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In this episode of Inside the BACB, CEO Dr. Jim Carr shares additional insight about the changes to the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA coursework and continuing education requirements as announced in the March 2025 BACB Newsletter. Listen now to learn more.Resources:March 2025 Newsletter2027 BCBA Requirements2027 BCaBA RequirementsThe BACB: What It Is, What It Does, and Why blog post

In this episode, Shumyla Noreen shares her transformative journey from a finance professional to an autism advocate and behavior analyst in Pakistan. She discusses the challenges faced by families with Autistic children, including abuse in schools, societal stigma, and the lack of support systems. Shumyla highlights her efforts in establishing a therapeutic clinic, training parents in behavior analysis, and advocating for better services and awareness in Pakistan. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 0.5 Ethics IBAO:  0.5 Cultural QABA: 0.5 General We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow Behaviour Speak! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Shumyla snsnewera@gmail.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/shumyla-noreen-bcaba-218623212/ Trusted Support Therapeutic Clinic https://www.instagram.com/trustedsupport.tstc.pk/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093969896882 Links Empowering Autonomy Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573067870798# ABA Reform Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112586202125278/ BASES Pakistan https://www.instagram.com/basespakistan https://basestheraphy.com/ Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Episode 145 Behavior Analysis in Pakistan with Alia Yasir https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-145-behavior-analysis-in-pakistan-with-alia-yasir-bcaba-iba/ Episode 122: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A South Asian Perspective with Jagmeet Sangha  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-122-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-south-asian-perspective-with-jagmeet-sangha-ma-bcba/

EP44 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr E. and Kelly Melhorn, BCaBA on life after Selective Mutism.  In this episode, Dr. E and Kelly discuss overcoming selective mutism, navigating social challenges, fostering independence in your children and much more.  Chapter:  (4:24) NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER SELECTIVE MUTISM (16:20) UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE(S) OF SELECTIVE MUTISM (28:49) IMPORTANCE OF EXPERTS WHEN TREATING SELECTIVE MUTISM (39:08) UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS AND MOTIVATIONS (47:36) CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND LOVE YOUR CHILD  --  This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)  -  Ask Dr. E a question!  Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum  Explore our SMart Center success stories!  Get started at the SMart Center  Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.  For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube  Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program  -  For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

In Episode 145, Ben chats with Alia Yasir. Alia is a highly experienced and dedicated Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and International Behavior Analyst with a career spanning over 17 years. She completed her coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida. Her expertise is further solidified by her completion of extensive training in Verbal Behavior (VB), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), assessment tools, and report generation. Alia firmly believes in positive behavior support and the importance of providing compassionate care in direct therapy. Alia is one of the few internationally certified Behavior Analysts based in Pakistan, holding certifications from both the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the International Behavior Analyst Organization (IBAO). She is an approved content provider for both the IBT and IBA credentials, and she actively trains and supervises candidates while advocating for the growth of evidence-based methods in behavior therapy. Additionally, Alia has conducted numerous workshops and seminars to provide support and guidance to parents and professionals. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 Cultural QABA: 1.0 DEI Contact: https://bsentherapy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alia-yasir-msc-bcaba-iba-617365148/ Links: Autism Society of Pakistan https://autismpak.com/ International Behavior Analysis Organization https://www.theibao.com/    

Organizational changes, the rollout of Foundations of Care, the implementation of STEAM: Mariam (Mary) Algohaim has been here through them all. Hear how she's seen these changes positively impact her clients and team members on this episode of HRE.

On today's episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Megan Kirby who is an expert on single-case designs in ABA. We get it, this topic can be dry AF and hard to learn but if you remember Casey's “audition” for SNABA (Check it out here!), you know she is obsessed with teaching these designs and she has now met her match in the field who is doing the research and is published! Dr. Kirby breaks down each experimental design when to use them, and its advantages and disadvantages, so if you are studying for your BCABA or BCBA exam you do NOT want to miss this fun conversation! We love you. Mean it! *Check the show notes for some awesome articles*Show Notes:Systematic Protocols for the Visual Analysis of Single-Case Research DataSINGLE-CASE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNHow to Be RAD: Repeated Acquisition Design Features that Enhance Internal and External ValiditySupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today's episode, the Bitches bring on Marrisa and Peggy, two amazing ladies from Local ABA. Local ABA provides remote supervision to BCaBA and BCBA candidates who are working towards getting their hours to sit for the board exam. We know good supervision is hard to find and most BCBA's do not have the time to provide the necessary supervision when they are prioritizing clients, observations, parent trainings, report writing, dealing with insurance companies etc., but these ladies have solved the problem and are super passionate about the supervision process. We talk all about what good supervision looks like, what is the difference between unrestricted and restricted supervision hours, what you can expect from remote supervision with the LocalABA team, and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode so tune in or miss the F out! Love you. Mean it! Show NotesStudyNotes ABA CEU: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/supervision-through-a-dm-rec/Peggy's CEU: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/supervise-yourself-rec/Marissa's CEU: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/supervision-keep-it-nice-tight-recorded/https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/supervision-through-a-dm-rec/Local ABA website: https://localaba.com/Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

