Podcasts about behavior analysis

Dissemination Through Podcasting with Matt CicoriaBut for a chance encounter at ABAI Boston, I might not have met the guru of ALL things related to Podcast dissemination, Matt Cicoria. We dish on podcasting, the field and our mutual love for mountain biking :). Enjoy, kind listener!Resources Matt on LinkedInMatt's Behavioral Observations Podcast (earn CEUs!)The "Behavior Analysis of Lying" episode Atomic HabitsSponsored by: ElementRCM

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.

On today's episode the Bitches bring on Dr. Stephanie Augustin. She is a BCBA who literally does it all #badass. We talk all about running a business, leading with dignity and respect to our staff and clients, growing up being the sibling of an autistic individual, the struggles of our own mental health, and how behavior analysis has changed our view of the world. This is an episode was a #vibe and you do not want to miss it! Tune in or miss the F out! Love you. Mean it! Show Notes & Behavior Concepts: Contingency Shaped Behavior Consequences Unplanned Models Generalized Imitation Discriminated Avoidance Unconditioned Reinforcers Negative Reinforcement Motivating Operations Support us at https://patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast (patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcast) Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

Angela Coreil joins the show to share her experiences in the realm of clinical behavior analysis. Originally a psychologist by trade, now an analyst by training, Angela shares how she blends her knowledge and skill sets to treat clients with diagnosis and disorders not commonly associated with behavior analysis. To learn more about Angela and the work her team does, visit https://behavior-behavior.org.

Oh, snap! It's Supervision September! A whole month of episodes dedicated to the art, science, and necessity of effective supervision. We kick off the month with a review of research assessing the utility of the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services. Can we really use this tool to identify the function of staff behavior? Is there truly an error correction procedure that we can all agree on? And how the heck do we get freakin' Mandi to show up on time? This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Carr, J.E., Wilder, D.A., Majdalany, L., Mathisen, D., & Strain, L.A. (2013). An assessment-based solution to a human-service employee performance problem. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 16-32. doi: 10.1007/BF03391789 Bowe, M. & Sellers, T.P. (2018). Evaluating the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services to assess incorrect error-correction procedures by preschool paraprofessionals. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 166-176. doi: 1002/jaba.428 Merritt, T.A., DiGennaro Reed, F.D., & Martinez, C.E. (2019). Using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services to identify an indicated intervention to decrease employee tardiness. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1034-1048. doi: 10.1002/jaba.643 Wilder, D.A., Cymbal, D., & Villacorta, J. (2020). The Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services: A brief review. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1170-1176. doi: 10.1102/jaba.676 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Before I became a board-certified behavioral analyst, I was a special education teacher working in schools with the district's most challenging students. I've also raised my two daughters, and parenting my own children has had the least amount of influence on why I am a capable parent, educator, and behavior analyst. Having your own kids and being a good parent is a wonderful thing that anyone should be proud of, but it doesn't make you a parenting expert, and that's what I'm going to cover in today's episode.It is so important that people who have training, experience, and ability use important behavioral principles to guide their parenting decision-making. Let's face it, parents are struggling all around us and we see them everywhere. They're struggling to figure out what they need to do to get their children to make better choices and guide them towards growth and development. A huge part of the problem is where these parents are getting their information. Here, I discuss why some of the advice from so-called “parenting experts” is problematic. I cover why using an evidence-based plan is one of the best ways to tackle tough parenting issues. I'll also share with you some of the most common misconceptions about using both punishment and praise and how the 7 Steps can help you.What's Inside:Why some of today's advice from “parenting experts” is problematic.Misconceptions about punishment and praise.How the 7 Steps can assist you with making better parenting choices.Mentioned In This Episode:Just 7 Steps YouTubeJust7Steps.com/workshop

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Tarbox discusses an approach for addressing mental health issues in education called Acceptance Commitment Training, or ACT.  ACT is a very practical but well-researched behavioral approach that can help students and educators  better recognize and overcome internal and external challenges and move them towards their values.  Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Southern California, as well as Director of Research at FirstSteps for Kids. Dr. Tarbox is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice and serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals related to autism and behavior analysis. He has published four books on autism treatment, is the Series Editor of the Elsevier book series Critical Specialties in Treating Autism and Other Behavioral Challenges, and an author of well over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters in scientific texts.  His research focuses on behavioral interventions for teaching complex skills to individuals with autism, applications of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) inside of applied behavior analysis, and applications of applied behavior analysis to issues of diversity and social justice. Download his vitae here. Email Dr. Tarbox here. Visit Dr. Tarbox's Google Scholar profile here. 

Buckle your seatbelts, folks. It's SUPERVISION SEPTEMBER 2022!!! And, to celebrate, we've got 3 episodes all about how to kick your supervision into overdrive. First, we review the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services to help you figure out why your employees are struggling. Then, we bust out the Book Club Crew to figure out how to broach the tough topics at work via the classic business book, “Crucial Conversations”. It may be fall, but supervision discussion is our real vacation! Articles for September 2022 The Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services Carr, J.E., Wilder, D.A., Majdalany, L., Mathisen, D., & Strain, L.A. (2013). An assessment-based solution to a human-service employee performance problem. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 16-32. doi: 10.1007/BF03391789 Bowe, M. & Sellers, T.P. (2018). Evaluating the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services to assess incorrect error-correction procedures by preschool paraprofessionals. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 166-176. doi: 1002/jaba.428 Merritt, T.A., DiGennaro Reed, F.D, & Martinez, C.E. (2019). Using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services to identify an indicated intervention to decrease employee tardiness. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1034-1048. doi: 10.1002/jaba.643 Wilder, D.A., Cymbal, D., & Villacorta, J. (2020). The Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services: A brief review. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1170-1176. doi: 10.1002/jaba.676 Crucial Conversations Book Club Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2011). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill. Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2021). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (3rd ed.). McGraw Hill.

In this episode, I chat with one of the founders of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support, Dr. Joseph M. Lucysyhn, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Dr. Lucyshyn combines behaviour analysis, coercion theory, and ecocultural theory to develop long-term, sustainable interventions for families with autistic children.    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO: 1.0 Ethics   Show Notes: Carolyn Webster-Stratton: https://incredibleyears.com/team-view/carolyn-webster-stratton     Articles Referenced: Beaulieu, L., Addington, J., & Almeida, D. (2018). Behavior analysts' training and practices regarding cultural diversity: The case for culturally competent care. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 557–575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00313-6  Fawcett, S. B. (1991). Some values guiding community research and action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(4), 621–636. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-621  Kelly, E. M., Greeny, K., Rosenberg, N., & Schwartz, I. (2020). When rules are not enough: Developing principles to guide ethical conduct. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(2), 491–498. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00515-x  LeBlanc, L. A., Taylor, B. A., & Marchese, N. V. (2019). The training experiences of behavior analysts: Compassionate care and therapeutic relationships with caregivers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(2), 387–393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00368-z  Sue, Stanley, et al. (2009). “The case for cultural competency in psychotherapeutic interventions.” Annual Review of Psychology, 60, 525–48. https://doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.60.110707.163651  Zayac, R. M., Van Stratton, J. E., Ratkos, T., Williams, M., Geiger, A., & Paulk, A. (2021). A preliminary assessment of the qualities and behaviors of exemplary practitioners: Perspectives from U.S.-based behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(2), 342–351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y 

