Though many of us likely use AI to auto-filI search results and find the name of songs, behavioral health has been steadily increasing the use of artificial intelligence in new and interesting ways for years. But is the tech outrunning our ability to ethically implement it? Dr. David Cox brings his deep knowledge of deep learning to the show this week to review what AI can offer, will offer, and what behavior analysts need to do to be prepared to accept or refuse its call. Though the part about AI doing all the scheduling does sound pretty great. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Cox, D.J. & Jennings, A.M. (2024). The promises and possibilities of artificial intelligence in the delivery of behavior analytic services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 123-136. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00864-3 Jennings, A.M. & Cox, D.J. (2024). Starting the conversation around the ethical use of artificial intelligence in applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 107-122. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00868-z 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.
Man, the more episodes we do around how well-meaning authorities tend to fall back to maintaining the inequitable status quo, the more examples of it we find. This week, we look at many of the practices in schools that continue to perpetuate ableism and what behavior analysts can do to disrupt these trends. And, spoiler alert, half of these practices were actually implemented to INCREASE access to education for individuals with disabilities. It turns out just trying to be nice doesn’t actually fix much without a solid understanding of individual perspectives. So, y’know, listen to the episode and don’t be “that guy”. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Storey, K. (2007). Combating ableism in schools. Preventing School Failure, 52, 56-58. doi: 10.3200/PSFL.52.1.56-58 Bottema-Beutel, K., Kapp, S.K., Lester, J.N., Sasson, N.J., & Hand, B.N. (2021). Avoiding ableist language: Suggestions for autism researchers. Autism in Adulthood, 3, 18-29. doi: 10.1089/aut.2020.0014 Timberlake, M. (2020). Recognizing ableism in educational initiatives: Reading between the lines. Research in Educational Policy and Management, 2, 84-100. doi: 10.46303/repam.02.01.5 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.
While we might be taking some time off for the holidays, you wouldn’t know it from our podcast schedule. This month we begin the countdown to episode 300 with an announcement of our big anniversary plans, some details of a new ABA Inside Track publication, and, of course, episodes on the cutting edge of behavior analysis. Specifically, we’re talking about ableism in the school system (and what behavior analysts can do to combat it) and how artificial intelligence may not be as scary as we thought (thanks to the soothing assurances of special guest, Dr. David Cox). Finally, we wrap up 2024 with a pair of bonus episodes: Our annual End-Of-Year extravaganza with podcasting friend, Matt Cicoria, from Behavioral Observations and our audio from Upstate Caring Partners awesome summer conference on compassionate care. See you in 2025! Articles for December 2024 Abelism in Schools Storey, K. (2007). Combating ableism in schools. Preventing School Failure, 52, 56-58. doi: 10.3200/PSFL.52.1.56-58 Bottema-Beutel, K., Kapp, S.K., Lester, J.N., Sasson, N.J., & Hand, B.N. (2021). Avoiding ableist language: Suggestions for autism researchers. Autism in Adulthood, 3, 18-29. doi: 10.1089/aut.2020.0014 Timberlake, M. (2020). Recognizing ableism in educational initiatives: Reading between the lines. Research in Educational Policy and Management, 2, 84-100. doi: 10.46303/repam.02.01.5 Artificial Intelligence and ABA w/ Dr. David Cox Cox, D.J. & Jennings, A.M. (2024). The promises and possibilities of artificial intelligence in the delivery of behavior analytic services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 123-136. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00864-3 Jennings, A.M. & Cox, D.J. (2024). Starting the conversation around the ethical use of artificial intelligence in applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 107-122. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00868-z
Though many of us likely think of ourselves as talendted clinicians, do we honestly consider our work with others to be considered art? Well, Richard Foxx did and so, apparently, do a lot of behavior analysts who think its high time we operationalize and train folks in the field on some of the skills that make creating a therapeutic alliance seem so effortless (at least, for some of us!). Thanks to our fabulous patrons, we’re digging into the topic of behavioral artistry. Are there really skills that separate the artist BCBAs from the jobbers? And if so, how does one become an artiste de behavior analysis? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons, don’t forget to get your code for a free CE for listening to this episode. Articles discussed this episode: Foxx, R.M. (1985). The Jack Tizzard Memorial lecture: Decreasing behaviours: Clinical, ethical, and environmental issues. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 10, 189-199. doi: 10.3109/13668258508998639 Callahan, K., Foxx, R.M., Swierczynski, A., Aerts, X., Mehta, S., McComb, M., Nicols, S.M., Segal, G., Donald, A., & Sharma, R. (2019). Behavioral artistry: Examining the relationship between the interpersonal skills and effective practice repertoires of applied behavior analysis practitioners. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 3557-3570. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04082-1 Bukszpan, A.R., Anderson, A., Moon, E., Kaplan, A., & Leaf, J.B. (2024). Training behavior technicians to become behavior artists through the teaching interaction procedure. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 1-17. doi: 10.1002/bin.1963 Lugo, A.M., King, M.L, Lamphere, J.C., & McArdle, P.E. (2017). Developing procedures to improve therapist-child rapport in early-intervention. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 395-401. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0165-5 Anonymous. Confessions of a Previous ABA Technician - Part 2: The Problem with Pairing. Therapist Neurodiversity Collective. https://therapistndc.org/the-problems-with-pairing/ 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.