Discover what's possible when belonging allows us to be who we are.  An Autistic Self-Advocate and BCaBA from Texas, Andrew Bennett has been a dedicated member of our community since 2019, and currently serves as a moderator in our online Global Autism Community. He contributed to our Responsive Skills Training as a committee member, and has traveled on two SkillCorps® volunteer trips, first to the Czech Republic and more recently to Kenya.  Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure that all autistic individuals around the world have access to quality education, services, and employment.  Responsive Skills Training, or RST, is a curriculum co-created with the Autistic community to transform the way in which services are provided across the world. If you'd like to learn more about RST, please listen to episode 139 with co-creator Ann Beirne and our CEO Molly Pinney.   In this conversation, we discuss: Andrew's special interests, which include cooking and writing poetry Why Andrew decided to join the RST committee  His definitions of “inclusion” and “affirming,” and how they apply to neurodiversity-affirming practice in ABA  How to help an autistic person unmask Situations in which Andrew has felt “dis-affirmed”  Andrew's experience as an autistic SkillCorps® volunteer  Tips for other self-advocates thinking of going on a SkillCorps® trip  To learn more about our SkillCorps® program, check out episodes 100 and 132, featuring SkillCorps® volunteers that have been to our partner sites in Saudi Arabia and India. Listen to them talk about their transformative experiences and see what SkillCorps® can offer you!  Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps. As a listener of our show, take advantage of the coupon code AUTISMPODCAST (no space and all caps) to waive the application fee.  ----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

Are you aware that some of the most famous inventors, entertainers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and writers were diagnosed with autism? Albert Einstein, Dan Akroyd, Emily Dickinson, Armani Williams, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk. My next guest, Tahra Cessna, understands that no matter what traits of autism you or your loved one may have, a person with autism has their own unique strengths and abilities. People without autism often have a range of interests and can easily switch focus from one topic or activity to another and may not commit to excelling at one particular thing; people with autism may have a limited and narrow range of interests.This characteristic may contribute to the success that many people with ASD experience in life. By focusing on and maintaining one core interest for years or even for most of one's life, the person with ASD can use this interest to accomplish great things.Tahra Cessna is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the Chief Clinical Officer for Positive Behavior Supports Corp. She received her BCaBA certification in 2008 and her BCBA certification in 2016. In the 13 years that Tahra has worked with the agency, she has supported growth from a small pocket in South Florida with less than 150 clients to serving individuals with unique needs across 24 states and Canada with nearly 7,000 active clients. Tahra has used a model as a springboard to develop new leaders and expand the organization from 1 region to 71 regions. Tahra's work with the agency and nearly 20 years of working in the field of applied behavior analysis have led to multiple publications on the topics of transitions, quality of life, and sexuality education and afforded more than 100 speaking opportunities at the national and international levels.   A former educator, Tahra recognized the deficits of public and private schools in her area, which led her to open the Treasure Coast Autism Project or TCAP, a private, non-profit school for children on the autism spectrum. The school began in August of 2011, serving 11 students ages 8 to 11 in one classroom, and has expanded to help hundreds of elementary through high school students.  Before her work with Positive Behavior Supports Corp. and The Treasure Coast Autism Project, Tahra was the Director and founder of Behavioral Building Blocks, where she and her team provided wrap-around Applied Behavior Analysis services within a clinic and home and community settings to over 75 individuals with special needs over the course of four years.   Tahra is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for her clients and her team and uses the principles of organizational behavioral management to improve individual and group performance to guide Clinical and Regional Directors in attaining their personal and professional goals.

After a long hiatus, Dr. Matt Brodhead returns to Behavioral Observations. In this episode, we discuss the use of punishment in the context of creating effective, ethical behavioral interventions.  Of course, pursuant to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, punishment should only be considered, "only after demonstrating that desired results have not been obtained using less intrusive means, or when it is determined by an existing intervention team that the risk of harm to the client outweighs the risk associated with the behavior-change intervention" (Code Element 2.15, page 12).  So Matt and I talked about what this means in practice, the role of coercive or aversive events in everyday life, weighing the pros and cons of treatment choices, and much more.  As we state in the first few minutes of the show, we made the editorial decision not to discuss the ABAI Task Force report on Contingent Electric Skin Shock. It's not that we don't have opinions on this topic; rest assured, we certainly do. But we felt like it would be more helpful for practitioners to hear Matt's thoughts on things like response cost, time-out, and so forth, as these are procedures that are more likely to be used by "everyday" practitioners.  We also meandered into a few other topics, like the necessity of teaching cooperation and compliance under certain stimulus conditions, the utility or role of descriptive assessments vs. analog functional analyses, as well as other digressions.  On a stylistic note, because Matt and I have gotten to know each other pretty well, this is an even more conversational episode that usual (versus one that is a series of questions and answers), with the attendant joking around that we usually engage in. If you're interested in Matt's work, go over to his website, betteraba.com, and pick up a copy of his excellent workbook, Behavioral Systems Analysis and Ethical Behavior. It's a bargain at $25 bucks... and remember, the holidays are right around the corner  Matt is also available for workshops and consultations, and you can reach him through the same website.  And while I'm plugging Matt's stuff, the popular text book he co-authored with Drs. David Cox and Shawn Quigley, is out in its second edition (disclosure: Amazon Associates Link). Other resources we discussed: Brodhead and Oteto (2022): Ethics and Ethical Problem Solving.  Thomas and Brodhead (2022): Bringing Challenge to Coercion and the Status Quo.  Matt's earlier appearances on the BOP.  Musical references: "I Love this Bar" and "Check Yo Self" Hanley et al. (2005). On the Effectiveness of and Preference for Punishment and Extinction-Based Components of Function-Based Interventions.  Hanley (2012): Functional assessment of problem behavior: dispelling myths, overcoming implementation obstacles, and developing new lore. Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. Perone (2003): The Negative Effects of Positive Reinforcement. The Importance of Red Teams, Peter Attia, MD. Michael (1975): Positive and Negative Reinforcement, a Distinction That Is No Longer Necessary; Or a Better Way to Talk about Bad Things. MacKenzie (2021): Caring by Lying.  Fisher et al. (1996): On the reinforcing effects of the content of verbal attention.  CBIT for Tic Disorders. Inside JABA #3 with Iser DeLeon on Accumulated vs. Distributed Reinforcement. This podcast is brought to you with the generous support of: Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. Abaspeech.org - the brainchild of Session 203 guest, Rose Griffin, is giving listeners a 30% discount on all of her courses which include, The Advanced Language Learner, Help Me Find My Voice, and Start Communicating Today. The offer is valid through December 1st, 2022. Go to abaspeech.org, check out the ‘courses' link, and use the promo code, aba30, at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners! 

If your social media consumption is anything like mine, you've likely seen some feel-good stories in the media as of late that report on non-speaking students - generally students with Autism - who are graduating from college, giving valedictorian speeches, and so forth.  Unfortunately, what's often underpinning many of these cases is a form of Facilitated Communication, or FC for short. What is FC? Glad you asked! In today's episode, Dr. Jason Travers, Associate Professor at Temple University, joins me today to answer this very question (follow him on Twitter here).  We covered the history of Facilitated Communication, the early scientific investigations that discredited this practice, FC's variants like the Rapid Prompting Method and Spelling to Communicate, where the practice of FC stands today, the harms that Facilitated Communication causes both users and caregivers, and how Behavior Analysts should both view and talk about these practices.  Jason also provides the audience with a treasure trove of additional resources: Jason's Research Gate and Google Scholar pages. Facilitatedcommunication.org  ASHA Policy Statements on Facilitated Communication and Rapid Prompting Method. Facilitated Communication—what harm it can do: Confessions of a former facilitator (Boynton, 2012). An Examination of the Role of the Facilitator in “Facilitated Communication” (Shane and Kearns, 1994). Ideomotor Effect explained. The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (note: Amazon Associated link). Skeptic Magazine (Amazon Associate Link); The Skeptical Inquirer.  The Reading Wars. Facilitated Communication: The Clinical and Social Phenomenon (Shane 1994; Amazon Associate Link). This podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Supervision Sidekick. Supervision Sidekick is not only a comprehensive curriculum that helps you mentor the next generation of Behavior Analysts, it's also a community of like-minded supervisors. Check out their easy to use digital platform and comprehensive instructional materials at www.sidekicklearning.net. Also, if you sign up for a monthly or yearly program, use coupon code behavioralobservations and save 10% at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you'll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you'll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners!  The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST. The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button.

If you're anywhere in the upper part of the northern hemisphere, you already know that fall is in the air. And with that comes the annual return of students to their community schools.  As such, I thought it would be fun to bring on fellow New Hampshire behavior analyst, Elissa Johnson, to talk about the work she's doing in school settings.  Elissa is the Director of Behavioral Health for Constellations Behavioral Services, which was founded right here in the Granite State. As an aside, long time listeners might remember my interview with Kim and Tim Heald, the founders of Constellations way back in Session 35.  So in the episode, Elissa and I discuss how she got into the field, some common mentors we worked with, and how Constellations has transitioned into an ESOP or employee-owned company (a topic perhaps worthy of its own podcast for sure).  However, we spent the bulk of our time discussing how to do good behavior analytic work in school settings, including implementing multi-tiered systems of support, such as PBIS. If you're new to these terms, don't worry, because we do go through and define all the acronyms that are so common in this type of work.  As always, we end with some great advice for the newly-minted. And Elissa had some special words for those of you who are still in your coursework or otherwise working on becoming a newly-minted BCBA, so you'll want to stick around for that.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Stuff we mentioned in the show: Session 35 with the CBS founders.  The Behavioral Health Improvement Institute. Session 67, Deliberate Coaching with Paulie Gavoni. Session 171: How to Play the Good Behavior Game with Jeanne Donaldson. What is an ESOP (employee owned company)? How to use Choral Responding in classroom settings. New Hampshire Ed MTSS-B Technical Assistance Center. Session 173: Quick Responses for Problem Behaviors in School Settings. SAEBRS Social-Emotional Universal Screening Tool. Session 78: PBIS, Mental Health, and Supporting Students with Trauma Histories, with Barry McCurdy. This session of Behavioral Observations is brought to you by the following: Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you'll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you'll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners!  The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST. Want to get a data-based picture of your physical activity, sleep habits, and more? I've been wearing the Whoop Strap for over two years now, and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed getting quantitative information on all aspects of my health, including sleep analytics, heart rate, heart rate variability, calorie burn, exercise intensity, and Whoop's proprietary "strain" score. I could extol this neat device's virtues indefinitely to you, but instead, you can go check it out for yourself. To get your first month free, head over to behavioralobservations.com/whoop!

The full title of Merrill's talk is, "Whitesplaining Racism: Part Deux! Logic, Disproportionality, Avatars, Hate Crimes, and Uncomfortable Feelings." As you'll learn in this episode, Bruce was in the audience for most of Merrill's talk, and was so enthused with it, he wanted him to review its main points here on Behavioral Observations. So we did just that, and Bruce was kind enough to join us as a discussant.  But in the first segment of the show, we get to know a little about Bruce and his background. It turns out that he's had quite a bit of success reducing the overall rates of restraint in the school he worked in, so we spend a some time discussing how he was able to create that change. Bruce also closed out the show with some great advice for BCBAs, so you'll definitely want to stick around for that. This episode is quite long, even by Behavioral Observations' standards, so I'm going to keep these opening comments short. For your convenience, I tracked down most of the links and references we discussed below: Black Applied Behavior Analysts. 2023 Conference Info. Donate to BABA. Winston Behavioral Solutions. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network. The movie, Highlander (not to be confused with Outlander). All-things Merrill on BOP. Adam Ruins Everything. Daryl Davis' Ted Talk. Session 197 is brought to you by the following: Supervision Sidekick. Supervision Sidekick is not only a comprehensive curriculum that helps you mentor the next generation of Behavior Analysts, it's also a community of like-minded supervisors. Check out their easy to use digital platform and comprehensive instructional materials at www.sidekicklearning.net. Also, if you sign up for a monthly or yearly program, use coupon code behavioralobservations and save 10% at checkout. Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you'll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you'll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners!  The 2022 Stone Soup Conference! Great speakers, great cause, all for a great price. October 22nd (or later if you're busy that day). Come hear from Kirk Kirby, Drs. Camille Kolu, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Merrill Winston, Holly Gover, Tom Higbee, and Florence DiGennaro-Reed. Be sure to save at registration by using the promo code, PODCAST.

