcars stopped running. This week in New Orleans history. May 29, 1985: Businessman Tom Benson officially purchased the New Orleans Saints, preventing the team from potentially relocating to another city. This week in Louisiana. French Market Creole Tomato Festival June 7'8 (traditionally the first weekend of June) French Market District, 1008 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Website: frenchmarket.org Email: info@frenchmarket.org Phone: (504) 636‑6400 The French Market Creole Tomato Festival celebrates the arrival of Louisiana's beloved Creole tomatoes with food booths, cooking demonstrations, live music, and family activities throughout the historic French Market: Creole Tomato Dishes: Chefs and vendors showcase tomato‑based specialties and seasonal favorites. Live Music: Performances across multiple stages in the French Market and Dutch Alley. Family Activities: Kids' crafts, second‑line parades, and interactive food‑themed events. Postcards from Louisiana. Brass-a-holics play at Lundi Gras. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Today, Hunter was joined by long time criminal defense lawyer Jim Castle. Jim is here to help people understand the legal ethics related to workload limits and to explain where the Office of the State Public Defender gets these ethics wrong.   Guest: Jim Castle, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Colorado   Resource: Google Drive with Relevant Documents  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NVuuL9L6BUH8xBggXKnUMvsqJvSygk38?usp=drive_link   Link to ABA Formal Opinion 06-441 https://www.in.gov/ccaa/files/ABA.Ethics06-441.pdf     Contact Hunter Parnell:      Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****  

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Nexcess — Texas banker Ryan Coaxum joins the show to discuss how he was welcomed into the banking community as an employee, and how he tries to bring that same feeling of welcome to the people he serves in his job as head of community development and external affairs at Moody Bank. "You want to feel wanted, you want to feel like what you are doing, no matter what scale you're on, that it is important to them. And that's what I'm trying to get out, specifically in communities that are underserved or underbanked," says Coaxum. He discusses what the community development function looks like at Moody Bank, including its participation in the Bank On program and its Palm Pathways mortgage program. Coaxum, a past winner of the ABA Emerging Leader Award and current chair of ABA's Emerging Leaders Council, also talks about how being involved in ABA as an emerging leader has boosted his career and helped him dive into advocacy on behalf of the industry. This episode is presented by Nexcess. Apply for an Emerging Leader Award by June 26.

What if our learners could practice success before they ever step into the real moment?I'm bringing you a conversation that completely reframed the way I think about video modeling, independence, and skill building. We're talking all about self-video modeling and how technology is creating more personalized, neurodiversity-affirming ways to support communication, daily living skills, and behavior regulation.Dr. Rachel Khasky-Levy and Rinat Hitelman share how their work with The Babel Group and Wide Therapy is helping clinicians bridge the gap between therapy and real-world implementation. What stood out to me most was the idea of helping learners visualize themselves already succeeding. Whether it's requesting a favorite snack, transitioning between activities, completing vocational tasks, or building communication skills, this approach focuses on possibility and confidence instead of correction.I also loved hearing how self-video modeling can support learners who may not yet be able to demonstrate a skill independently in real life. By creating personalized visual rehearsals, clinicians and families can give learners repeated exposure to success in a calm, supportive way that feels meaningful and functional.This conversation reminded me why I've always loved using video modeling in therapy. It's practical, engaging, and incredibly empowering for our students across ages and settings.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:How self-video modeling differs from traditional video modelingWays to target communication, vocational, and daily living skillsUsing visualization to reduce challenging behaviorsWhy personalized tech tools can increase independence and confidenceMentioned In This Episode:The Babel GroupWide TherapyVoiceittEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

Coffee Chatter Show 338 is live with BMX legend Randy Stumpfhauser! We sit down with the former ABA National No. 1 Pro, 4-time Cruiser World Champion, and one of the most respected riders of his era to talk about his incredible career, the evolution of BMX, the famous “Stumpy Gate,” heartbreak at the 2006 Worlds, winning the ABA title in 2009, and life after retirement. Plus, we recap the muddy chaos in Nashville. Enjoy! #Chatter

Strong collaboration can completely change the way ABA teams function, but it takes more than occasional feedback or quick check-ins to make it work. We're talking about what true collaboration looks like across ABA teams and interdisciplinary professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, and families.We explore why communication often breaks down when everyone is focused on separate goals, and how shared values can help create stronger partnerships that ultimately improve learner outcomes. From scheduling regular team meetings to reducing jargon and building trust over time, we share practical ways to create more connected and supportive teams.We also discuss common barriers like time constraints, differing communication styles, and misunderstandings between disciplines. Most importantly, we highlight the importance of curiosity, relationship building, and keeping the learner at the center of every conversation. When teams feel supported and connected, collaboration becomes more natural, meaningful, and effective for everyone involved.What's Inside:Why collaboration improves learner outcomesCommon barriers that prevent teams from working togetherPractical ways to build trust and communication across disciplinesMentioned in This Episode:Episode 082: BCBA Collaboration TipsHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

In this episode, we talk about May's adventures which include travels to GA, SC, NC, TN, VA, OH, and IN. Highlights were MANY hotel tours, COSI Science Museum, United State Air Force Museum, Thomas Bus Tour, Gem Mining, Waterfall, and time with Family & friends. The IWMF conference for Sandy's conference went well and provided some hope for future treatments. We also talk about Bryce's improvement and growth with social interactions. He has also discovered a new interest in fishing. Lastly, we talk about the discovery of two curves in Bryce's spine caused by Scoliosis. We will be monitoring his growth with x-rays with the expectation that he will need a back brace at some point to prevent the need for surgery as he grows through puberty. You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now twelve years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79)You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismshow. Please subscribe and follow our adventures! Support the show

Hey Friends~  If you've ever wondered whether your child's mouth breathing, poor sleep, unclear speech, or constant frustration could mean something deeper… this episode is for you. Today, I'm talking with Luba Patlakh about tongue ties, therapy, when parents should seek help, and what real support looks like—whether surgery is involved or not.  We also talk about practical communication strategies and how families can advocate for the care their children truly need. This conversation is eye-opening, hopeful, and full of practical next steps for parents.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play  

The ABA hosted a membership drive livestream earlier this week, and part of the four hours of birdy entertainment was a LIVE version of the American Birding Podcast favorite segment, Take it or Leave it. Panelists Nick Lund and Martha Harbison joined host Nate Swick to hash out some very hot birding takes on topics like four-letter codes, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and ugly birds. You can find the livestream on the ABA's YouTube channel.  The membership drive is still live until the end of the month! Help us reach our goal at aba.org/join Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!