When Dr. Corey Stocco started his talk about teaching honesty by telling the audience a giant lie, we just knew we had to get him on the show. Finally, our wish comes true as Dr. Stocco tells us the truth, the whole truth, about how to improve honest behavior by decreasing lying. Whether cheating on homework or playing with someone else’s toys, we dig into the behavioral consequences that make lying fun. Promise! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Stocco, C.S., Moline, A.D., & Bowar, S. (2021). Further evaluation of contingencies on lying about homework completion. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 620-634. doi: 10.1002/bin.1787 Lehardy, R.K., Luczynski, K.C., Stocco, C.S., Fallon, M.J., & Rodriguez, N.M. (2023). Increasing young children’s honest reports and decreasing their transgressions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56, 98-116. doi: 10.1002/jaba.960 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.
Phantom participants! Research wails! Graphs that go bump in the night! Turn the results down low. Now get ready for the discussion of your life. Here are chilling, thrilling articles that will make you shiver and shake — and make your friends quiver and quake! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ackner, C. & Jacobs, K. (2024). Interobserver agreement among a ataff member and visitors at a wolf sanctuary. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 926-931. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00950-5 Laske, M.M. & DiGennaro Reed, F.D. (2024). Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter? A parametric evaluation of filler sounds and words. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 574-583. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1093 Mondati, A. D., Reeve, S. A., Vladescu, J. C., DeBar, R. M., & Thomas, R. R. (2024). Remote teaching of AB graphs in Microsoft Excel. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00943-z 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.
While nothing lasts forever, like a cold November podcast about behavior analysis, we give thanks for the fun topics that we can all enjoy before winter rolls in. First, spooky season continues with the creepiest grab bag episode ever! Then we’re joined by Dr. Corey Stocco who’ll be telling some truths about lying behavior. Finally, break out the smocks and easels because we wrap up the fall with a listener’s choice episode about behavioral artistry. So, join us by the fire with your leftover Halloween candy as we podcast into the night (or morning or whenever you want to listen). Articles for November 2024 Scary Grab Bags to Tell in the Dark Ackner, C. & Jacobs, K. (2024). Interobserver agreement among a ataff member and visitors at a wolf sanctuary. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 926-931. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00950-5 Laske, M.M. & DiGennaro Reed, F.D. (2024). Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter? A parametric evaluation of filler sounds and words. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 574-583. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1093 Mondati, A. D., Reeve, S. A., Vladescu, J. C., DeBar, R. M., & Thomas, R. R. (2024). Remote teaching of AB graphs in Microsoft Excel. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00943-z How to Stop Lying w/ Dr. Corey Stocco Stocco, C.S., Moline, A.D., & Bowar, S. (2021). Further evaluation of contingencies on lying about homework completion. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 620-634. doi: 10.1002/bin.1787 Lehardy, R.K., Luczynski, K.C., Stocco, C.S., Fallon, M.J., & Rodriguez, N.M. (2023). Increasing young children’s honest reports and decreasing their transgressions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56, 98-116. doi: 10.1002/jaba.960 Behavioral Artistry (Fall 2024 Listener Choice) Foxx, R.M. (1985). The Jack Tizzard Memorial lecture: Decreasing behaviours: Clinical, ethical, and environmental issues. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 10, 189-199. doi: 10.3109/13668258508998639 Callahan, K., Foxx, R.M., Swierczynski, A., Aerts, X., Mehta, S., McComb, M., Nicols, S.M., Segal, G., Donald, A., & Sharma, R. (2019). Behavioral artistry: Examining the relationship between the interpersonal skills and effective practice repertoires of applied behavior analysis practitioners. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 3557-3570. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04082-1 Bukszpan, A.R., Anderson, A., Moon, E., Kaplan, A., & Leaf, J.B. (2024). Training behavior technicians to become behavior artists through the teaching interaction procedure. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 1-17. doi: 10.1002/bin.1963 Lugo, A.M., King, M.L, Lamphere, J.C., & McArdle, P.E. (2017). Developing procedures to improve therapist-child rapport in early-intervention. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 395-401. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0165-5 Anonymous. Confessions of a Previous ABA Technician - Part 2: The Problem with Pairing. Therapist Neurodiversity Collective. https://therapistndc.org/the-problems-with-pairing/
It sure does seem like no matter how much we learn about ethics, there are always new ethical problems cropping up with complex solutions. At times like these, it’s great to have resources to fall back on and, with the help of Shayna Gaunt and Shira Karpel from How to ABA, there aren’t many conundrums that can get past us. This week, we discuss ethical systems, the best BCBAs, and possible solutions to real-life ethical problems from listeners. Because it’s always good to have ethics friends! This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Britton, L.N., Crye, A.A., & Haymes, L.K. (2021). Cultivating the ethical repertoires of behavior analysts: Prevention of common violations. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 534-548. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00540-w Glodowski, K.R., Hockenberry, N.L., Anthony, D., & Hinckley, C. (2024). Disseminating ethical applied behavior analysis within a human-service organization: A tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00966-6 Zayac, R.M., Van Stratton, J.E., Ratkos, T., Williams, M., Geiger, A., & Paulk, Amber. (2021). A preliminary assessment of the qualities and behaviors of exemplary practitioners: Perspectives from U.S.-based behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 342-351. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.
Despite having done multiple episodes on the PFA, we’ve never actually talked about what happens next in treatment. Fortunately, amazing clinician (and nicest BCBA in the biz) Dr. Cory Whelan joined us to put the kibosh on our CAB chain questions. From Branch 1 to 100, we get the scoop on just how skill-based treatment works and why you too might want to master these steps. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Slaton, J.D, Davis, M., DePetris, D.A., Raftery, K.J., Daniele, S., & Caruso, C.M. (2024). Long-term effectiveness and generality of practical functional assessment and skill-based treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 635-656. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1090 Rajaraman, A., Whelan, C.J., Jessel, J., & Gover, H.C. (2024). Promoting safety while addressing dangerous behavior via Telehealth: A clinical case investigation serving the family of an autistic adolescent living in India. Clinical Case Studies. doi: 10.1177/15346501241243103 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.
Coming from a land down under, we’re joined this week by Dr. Erin Leif who shares the trials and tribulations that come from navigating the growing field of ABA in Australia. And, in the middle of all that, stops to teach us about practices that we can all use to better uphold the rights of people with disabilities as well as what to do when your best efforts don’t quite cut the kangaroo. Plus: More Australia references than you can shake a didgereedoo at. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Leif, E.S., Subban, P., Sharma, U., & Fox, R. (2023). “I look at their rights first”: Strategies used by Australian behaviour support practitioners’ to protect and uphold the rights of people with disabilities. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00355-0 Leif, E.S., Fox, R.A., Subban, P. & Sharma, U. (2023). ‘Stakeholders are almost always resistant’: Australian behaviour support practitioners’ perceptions of the barriers and enablers to reducing restrict practices. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69, 66-82. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2116908 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.
School seems to be even worse than ever post-pandemic. And students are showing their opinion by…not going. In this recording of our live presentation from last year’s Thompson Center for Autism Conference, we review the history of school attendance problems as well as the basics of treatment for this increasingly dire problem. And how behavior analysts can guarantee a seat at the treatment table by doing what we do best: Understand human behavior! Thanks once again to our friends at the Thompson Center for Autism for giving us the opportunity to share on this important topic. Resources from our presentation: Slides Reference List
Boo! Welcome to the spookiest bunch of episodes about behavior analysis that you ever did see. First, we trick your podcast feed with a recording of our presentation at last year’s Thompson Center conference all about school attendance problems. After that, it’s guests, guests, guests as we talk with Dr. Erin Leif about promoting client rights, talk with Dr. Cory Whelan about conducting skill based treatment, and then respond to BCBA ethical questions with Shayna Gaunt and Shira Karpel from “How to ABA”. And an update on behavior analysis from around the globe. Well, from Australia, Canada, and Massachusetts at least. Plus: the return of the Beer-haviorist! Articles for October 2024 Promoting Client Rights w/ Dr. Erin Leif Leif, E.S., Subban, P., Sharma, U., & Fox, R. (2023). “I look at their rights first”: Strategies used by Australian behaviour support practitioners’ to protect and uphold the rights of people with disabilities. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00355-0 Leif, E.S., Fox, R.A., Subban, P. & Sharma, U. (2023). ‘Stakeholders are almost always resistant’: Australian behaviour support practitioners’ perceptions of the barriers and enablers to reducing restrict practices. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69, 66-82. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2116908 Skill-Based Treatment w/ Dr. Cory Whelan Slaton, J.D, Davis, M., DePetris, D.A., Raftery, K.J., Daniele, S., & Caruso, C.M. (2024). Long-term effectiveness and generality of practical functional assessment and skill-based treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 635-656. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1090 Rajaraman, A., Whelan, C.J., Jessel, J., & Gover, H.C. (2024). Promoting safety while addressing dangerous behavior via Telehealth: A clinical case investigation serving the family of an autistic adolescent living in India. Clinical Case Studies. doi: 10.1177/15346501241243103 (ETHICS) Discussing Ethical Scenarios w/ How To ABA Britton, L.N., Crye, A.A., & Haymes, L.K. (2021). Cultivating the ethical repertoires of behavior analysts: Prevention of common violations. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 534-548. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00540-w Glodowski, K.R., Hockenberry, N.L., Anthony, D., & Hinckley, C. (2024). Disseminating ethical applied behavior analysis within a human-service organization: A tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00966-6 Zayac, R.M., Van Stratton, J.E., Ratkos, T., Williams, M., Geiger, A., & Paulk, Amber. (2021). A preliminary assessment of the qualities and behaviors of exemplary practitioners: Perspectives from U.S.-based behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 342-351. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y BONUS: Why behavior analysts should study attendance: The example of school refusal. Parry-Cruwys, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., MacDonald, J. (2023, September 14-15). Why behavior analysts should study attendance: The example of school refusal [Conference presentation]. Thompson Center for Autism Conference 2023. St. Charles, MO, United States.
We wrap up Supervision September with a new Book Club all talking to your staff about discipline. Sure, we’re all fans of BST, meaningful reinforcement contingencies in the workplace, and helpful environmental arrangments when it comes to helping supervisees and employees do their best work. But when is it appropriate to stop being polite and to start being real? While we may not agree with everything in Dick Grote’s business supervision book, it sure was nice to have someone draw the line when supervisors have done everything they can and supervisees need to take responsibility for their own behavior. Looking at you BCBA who just took five consecutive three-day weekends. This episode is available for 2.0 SUPERVISION CEUs. Want these CEs for FREE? Just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the original post for a discount code. Content discussed this episode: Grote, D. (2006). Discipline without punishment: The proven strategy that turns problem employees into superior performers (2nd edition). Amacom. 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.
We’re continuing Supervision September with a look into the future of supervision: Remotely supervising others from the comfort of your own home. Or, at least, it seemed like a futuristic skill five or six years ago. But even though we’re all comfortable with Zoom-ing into an appointment, does that make us capable of effectively supervising staff and trainees using the same modalities? We look at some of the common barriers encountered in remote supervision work, some solutions to overcome them, and some tips for how to bring everything together to create meaningful and effective supervision activities. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Simmons, C.A., Ford, K.R., Salvatore, G.L, & Moretti, A.E. (2021). Acceptability and feasibility of virtual behavior analysis supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 927-943. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00622-3 Sipila-Thomas, E.S. & Brodhead, M.T. (2024). A survey of barriers experienced while providing supervision via telehealth: Implications for future research and practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 70-86. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00860-7 Ninci, J., Colic, M., Hogan, A., Taylor, G., Bristol, R., & Burris, J. (2021). Maintaining effective supervision systems for trainees pursuing a behavior analyst certification board certification during the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1047-1057. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00565-9 Fronapfel, B.H. & Demchak, M. (2020). School’s out for COVID-19: 50 ways BCBA trainees in special education settings can accrue independent fieldwork experience hours during the pandemic. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 312-320. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00434-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.
Hooray! It’s Supervision September! And our first supervision episode is all about the soft skills. But that doesn’t make teaching them easy! The ability to build a therapeutic rapport with clients is increasingly being identified as a key component of the BCBA’s clinical skillset. But if you’re only just learning to do this yourself, how will you supervise the next generation to do this work? This week we review some promising research articles that may kick your compassionate skills training into overdrive. And we even brought a clicker! This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Canon, L.F. & Gould, E.R. (2022). A preliminary analysis of the effects of clicker training and verbal instructions on the acquisition of relationship-building skills in two applied behavior analysis practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 383-396. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x Rohrer, J.L. & Weiss, M.J. (2023). Teaching compassion skills to students of behavior analysis: A preliminary investigation. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 763-782. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y Denegri, S., Cymbal, D., & Catrone, R. (2023). A multilevel framework for compassionate care in ABA: Approaches to cultivate a nurturing system. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00828-7 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.
Oh, snap! It’s Supervision September! An entire month of episodes dedicated to improving our ability to supervise using the best behavior analysis and management trainings have to offer. Seriously, if you listen to every episode this month, you’ll meet your minimum bi-annual supervision CE needs! And this cycle, every supervision topic has NEVER BEFORE BEEN DISCUSSED (by us). We’re talking remote supervision. We’re talking compassionate care supervision. We’re talking discipline in supervision. PLUS the Girl’s Squad takes over with Rob still sick in bed. Articles for September 2024 Training Supervisees in Compassionate Care Practices Canon, L.F. & Gould, E.R. (2022). A preliminary analysis of the effects of clicker training and verbal instructions on the acquisition of relationship-building skills in two applied behavior analysis practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 383-396. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x Rohrer, J.L. & Weiss, M.J. (2023). Teaching compassion skills to students of behavior analysis: A preliminary investigation. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 763-782. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y Denegri, S., Cymbal, D., & Catrone, R. (2023). A multilevel framework for compassionate care in ABA: Approaches to cultivate a nurturing system. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00828-7 Remote Supervision Simmons, C.A., Ford, K.R., Salvatore, G.L, & Moretti, A.E. (2021). Acceptability and feasibility of virtual behavior analysis supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 927-943. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00622-3 Sipila-Thomas, E.S. & Brodhead, M.T. (2024). A survey of barriers experienced while providing supervision via telehealth: Implications for future research and practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 70-86. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00860-7 Ninci, J., Colic, M., Hogan, A., Taylor, G., Bristol, R., & Burris, J. (2021). Maintaining effective supervision systems for trainees pursuing a behavior analyst certification board certification during the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1047-1057. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00565-9 Fronapfel, B.H. & Demchak, M. (2020). School’s out for COVID-19: 50 ways BCBA trainees in special education settings can accrue independent fieldwork experience hours during the pandemic. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 312-320. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00434-x Discipline Without Punishment Book Club Grote, D. (2006). Discipline without punishment: The proven strategy that turns problem employees into superior performers (2nd edition). Amacom.
Despite strong evidence as to the efficacy of ABA services in supporting meaningful outcomes of clients across a number of relevant dimensions, do we actually know if the ABA service industry is actually any good? This week we dive into the paucity of research on measuring and developing quality ABA services and discuss whether the business of ABA is anywhere near as good as the science of ABA at solving meaningful problems. Hot take: It’s probably not! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons, don’t forget to get your code for a free CE for listening to this episode. Articles discussed this episode: Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2024). US employment demand for behavior analysts: 2010–2023. Littleton, CO: Author. Max, C. & Lambright, N. (2022). Board certified behavior analysts and school fidelity of applied behavior analysis services: Qualitative findings. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68, 913-923. doi: 10.100/20473869.2021.1926854 Silbaugh, B.C. & Fattal, R.E. (2022). Exploring quality in the applied behavior analysis service delivery industry. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 571-590. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00627-y If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.
We just wanna say to you all tonight, we’re very, very grateful to be here. A lot of people told us that we’d never podcast about behavior analysis again and that's all we do. You know, if you live hard and play hard and you burn the candle at both ends, you pay the price for it. You know in this life you can lose everything that you love, everything that loves you." Now we don't hear as good as we used to, and we forget stuff. And we ain't as pretty as we used to be. But darn it, we’re still standing here and we’re "ABA Inside Track." You know as time goes by -- as time goes by, they say: "We’re washed up." “We’re finished.” “We’re losers.” “We’re all through.” You know what? The only one that's going to tell us when we’re through doing our thing is you people here. You people here -- You people here are the ones who are worth bringing it for because you're our family. We love all of you! Thank you so much! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Vargo, K. & Brown, C. (2020). An evaluation of and preference for variations of the Good Behavior Game with students with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 560-570. doi: 10.1002/bin.1740 Kemp, J. M., Ethridge, A. N., Richling, S. M., Drummond, C. Z., & Soto, J. A. (2024). Is “M&M therapy” a misnomer or a concerning truth? A descriptive analysis of the use of edible reinforcers in applied behavior analytic research. Behavioral Interventions, 39, online first publication. doi: 10.1002/bin.2005 Price, R. A., Martin Loya, M. R., Folkerts, R., & Haidar, B. S. (2024). The ethical landscape of behavior analysis forums on Reddit. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first publication. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00921-5 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.
UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it’s the “Walden Two” Book Club! Interested in more Book Clubs? Want to vote on what we read next? Feeling FOMO at getting this a full year late? Wish your 2 CEs for listening to the episode were FREE??? Join us on Patreon to get all of our episodes a week early, access to these bonus episodes, plus other goodies. Are you mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore enough to move out to the country to a semi-anarcho-communist society where the prinicples of human behavior have created a utopia? Well, then you’ll probably enjoy our Summer 2023 discussion of B.F. Skinner’s novel, “Walden Two”. We talk for over two hours about the historical context, plot, and our impressions of this optimistic view of how behavior science might just be able to save the world from your own backyard. Plus, Rob makes a potentially groundbreaking discovery about Skinner’s comic-book collection. Come for the four-hour workdays, stay for the 50 amateur piano concertos! This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Skinner, B.F. (1948). Walden two. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. Altus, D.E. & Morris, E.K. (2009). B.F. Skinner’s utopian vision: Behind and beyond “Walden Two”. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 319-335. doi: 10.1007/BF03392195 Todd, R. (1970, March 15). Walden two: Three? Many more? The New York Times. 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. Want these CEs for FREE? Just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the original post for a discount code.
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Cool off with these refreshing topics! The Summer of Book Club comes to a close with our unlocked Walden Two discussion. Then we bring our beach party to a close just in time for a good, old-fashioned Grab Bag and our summer Listener Choice all about measuring quality of ABA as a service. Put them all together and do we find ourselves in a behavior analytic utopia or a dystopia? Articles for August 2024 (UNLOCKED) Walden Two Book Club Skinner, B.F. (1948). Walden two. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. Altus, D.E. & Morris, E.K. (2009). B.F. Skinner’s utopian vision: Behind and beyond “Walden Two”. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 319-335. doi: 10.1007/BF03392195 Todd, R. (1970, March 15). Walden two: Three? Many more? The New York Times. Grab Bag Summer Slam Vargo, K. & Brown, C. (2020). An evaluation of and preference for variations of the Good Behavior Game with students with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 560-570. doi: 10.1002/bin.1740 Kemp, J. M., Ethridge, A. N., Richling, S. M., Drummond, C. Z., & Soto, J. A. (2024). Is “M&M therapy” a misnomer or a concerning truth? A descriptive analysis of the use of edible reinforcers in applied behavior analytic research. Behavioral Interventions, 39, online first publication. doi: 10.1002/bin.2005 Price, R. A., Martin Loya, M. R., Folkerts, R., & Haidar, B. S. (2024). The ethical landscape of behavior analysis forums on Reddit. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first publication. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00921-5 (LISTENER CHOICE) Quality Control in the ABA Service Industry Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2024). US employment demand for behavior analysts: 2010–2023. Littleton, CO: Author. Max, C. & Lambright, N. (2022). Board certified behavior analysts and school fidelity of applied behavior analysis services: Qualitative findings. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68, 913-923. doi: 10.100/20473869.2021.1926854 Silbaugh, B.C. & Fattal, R.E. (2022). Exploring quality in the applied behavior analysis service delivery industry. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 571-590. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00627-y
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Ena Sabolić
Loved it, I'm very interested in this topic! 👍🏻👍🏻. Definitely come back to this topic, as it's obviously needed ♥️