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Steven Hayes about Process Based Therapy, psychiatric medications, and other global issues relating to mental health. Dr Steven C. Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 44 books and nearly 600 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory, an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/steven-hayes-2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While compassionate action is the goal of every BCBA, wishing it and doing it remain two separate things. This week, Drs. Weiss and Rohrer join us to discuss their Compassionate Collaboration Tool, a means for self-reflection and assessment of those skills that best lend themselves to compassionate action in our work. Plus, we review some of the research on why compassion is important and what's next for the CCT. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Rohrer, J.L., Marshall, K.B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Soft skills: The case for compassionate approaches or how behavior analysis keeps finding its heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1135-1143. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Welcome to Evolving ABA. Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guests pushing the bounds of the field of Behavior Analysis. This week she speak with Dr. Richard Spates. Come back every month for a new episode with new guests. - If you have questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions, please reach out to operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com

Angelica Hesselius Bio Angelica Hesselius is an internationally renowned reward-based horse trainer with a background as an instructor in classical dressage and academic art of riding. She specializes in positive reinforcement training for balanced movement in groundwork and riding. Developing proprioception, movement and communication through systematic reward-based strategies.  Angelica has developed new strategies for creating high precision movements and low frustration from the get-go when working with food reinforcers and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She trains horses, teaches students and coaches colleagues all over the world. Together with dutch horse trainer Do Groen, Angelica has founded the Reward Based Horse Academy with the aim to help horse people build a strong foundation using reward based training techniques. They are offering short courses and are currently working on their year-long educational program. Her current projects include Exploring Nuances with Eva Bertilsson, with lectures and courses for horse trainers and behavior geeks curious to explore and expand their training systems. Eva Bertilsson Bio Eva Bertilsson (she/her) is a behavior consultant and educator with a master's degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. She started out as a positive reinforcement dog sports trainer in the 90s and nowadays works with a wide variety of settings, helping individuals and organizations develop their practice of modern, science-based, empowering strategies for the benefit of learners of all species. Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. She is a long-standing faculty member of Clicker Expo and of TAGteach, and an accredited speaker for Fear Free. Always striving to further our best practices, she hosts the Scandinavian CCC conference on Choice, Control and Communication and runs a Swedish membership group for husbandry training called Kul med Hantering (“Having fun with cooperative care”). Eva and her Carpe Momentum colleague Emelie Johnson Vegh are noteworthy influencers within reward-based training, having developed strategies and concepts such as start button behaviors, seamless training sessions and training session flow charts. Much of “E&E”‘s philosophy and approach to training is outlined in their book Agility Right From the Start, and you find them at www.carpemomentum.nu  If you are curious of Eva's most recent projects, check out the webinars she hosts on the www.abc247.wtf/online  and look into her positive reinforcement horse training collaboration with with Angelica Hesselius, www.rewardbasedartofriding.com/exploringnuances For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/29/exploring-nuances-2/ 

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is an empathetic entrepreneur.    Jill Scarbro is the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year, a prestigious honor bestowed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.   Having grown up in rural West Virginia with dyslexia, Jill's need for specialized services to learn how to read shaped the trajectory of her life. This sparked her to start Bright Futures, a school for one child in her grandmother's kitchen. She has grown that organization to become a nationally recognized therapy center for children with autism.   Jill Scarbro is a board certified behavior analyst. She is the founder of Community Autism Resources and Education Systems (CARES) and CEO of Bright Futures Learning Services. She holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Behavior Analysis.   Jill lives in Winfield, West Virginia, where she is partner to Tim and mom to Caroline and Garrett.   Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Jill Scarbro is one of the wisest people I know. Resources   Jill Scarbro on LinkedIn   Jill's company Bright Futures Learning Services   Inc. Magazine story on Jill landing SBA's top honor   Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor Jarrell Black Our friends at Jarrell Black encourage you to keep growing and seeking wisdom.   Jarrell Black is pleased to serve small business clients from offices in Dublin and Mount Vernon, Ohio and its headquarters in Teays Valley, West Virginia. To learn more, visit online.   Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast     Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell     Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop.     Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:50] - Brief bio for Jill Scarbro [00:03:11] - Jill reflects on winning the top honor from US SBA [00:03:55] - Growing up in the coalfields of southern WV; her early learning struggles [00:05:00] - Jill's vision for a career of helping kids overcome challenges [00:05:30] - How Jill and Skip are connected [00:06:32] - Jill reveals her Main Thing; unpacking the meaning [00:07:59] - Jill shares a personal example of how she's applied her Main Thing wisdom [00:09:30] - Jill confesses that she really does want to save the world [00:10:12] - A day in the life of someone who is on the autism spectrum [00:11:40] - Perspectives: neurotypical thinking compared with neurodivergent thinking [00:12:45] - Thank you and so long for now [00:13:22] - Outro

Hey everyone! You know how we like to deep dive on some research, and what better way to continue in Season 3 than with an entire journal on supervision! In this episode, Patrick and Shane dive into Behavior Analysis in Practice. More specifically, we focus on Volume 9, Edition 4 from December 2016. You can check out the publication HERE.Bonus! If you'd like to gain CEUs for this series, please check out our website at Team PBS under the training titled "Paperback Behavior."Music and editing by Arty Clay.

Next Wednesday Operant Innovations, in partnership with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, will be launching the first episode of Evolving ABA! Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she meets with individuals pushing the bounds of the field of Behavior Analysis.

There's a need and a demand for ABA services with increased funding beginning to occur. The Behavior Analysis field has some great momentum but as the field grows, and large private equity firms enter this space, there is a concern of degradation of the treatment provided and the quality of services. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Karen Chung, Karen has 12 years of experience as a Certified Behavioral Analyst and is the CEO and founder of Special Learning, Inc., an education technology company that delivers web-based training, virtual supervision, and consultation for BCBAs anywhere in the world. Aside from her work with Special Learning, Karen has been at work building the Ethical Standards Board, an online database of certified ABAs and registered behavioral technicians available for the public to find qualified clinicians and agencies. Together they discuss the current state of the Behavioral Analysis field, some of the challenges of rapid growth, and the demand for services, as well as highlighting some of the gaps in the ethics code and how that fails to regulate the quality of treatment from large private equity firms. Finally, we discuss a new service called the Ethics Standards Board for ABA Centers (ESBAP), which provides a centralized database of ABA Agencies that are rated by their performance by peers as well as by their clients. ESBAP is creating a resource available to the public, to help shift and support those organizations that are behaving ethically, doing quality work, and outcomes-oriented that have opportunities for RBTs to find a career path to mentorship.   For more information about Special Learning Inc., please visit: https://www.special-learning.com/ To contact Karen Chung, please email at kchung@special-learning.com For more information about the Ethical Standards Board for ABA Centers, the ESBAP, please visit: https://esbap.org/

We are continuing our conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter. Claire is a Professor of Psychology at West Virginia University. She is the Director of Graduate Training, and the Coordinator of the Behavior Analysis program area at the University - and she is also a horse person. We're celebrating the publication of an article we wrote together for the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior on Loopy Training. This was in response to a call for papers that the Journal put out last fall that asking for articles that explored the connections between the applied animal behavior community and the broader behavior analytic community. In part 2 we ended in the middle of a discussion on the consistency of handling. Whether we refer to handlers working with animals or teachers working with people, how much of an impact does the consistency of the handler matter? We continue this discussion by looking at microshaping, and a training exercise called “the line of trash” which is intended to encourage the trainer's creativity.

