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On September 23, a federal panel votes on the ABA's power over law schools. This week, the University of Austin and the Federalist Society announced a law program that will never seek ABA accreditation. The panel weighs the Education Department staff's recommendation to stop recognizing the ABA as a law school accreditor. Texas and Florida already cut the ABA out of their bar rules this year. Here's what actually changes for you, which law schools are exposed, what California's decades of non-ABA law schools show about bar passage, and the LSAT rule Texas kept when it dropped the ABA. Download your free LSAT cheat sheet here: https://unpluggedprep.com/cheatsheet I scored a 152 my first LSAT. Got to a 175. I've been teaching this test since 2005. If you're prelaw, applying now, or stuck, you're in the right place.

El Niño is one of those strange climate phenomena that we're still trying to understand, particularly as it pertains to birds and birders, who are driven by and inspired by weather systems. This year's El Niño looks to be a particularly intense one, and birder and educator Tyler Wenzel explored it in a recent Field Ornithology piece on the ABA's website called Intense El Niño Sends Humboldt Current Seabirds to Central America. He joins us to explore it in more detail. 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!  

Selective mutism isn't a choice, defiance, or simply being shy. It's about being unable to speak when speaking is socially expected because anxiety can make communication feel incredibly difficult.Chelsea Gamache brings such an important perspective to this topic, both as a BCBA and as someone diagnosed with selective mutism at age five. We talk about what selective mutism can actually look like, including whispering, using an altered voice, or communicating freely at home while being unable to speak at school or in the community.One of my biggest takeaways is the importance of meeting learners where they are. We can use behavioral principles like positive reinforcement, gradual exposure, shaping, stimulus fading, and visual supports, but we also have to understand the anxiety component. Communication should never become something we pressure out of a learner.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Why selective mutism is different from shyness, defiance, or choosing not to speakHow pressure to communicate can make people and environments feel unsafeUsing gradual exposure, reinforcement, shaping, and stimulus fading compassionatelyWhy collaboration, family involvement, and learner autonomy matterMentioned In This Episode:Chelsea on TikTokOutloud the Selective Mutism PodcastSMART Center I Am BraveChild Mind InstituteBoston Child Study CenterSelective Mutism Association Say It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech Connection

Strong ABA clinicians need more than the ability to follow a procedure. They also need clinical judgment to recognize when a situation calls for flexibility, ask thoughtful questions, and make decisions that reflect the individual learner. In supervision, our job is to help staff develop those skills while maintaining procedural fidelity.We talk about how clinical decision-making develops after staff have a strong foundation in procedures and why real-time coaching is such an important part of that growth. By narrating our own thought processes, asking reflective questions, and explaining the reasoning behind our choices, we can help staff understand the bigger picture rather than simply follow a checklist.We also explore the role of ethics, family values, research, client assent and dissent, and our own biases in clinical decisions. Mistakes can become valuable learning opportunities when supervisors create a supportive environment where staff can safely problem-solve and receive meaningful feedback. Ultimately, thoughtful supervision helps clinicians move from dependence toward independence and become more confident, flexible decision-makers.What's Inside: Balancing procedural fidelity with clinical judgmentUsing real-time coaching and reflective questions to strengthen decision-makingCreating safe opportunities for staff to learn from mistakesMentioned in This Episode:Episode 241: ABA Supervision Strategies: Leading with Behavior Science to Be a Great BCBA SupervisorGuiding Your ABA Team: Staff Training that Builds ConfidenceHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1A disability label can give us useful information, but it doesn't tell us who a student is.In Week 2 of Para Training in a Pinch, we're talking about understanding the individual students behind the labels. Every learner brings different strengths, interests, communication styles, experiences, and support needs to the classroom.We'll cover how to:✔️ Presume competence✔️ Look beyond disability labels✔️ Recognize individual strengths and learning styles✔️ Use respectful, student-centered language✔️ Build trust and positive relationshipsYou'll also hear a personal example of how an unexpected strength can become a powerful teaching tool, and why sometimes supporting a student means thinking outside the box instead of following the “typical” path.This week's challenge: Choose one student you support and learn something new about them that has nothing to do with their disability. What do they enjoy? What makes them smile? What are they really good at?Great educators don't just know students' needs. They get to know the students.

In this conversation, Dr. Amy Pearson shares her personal and professional journey in autism research, discussing her experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and the impact of her lived experience on her research. She explores the challenges of navigating the academic landscape as an autistic researcher, the importance of neurodiversity affirming practices, and the need for a shift from deficit-based models to a more inclusive understanding of autism. The discussion highlights the ethical considerations in autism research and the significance of aligning research with the values of the autistic community. This conversation delves into the perceptions of autistic individuals, particularly focusing on the experiences of non-speaking individuals and the biases that exist within neurotypical perspectives. It explores the complexities of family dynamics, the importance of support for individuals with high needs, and the reflections on ABA tutoring experiences. The discussion also addresses the concept of masking in autism, its implications, and the challenges of navigating social expectations while striving for authenticity. In this conversation, Amy Pearson and Ben Reiman explore the evolving understanding of authenticity, the significance of stimming in autistic identity, and the complexities of relationships within the autistic community. They discuss misconceptions surrounding autistic intimacy, the portrayal of neurodivergent relationships in media, and the critical issue of intimate partner violence faced by autistic individuals. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of autistic experiences and the importance of fostering acceptance and support in relationships. In this conversation, Amy Pearson discusses the complexities of autistic experiences, particularly in relation to interpersonal violence, emotional well-being, and the importance of support systems in research. She highlights the need for awareness of red flags in relationships, the intersection of autism with menopause, and the influence of key figures in autism research. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and validating autistic experiences while advocating for systemic changes to improve the lives of autistic individuals     Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h9UUG0zr1f4 Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak   Links Amy Pearson  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pearson-359b83303/ https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/amy-pearson/ Links and Resources Authoring Autism by M. Remi Yergeau  https://www.dukeupress.edu/authoring-autism Dr. Pearson's Amazing Colleagues Mentioned Kieron Rose https://theautisticadvocate.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-rose-38574b55/ Felicity Sedgewick https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicity-sedgewick-32a55015b/ Sarah Douglas https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-douglas-9a57951b6/ Nicole Renehan https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/nicole-renehan/ Sarah Cassidy https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/people/sarah.cassidy Damien Milton https://www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-psychology/tizard/people/1419/milton-damian Sarah King https://www.saraking.online/research Krysia Waldock https://www.linkedin.com/in/krysia-waldock/ Liz Pellicano https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/47716-elizabeth-pellicano Research Discussed Pearson A, Rose K, Mitchell A, et al. “It's Not a Physical Prison but You Can't Get Out.” How Autistic Adults Make Sense of the Experience of Intimate Violence and Abuse. Autism in Adulthood. 2026;8(3):360-372. doi:10.1089/aut.2024.0145  

A new law review article estimates the financial condition of every ABA-accredited law school. Ben and Nathan discuss how the financial model of law schools has shifted with the rise of U.S. News rankings, and how that financial burden increasingly falls on the least credentialed students.Also in this episode:- Whether you can take the LSAT too many times- How to study for the LSAT the week of your exam- If you should retake your argumentative essayIs Your Law School Going Broke? (Paul Campos)Law School Financial DataStudy with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 576 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 Is Your Law School Going Broke?33:47 Ten Point Score Jump in One Month43:12 Too Many LSAT Attempts47:21 Test D Question — Cats' meow1:01:13 Studying the Week of your Exam1:07:54 Retaking the Argumentative Essay1:12:50 Personal Statement Gong Show1:40:28 Word of the Week — obstreperous1:43:49 Email of the Week

Pacienta veselības dati ir ļoti jutīga informācija. Daļa no šādas informācijas medicīnas apdrošināšanas gadījumā nonāk arī pie apdrošinātājiem. Pacienta interesēs ir nodrošināt, lai ikviens varētu saņemt apdrošināšanas atlīdzību bez bažām, ka tiks pieprasīta vai izpausta plašāka informācija par viņa veselību. Kāpēc? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot skaidro tiesībsardzes vietniece, tiesību zinātņu doktore Laura Šāberte, advokāte, personas datu aizsardzības eksperte Agnese Gusarova un Datu Valsts inspekcijas direktore Jekaterina Macuka. Sazināmies ar Latvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas vadītāju Jāni Abašinu. Cik droši pacienti var būt par saviem sensitīvajiem datiem, kas ir ārstu rīcībā? Ierakstā skaidro Latvijas Ārstu biedrības viceprezidente Angelika Krūmiņa.

Mandy Grass, aka The Family Behaviorist, joins us this episode to get honest about balancing your BCBA side and mom side, plus how spotting a function is a lot harder when you're the variable. She breaks down explaining ABA to the parents she coaches, where to holds the line versus give in, and how to decide which plans are realistic enough for a family to actually stick to. Plus: dating as a "parenting expert," realizing she was fueling her own kid's whining, and more mom struggles.Connect with Mandy:InstagramTiktokConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com• PairABA: PairABA.com

Most parents know their kid plays video games. Far fewer could name the game. Andrew Fishman, LCSW, says that gap is where the nightly fights start. Andrew is a licensed clinical social worker who works with teens and emerging adults, writes about video games and mental health for Psychology Today, and is the author of Parenting A Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds. He has led social groups for autistic teens and adults, and he is a lifelong gamer himself. In this conversation with host Jeff Skibitsky, Andrew explains why gaming works as social scaffolding for autistic players. No eye contact to manage, no body language to decode, and everyone in the lobby already shares the interest. Autistic people play roughly twice as many hours per week as neurotypical people, and Andrew makes the case that there is a good reason for that. What we cover: Why gaming rarely becomes a clinical problem, and the specific signs that say otherwise Transitions and the "five more minutes" fight, plus why changing when a kid stops beats fighting over that they stop Turning off public chat, and the parental controls most families never find Skills that come out of play: social practice, reading, math, and real world interests Why playing badly alongside your kid is a gift, not an embarrassment What Andrew wants gamers, parents, and providers each to take away Resources Andrew Fishman, LCSW Book: Parenting a Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds, available wherever books are sold Website: videogamehealth.com Psychology Today column, Video Game Health: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/video-game-health Practice: The Juniper Center, Park Ridge, Illinois The Juniper Center Social: Video Game Health on Facebook and Bluesky Mentioned in the episode Parental controls and chat settings: look for communication or privacy settings inside each game and switch public chat off. Console-level guides are at the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo family settings pages. ESRB Family Gaming Guide for ratings and platform control walkthroughs: esrb.org/tools-for-parents Roblox parental controls: corp.roblox.com/parents ............................................................... 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.  

Shelly Huhtanen has spent her life fighting for her son with profound autism. She fought for a diagnosis, to have his value and dignity affirmed, and to access applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help him reach his potential.Listen to her emotional story—an inspiring reminder of the life-changing impact of autism services.

In this new season of podcasts, we have Bryce his own microphone to chat with us on the show. ☺ He will become a teenager in a few weeks and entering a new season of life. Season one will provide episodes to help families who are earlier on their autism journey, while season two will have more conversations about puberty and Bryce's teen experiences. 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.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)NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismshow. Please subscribe and follow our adventures! Support the show

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To earn CEUs for listening, you MUST sign up and listen to this episode on our website to get credit. To listen for the fun of learning? Just push play! Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance. Gamification adds fun, game-like components to otherwise dull, dry activities to increase motivation to engage with the task. But could it work for supervision? This episode Diana takes charge as she reviews how gamficiation can be added to the BCBA trainee practicum experience to make the basic ABA supervision activity go from fine to fabulous! Plus, the basics of the gamification process and how you might extend this fascinating research to your own work. Learning Objectives: Participants will identify the possible components of gamification. Participants will identify the behavioral principles that likely produce behavior change in gamified settings. Participants will review the fieldwork requirements and identify how a gamified approach could bolster fieldwork hours accrual. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. To see the original PowerPoint presentation attached, watch the video on YouTube. Articles discussed this episode: Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Parry-Cruwys, D. & MacDonald, J. (2021). Using gamification to promote accurate data entry of practicum experience hours in graduate students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00421-2 Deterding, S., Dixon, D., Khaled, R., & Nacke, L. (2011, September 28-30). From game design elements to gamefulness: Defining "gamification". [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 15th International Academic MindTrek Conference: Envisioning Future Media Environments, Tampere, Finland. doi: 10.1145/2181037.2181040

Functional communication is about more than getting a learner to request. It's about helping them communicate what they want and need spontaneously, across people, places, and real-life situations.Ashley Whitaker joins me to share practical clinical shifts that can make a big difference for autistic learners, especially those who are prompt dependent or seem stuck in their communication progress. We talk about why a simple prompt like “What do you want?” can unintentionally become a barrier to spontaneous communication, and how we can create a stronger connection between motivation and independent requesting.We also dig into data collection and why tracking both prompted and spontaneous communication gives us valuable information about whether a learner needs more opportunities or a change in programming. Ashley shares practical ways to build communication opportunities throughout the day without making every interaction feel like a structured therapy trial.Finally, we explore speech clarity and teaching functional communication before moments of escalation. When learners practice responses like “more time,” “all done,” or “no” outside of crisis situations, we can help them build communication skills they can actually access when they need them most.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Reducing verbal prompts to encourage spontaneous communicationUsing prompted and independent communication data to guide programmingSupporting speech clarity with slower, exaggerated vocal modelsPracticing functional communication before escalation occursMentioned In This Episode:VB-MAPPThe Verbal Behavior ApproachLighthouse Autism CenterSay It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

As BCBAs, it can be tempting to step in, answer every question, and fix problems ourselves. We want to support our staff, protect our learners, and maintain high-quality services. But when we step in too quickly or too often, we can unintentionally create dependence instead of building confidence.We're talking about how to shift from being the person with all the answers to becoming a coach who helps staff develop stronger clinical judgment. We explore why micromanaging can lead to supervisor burnout, fewer opportunities for staff to practice decision making, and less confidence when supervisors aren't present.We also share ways to build independence by teaching the process behind clinical decisions, creating space for safe mistakes, asking reflective questions, and helping staff understand the principles behind protocols rather than simply following scripts. From debriefing after sessions to fading supervisor support and using behavioral skills training, the goal is to help staff think critically and confidently while still knowing when supervisor involvement is necessary.Strong supervision isn't about always being there with the answer. It's about building staff who can make thoughtful decisions when we're not there.What's Inside: How micromanaging can create staff dependence and supervisor burnoutCoaching strategies that strengthen clinical reasoning, reflection, and confidenceHow to fade support while maintaining appropriate supervision, safety, and ethical careMentioned in This Episode:Episode 133: The BST Model – Behavioral Skills TrainingThe Future of ABA: Building Clinical Judgement and CompassionHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1Welcome to Para Training in a Pinch, a quick weekly training series for special education paraprofessionals!In Week 1, we're starting with the foundation: professionalism and understanding your role as a para.Being a great paraprofessional isn't about knowing everything on day one. It's about being someone your students and team can count on. We're talking about knowing your role, communicating with your team, being open to feedback, protecting student confidentiality, using technology appropriately, and asking questions when you're unsure.In this episode:✔️ Know your role on the classroom team✔️ Build professional habits✔️ Communicate and accept feedback✔️ Protect student privacy and confidentiality✔️ Be curious, ask questions, and keep learningAnd remember: you are never “just a para.” Well-trained, dependable paraprofessionals make a tremendous difference for students, teachers, and the entire classroom.This week's challenge: Remember your why. What brought you to this work, and what kind of teammate do you want to be?

Back-to-school season is here, and apparently none of us are allowed to ease gently into a new chapter. In this episode, we're catching up on all the transitions happening in our families—from Gracie and Ruby heading back to school to preparing older kids for college and life outside our homes. (We're fine. Everything is fine.) We talk about balancing school, ABA therapy, and downtime—and how hard it can be to know when to push for more support and when to let our kids simply be kids. We also get into parent involvement, communicating with teachers and therapy teams, and the ongoing challenge of making sure everyone is actually on the same page. And because school transitions are never the only transitions, we also chat about sleep struggles, the emotional reality of an approaching empty nest, planning for the holidays, and even how our grocery-shopping habits are changing as our families grow. Basically, everyone is growing up, everything is changing, and we have some feelings about it. Come catch up with us as we talk through the exciting, exhausting, and unexpectedly emotional parts of entering a new season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the way we've been supporting autistic students is missing the mark? In this groundbreaking episode, Jayson sits down with Kieran Rose—autistic advocate, researcher, and author—to tackle the tough questions school-based OT practitioners submitted about autism, masking, stimming, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.This isn't your typical autism training. Kieran challenges core assumptions about behavioral interventions, handwriting goals, conformity in classrooms, and what "support" really means for autistic students. You'll hear why masking isn't just "acting neurotypical for a bit," how monotropic attention changes everything about learning, and why occupational therapy is uniquely positioned as the most important profession for autistic people—if we return to our justice roots.Jayson and Kieran also discuss the moral injury many school-based OTs feel when trapped between what they know students need and what the system allows, the problem with ABA's grip on schools, and practical ways to create "islands of safety" even within flawed systems.This episode tackles the hard questions. Kieran doesn't offer quick fixes — but does offer frameworks, permission to rethink your goals, and the reminder that holding space for one hour a week might save a life.Listen if: You've ever felt trapped between what a student needs and what the system demands.Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will understand the difference between impression management (context switching) and masking (chronic identity management driven by stigma and lack of safety), and describe its impact on autistic students' long-term mental and physical health outcomes.Learners will understand how masking can impact autistic students' long-term mental and physical health outcomes.Learners will understand the concept of monotropism and how deep, focused attention can make frequent school transitions difficult for autistic students.Learners will identify common school-based demands that may unintentionally prioritize conformity over meaningful participation, such as forced eye contact, suppressing stimming, sitting still, or handwriting expectations.Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode! 

In this episode of the Animal Training Academy Podcast, Ryan Cartlidge is joined by Tim Sullivan — a pioneer in applied animal behavior analysis who recently transitioned into retirement after a 46-year tenure at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, including over four decades as the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry. Bringing a lifetime of zoological experience to the animal training profession, Tim challenges us to look in the mirror, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and recognize how our internal mindset directly dictates our external success. Together, Ryan and Tim explore the power of self-fulfilling prophecies, self-awareness, and the vital importance of dropping our egos to better serve our animal learners. Tim shares lessons from his career—ranging from developing protected-contact elephant training programs and pioneering voluntary blood draws in marine mammals to mentoring staff and co-founding the Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA). The conversation delves into how mindset shapes our default reactions, why challenging situations are growth opportunities, and how we can apply the very same behavioral principles we use with animals to improve our own health, relationships, and self-awareness. The conversation also highlights the human side of training, addressing common pitfalls like compassion fatigue, the fear of failure, and the danger of operating on "default settings" without realizing it. Tim offers practical reflections on how self-compassion, small approximations, and a willingness to look at ourselves first can transform us into better teachers, trainers, and partners for our animals. Throughout this episode, we discuss: ✅ How self-fulfilling prophecies and our internal mindset influence our success in training and life ✅ Tim Sullivan's remarkable 46-year legacy and pioneering work at Brookfield Zoo ✅ Why every challenge in training is an opportunity to learn, problem-solve, and build resilience ✅ The vital importance of looking in the mirror and setting ego aside for the benefit of the animal ✅ How to apply the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and operant conditioning to ourselves ✅ The power of small approximations and shifting our default reactions when faced with adversity ✅ Building resilience in both human and non-human learners by transforming our perception of novelty and challenge Whether you're a professional animal trainer, a zoo keeper, or simply looking for ways to master your mindset and improve your training skills, this episode offers a roadmap for creating a career and life built on self-awareness, continuous growth, and deep empathy.

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Burr (Part 1 of 2):The fastest way to lose what makes ABA powerful is to turn it into a checklist. Mike and Dan sit down with Michelle Burr, a veteran clinician with decades in autism services, to talk about what happens when real teaching gets buried under perfect data sheets, rigid protocols, and insurance-driven “progress” that doesn't generalize.Michelle walks us through her origin story, the early in-home era, and the Wisconsin initiatives that expanded access through Medicaid while also creating new bottlenecks like long waitlists and unrealistic parent-presence requirements. We also get honest about the complicated legacy of Ivar Lovaas, what the old structure got right, and what modern training often misses: the why behind prerequisite skills, the purpose of imitation, and the point of manding beyond scripted trials.From there, we zoom out to the field today: BCBA credentialing pressures, private equity in ABA, and the push to standardize services until they feel like fast food. Michelle shares why Montessori education became a turning point in her work, and how developmental, individualized environments can strengthen ABA rather than weaken it. We also unpack “assent-based” practice, HRE (happy, relaxed, engaged), and why skill-based treatment (SBT) gets risky when teams stop progressing demands and accidentally reinforce escape.If you care about ethical ABA therapy, practical autism intervention, and training clinicians to have both technical skill and real feel, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the show

Most kids in the U.S. aren't diagnosed with autism until after age 4, long past the window when early intervention makes the biggest difference. The problem isn't that clinicians don't care. It's that a traditional evaluation can take six to eight hours end to end, and there aren't enough specialists to go around. This week, Jeff sits down with Dr. Cheryl Tierney, a board-certified, fellowship-trained developmental pediatrician, professor of pediatrics at Penn State, and Chief Medical Officer at EarliPoint Health. For more than 25 years she has evaluated and diagnosed children with autism, learning, speech-language, attention, and sleep disorders. Dr. Tierney explains how EarliPoint's FDA-cleared eye-tracking system works: 12 minutes of natural video scenes, 120 data points captured per second, more than 86,000 data points if a child watches the full session. The result is an objective read on how a child uses eye gaze to learn from the world around them, plus proxy measures for social engagement, language, and cognition. She is clear about what it is not. It is not a standalone diagnosis, and it is not about forced eye contact. The conversation also covers what happens after diagnosis. Repeat assessments let clinicians see whether a child is closing the developmental gap in months instead of years, which means treatment can change course while it still matters. In this episode: Why "wait and see" became the default, and what it costs families How roughly 60 percent of referred children may not need a lengthy assessment Why clinicians using the tool report seeing 33 to 50 percent more patients What families say after going through it, especially those who have done both pathways Where payers and Medicaid are heading on coverage Why a language-agnostic tool matters for rural and non-English-speaking families Resources EarliPoint Health: https://earlipointhealth.com Find a provider near you (EarliPoint Network directory): https://earlipointhealth.com/earlipoint-network/ For parents: https://earlipointhealth.com/parents/ Research and publications: https://earlipointhealth.com/research/ Eye-Tracking-Based Measurement of Social Visual Engagement Compared With Expert Clinical Diagnosis of Autism (JAMA, 2023): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2808996 Development and Replication of Objective Measurements of Social Visual Engagement (JAMA Network Open, 2023): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2808909 Providers: request a demo or start a conversation: https://earlipointhealth.com/contact-us/ ............................................................... 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.

Welcome back to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, brought to you by 3 Pie Squared. In this episode, Stephen and April sit down with Joseph Bolden, Head of Recruiting at 3 Pie Squared, to take a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing ABA business owners: finding, hiring, and retaining the right people.  The wrong hire can create operational problems, impact your existing team, increase turnover, and ultimately affect the families you serve. On the other hand, taking the time to identify the right person and build a strong hiring process can create a healthier culture and give owners more room to grow. Stephen, April, and Joseph discuss everything from writing better job descriptions and using platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn to understanding what candidates want from their next opportunity.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why hiring for an ABA company requires more than simply checking someone's credentials How Joseph's background in ABA operations shaped his approach to recruiting Why the needs of a startup can be very different from those of an established ABA practice The importance of understanding company culture before hiring Why a strong clinical background doesn't necessarily mean someone is ready to lead a team Have a question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 Have a question, a story to share, or a recruiting nightmare you'd like Stephen and April to discuss on the podcast? Give them a call. Resources & Links Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24?utm_source=chatgpt.comABA Business Leaders Support Group https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC?utm_source=chatgpt.comSchedule a Consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page?utm_source=chatgpt.comFree ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment?utm_source=chatgpt.comABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips?utm_source=chatgpt.comABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs?utm_source=chatgpt.comPodcast Production This podcast was produced by Max McLellan of MKM Audio. Want to start or grow a podcast for your business or brand? Get in touch with MKM Audio https://www.mkmaudio.com/contact?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Don't despair now that your summer vacation is over, because ABA Inside Track will dull the pain of the workday with the return of Supervision September! A whole month of supervision discussion and research to make you the greatest boss/mentor/leader in the world. First, we dig into the archives for a special episode released as a bonus to patrons to launch the new site in which Diana digs deep into Gamification methodology as a means to improve supervision data entry in the practicum experience. Next we turn the tables from our bosses to ourselves to see if peer feedback actually does anything. Dr. Amber Valentino joins us to share, nearly 10 years after the publication of one of the field's earliest supervision articles, her thoughts on the state of ABA supervision science. And, as is the custom, we round it all out by taking a look at the classic business book "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Dr. Spencer Johnson because nothing says "I'm the best at supervising others" than a mystery about vanished cheddar. REMINDER: Starting this month, if you're interested in earning CEs for any of our episodes you MUST listen/watch them on our website. Articles for September 2026 Gamification in Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Parry-Cruwys, D. & MacDonald, J. (2021). Using gamification to promote accurate data entry of practicum experience hours in graduate students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00421-2 Deterding, S., Dixon, D., Khaled, R., & Nacke, L. (2011, September 28-30). From game design elements to gamefulness: Defining "gamification". [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 15th International Academic MindTrek Conference: Envisioning Future Media Environments, Tampere, Finland. doi: 10.1145/2181037.2181040 Peer Feedback in Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Jackie MacDonald Fraidlin, A., Van Stratton, J.E., McElroy, A., & Aljadeff, E. (2023). Peer feedback: Recommendations for behavior analysts' training and supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 696-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00761-1 Tittlebach, D., Fields, L., & Alvero, A.M. (2008). Effects of performance feedback on typing speed and accuracy. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 29-52. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n04_02 Law, V., Turner, L.B., & Brewer, A.T. (2024). Using peer-led behavioral skills training to teach trainees active and empathetic listening skills in a virtual environment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 19, 250-263. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00954-w How Good Have We Really Gotten at Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Amber Valentino Sellers, T.P., Valentino, A.L., LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 Valentino, A.L., Fuhrman, A.M., & Beck, J. (2024). The development of a calculator for objectively evaluating supervisory behaviors in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 932-944. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00946-w "Who Moved My Cheese?" Book Club - CE Instructor: Dr. Jackie MacDonald Johnson, S. (1998). Who moved my cheese? GM Putnam's Sons.

In this episode of the ABA Fraudcast, Google's David Caragliano joins ABA's Paul Benda to discuss how stronger advertiser verification can help prevent online scams, including bank impersonation and fraudulent financial services ads. Caragliano, who leads ad safety policy at Google, explains how advertiser verification, digital identity and modernized registries enable platforms to identify and block unauthorized ads before they reach consumers. ABA offers resources to help banks prevent, identify, measure and report fraud, and to serve and protect consumers. Follow the ABA Fraudcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other podcast apps.

22. augusta viesuļvētras, kas pārdrāzās pāri Latvijai, nodarītais posts, vēl joprojām rada problēmas krietnai daļai iedzīvotāju. Daļa no problēmām būtu vieglāk risināmas, ja cilvēki būtu laikus sagatavojušies. Kā sagatavoties šādām krīzēm? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot atgādina Valsts Ugunsdzēsības un glābšanas dienesta Prevencijas pārvaldes Sabiedrības izglītošanas un informēšanas nodaļas priekšniece Viktorija Gribuste un uzņēmuma "Bugout.eu" dibinātājs un vadītājs, eksperts gatavības un rīcības ārkārtas situācijās jautājumos Jānis Joksts. "sam dzīvojuši salīdzinoši drošos un komfortablos apstākļos. Līdz ar to situācija, kad nav elektrības vai nav sakaru, daudziem ir katastrofa. Cilvēki nemāk dzīvot bez telefona, nezina, kā tas ir, kad nav elektrības - ko tad darīt, kā pagatavot ēst, kā izdzīvot," norāda Viktorija Gribuste. "Varam atcerēties savu bērnību, kad elektrības pārrāvumi bija regulāri, un atcerēties, ko darīja mūsu vecāki un vecvecāki, lai šādas situācijas pārdzīvotu. Ierasts bija, piemēram, daudzdzīvokļu mājās piepildīt vannu ar ūdeni. Kāpēc to darīju? Tikai tāpēc, ka zināja, ka iespējams, nebūs ūdens, un šādā veidā sagatavoja krājumus. Sen aizmirsta, bet ļoti laba metode." Viņa arī aicina nopietni uztvert šūnu apraidē izsūtītos paziņojumus. Sazināmies ar Latvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas vadītāju Jāni Abašinu. Ierakstā uzklausām Latvijas Elektroauto biedrības valdes locekli Jāni Bekeru.

Mealtimes are full of natural opportunities for communication, connection, and friendship, but we may be overlooking just how valuable those moments can be.Dr. Katherine Bateman joins me to explore Snack Talk, a simple visual communication support designed to help learners engage with peers during meals and snacks. We talk about using personalized questions and visual choices to make communication accessible across modalities, including speech, gestures, AAC, and other forms of communication.What I love about Snack Talk is how practical it is. We can build visuals around what our learners genuinely enjoy, rotate topics to keep them meaningful, and use prompting to support engagement without making implementation complicated. Katie also shares how this approach can help educators become more intentional during typically unstructured times while creating opportunities for SLPs, BCBAs, teachers, and paraprofessionals to collaborate.Ultimately, this is about more than answering social questions. It is about belonging, friendship, and giving learners meaningful ways to connect with the people around them.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Why mealtimes are an underused opportunity for social communicationHow Snack Talk supports different communication modalitiesWays to individualize visual supports around interests, culture, and preferencesUsing Snack Talk to foster peer relationships and interdisciplinary collaborationMentioned In This Episode:Visual Supports to Increase Conversation Engagement for Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorder During MealtimesSnack TalkHaring Center for Inclusive Education, University of WashingtonSay It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

Great ABA staff training is about more than teaching procedures. We want our teams to feel prepared, supported, and confident enough to think critically and make strong clinical decisions. Building that confidence takes time, practice, clear expectations, and ongoing coaching.We explore how Behavior Skills Training (BST) can guide staff development through instruction, modeling, practice, and feedback. Just like learning to ride a bike, watching someone else isn't enough. Staff need opportunities to try skills themselves, make mistakes safely, reflect on their performance, and gradually become more independent.We also talk about creating psychological safety around questions, choosing experienced staff as models, and focusing feedback on what's going well instead of only pointing out what needs improvement. Supervisors can build stronger clinicians by resisting the urge to immediately jump in with the answer and giving staff space to problem solve.When we pair technical training with reflection, curiosity, and meaningful encouragement, we help staff develop skills that last. That confidence can support staff retention, stronger clinical culture, future leadership, and ultimately better outcomes for learners.What's Inside: Using BST, practice, and feedback to build staff competence and confidenceCreating psychological safety while encouraging questions, reflection, and problem solvingFading supervisor support to promote independence and stronger clinical decision-makingMentioned in This Episode:Episode 133: The BST Model – Behavioral Skills TrainingGuiding Your ABA Team: Staff Training that Builds Confidence CEUHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Have you ever heard someone say, "They never do that for me!" or "She behaves completely differently in my class."?In this episode, Caitlin breaks down one of the most important (and misunderstood) concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: stimulus control. Learn why students often behave differently with different teachers, classrooms, and situations, and why those differences are a clue to understanding behavior, not a competition between educators.Whether you're a special education teacher, BCBA, paraprofessional, or general education teacher, this episode will help you look beyond the behavior and start asking better questions.

More than 1,500 new independent bookstores have opened nationwide since 2020, according to the American Booksellers Association. And the pace is accelerating: the ABA recorded more than 600 new store openings in 2025 alone. Paradoxically, the big drivers of the boom are online retail and social media. We'll explain. Also on this morning's show: what Canadian tariffs mean for cars and housing, plus a preview of this week's G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:How BookTok is powering a brick-and-mortar bookstore boom

More than 1,500 new independent bookstores have opened nationwide since 2020, according to the American Booksellers Association. And the pace is accelerating: the ABA recorded more than 600 new store openings in 2025 alone. Paradoxically, the big drivers of the boom are online retail and social media. We'll explain. Also on this morning's show: what Canadian tariffs mean for cars and housing, plus a preview of this week's G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:How BookTok is powering a brick-and-mortar bookstore boom

Rommel Corro is the Head Coach and General Manager of the Austin Bats of the American Basketball Association.  He led the Bats to the ABA Championship in the 2025 - 2026 season.  Corro was named the 4th head coach of the Austin Bats in 2018, taking over after the team reached the 2017–2018 ABA Finals. Originally from the Philippines, Corro played high school varsity basketball in Lamar, Missouri, and is a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to joining the Bats, Corro brought eighteen-plus years of basketball coaching experience, most of it in high-level amateur competition, winning various tournaments and league championships, as well as experience organizing leagues and tournaments. In his first season coaching at the professional level with the Austin Elite Squad in the Texas Basketball Association, he guided the team to the 2018 championship along with multiple Final Four and Finals appearances. In his years coaching the Austin Bats, the team has finished with a winning season every year, three-time Division Champions, two-time Regional Champions, reaching the ABA Final Four in 2024–2025, and winning the 2025–2026 ABA Championship. On this episode Mike & Rommel discuss his unusual path from growing up in the Philippines to becoming a basketball leader in the U.S.  Rommel explains how he played multiple sports as a kid, discovered basketball later through summer practice, and deepened his connection to the game through the Filipino community and military life. Rommel then walks through his journey organizing Filipino leagues and eventually coaching the Austin Bats, including the roster-building, scouting, and mental preparation that helped fuel championship runs. He also breaks down how the ABA is structured, how the Bats fit into the Austin sports scene, and what it meant to win a title as a team. The conversation highlights perseverance, leadership, and the joy Rommel finds in building a team that keeps growing together. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. The Hoop Heads Podcast is now part of the BLEAV Podcast Network! Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review.  Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Listen and learn on this episode with Rommel Corro, Head Coach and General Manager of the ABA Champion Austin Bats. Website - https://austinbatsbasketball.com/ Email - romscor@gmail.com Instagram - @austinbatsbasketball Connect with us on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony with us for a week after five months away… Way less screen addicted More independent Chubby - Less exercise, worse food Depressed Adam's Camp was great as usual The support model was striking: the camper-to-therapist ratio was close to one-to-one, with skilled professionals in speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy. SYNGAP1 Connection at Camp! This was Tony's fifth consecutive year at https://adamscamp.org/. That continuity made a difference. The Adam's Camp team knew Tony well, and he was a known quantity to them. The team did a fabulous job. Even though Tony can be challenging at this age, and is bigger and sometimes aggressive, everything went smoothly at camp. More time in Denver. We visited Dr. Abbott at CHOC. For families looking for pediatric dental support in Denver, see Dr. Z at https://www.lakesidekidsdentistry.com/. Who will also start seeing kids at https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/dental/  The hard parts There were still a couple of moments of aggression within our family. I do not want to pretend those moments disappeared; there is more work to do. The harder news came after Tony returned to school. His unhappiness about being there has increased after being with family, and it feels as though aggression may be moving in the wrong direction again. We are told this kind of transition is common for kids at his school, but that does not make the incident reports any less heartbreaking. Bringing him back was heartbreaking. Lorazepam.  Open Questions What stayed with me is how well Tony did with people who knew him and a deeply skilled team supporting him. At his residential program, he also receives remarkable support. But at the end of the school year, he is expected to come home, and we are expected to recreate enough of that support with ABA and whatever additional help we can find. I do not have a neat conclusion. I am trying to understand what is best for Tony, what is best for John, and what is best for our whole family. I am sharing these questions because I suspect many families carry versions of them too. Related episodes & resources For the earlier Adam's Camp conversation, watch #S10e110  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBBEZPLRaBQ For the residential-care update, watch #S10e208  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywDUuuGA8GA For a fuller personal conversation about this chapter in Tony's life, listen to https://curesyngap1.org/podcasts/syngap1-stories/mike-graglia-may-2026-update Learn more about https://lakemary.org/. Both the Adam's Camp team and Dr. Z from Lakeside will have a booth at the CURE SYNGAP1 Conference in Denver on December 3–4. Stop by to learn more and meet the team. https://curesyngap1.org/calendar/cure-syngap1-conference-2026-denver/ Like and subscribe to the CURE SYNGAP1 Podcast wherever you listen. https://curesyngap1.org/podcasts/syngap10 Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Week 35 Episode 215 of #Syngap10 #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #Podcast #PatientAdvocacy #Caregiving #DisabilitySupport #FamilyCaregiver #CaregiverSupport

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Jennifer Kraft (Part 2 of 2):A single line in the wrong plan can change a child's whole trajectory: “increase compliance.” We dig into what it looks like to replace that mindset with support that actually removes barriers, starting with augmentative and alternative communication and the broader world of assistive technology.We talk with Jennifer Kraft about why you are never too young or too old to start AAC, and why it is devastating when someone only gets the right device and the right team in adulthood. We walk through the practical reality of access, including the IEP process, insurance requirements, and how SLPs and physicians often become the documentation gatekeepers for prescriptions and funding. If you have ever searched “how to get an AAC device,” “assistive technology evaluation,” or “AAC through Medicaid,” you will leave with a clearer picture of what to ask for and where to look.Then we zoom out past speech devices into everyday assistive technology that changes lives: weighted bowls and spoons, pencil grips and slant boards, hearing supports, magnification tools, adapted computer mice, and the creative problem solving mindset behind it all. From there, we get real about school-based ABA consultation: building rapport with teachers, setting boundaries, observing the whole classroom system, picking targets that can actually work in a busy environment, and navigating the hard truth that sometimes school politics override good data.If you care about neuro-affirming ABA, assent and safety, and helping clients become who they are, not who someone else thinks they should be, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review with your biggest AAC or school collaboration question.Support the show

Kourtney Moore is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mother of four, advocate, and community builder working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and human connection. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Missing Piece App, a resource directory and EHR platform helping families with children on the autism spectrum find diagnosis, treatment, and community resources. Kourtney is also a doctoral engineering student specializing in AI and machine learning and hosts the Warrior Her podcast. Her entrepreneurial journey has taken her from working multiple jobs and learning sales in an unexpected environment to building businesses, working in tech sales, and ultimately creating a mission-driven technology company. On this episode we talk about: How Kourtney's first experience with sales and entrepreneurship came from working as a shot girl and learning how to sell, market, and understand profit Why experimenting with different jobs and career paths can help you discover your strengths and build a unique skill stack What Kourtney learned from her failed $30,000 CrossFit gym and how those mistakes shaped her approach to business and partnerships How her experiences in healthcare, ABA, sales, and technology eventually led to the creation of the Missing Peace App Why building a mission-driven business makes it easier to navigate challenges, rejection, and the uncertainty of entrepreneurship Top 3 Takeaways You don't have to have your entire career figured out. Trying different jobs, industries, and experiences can help you identify the skills and interests you want to carry forward. Build a skill stack from your experiences. Kourtney's background in sales, marketing, staffing, leadership, healthcare, and technology all eventually became valuable pieces of her entrepreneurial journey. Find something you genuinely care about. Kourtney learned that making money isn't enough to keep her committed to a business. When the mission is personal, she's much more willing to push through the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship. Notable Quotes "I really never thought of it because I wasn't really exposed to anybody that was an entrepreneur." "I fully immerse myself and then when I realize this is not for me, it's like let's pivot to the next thing." "It doesn't matter how much money is possibly gonna be made if I don't actually care about it." Connect with Kourtney Moore: LinkedIn: Kourtney Moore Other: The Missing Piece App A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Health Affairs Publishing's Jeff Byers welcomes Dan Arnold of Brown University to discuss the rapid growth of Medicaid spending on autism treatment and the expanding role of private equity-backed providers in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy market. He explores the drivers behind rising costs, emerging concerns about care quality and fraud, and the challenge of balancing oversight with continued access to services for families.Related Links:The Business Of Autism Treatment: Private Equity Implications For State Medicaid Programs (Health Affairs Forefront)Sign up for Health Affairs' free newsletter to catch up on our new articles, podcasts, and events.

