The Behavioral View

In this roundtable episode of The Behavioral View, hosts Dr. Nissa Intarachote Van Etten and Elizabeth Barajas are joined by a panel of clinical and product leaders from CentralReach —Autumn Bailey, Ben Knaebel, Katie Huba, and Allison Frazier — to discuss the evolution of assessment practice in ABA and school psychology. The panel describes the four-phase item review of the ABLLS-R and AFLS (evaluating inclusivity, clarity, relevance, and item ordering via item response theory), the development of the AI Measures/Outcome Measures platform (CR Assessment 2.0) that integrates standardized, norm-referenced measures with skill-based assessment, and a data-derived treatment dosage and strategy algorithm. Discussion also addresses how practitioners can appropriately assess and address co-occurring symptoms such as anxiety and ADHD within their scope of practice, and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration among BCBAs, school psychologists, and other providers in supporting whole-child, outcome-driven care. To earn a 1 Learning BACB CEU OR 1 NASP CPD for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU/CPD fee, + take the knowlege check quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91–97. Padilla, K., Weston, R., Morgan, G., Lively, P., & O'Guinn, N. (2023). Validity and Reliability Evidence for Assessments Based in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Systematic Review. Behavior Modification, 47(1), 247–288. https://doi.org/10.1177/01454455221098151 Partington, J. W. (2010), The ABLLS-R—The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised, Walnut Creek, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc. Partington, J. W., & Mueller, M. M. (2013). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: School Skills Assessment Protocol. San Francisco: Behavior Analysts, Inc. and Stimulus Publications. Sparrow, S. S., Cicchetti, D. V., & Saulnier, C. A. (2016). Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3). San Antonio, TX: Pearson.

This episode features a panel of behavior analysts and a current fieldwork trainee discussing how a multidisciplinary ABA agency structures its fieldwork candidate program. The conversation covers the distinction between restricted and unrestricted supervised hours, strategies for documenting and verifying fieldwork hours, use of self-assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and the difference between compliance-based supervision and relationship-based mentorship. Panelists share practical systems for tracking hours, managing monthly verification form submission, and building supervisee competencies tied to real clients. The discussion offers supervisors and supervisees concrete strategies for meeting BACB fieldwork requirements while supporting trainee wellbeing and long-term readiness for certification. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowlege check quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References  LeBlanc, L. A., Sellers, T. P., & Kazemi, E. (2020). Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. Sloan Publishing. Resources https://mebefamily.com/ Ripley Fieldwork Tracker https://ripleyfieldworktracker.com/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-tracking-aba-fieldwork-hours-with-ease/ Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (n.d.). BCBA/BCaBA task list (6th ed.). BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (n.d.). Fieldwork supervision self-assessment tool. BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

AI is transforming ABA session documentation — and the stakes have never been higher. This episode explores how AI-assisted tools like Note Draft AI are helping BTs, RBTs, and BCBAs write more compliant, comprehensive session notes without replacing clinical judgment. The conversation covers CASP's documentation standards, rising OIG audit activity, early research comparing AI-assisted versus non-AI notes, and what responsible AI adoption should look like as the field catches up to the technology. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowlege check quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References CASP Documentation Standards  Council of Autism Service Providers. (2024). Applied behavior analysis practice guidelines for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder: Guidance for healthcare funders, regulatory bodies, service providers, and consumers (3rd ed.). https://www.casproviders.org  Council of Autism Service Providers. (n.d.). CASP session note templates. Council of Autism Service Providers. https://www.casproviders.org/casp-session-note-templates  OIG Audits — Medicaid ABA Compliance  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. (2025, July 10). Wisconsin made at least $18.5 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for applied behavior analysis provided to children diagnosed with autism (Report No. A-06-23-01002). https://oig.hhs.gov/reports/all/2025/wisconsin-made-at-least-185-million-in-improper-fee-for-service-medicaid-payments-for-applied-behavior-analysis-provided-to-children-diagnosed-with-autism/  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. (2024, December 16). Indiana's fee-for-service Medicaid payments for applied behavior analysis for children diagnosed with autism did not fully comply with federal and state requirements (Report No. A-09-22-02002). https://oig.hhs.gov/reports/work-plan/browse-work-plan-projects/srs-a-25-029/  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. (2026, March 2). Colorado made at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for applied behavior analysis provided to children. https://oig.hhs.gov/reports/all/2026/colorado-made-at-least-778-million-in-improper-fee-for-service-medicaid-payments-for-applied-behavior-analysis-provided-to-children/  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. (n.d.). Audits of Medicaid applied behavior analysis for children diagnosed with autism [Work plan series, SRS-A-25-029]. https://oig.hhs.gov/reports/work-plan/browse-work-plan-projects/srs-a-25-029/ 

This episode of The Behavioral View explores collaboration between behavior analysts, school psychologists, special education teachers, and other professionals serving students across educational and clinical settings. The panel discusses practical strategies for building rapport with school teams, coordinating assessment and intervention efforts, and aligning goals across disciplines to improve learner outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Snyder SM, Huber H, Hornsby T, Leventhal B. (2024). Overlapping Training and Roles: An Exploration of the State of Interprofessional Practice between Behavior Analysts and School Psychologists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(3):880-892. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00904-y Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91–97. Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson. Resources CentralReach Institute: https://centralreach.com CR Assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS, AIM): https://centralreach.com National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): https://www.nasponline.org The Behavioral View Podcast School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): https://www.pbis.org Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Center

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Nissa Van Etten, Elizabeth Barajas, Olivia Teal, and Heather Morton discuss motherhood, caregiving, mental health, and the professional experiences of behavior analysts who are also parents or prospective parents. The presenters explore how parenting experiences can influence caregiver collaboration, empathy for families, and the development of feasible parent training recommendations. The discussion includes practical considerations for individualizing caregiver goals, accounting for competing contingencies in family systems, and prioritizing connection between caregivers and children. The episode also addresses postpartum experiences, self-care, burnout, work-life balance, and organizational supports for behavior analysts. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References  Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., and Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment.  European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339  Slowiak, J. M., & DeLongchamp, A. C. (2022). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perception of work-life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(2), 414- 432.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35692525/