What is ABA?What is health?As sciences, do they work together?In this episode, we continue to discuss this, evidence from the science and the role behaviour analysts can play in health services.Connect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

We are lucky, at ABA Tech, to employ Student Interns looking to gain non-clinical experience. Some of our students came together to answer questions that we often see on social media and from other students in the field. In today's episode, Megan & Victoria speak with Abigail Petronelli, a previous ABA Tech Student on where they are now, how they got there, and advice for other students. - For questions: Victoria German- vgerman2020@my.fit.edu Megan Galban - mgalban2020@my.fit.edu Abigail Petronelli - abigail@abatechnologies.com - Research Links: Conine, D.E., Campau, S.C. and Petronelli, A.K. (2022), LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and applied behavior analysis: A call to action. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 6-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.876 Petronelli, A., Ferguson, R. Into Inclusion: Increasing Trans-Inclusive Practices with Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2 - To learn more about our current and previous students visit: https://abatechnologies.com/about-us/concentrated-supervised-fieldwork

If you care about the future of ABA, it's important to understand not only its strengths, but also the myriad challenges the field faces. And to that end, I can't think of a more difficult challenge the field of Applied Behavior Analysis has right now than figuring out how to adequately measure outcome quality, and how this relates to funding ABA services.  My guest for Session 196 is Amanda Ralston, and she's been thinking a lot about these issues for quite some time, and she was kind enough to spend some an hour with me to share her thoughts.  As you'll learn in this episode, Mandy has been in the ABA field for over 20 years, and has experience founding and operating a large, statewide ABA provider, consulting with large multi-state ABA organizations, and much more. Mandy most recently founded NonBinary Solutions, which she talks about briefly. We discuss the current model of insurance reimbursement, and contrast that with what's referred to as Value-Based Pay or Value-Based Care. These payment models differ considerably from the current Fee-For-Service arrangements that most listeners are likely familiar with.  While Behavioral Observations is not a health-care policy podcast, I was encouraged to explore this topic by some friends and confidants, largely because this treatment model may be coming our way at some point. Given that Behavior Analysis is not a mature field as of 2022 - especially when it comes to funding our services - I thought it would be a good idea to explore the topic.  If you experience this conversation the same way I did, I think you'll come to the realization that there are more questions than answers when it comes to Value-Based Care (many of which are articulated in this short video), so I may return to this topic from time to time as things develop.  Here are some links to resources we discussed: NonBinary Solutions website, Instagram. Mandy's personal website, with links to related topics of interest. Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP). Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, plus Session 163 with Sara Litvak and Dr. Ellie Kazemi (discussion of standards, etc... in ABA Practice). The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM). A series of Forbes articles on VBC. Session 196 is brought to you by the following: 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. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. 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.

Angelica Hesselius Bio Angelica Hesselius is an internationally renowned reward-based horse trainer with a background as an instructor in classical dressage and academic art of riding. She specializes in positive reinforcement training for balanced movement in groundwork and riding. Developing proprioception, movement and communication through systematic reward-based strategies.  Angelica has developed new strategies for creating high precision movements and low frustration from the get-go when working with food reinforcers and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She trains horses, teaches students and coaches colleagues all over the world. Together with dutch horse trainer Do Groen, Angelica has founded the Reward Based Horse Academy with the aim to help horse people build a strong foundation using reward based training techniques. They are offering short courses and are currently working on their year-long educational program. Her current projects include Exploring Nuances with Eva Bertilsson, with lectures and courses for horse trainers and behavior geeks curious to explore and expand their training systems. Eva Bertilsson Bio Eva Bertilsson (she/her) is a behavior consultant and educator with a master's degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. She started out as a positive reinforcement dog sports trainer in the 90s and nowadays works with a wide variety of settings, helping individuals and organizations develop their practice of modern, science-based, empowering strategies for the benefit of learners of all species. Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. She is a long-standing faculty member of Clicker Expo and of TAGteach, and an accredited speaker for Fear Free. Always striving to further our best practices, she hosts the Scandinavian CCC conference on Choice, Control and Communication and runs a Swedish membership group for husbandry training called Kul med Hantering (“Having fun with cooperative care”). Eva and her Carpe Momentum colleague Emelie Johnson Vegh are noteworthy influencers within reward-based training, having developed strategies and concepts such as start button behaviors, seamless training sessions and training session flow charts. Much of “E&E”‘s philosophy and approach to training is outlined in their book Agility Right From the Start, and you find them at www.carpemomentum.nu  If you are curious of Eva's most recent projects, check out the webinars she hosts on the www.abc247.wtf/online  and look into her positive reinforcement horse training collaboration with with Angelica Hesselius, www.rewardbasedartofriding.com/exploringnuances For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/15/exploring-nuances/

What is ABA?What is health?As sciences, do they work together?In this episode, we discuss this and evidence from the science on how well they marry together and the role behaviour analysts can play in health services.Connect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

Last week we began a conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter. Claire is a Professor of Psychology at West Virginia University. She is the Director of Graduate Training, and the Coordinator of the Behavior Analysis program area at the University - and she is also a horse person. We're celebrating the publication of an article we wrote together for the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior on Loopy Training. This was in response to a call for papers that the Journal put out last fall that asking for articles that explored the connections between the applied animal behavior community and the broader behavior analytic community. Claire asked if I would like to write a paper with her. The result is our article entitled “Connecting Animal Trainers and Behavior Analysts Through Loopy Training.” We celebrated the on-line publication of the article by recording this podcast. Towards the end of Part 1, we talked about what is was like to write an article together, then we started down rabbit holes. In this episode we focus in on the effect that consistency - or the lack of consistency - in the handler has on the learner. We look at chains, stimulus control and procedural integrity. Here's the link to the Loopy training article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author/HEMGM6YMDQF7UNJEYTCZ?target=10.1002/jeab.779