Why do people lie? It's an age-old question that's been asked for perhaps as long as our species has had verbal capabilities.  In this episode, Dr. Corey Stocco from The University of The Pacific joins me to discuss the existing scholarship in this area, as more specifically, the work that he and his colleagues have done in this area. Specifically, we walk through a recent paper that was published in Behavioral Interventions, Further Evaluation of Contingencies on Lying About Homework Completion.  Regarding this paper, we got way into the weeds in terms of how he recruited participants, the data that they had to leave out for space considerations, what they learned from this work, and where they want to go next in looking into the lying/truth-telling dynamic.  We even talked about how Kevin Luczynski's kid earned reinforcement for peeing on his floor.  As always, Corey closes out the show with some great advice for the newly minted! Lastly, on a housekeeping note, if I sounded more nasally than usual, your ears are working correctly. I was battling a cold during the interview, and I hope it wasn't too distracting for the purposes of this interview.  Bon Iver  Matt Norman's appearance in Session 65 of the BOP Prisoners of Silence film Rollins College speech (see the likely incomplete Editor's note at the bottom of the article) UW Eau Claire Behavior Analysis Undergraduate Program  Pat Friman's Under the Dome article A Behavior Analytic View of Human Development by Hank Schlinger (note: Amazon associates link) Stocco et al. (2021). Further evaluation of contingencies on lying about homework completion.  Resources for Corey's lab (website, IG) Say-Do Correspondence review paper  Parsons (1989). Lying  Victoria Talwar's Google Scholar page  Nurtureshock: New thinking about children (Amazon associates link) Bergstrom et al. (2016). Teaching children with Autism to tell socially appropriate lies  This episode of Behavioral Observations is brought to you by: Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you'll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you'll be well prepared for your career. For BCBA and BCaBA candidates, they report a 98.5% pass rate for first-time exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses, and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to bds.com/bop for a special offer for podcast listeners!  The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Do you need CEUs? Do you want to learn while you're on the go? Check out the podcasts that are available for BACB Continuing Education. Learn about Functional Assessment, Ethics, Supervision, and lots more from your favorite Behavioral Observations guests!

In Session 187, Steve Ward joins me to discuss how to help individuals - in particular, individuals with severely limited communicated repertoires - who demonstrate challenging repertoires that are colloquially referred to as Anxiety.  Given that tortured sentence, you can probably already imagine that in this episode, we discuss how Steve conceptualizes what exactly Anxiety is, especially in populations who cannot verbally report on their private verbal behavior. More importantly, we discuss how he developed what he calls the "calm counts" procedure, and review a case study of this intervention that he recently published.  Here are the resources we discussed in this podcast: Using Differential Reinforcement in the Presence of Stressors to Teach Self-Calming (Ward, 2022). Calm Counts data sheet. Video of the technique being implemented. Whole Child Consulting (Steve's website that has tons of resources).  Whole Child Consulting FB Page. Good Learner Repertoires FB Group. Task As Reinforcer paper. Pink Floyd reference. Top Shelf Sports Bar and Grille. Steve's first appearance on BOP, Session 111. Friman, Hayes, and Wilson (1998). Why Behavior Analysts Should Study Emotion: The example of anxiety.  This session is brought to you with support from: Behavior Development Solutions (aka “BDS”) is back to sponsor Behavioral Observations! I know BDS, because their modules were part of my own exam prep strategy when I took the BCBA exam back in 2002. Their modules are so thorough, you'll feel confident at the Board Exam and, you'll be well prepared for your career. It's the premier exam-prep and curriculum supplement for BCBA and BCaBA candidates with a 98.5% pass rate for first-time BCBA exam takers… plus a money-back guarantee! They also have solutions for RBT aspirants, plus CE courses and live webinars (most of which are free for anyone to attend). To learn more, head over to "bds.com forward-slash "B O P"  for a special offer!  The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Pick up some CEUs while you listen to Behavioral Observations! Click here to see the various ACE events on topics like Functional Assessment, Trauma-Informed Behavior Analysis, ACT, and much more!

Join CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Dr. Melissa Nosik as they discuss the newly developed BCBA and BCaBA test content outlines, which will replace the current BCBA and BCaBA task lists in 2025. _____ Resources: • February 2022 BACB Newsletter • Determining BACB Examination Content and Standards (2014) For a transcribed version of this episode, please watch the episode on our YouTube channel with closed captions.

This conversation is with Corrine Jacoby, a BCBA based in Florida. Corrine and I have worked together briefly in the past, but not recently. Throughout this conversation, we covered a variety of topics. We talked about the reality of being a BCaBA and the confusion of the position, the uncomfortable switch to the supervisor role, OBM and staff management, as well as imposter syndrome for newly minted BCBAs. I encourage everyone, but especially newer BCBAs to listen closely to the part about imposter syndrome, because I think that is something that is pervasive in our field, and stems from a lack of community. I hope you enjoy this slightly longer episode than normal!

In this episode, Christina interviews Tania Ortiz, BCaBA. They discuss Tania's journey beginning as a behavior therapist providing one to one services, to accepting a novel opportunity working in a juvenile detention residential facility. She discusses the transition into this new role to provide awareness on career opportunities within the field outside of developmental disabilities. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior 

Welcome to a special "Listener Mailbag" episode where we answer your questions! Today's question: "What are some career path advancement opportunities as a BT?" Areas we explore: Pursuing your RBT certification within your current behavior technician role (Hint! Subscribe to our "RBT Mini Series" to learn more!) Considering a https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/ (BCaBA )or https://www.bacb.com/bcba/ (BCBA )certification - Visit the https://www.bacb.com/ (BACB )website to learn more Centria BTs! Check out our "BT Resource Center" on the Pulse to learn about all of our University Partners for educational benefit opportunities! Visit our https://www.centriahealthcare.com/healthcare/careers (Centria Careers Page) to learn more about other career opportunities within the organization Got a question/submission of your own? Let us know at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com ! 

Patricia Williams is a BCaBA from Jamaica and a longtime member of How to ABA. She works in an international school on the island and began her career as a high school teacher. After observing students in her classes with behavioral issues, she studied special education and began using the techniques she learned. Patricia eventually began her own private school, with many parents enrolling their autistic children there because it poses fewer challenges than the regular school system. She also just completed her master's degree in education, which compliments her behavioral knowledge very well.Caribbean culture tends to be more “old-school,” with punishment often being the options parents and teachers go to first to correct behavior. Approaching ABA with compassion is a must for Patricia. Taking the time to develop a relationship with a child can be a long road but it is the right choice. You want children to do things for you because they like you, not because they're afraid of you. A big challenge in Jamaica is that parents don't always have the funding for services, and currently there is no insurance in place to help supplement costs. Sometimes all a parent can afford is one session, so creating a treatment plan that the parent understands and wants to follow makes all the difference.Another challenge Patricia faces is a lack of resources. Currently, there is no screening program in place in Jamaica to help identify at-risk children. Sometimes a children with behavioral issues won't get services until they've reached adulthood where it's much more difficult to correct problems. Greater awareness of ABA services is needed for pediatricians and educators so that children can be referred to programs as early as possible. Patricia's advice to new ABAs is to lean on your community and make sure you have a support group you can turn to. Researching topics and solutions that have already been proven in studies can help tremendously so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Also, be comfortable with not always having the answers.What's Inside:Patricia's journey of becoming a BCaBA.Cultural challenges with ABA services in Jamaica.How a teaching background compliments behavioral analysis and practices.Mentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.comHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

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In this episode, we interview Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA about her experiences as a behavior analyst in the United Arab Emirates and India. We also briefly discuss the Competent Learner Model. Tune in to find out about the barriers and obstacles that Nipa has overcome and still faces in the field of behavior analysis! Resources Mentioned within the Episode: www.abtinstitute.org www.facebook.com/ABTInstitute www.instagram.com/abtinstituteuae/ Email : nipa@abtinstitute.org CLM: www.clmcenterofexcellence.com/ Dr.Siri Ming: www.siriming.com Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Christina and Natalie interview BCaBA, Yuraci (Judy) Bazan. In this episode, Judy details her experiences in transitioning from an RBT to a BCaBA, growing as a supervisor in the field, and future advice for anyone who is contemplating pursuing the BCaBA certification. Tune in to gain some insight and a new perspective of a BCaBA's journey in the field of ABA. 

Has your nonverbal communication gotten you in trouble too? Having difficulty figuring out mixed signals? We've been there too! **THIS EPISODE IS ELIGIBLE FOR 1 HOUR BACB CEU CREDIT** If you are a BCBA, BCBA-D, or BCaBA and would like to receive continuing education credit, while supporting our 501c3 non-profit efforts, use the following link to obtain credit for this episode: CEU Request Form Welcome/Business: Shoutout goes out to an amazing on of our BCBAs. Hop, Hooves and Humanity is an official non-profit! In Good, Bad, Ugly: we catch up on the goings on in the week that was. In the Applied Beer Analysis segment: Eric reviews Maine Dish, an interesting imperial stout from Boss Rambler (Bend, OR) Main Topic: This week, we talk about nonverbal communication and how deeply it affects our communication with each other and in our practice. Sites and Resources to check out: Please consider donating to our animal rescue and family support efforts by any of the following means: Our website: Hops, Hooves, & Humanity where you can donate through our PayPal link as well as Amazon Wish List options. https://adventureswithautism.net/fundraising-efforts To see more information on some of our fundraising efforts Adventures with Autism on Etsy See some staff generated art to support our clients and families. Become a Hops and Hooves Patron Check out our Patreon for exclusive catered content --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hopsandhooves/support

Aaaaaand we're back! New season, new content and now BACB CEUs! Yes, we now offer continuing education credit for our podcast content! **THIS EPISODE IS ELIGIBLE FOR .5 HOUR BACB CEU CREDIT If you are a BCBA, BCBA-D, or BCaBA and would like to receive continuing education credit, while supporting our 501c3 non-profit efforts, use the following link to obtain credit for this episode: CEU Request Form Welcome/Business: Shoutout goes out to an amazing on of our BCBAs. Hop, Hooves and Humanity is an official non-profit! In Good, Bad, Ugly: we catch up on the goings on in our absence. In the Applied Beer Analysis segment: Eric reviews CryoStash, an imperial IPA by Hop Valley (Eugene, OR). Main Topic: This week, we discuss evidence-based practices, ethics and the importance of listening to the communities and stakeholders we serve. Sites and Resources to check out: Please consider donating to our animal rescue and family support efforts by any of the following means: Our website: Hops, Hooves, & Humanity where you can donate through our PayPal link as well as Amazon Wish List options. https://adventureswithautism.net/fundraising-efforts To see more information on some of our fundraising efforts Adventures with Autism on Etsy See some staff generated art to support our clients and families. Become a Hops and Hooves Patron Check out our Patreon for exclusive catered content --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hopsandhooves/support

Many children receive 1:1 services very early on and when its time to go to school, we have many questions about school readiness and whether or not they are well prepared. In this episode, we are joined by SEED's principal, Sien, and our very own BCaBA, Phooi Yin, who has vast experience transitioning children to school setting, to answer some of these burning questions on the transition process and school readiness!

Thanks for checking out another "A Piece of Hope" podcast episode presented by Appleseeds Behavioral Center. In todays episode we discuss what exactly it's like being an RBT at a center for children with Autism. Hosts Emma and Andrew (who were also RBT's at one point) are joined by BCBA Jaelyn, RBT Nicole, and BCaBA Amber to share their stories about the highs the lows, and all the in between of becoming and working day to day as an RBT. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow us on all major platforms like Instagram, facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Youtube. 

Welcome back to another episode of "A Piece of Hope" podcast! On this weeks episode we have special guest BCBA Ashley Michaels. Ashley is the creator and original admin of the "ABA Study Group" page on Facebook. She sits down to tell us how the group got so big (30k plus people), what kind of study materials they love, and everything in between! If you're studying for your RBT, BCBA, or BCaBA exam be sure to check them out! Also, don't forget to "like" and "follow" Appleseeds Behavioral Center on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

Welcome back to "A Piece of Hope" podcast presented by Appleseeds Behavioral Center! The month of February we will be kicking off a brand new mini series entitled "Things We Love". Episodes in this series will dive into things that the Autism community love from apps, toys, community outings, and everything in between! This episodes guests includes Appleseeds Behavioral Center's very own - BCBA Jaelyn, BCaBA Amber, and BCaBA Molly. They discuss with host Emma and co-host Andrew all of the tools and study materials they LOVE, that helped them prepare and pass their big (BCBA, BCaBA, RBT) exam. Be sure to share and subscribe to the podcast feed as well as "like" and follow Appleseeds Behavioral Center on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter!