Is lying good? Are rules meant to be broken? Host Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, is joined by Brian "The Bearded Behaviorist" Middleton, M.Ed., BCBA – an autistic adult, professional speaker, behavior scientist and advocate for disability rights – in part one of a two part episode to discuss the importance of individualized care for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. They emphasize the need to move away from a traditional one-size-fits-all approach to care in favor of striving for greater wellbeing while highlighting the role of parents/caregivers and the challenges they face. In an episode full of real-life stories, Brian talks about the concept of boundaries and rules while empowering the individual –  prompting discussions about the importance of independence, autonomy, complex thinking and critical skills.