In this episode, Ben chats with Anita Li, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her research on the status of women in behaviour analysis in terms of pay equity, publishing, and more. This leads to a conversation about her article on solidarity among non-Black people of colour in promoting racial equity. Correction: In the last 30 minutes of this episode Ben mentions recording this episode in January 2020.  The episode was actually recorded January 2022.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Cultural   Show Notes: Shades of ABA - Anita Li's Interview: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba/episodes/Divided-We-Fall-e18i241  Beautiful Humans Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans  Stamped From The Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/Stamped-Beginning-Definitive-History-National/dp/1568585985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AF5SLRBX07CE&keywords=stamped+from+the+beginning&qid=1659134275&s=books&sprefix=stamped+from+%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1  How To Be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W47EPRWRCXVW&keywords=how+to+be+an+antiracist&qid=1659134318&s=books&sprefix=how+to+be+%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-1    The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d   Episode 27: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d     Articles Referenced: Ayllon, T., & Michael, J. (1959). The psychiatric nurse as a behavioral engineer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 2(4), 323–334. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1959.2-323  Li, A., Curiel, H., Pritchard, J., & Poling, A. (2018). Participation of women in behavior analysis research: Some recent and relevant data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11(2), 160–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-0211-6  Li, A., Gravina, N., Pritchard, J. K., & Poling, A. (2019). The gender pay gap for behavior analysis faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 743–746. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00347-4  Li, A. (2021). Solidarity: The role of non-black people of color in promoting racial equity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 549–553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00498-9  Rotta, K., Li, A., Curiel, E. S. L. et al. (2022). Women in behavior analysis: A review of the literature. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 592–607. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00642-z 

With so many guests making time to join us this month, we almost didn't have a chance to record this month's preview! But, between our research-reading, jet-setting lifestyle, we found a peaceful—albeit much too hot—moment to head into the studio to run down what's to come in August. We start off a variety of episodes by talking about variety itself in ABA with Dr. Matthew Normand. Then we review how trauma-informed care can be implemented in behavior management with Saundra Bishop before delving into the related area of compassion and collaboration with Dr. Jessica Rohrer and Dr. Mary Jane Weiss. Finally, we turn our baseball caps around to rap about teaching kids to make their own decisions. Don't forget: new book club this month on the Patreon site. We're talking all about Street Data, a.k.a., how data can be used for equity in schools. Articles for August 2022 Variety in ABA w/ Dr. Matthew Normand Normand, M.P. & Kohn, C.S. (2013). Don't wag the dog: Extending the reach of applied behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 36, 109-122. doi: 10.1007/BF03392294 Friman, P.C. (2010). Com on in, the water is fine: Achieving mainstream relevance through integration with primary medical care. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 19-36. doi: 10.1007/BF03392201 Heward, W.L., Critchfield, T.S., Reed, D.D., Detrich, R., & Kimball, J.W. (2022). ABA from A to Z: Behavior science applied to 350 domains of socially significant behavior. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 45, 327-359. doi: 10.1007/s40614-022-00336-z Applications of Trauma-Informed Care w/ Saundra Bishop Rajaraman, A., Austin, J.L., Gover, H.C., Cammilleri, A.P., Donnelly, D.R., & Hanley, G.P. (2022). Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 40-61. doi: 10.1002/jaba.881 Bath, H. (2008). The three pillars of trauma-informed care. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 17, 17-21. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019). Preventing adverse childhood experiences: Leveraging the best available evidence. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bishop, S. (2022). The trauma-informed behavior management handbook. Washington D.C.: Basics ABA Therapy, LLC. Decision Making for Kids Vlachou, A. & Stavroussi, P. (2016). Promoting social inclusion: A structured intervention for enhancing interpersonal problem-solving skills in children with mild intellectual disabilities. Support for Learning, 31, 27-45. doi: 10.1111/1467-9604.12112 Sparks, S.L., Pierce, T., Higgins, K., Miller, S., & Tandy, R. (2016). Increasing choice making in students with intellectual disability. Education and Training in Autism, 51, 331-343. Hune, J.B. & Nelson, C.M. (2002). Effects of teaching a problem-solving strategy on preschool children with problem behavior. Behavioral Disorders, 27, 185-207. doi: 10.1177/019874290202700302 Sparks, S.C. & Cote, D.L. (2012). Teaching choice making to elementary students with mild ot moderate disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 47, 290-296. doi: 10.1177/1053451211430123 Compassionate Care in ABA w/ Dr. Jessica Rohrer + Dr. Mary Jane Weiss Rohrer, J.L., Marshall, K.B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Soft skills: The case for compassionate approaches or how behavior analysis keeps finding its heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1135-1143. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x Street Data Book Club (Patrons Only) Safir, S. & Dugan, J. (2021). Street data: a next-generation model for equity, pedagogy, and school transformation. Corwin.

A brief follow-up to Episode 9. A reflection on some of the ways I fostered a healthy relationship to self, and how that was necessary for engaging with the enneagram of personality as a channel for growth. Before you deconstruct your ego you have to build a robust relationship to self so you have somewhere to stand while you do it. I don't mean developing a static sense of a static self—quite the opposite. It's about developing a dynamic and ever-evolving set of practices and perspectives concerning Self, your selves' observable behaviors, acceptance and change. Now is the best time to start. Begin, continue, begin again. Mentioned in this episode: - The Avett Brothers band and their song Shame - Noting and labeling practice to get to know one's internal processes (a practice I learned as taught by Shinzen Young) - The refractory period of an emotion Self-compassion (particularly the work of Kristin Neff) - Ellen Langer's (very American) definition of mindfulness as a flexible cognitive state in which one is able to perceive and process new information - A popular, secular Buddhist definition of mindfulness as a state of intentional and nonjudgmental attention to the present moment (I think this may have originated with Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose book Full-Catastrophe Living was one of my most powerful introductions to formal meditation practice; I can't recommend his work highly enough) - Barbara Fredrickson's broaden and build theory - The field of Behavior Analysis and the book Self-Directed Behavior by David L. Watson and Roland G. Tharp (I used the tenth edition) for changing behavior - Sam Harris' Waking Up app Let me know what resonates and what you want to hear more about.

In behavior analysis, we love our acronyms! Today, we're talking about what the ABC's of behavior are. We'll share how you can take ABC data, why it's so important, and so much more. All too often, we're faced with compiling ABC data from a large amount of information, which can be overwhelming. Data is ultimately supposed to make our lives easier and help us do a better job as practitioners. ABC stands for antecedent, behavior, and consequence and when we refer to behavior, that includes the surrounding environment and what's happening as well. There's always something that happens to trigger a certain behavior as well as something that happens afterward, and ABC strives to capture the complete picture. We really want to know specifics around these points, and it helps to keep things super simple. Here, we share helpful tips so you can collect the best data possible as well as how to work alongside teachers and other practitioners.What's Inside:Why ABC data is important.How to collect simple, impactful data.Helpful tips for working with teachers and other professionals.Mentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

We are beginning a conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter. Claire is currently a Professor of Psychology, the Director of Graduate Training, and the Coordinator of the Behavior Analysis program area at West Virginia University. We're celebrating the publication of an article we wrote together for the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior on Loopy Training. In this podcast we talk about what it was like to write the article and what is involved in getting an article published in a peer reviewed journal. Then we take you down some of the many rabbit holes we explored as we developed the article. Some of them made it into the final version and some were just fun to explore. Here's the link to the Loopy training article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author/HEMGM6YMDQF7UNJEYTCZ?target=10.1002/jeab.779

In our 10th episode, Kristy and Mitchell discuss depression, its myriad causes, and different treatment techniques.  We approach depression from a pharmacological perspective, exploring the uses and effects of serotonin and SSRI medications on mood and personality.  We also flip our focus and examine depression from a cognitive and conceptual perspective, discussing how our narratives, thoughts, and verbal behaviors influence our proclivities for depressive episodes.  Lastly, we craft a metaphysical conception of depression and how it ties to the experiences of being human. It wouldn't be a landmark episode for us without some technical difficulties.  Please forgive the audio quality on Mitchell's end.  We have had quite the number of lightning and thunderstorms come through the area in the last few days, and our electronics have been wonky.  We hope to have the issues resolved by our next episode.  We appreciate your patience and continued support! Kristy Bohan is a cofounder and contributor to The Cognitive Dissonance Podcast. Kristy received her BS in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry in 2018, and an MS in Psychology in 2020 and began working on her certification in Behavior Analysis. She hopes to be board certified in early 2022 where she will continue to service clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder as a behavior consultant in Oregon. Kristy takes a behavior analytic perspective to life and uses this philosophy to inform her work and her day to day life. Kristy believes in psychology as a hard, natural science. Mitchell Croot is one of the founders and contributors to The Cognitive Dissonance Podcast. A father of four, a US Army veteran, and a high school educator, Mitchell holds a BA in History with a minor in Secondary Education from Catawba College and an MA in History from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. His interests include colonial North America, the American Revolution, culture and cultural transmission, philosophy, psychology, and music.

Connect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

Robert H. Horner, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Special Education at the University of Oregon. His research has focused on applied behavior analysis, positive behavior support, multi-tiered instructional systems, equity in education, and systems change. Since the 1990s, Dr. Horner has worked with Dr. George Sugai to develop and implement schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).  In our chat we talk about the purpose and history of PBIS.  Be sure to subscribe to the Crisis in Education Podcast to hear the entire episode.  For more on Dr. Horner check out some of his academic work here! 

Did you know that multiple exemplar training and multiple exemplar instruction are actually two different procedures? Neither did we! But, on this week's episode we learned to tell both apart as well as how both techniques can be a boon (mostly) for improving the efficiency of your teaching procedures. Please enjoy our review of multiple exemplars of multiple exemplar research! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sivaraman, M. (2017). Using multiple exemplar training to teach empathy skills to children with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 337-346. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0183-y Marzullo-Kerth, D., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Townsend, D.B. (2011). Using multiple-exemplar training to teach a generalized repertoire of sharing to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 279-294. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-279 LaFrance, D.L. & Tarbox, J. (2020). The importance of multiple exemplar instruction in the establishment of novel verbal behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 10-24. doi: 10.1002/jaba.611 Lechago, S.A., Carr, J.E., Kisamore, A.N., & Grow, L.L. (2015). The effects of multiple exemplar instruction on the relation between listener and intraverbal categorization repertoires. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 31, 76-95. doi: 10.1007/s40616-015-0027-1 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Darren Sush, co-author of The Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis, joins the panel for an in-depth discussion of the ethics involved in shaping and reshaping the professions of Applied Behavior Analysis. The talk centers around the role of leadership in navigating us through controversial topics, and ways of talking with various stakeholders about what we do and how we do it. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Bailey, J.S. (1991). Marketing behavior analysis requires different talk. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(3), 445-448. Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst: Expert tips for maximizing consulting effectiveness. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Foxx, R.M. (1996). Translating the covenant: The behavior analyst and ambassador and translator. The Behavior Analyst, 12(3), 147-161. Rohrer JL, Marshall KB, Suzio C, Weiss MJ. (2021). Soft Skills: The Case for Compassionate Approaches or How Behavior Analysis Keeps Finding Its Heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice,14(4), 1135-1143. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x. PMID: 34868817; PMCID: PMC8586117. Sush, D., & Najdowski, A. C. (2021). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis. New York: Elsevier. Resources Amazon link to the Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis: https://www.amazon.com/Workbook-Ethical-Scenarios-Behavior-Analysis-dp-032398813X/dp/032398813X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk Pat Friman's Keynote address at CR Unite 2021 https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/unity-dissemination-and-motivation-strategic-use-of-non-behavior-analytic-language-to-achieve-behavior-analytic-goals-live-recorded/unity-dissemination-and-motivation-strategic-use-of-non-behavior-analytic-language-to-achieve-behavior-analytic-goals/unity-dissemination-and-motivation-strategic-use-of-non-behavior-analytic-language-to-achieve-behavior-analytic-goals Kerri's ABAI presentation with colleagues: https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/instructional-design-and-behavior-analysis-just-how-closely-aligned-are-we/instructional-design-and-behavior-analysis-just-how-closely-aligned-are-we/instructional-design-and-behavior-analysis-just-how-closely-aligned-are-we Nissa's Assessment Cohort Series: https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/assessment-mentoring-cohort?query=assessment%20cohort Tim Fuller's RFT course: https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/course/accessible-rft-demystifying-this-contemporary-approach-to-complex-human-behavior/accessible-rft-a-practical-guide-to-understanding-and-applying-relational-frame-theory/accessible-rft-a-practical-guide-to-understanding-and-applying-relational-frame-theory

Dr. Antonio Harrison (Coach Doc) Ph.D. | Professor | Behavioural Scientist | Coach | Creator | Warrior BIO: Dr. Antonio Harrison, a.k.a Coach Doc, was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. He is a loving husband and father of 3 boys. Coach Doc has spent his life in the world of Sports and Fitness. He began his journey as a Junior Olympic Swimmer who then fell in love with basketball, football, and track. Coach Doc is a former 4-year starter and NCAA Football player. He has a Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis and focuses his research on Health, Sports, and Fitness, as well as Leadership and gives invited talks nationwide. His works have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, magazines, and books. He has taught graduate school for the past 12 years and currently is a Professor at Pepperdine University and the online program of the University of West Florida. He also hosts a podcast that educates athletes, parents, and coaches on optimizing both physical, nutritional, and mental performance.  Highlights: How to discover and tame your “inner warrior” that lies deep inside of usHow/why embracing a “coach” can change our lives (beyond the field)How coaching can permit us to become ourselvesThe value of removing all our labels and asking yourself, “who am I?”How we can remove the distractions of money in our lifeHow being an active and present parent in your child's life is a “rich” one.Why cultivating “self-worth” within ourselves and our children is one of the most significant “assets” we can own.Why an understanding of family origin stories helps us create our own stories moving forwardWhy parents should strive to be “Batman” over “Superman.” Quotes: “I am not afraid to lose everything we have” Coach Doc“Be kind in everything you do” Coach Doc“Assumptions are the mother of all F-ups” Coach Doc“Kids don't do what you say; they do what they see” Coach Doc“We may not be in a mansion, but we got smiles on our faces and love in our hearts” Coach Doc Links: LinkedIn: Click HereInstagram: Click HereFacebook: Click HereDoc's Daily Dose Podcast: Click Here

ADHD may seem to be so prevalent in our society that you think doctors prescribe Ritalin to kids at birth. But, there's actually a robust research literature on the effectiveness of behavioral treatment that you may not be aware of. This week, we hit the big points of behavioral interventions for ADHD before diving into some recent articles to fine-tune the details. If you were hoping to find research to support your fidget spinner addiction, this episode may be for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish you could earn that CEU for no cost and/or see a video of our live recording for this episode? Head to our Patreon page and subscribe at our $5 tier for just that. Articles discussed this episode: Pfiffner, L.J. & Haack (2014). Behavior management for school aged children with ADHD. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 23, 731-746. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.05.014 Aspiranti, K.B. & Hulac, D.M. (2022). Using fidget spinners to improve on-task classroom behavior for students with ADHD. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 454-465. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00588-2 Danforth, J.S. (2016). A flow chart of behavior management strategies for families of children with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct problem behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 64-76. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0103-6 Staff, A.I., van den Hoofdakker, B.J., van der Oord, S., Hornstra, R., Hoekstra, P.J., Twisk, J.W.R., Oosterlaan, J., & Luman, M. Effectiveness of specific techniques in behavioral teacher training for childhood ADHD: A randomized controlled microtrial. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 50, 763-779. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1846542 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

In this episode, we talked about the behavioural factors at play when athletes risk so much by taking banned substances.Very few athletes HAVEN'T tested positive for drugs at some point. Of the 30 fastest men's 100m sprint times ever, only nine have been run by an athlete not banned for drugs, all by Jamaica's Usain Bolt. He holds the record for the three fastest 100m sprints in history.A survey of US Olympians or aspiring Olympians who were asked if they would use a banned performance enhancing drug were given two scenarios:* You will not be caught and you will win.98% of the athletes said they would use the banned performance enhancing drug in this case.* You will win every competition you enter for the next five years but will then die from the side effects.50% of athletes said they would use the banned performance enhancing drug in this case (Bamberger, 1997).The results show just how strong the ‘win at all' costs attitude is across sporting individuals, only enhanced by the social pressures encountered by every athlete across every sport and level.Accidental vs purposefulWhose responsibility?Crossfit being such an all-rounderCost benefit analysisRisks:- Getting caught- Reputation marred for life- Losing titles / sponsorship- Lower fertility- BaldnessRewards:- World records- Faster recovery- Money- Fame- Long term strength gainsRisk aversionSimilar arenas in which such risky behaviour occur:Criminal behaviourDrinking drivingGamblingFree climbing / free divingExtreme sportsInstagrammers doing stupid things for likesPunishment isn't consistentReinforcement is intermittentConnect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

If you've been tuning into one of the many Inside JABA Series I've done over the last few years, you're undoubtedly familiar with today's guest, Dr. Claire St. Peter. Claire is a Professor as well as the Director of Graduate Training at West Virginia University.  According to her university bio, Claire's "primary research interest is the assessment and intervention of challenging behavior. She is particularly interested in the development of effective interventions for challenging behavior displayed in school contexts (including the effects of degraded integrity on intervention efficacy) and with the dissemination of behavioral approaches to caregivers (teachers, parents, etc.)." And we do get to this very important topic of supporting typically developing individuals with behavior problems in school settings... but we get there in a roundabout way.  Before getting there, we talk about how she got into behavior analysis, and we spent a little more time on this than usual, because as it happens, Claire was doing her graduate training at The University of Florida at a time when many other prominent researchers and practitioners in Behavior Analysis were going through that program. I won't spoil the story here, but it's worth checking out because in my opinion it provides an interesting window into the development of an incredibly productive cohort of people.  We then transition into a primer of sorts in what's known as the "Constructional Approach" to behavioral treatment, intervention, and so forth. This approach was first described by Dr. Israel Goldiamond, and I highly recommend reading his seminal paper on this topic that was published in 1974. This topic has been getting a lot of attention in our field as of late, and I was thrilled to have Claire walk us through the basics of this perspective.  Towards the end of the podcast, Claire shares a fascinating case study in which she and her colleagues used this constructional approach to develop a novel behavioral intervention for a child who was exhibiting behavior problems in a school setting.  Again, if you're familiar with Claire's contributions to the Inside JABA Series, you know she loves a good soapbox, and in keeping with that, she offers some great advice for the newly minted at the close of the show.  Lastly, I don't want to forget to mention that Claire is the Editor in Chief of the journal, Education and Treatment of Children, which I think we mention briefly. There's a lot of good work being published there, so check it out if you get a chance. Also, Claire has made significant contributions in the area of treatment integrity (aka procedural fidelity), and I look forward to having her back on the show for a deep dive into that important topic.  Here are links to some of the resources we mentioned: Claire's lab website  Claire's Google Scholar Page  Goldiamond (1974): Toward a constructional approach to social problems: ethical and constitutional issues raised by applied behavior analysis  More Goldiamond: A Programming Contingency Analysis of Mental Health  Layng (2009). The Search for an Effective Clinical Behavior Analysis: The Nonlinear Thinking of Israel Goldiamond  Romano, St. Peter, Milyko, Mesches, and Foreman (2021). Incorporating Curricular Revision to Treat Escape-Maintained Behavior for Children with ADHD  Mammacare  Word of the Podcast  Inside JABA 7: There's No Such Thing as a Bad Boy, with Pat Friman Friman (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior  Johnston, Pennypacker, and Green: Strategies and Tactics for Behavioral Research and Practice (note: Amazon Associates link).  Session 193 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. HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. 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.

For clinicians working in schools, you probably know that being asked to write up functional behavior assessments is a nigh-weekly occurrence. And while functional analyses may be the gold standard of behavior assessment, barely 50% of BCBAs in the world regularly use them. Rather than wag our fingers for a full hour, we take a look at the literature around conducting the best FBAs possible taking into account time, space, and efficiency. Plus, Rob's spicy hot takes on descriptive assessments! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Nesselrode, R., Falcomata, T.S., Hills, L., & Erhard, P. (2022). Functional analysis in public school settings: A systematic review of the literature. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00679-8 Oliver, A.C., Pratt, L.A., & Normand, M.P. (2015). A survey of functional behavior assessment methods used by behavior analysts in practice. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 817-829. doi: 10.1002/jaba.256 Asmus, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., & Borrero, J.C. (2002). Functional behavior assessment: A school based model. Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 67-90. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42900516 Anderson, C.M. & St. Peter, C.C. (2013). Functional analysis with typically developing children: Best practice or too early to tell?: In response to Hanley (2012). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 62-76. doi: 10.1007/BF03391806 Kestner, K.M., Peterson, S.M., Eldridge, R.R., & Peterson, L.D. (2018). Considerations of baseline classroom conditions in conducting functional behavior assessments in school settings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 452-465. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0269-1 Lewis, T.J., Mitchell, B.S., Harvey, K., Green, A., & McKenzie, J. (2015). A comparison of functional behavioral assessment and functional analysis methodology among students with mild disabilities. Behavioral Disorders, 41, 5-20. doi: 10.17988/0198-7429-41.1.5 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

In this episode, we discussed a recent JABA article about road safety:Myers, C., Zane, T., Van Houten, R. and Francisco, V.T. (2022), The effects of pedestrian gestures on driver yielding at crosswalks: A systematic replication. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 572-583. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.905*Road safety isn't our typical 'go to' when we think of health but actually, it's pretty important when it comes to staying alive!*I love this as another display of how behaviour analysis isn't just for autism*Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to sustain fatal injuries compared to passengers in vehiclesThere are plenty of measures to encourage drivers to keep pedestrians safe, but what can YOU do as a pedestrian?In this study,  in every condition, the pedestrian placed their right foot inside the crosswalk, made the appropriate gesture according to the condition, and waited for the vehicle to stop completely or slow down and the driver to motion the pedestrian to cross prior to crossing the street.During Baseline (i.e., no gesture) at Site 1, an average of 5.8% of drivers yielded to pedestrians. Both interventions showed an improvement over Baseline with an average of 16% of drivers yielding to pedestrians during the extended arm condition and 10.8% of drivers yielding to pedestrians during the raised hand condition. Site 2 averaged 15% of motorists yielding during Baseline. Again, both interventions showed an improvement over Baseline with an average of 28% of motorists yielding during extended arm and 39.3% of motorists yielding during raised hand. Site 3 had an average of 26.7% of motorists yielding during Baseline. Both interventions showed improvement over Baseline with 54.9% of drivers yielding during the extended arm condition and 57.2% of drivers yielding during the raised hand condition.Other factors feed in - time of day, gender, location, speed of driver etc please don't take this to mean you'll always be safe just by raising your hand!Not exactly ground breaking, but...It's reflective of many situations we see. We assume we know what's best or right but rarely do we have the data. e.g. clothing worn - we're told to wear bright and reflective clothing but there's no studies into this, it just makes senseThis is where behaviour analysts can helpWhat else could behavior analysts do here?Write task analyses for children and older people who are more likely to be in pedestrian traffic accidentsBehaviour skills trainingGroup level for implementing consequences for stopping safely for pedestriansThe study noted that most vehicles were travelling above the speed limit - this is certainly something BAs could tackle, e.g. average speed limitConnect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

With summer vacation underway here at the ABA Inside Track studios, we've decided to take a vacation with ourselves in this month's episodes while still checking out 14 recent articles across three different topics. Possibly at the beach. First, we'll be discussing the best way to min-max your school FBA before breaking out our fidget spinners with an updated review of research on ADHD treatments. Finally we look at multiple examples of articles discussing multiple exemplars. So, whether you're wearing a t-shirt, pajamas, or something in between, we've got a topic for you. At least, if we can pull Diana away from her Star Trek fanfic writing. Articles for July 2022 Functional Behavior Assessments in Schools Nesselrode, R., Falcomata, T.S., Hills, L., & Erhard, P. (2022). Functional analysis in public school settings: A systematic review of the literature. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00679-8 Oliver, A.C., Pratt, L.A., & Normand, M.P. (2015). A survey of functional behavior assessment methods used by behavior analysts in practice. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 817-829. doi: 10.1002/jaba.256 Asmus, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., & Borrero, J.C. (2002). Functional behavior assessment: A school based model. Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 67-90. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42900516 Anderson, C.M. & St. Peter, C.C. (2013). Functional analysis with typically developing children: Best practice or too early to tell?: In response to Hanley (2012). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 62-76. doi: 10.1007/BF03391806 Kestner, K.M., Peterson, S.M., Eldridge, R.R., & Peterson, L.D. (2018). Considerations of baseline classroom conditions in conducting functional behavior assessments in school settings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 452-465. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0269-1 Lewis, T.J., Mitchell, B.S., Harvey, K., Green, A., & McKenzie, J. (2015). A comparison of functional behavioral assessment and functional analysis methodology among students with mild disabilities. Behavioral Disorders, 41, 5-20. doi: 10.17988/0198-7429-41.1.5 ADHD Treatment Pfiffner, L.J. & Haack (2014). Behavior management for school aged children with ADHD. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 23, 731-746. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.05.014 Aspiranti, K.B. & Hulac, D.M. (2022). Using fidget spinners to improve on-task classroom behavior for students with ADHD. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 454-465. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00588-2 Danforth, J.S. (2016). A flow chart of behavior management strategies for families of children with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct problem behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 64-76. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0103-6 Staff, A.I., van den Hoofdakker, B.J., van der Oord, S., Hornstra, R., Hoekstra, P.J., Twisk, J.W.R., Oosterlaan, J., & Luman, M. Effectiveness of specific techniques in behavioral teacher training for childhood ADHD: A randomized controlled microtrial. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 50, 763-779. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1846542 Multiple Exemplars Sivaraman, M. (2017). Using multiple exemplar training to teach empathy skills to children with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 337-346. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0183-y Marzullo-Kerth, D., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Townsend, D.B. (2011). Using multiple-exemplar training to teach a generalized repertoire of sharing to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 279-294. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-279 LaFrance, D.L. & Tarbox, J. (2020). The importance of multiple exemplar instruction in the establishment of novel verbal behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 10-24. doi: 10.1002/jaba.611 Lechago, S.A., Carr, J.E., Kisamore, A.N., & Grow, L.L. (2015). The effects of multiple exemplar instruction on the relation between listener and intraverbal categorization repertoires. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 31, 76-95. doi: 10.1007/s40616-015-0027-1

In this episode, we talked about whether you can drink alcohol regularly if you have a fat loss / muscle building goal.* First and foremost, I love a drink.* Not talking here about problem drinking * Research is mixed.* What is clear is that it isn't BENEFICIAL for losing fat and building muscle.* Chronic alcohol ingestion impairs pancreatic enzyme secretion, which can lead to nutrient malabsorption, particularly of fat and protein. * Pancreatic endocrine function can be affected*Insulin resistance is a common side effect of alcoholism* Alcohol consumption can alter nutrient status.  Alcohol consumption leads to impaired amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in the liver, along with increased protein oxidation due to necessary cell regeneration. * Alcohol acts as an antagonist to vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.  Vitamin E has also been depleted in those who consume alcohol.* Hormones - Chronic alcohol intake is one of the most powerful mediators of sex hormones. Ethanol is a testicular toxin and can increase the activity of aromatase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen in the body.  Chronic male alcoholics develop an assortment of endocrine disorders, including infertility, gonadal atrophy, and feminization, caused in part by elevated production of estrogens and low testosterone levels.  Alcohol abusers tend to have lower testosterone (and LH and FSH).* Good news! Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with health benefits. * There may be some social or stress management benefits but they could also be gained through other means.* Also, moderate drinkers may be moderate people, which can lead to improved overall health.* What is moderate? Half to one drink per day or a drink several times a week.* Red wine isn't necessarily ‘the best' - it's heart healthy compounds like resveratrol can be found in many other foods.* What are the behavioural factors?* After a drink, your inhibitions loosen. Suddenly the 2nd, 3rd and 4th drink seem like a good idea. So do the chips on the way home.* The next day, you're more likely to be tired, dehydrated perhaps even hungover and so less likely to eat and exercise for your goals.* What else could you ‘spend' those alcohol calories on?* Imagine a 3 year old saying, “But I just don't want to live without alcohol daily”. Pretty sad right?* “I can't live without alcohol” Can't you? Do you want to take it to bed at night?* What to do?* Take some data - how often and how much are you really drinking? How do you feel during and after? How's your weight/muscle goals going?* Consider your values around alcohol* Plan for ways to reduce - some booze-free days / water-wine-water-wine / replacement drinks* Take a break completely to reset your ‘norms' - sober October, dry January etc.* Get support and accountabilityConnect with Us!If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics that you would like us to cover, please reach out to us! FacebookBehave Yourself Podcast (private group)Instagram:instagram.com/emily.a.macraeinstagram.com/thebehaviourladyinstagram.com/behaveyourselfpodEmail:behaveyourselfpod@gmail.comDisclaimer: While we're both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

In this episode of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Behavior Analyst and Author, Steve Ward, discusses the issues associated with too many students in one classroom.If you are interested in Steve's work, be sure to pick up a copy of one of his books on Amazon.  Here is a link to one that will get you going! Also, if you are interested in Steve's services, click here for more information.

Emily Sandoz, Evelyn Gould, and Troy Dufrene join us to talk about their paper, Ongoing, Explicit and Direct Functional Assessment is a Necessary Component of ACT as Behavior Analysis: A Response to Tarbox et al.    Show Notes   Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors. https://www.facebook.com/BApractice Acknowledgments Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris Assistant Producers Elizabeth Narvaez Jesse Perrin Organizational Support ABAI https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx Behavior Analysis in Practice Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx Music Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude http://www.newlatitudemusic.com Link to Article https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-021-00607-2 Links from Talk https://books.google.com/books/about/Mindfulness_for_Two.html?id=zL0wr19xkdEC&source=kp_book_description https://books.google.com/books/about/Applied_Behavior_Analysis_of_Language_an.html?id=6s_ODwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description References Fryling, M., Rehfeldt, R. A., Tarbox, J., & Hayes, L. J. (2020) Applied Behavior Analysis of Language and Cognition: Core Concepts and Principles for Practitioners. New Harbinger Publications Sandoz, Emily. (2020). Interbehavior as a clinical focus in CBS: A response to Hayes and Fryling (2019). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. 18. 273-275. 10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.10.006. Ming, S., Gould, E., Fiebig, J. (In press). Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory: Mastering the Foundations of Complex Language in Our Work and Lives as Behavior Analysts. Oakland, CA: Context Press/New Harbinger Wilson, K. G., & Dufrene, T. (2009). Mindfulness for Two: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy. New Harbinger Publications

Sure, most ABA services are getting back in person, but what will you do the next time some horrible worldwide event happens? This week, we comb through a metric ton of literature on how behavior analysis managed the COVID-19 pandemic and summarize what lessons we should take into the future. Whether zombies, earthquakes, or bears made out of bees, get your ABA company prepared for every possible crisis. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baumes, A., Colic, M., & Araiba, S. (2020). Comparison of telehealth-related ethics and guidelines and a chiecklist for ethical decision making in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 736-747. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00475-2 Nicolson, A.C., Lazo-Pearson, J.F., & Shandy, J. (2020). ABA finding its heart during a pandemic: An exploration in social validity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 757-766. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00517-9 Colombo, R.A., Wallace, M., & Taylor, R. (2020). An essential service decision model for ABA providers during crisis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 306-311. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00432-z Rodriguez, K.A. (2020). Maintaining treatment integrity in the face of crisis: A treatment selection model for transitioning direct ABA services to telehealth. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 291-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00429-8 Frederick, J.K., Raabe, G.R., Rogers, V.R., & Pizzica, J. (2020). Advocacy, collaboration, and intervention: A model of distance special education support services amid COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 748-756. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00476-1 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 #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

In this episode, accomplished behavior analyst Dr. Keith Storey discusses PBIS and punishment in education. Here is the list of contact information, videos and books if you are interested in checking out some of Dr. Storey's work.Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/keithstorey Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/105547.Keith_StoreyAcademia page: https://tu-ca.academia.edu/KeithStoreyResearchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keith_StoreyGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Keith+Storey Instagram: keith.storey.books. Facebook: keith.storey.books.Videos on Instruction, Positive Behavior Supports, Transition, and other topics  at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTfL7zEI4D3mPJDbpQF5olw“Systematic Instruction of Functional Skills for Students and Adults with Disabilities” which is available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398093808“Case Studies for Positive Behavior Supports in Classrooms and Schools” which is available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398093662“Case Studies for Inclusion in Education:  Strategies and Guidelines for Educating Students with Disabilities in the General Education Environment” which is available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398093402The second edition of the book “Positive Behavior Supports for Adults with Disabilities in Employment, Community, and Residential Settings: Practical Strategies that Work” which is available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398092849“Case Studies in Transition and Employment for Students and Adults with Disabilities” which is now available at  https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398092412“Case Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis for Students and Adults with Disabilities” which is available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398091316Ranked as one of the best 30 books on Applied Behavior Analysis at https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com/best-books-abaThe 3rd edition of the book “The Road Ahead: Transition to Adult Life for Persons with Disabilities” which is available at https://www.iospress.com/catalog/books/the-road-aheadThe 3rd edition of the book “Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior: A Practical Handbook" is available at https://www.cengage.com/c/functional-assessment-and-program-development-3e-o-neill/9781285734828PFThe second edition of the book “Positive Behavior Supports in Classrooms and Schools: Effective and Practical Strategies for Teachers and other Service Providers” available at https://www.ccthomas.com/details.cfm?P_ISBN13=9780398091651&

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!

Have you heard about the constructional approach to working with fearful or aggressive dogs? And maybe you've heard about systems based approaches to problem solving behavior challenges?For this inaugural episode of Fresh Bites, which is a shorter version of the bite into the dog on a focus topic, where we bring in guests with unique and inspiring ideas to working with aggression in dogs. I chat with Shawn Will and Maasa Nishimuta, and geek out a little on the five elements of the constructional approach to behavior change. Shawn and Maasa are both incredibly insightful and were really fun to chat with!For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit:https://aggressivedog.comIf you want to take your knowledge and skills for helping dogs with aggression to the next level, check out the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and get a FREE preview here:https://aggressivedog.thinkific.com/courses/aggression-in-dogsDon't miss out on the third annual Aggression in Dogs Conference  9/30-10/2/22:https://aggressivedog.com/conference/Woof Cultr swag!https://woofcultr.com/collections/the-aggression-in-dogs-conferenceAbout Sean and Maasa:Maasa and Sean studied under Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and earned their master's degrees in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. While studying at UNT, they developed and pursued research on Constructional Affection, created constructional shelter programs to increase shelter efficiency, and trained shelter staff and volunteers. They have provided consulting for individuals and organizations that oversee the care of animals. Currently, Sean is in Florida Tech's doctoral program researching problem-solving and animal training.In 2020, Maasa and Sean founded the Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training (CAAWT). CAAWT is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free training to individuals and organizations that need training and cannot afford it. To fulfill this mission, Maasa and Sean host the CAAWT Podcast, the annual CAAWT Conference, the CAAWT Membership, webinars, and more!Website: https://www.caawt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAAWT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npo_caawt/ Podcast: Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training (available on most podcast platforms) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGpU8MbP7_6vafXFExQkAw Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CAAWT GoFundMe – The Bailey Interviews: https://gofund.me/5b7b82c0Support the show