Melvin Lopez is autistic. So is his five year old son, Mateo. And the first thing Melvin does in this conversation is take apart the assumption that those two facts give them something in common. "If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism." That is a saying in his house. He talks about a day that starts at 4:30 in the morning because his son does not sleep. Not up and getting ready. Up and fully charged. He talks about fighting his own autism at the exact moment he is trying to parent his son's. And he gives the best description of coping skills I have heard in a long time, which is that nobody buys a good tool for the garage hoping to use it every day, because using it every day means something is always broken. Then I asked him the question this series is named after. Do you feel seen and heard? He said, "I feel like I'm tolerated." He was just as honest about the autism community as he was about everyone outside it. That is why I wanted this one out. Melvin lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, with his wife and their four children. He was diagnosed autistic as an adult, at Level 2, and has a background in the military. His son Mateo is five, is also Level 2, is in kindergarten, and is in ABA therapy. Level 2 is the designation that reads "requires substantial support." Melvin served, he works, and he is raising four kids. Both of those things are true at the same time, and that is most of what this episode is about. SPONSOR Thanks to Lovebug Probiotics for supporting this episode. Probiotics by age, from babies through adults, focused on digestive and immune support. Go to lovebug.com and use code THEAUTISMDAD20 for 20% off. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ABOUT SEEN AND HEARD Seen and Heard is a short series from The Autism Dad Podcast. Real families get about fifteen minutes to describe their actual lives, in their own words, without anyone smoothing it out for them. MY BOOK So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: Real Talk, Support, and Next Steps from a Dad Who's Been There is out December 29, 2026 from Fair Winds Press. If your child has just been diagnosed with autism, this is your compassionate first step guide from someone who has lived it. Preorder at theautismdad.com/book MORE FROM ME Everything I do lives at theautismdad.com. More Seen and Heard episodes at listen.theautismdad.com Melvin does not have public social accounts, so there is nothing to tag.

Running an ABA business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Between operational challenges, leadership responsibilities, staffing, and the constant needs of the people you serve, it can be easy to lose sight of what made you want to do this work in the first place. In our final episode of National Wellness Month, April and Stephen explore what it means to rediscover and protect the joy of running an ABA business. They talk openly about the ways stress and routine can take over, and how intentional practices can help business owners reconnect with their purpose. April and Stephen share personal experiences, mindset shifts, and practical strategies for finding more meaning in the everyday moments of business ownership. From paying attention to your energy and tracking what brings you joy to practicing mindfulness and gratitude, this conversation offers a reminder that building a successful ABA business doesn't have to mean losing the enjoyment that comes with it. 

Joe DeCamara and Jody McDonald of the 94WIP Morning Show dive into an AMA session, uncovering surprising sports trivia like Julius Erving's brief tenure with the Atlanta Hawks. They debate which human should represent Earth in an alien encounter and review the chaotic ABA history of Moses Malone. 01:00 - Wednesday AMA And Travel 02:36 - Representing Humanity To Aliens 04:01 - Book And Movie Recommendations 06:39 - Dr. J's Secret Hawks Stint

Peer review does not guarantee good science, and publication in a respected journal does not relieve practitioners of the responsibility to think critically. In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick and Doug revisit seven questions Hank Pennypacker used to teach students how to evaluate research, beginning with the experimental question and moving through behavioral measurement, observation, experimental design, data analysis, and the ultimate question: Did the researchers actually answer their question, and does the answer matter? They apply this framework to a published single-case study evaluating the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for children with childhood apraxia of speech. Along the way, they examine problems involving hypotheses versus experimental questions, measurement, percentage-based data, experimental control, and interpretation. The episode offers behavior analysts and other practitioners a practical framework for moving beyond conclusions and critically evaluating the evidence behind them. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Article:  A single case experimental design study using an operationalised version of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for children with childhood apraxia of speech Hank Pennypacker's exercise to review research articles 1. What question are you actually trying to answer? 2. What exactly is the behavior? 3. What dimension of that behavior matters? 4. How did you observe and record it? 5. Only now do we talk about experimental design. 6. How did they analyze the data? 7. Did they actually answer the question, and who cares?  

In this Tax Tuesday replay, Anderson Business Advisors' Barley Bowler, CPA, and Eliot Thomas, Esq. answer real-world tax questions on Roth IRA conversions, investing in real estate with retirement accounts, and depreciation after a 1031 exchange. How can you estimate the tax impact of a Roth IRA conversion before filing your 2026 tax return? Is buying real estate through an HSA, traditional IRA, or Roth IRA a smart investment strategy—and what tax rules, advantages, and potential pitfalls should you understand before moving forward? Plus, how is depreciation calculated after a §1031 exchange when you sell a rental property and acquire a replacement property? Barley and Eliot break down these questions and explain the tax considerations investors and business owners should keep in mind when planning their next move.   Would you like to learn more about passing down your estate? Schedule a free consultation here: https://aba.link/b51702  Register for the next Tax Tuesday webinar to get your questions answered Live: https://aba.link/9e733b  Register for an upcoming workshop today if you want to protect your business and personal assets from snoopy lawyers and creditors. Save Your Seat: https://aba.link/7c2c4d    Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 9:05 When I convert a Roth IRA this year how do I determine the accurate tax impact from the conversion amount before filing the 2026 tax return? 20:18 Is it a good idea to buy real estate using your HSA, IRA, or Roth IRA accounts? What are some pros and cons and how should I proceed? 35:51 How is depreciation calculated going forward after a §1031 exchange following the sale of a rental property and purchase of a new one? 43:41 I am planning to use a HELOC from my personal residence and use the funds for my trading activity. Can I deduct the interest as investment interest under Form 4952 if I loan the money to my LLC, and what counts as "net investment income"? 1:04:05 I will have a tax loss carryforward if I elect to use Section 475(f) mark-to-market accounting method. What types of income can I offset? 1:08:51 I currently have a Living Trust that ABA set up in Wyoming, as well as an LLC. I put all my cryptocurrencies into the LLC. Is this the best way to mitigate my taxes? I paid about $2.00 per share and the value is growing substantially. What other options might be better than the LLC? 1:12:42 Is there a way to organize and structure an entity to trade a taxable account and be able to defer taxes until a cash withdrawal?

When learners with ADHD and autism struggle with tasks, routines, or transitions, it can be easy to focus on the behaviors we see. But those behaviors are often only the tip of the iceberg. Instead of asking why a learner is not doing something, we can ask what might be getting in the way.We explore practical strategies for addressing skill deficits and reducing barriers at home and in the classroom. We discuss reducing response effort by breaking larger tasks into manageable pieces, making expectations visible through schedules and checklists, and supporting task initiation with behavioral momentum, transition warnings, and thoughtfully placed reinforcement.We also look at ways to explicitly teach transitions, reinforce small successes, and proactively offer meaningful choices that support autonomy and independence. Replacement skills are another essential piece, including communication, emotional regulation, problem solving, and self-advocacy.Finally, we consider how these supports can translate between school and home without expecting the systems to look identical. Our goal is to meet learners where they are while continuing to build the skills they need for greater independence and success.What's Inside: Looking beneath observable behavior to identify skill deficits and barriersPractical supports for task initiation, transitions, routines, and independenceUsing reinforcement, choice, visuals, and replacement skills more effectivelyMentioned in This Episode:Episode 172: How to Teach Executive Functioning SkillsCan't Do or Won't Do: A Systematic Way of Solving Behavior Challenges with Sasha LongEpisode 065: How to Use Reinforcement ProperlyHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Joe talks about what he's been rewatching, the Trump administration smacking down the ABA, crippling the Left's control apparatus, and what has returnedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cook County homeowners are still paying the price for the commercial real estate slump. Crain's Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Data center giant set to buy Hawthorne Race Course; Trump tries to strip ABA's authority as law school accreditor; Intuit TurboTax opening store at the base of Tribune Tower; and a new Austin health center is part of wider push to fill West Side health gaps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I revisit Flock application and removal briefly, and the DSA being a psy-op for one reason or another; Then I get into the DOE and ABA's fight over who gets to accredit law schools and why these matters; I do a dive into Florida's Communism curriculum and its inevitable missteps that will occur; I play K12 news stories that are already making the business look bad; and the trouble with mRNA blood transfusions. Substack:  https://theamericanclassroom.substack.com/p/ohio-town-of-oxford-ends-flock-contract   Book Websites: HERE and HERE. https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF, or https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).  https://www.thriftbooks.com/ Q posts book: https://drive.proton.me/urls/JJ78RV1QP8#yCO0wENuJQPH

Thanks to our awesome listeners, we're bringing ANOTHER Listener Choice episode out a bit early because folks can't wait to revisit a discussion of ABA and public policy. This time we're focusing on the licensure process for behavior analysts: How it happened, what we learned, and what comes next to ensure the health and growth of the field. Probably need to start with getting better press than some recent stories around billing practices. And, it wouldn't be an episode on relevant ABA policies without Dr. Bill Ahearn! Listen in and learn how to be part of the solution! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING/General CEU. Wish your CE was free? Join or upgrade to the $5+ levels to get a discount code worth 100% off all Listener Choice episodes on our Patreon page. Articles discussed this episode: Bourland, G., Wilczynski, S., Guercio, J., Scibak, J., & Gautreaux, G. (2025). We have a behavior analyst licensure law. Can't we relax now? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 530-542. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01013-0 de la Cruz, B., Bourland, G., Johnson-Patagoc, K.M., Dillen, J., Thommen, R., Fritz, J.N., & Crone, R. (2025). The road to licensure of behavior analysts in Texas: History and lessons learned. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 505-518. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01030-z Yingling, M.E., Hamilton, J., Nastally, B.L., & Dubuque, E.M. Estimating network adequacy of autism service providers in affordable care act markets. (2025). Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01103-7 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.

CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol hosts Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti open on the stalled CLARITY Act and how crypto's newness in DC stacks up against TradFi's decades-old relationships. They also dig into two hot topics: Erebor raising $1.5 billion at a valuation near $9.5 billion, and FlightAware's short-lived trademark lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi. Then they sit down with Brooke Ybarra, Head of Innovation at the American Bankers Association, who breaks down the yield compromise on payment stablecoins, makes the ABA's case that stablecoin growth could pull deposits away from community banks and shrink local lending, and explains how banks of all sizes are already experimenting with tokenized money and tokenized deposits. Plus, Rebecca and Renato debrief on the bipartisan holdouts and name SEC Chair Paul Atkins as their Person of the Week. NOTE (Aug. 14, 09:00 ET): this episode was recorded before the SEC canceled the open meeting originally scheduled for Friday.-This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at realfi.co.-To view the ABA's recommended changes to legislative text of the Clarity Act, please see their Joint State Association Letter to the Senate: https://www.aba.com/advocacy/policy-analysis/Joint-Letter-to-the-Senate-on-the-Clarity-Act - Chapters/Timecodes:00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol01:12 CLARITY Stalls Before the August Recess03:03 Crypto vs. TradFi: A New Entrant in DC05:18 Why Clarity Levels the Playing Field06:20 Hot Topic: Erebor's $1.5B Bank Raise08:38 Hot Topic: FlightAware Sues Kalshi12:06 Brooke Ybarra of the ABA Joins the Show12:38 The Yield Compromise and Interest-Like Payments14:59 The Deposit Flight Debate17:22 How Banks Are Innovating with Tokenized Money19:49 What Happens If CLARITY Doesn't Pass22:45 Person of the Week: SEC Chair Paul Atkins

Dr. Rob is joined by compatibility specialist Jena Jake. Together they discuss the power of feeling a pain so strong that you are finally ready to stop self-abandoning. They explore the importance of awareness and boundaries, what it looks like to build a life alone, and strategies for carefully choosing the self-talk and blaming that so many of us face in unhealthy relationships.    TAKEAWAYS: [2:03] Jena's transition from marital therapy to executive coaching.  [3:35] What are we looking for when choosing a partner?  [6:07] Identifying patterns that feel like love.  [8:42] Jena's ABA formula, including awareness and healthy boundaries.  [12:24] Your inner self needs you to stop giving yourself away.  [15:10] Facing your wake up moment.  [17:00] Yes, you can build a life alone. [17:53] Seen, safe, supported, sought after and satisfied.  [22:28] Rebuilding trust after betrayal.  [27:55] Be careful about self-talk and blame.  [29:50] Jena's healing journey.    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey   Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES: “What feels familiar isn't always what's aligned or what's good for you.”  “Stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.”  “You may not have gotten better, but you did deserve better.”  “I don't have to trust you, but I do have to trust myself.” 

We were so excited to take the trip back up to Utica, NY for the 3rd Compassionate Care Conference, hosted by Dr. Erik Jacobson and his team at Upstate Caring Partners. And the conference did not disappoint. In this extra-long bonus episode, we spend some time remembering our favorite moments regarding the definition of compassion and the place of PFA-SBT in today's ABA before diving into over an hour's worth of great poster discussion with a slew of excellent presenters. Honestly, I think it's our biggest poster segment ever! Come for the Utica greens, stay for the updated treatment discussions. CCC 2026 truly did "make shift happen." Thanks to UCP for inviting us again and for all the great folks who stopped by to say "hi". Here's hoping we see them and you in 2028!

In this 340th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss the high yield, much tested topic of Respiratory Physiology.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ACCRAC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy