To celebrate our 10-year podcast anniversary, we take a look back to the days before Rob, Diana, and Jackie talked about ABA over the airwaves and just talked about songs with Rob's first ever podcast "They're Playing Our Song". Each Friday we'll be highlighting the trio's first ever podcasts recorded. Look how far they've come! Originally Posted: 9/14/2015 This week, it's Jackie's first podcast ever where she talks with Rob about her favorite song, "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars. FUN FACT: Listen in at around the 20 minute mark to hear the first public mention of the three of us planning to make a podcast about ABA. I can't remember if we'd actually PLANNED anything yet or if Jackie was just willing the show into existence. In any case six months later, ABA Inside Track premiered.

This week we're going back to the widget factory with a discussion of OBM research related to public posting. But don't worry: You can use this feedback technique anywhere and everywhere! From the classroom to the auto plant to the bicycle track, we review the research to see if this visual feedback technique is worth the tape needed to hang the data on the wall. And, even more important, if the folks whose behavior you're hoping to change are ok with having their performance out where everyone else can see it! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Nordstrom, R., Lorenzi, P., & Hall, R.V. (1991). A review of public posting of performance feedback in work settings. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 11, 101-124. doi: 10.1300/J075v11n02_07 Miller, B.G., Livingston, C.P., Zerger, H.M., Valbuena, D.A., & Miltenberger, R.G. (2023). Evaluating public posting, goal setting, and rewards to increase physical activity in children. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 105-117. doi: 10.1002/bin.1902 Ayvazo, S. & Naveh, M.E. (2024). Self-monitoring and public posting improve competitive youth cyclists' training performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 394-407. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1058 Perrin, C.J., Frederick, A., & Klick, S. (2016). Effects of public posting and goal setting on team performance in a residential setting. Behavioral Interventions, 31, 300-308. doi: 10.1002/bin.1451 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 #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.0 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! I don't want to sound like an old grump here, but kids these days with their devices and social medias are in trouble. What's that, you say? There's a whole book that not only agrees with that sentiment, but also has data to prove that the worsening outcomes of the world's youth are likely causal to the rise of social media and constant access to phones? Yes, it's Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" and for our Spring Book Club, we've read it and are ready to discuss these eye-opening findings at with our regular crew. Fortunately, there's a lot more here than just evidence of the decline of play-based childhoods since the '80s and the significant rise of depression and anxiety in young adults since the 2010s. We've also got some ideas (some from the book and some from us) as to what we can do to turn this trend around. Rob and Diana put their youngest kid into a tall tower. That's not recommended by Haidt, but one can never be too careful! The full episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Patrons at the $10 and up level, as part of your subscription, you'll be able to earn these CEs for no charge! Subscribe to our Patreon today! Content discussed in this episode: Haidt, J., (2024). The anxious generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness. Penguin Press.

To celebrate our 10-year podcast anniversary, we take a look back to the days before Rob, Diana, and Jackie talked about ABA over the airwaves and just talked about songs with Rob's first ever podcast "They're Playing Our Song". Each Friday we'll be highlighting the trio's first ever podcasts recorded. Look how far they've come! Originally Posted: 7/29/2015 This week, Rob takes center stage to talk with Diana about his favorite song, "Tonight, Tonight" by The Smashing Pumpkins. FUN FACT: The microphone used to record this episode is the same one Rob and Diana still use when the crew does remote recordings. You'd never guess it given the horrible audio quality of this episode. Thank goodness for our editor, Dan!

When food and toys just aren't cutting it for your learning needs, here comes awesomely fun social interactions. But which to choose? Wiggle arms? Tickles? There's got to be a better way! This week friend of the show, Dr. Casey Clay, returns to run down options for using social interaction preference assessments. We'll dive into the development process of some of these tools, look at if types of interactions can be categorized by type, and determine if anyone on the show would work for hugs. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Clay, C.J., Samaha, A.L., Bloom, S.E., Bogoev, B.K., & Boyle, M.A. (2013). Assessing preference for social interactions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34, 362-371. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.07.028 Morris, S.L. & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). A comparison of methods for assessing preference for social interactions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 918-937. doi: 10.1002/jaba.692 Clay, C.J., Samaha, A.L., & Kogoev, B.K. (2018). Assessing preference for and reinforcing efficacy of components of social interactions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Learning and Motivation, 62, 4-14. doi: 10.1016/j.lmot.2017.03.008   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 #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

To celebrate our 10-year podcast anniversary, we take a look back to the days before Rob, Diana, and Jackie talked about ABA over the airwaves and just talked about songs with Rob's first ever podcast "They're Playing Our Song". Each Friday we'll be highlighting the trio's first ever podcasts recorded. Look how far they've come! Originally Posted: 7/22/2015 Rob and Diana talk about Diana's favorite song, "Round Here" by Counting Crows. FUN FACT: The original recording studio was a coffee table next to Rob and Diana's couch.

As the insurance landscape for ABA services continues to open up new avenues for families to search for the best evidence-based treatments (way to go MA!), BCBAs may find themselves unwittingly practicing outside of their scope of competence. Case in point: Working with clients with Down syndrome. So, rather than fall back on the "behavior analytic principles are true for all organisms" excuse, why not dive into the research on ABA and Down syndrome by listening to this week's episode. And, if that's not enough for you, how about hearing directly from Dr. Kathleen Feeley who has been supporting learners with Down syndrome with ABA methods for years. Nothing feels better than building one's competence in a new area! This episode is available for 1.0 DUAL-DIAGNOSIS (QABA)/1.0 LEARNING (BACB) CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Feeley, K.M. & Jones, E.A. (2006). Addressing challenging behaviour in children with Down syndrome: The use of applied behaviour analysis for assessment and intervention. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 11, 64-77. doi: 10.3104/perspectives.316 Feeley, K. & Jones, E. (2008). Strategies to address challenging behaviour in young children with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 12, 153-163. doi: 10.3104/case-studies.2008 Feeley, K.M., Jones, E.A., Blackburn, C., & Bauer, S. (2011). Advancing imitation and requesting skills in toddlers with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32, 2415-2430. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.07.018 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 #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Happy 10th Anniversary, ABA Inside Track! Yes, after 10 years of laughs, research discussion, and podcasting, we're finally reaching the Tin-phase of the show (because we're so durable). Though, beyond our long-winded trips down memory lane, we're still here doing what we do best: Creating amazing discussions about topics and research that matter to behavior analysts. Plus a Book Club! We kick the month off with some special guests including Dr. Kathleen Feeley who brings us up to speed on supporting children with Down syndrome using ABA methodology, and friend of the show, Dr. Casey Clay, who shows us how to extend preference assessment technology to the social interaction realms. Finally, we wrap up our regular episodes with a dip into OBM by reviewing the research on using public posting to improve employee performance. Then, our Spring Book Club sprouts with a very timely discussion of "The Anxious Generation" by Johnathan Haidt with Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman. Put down your social media feeds and pick up your mp3 players! It's learning time. In lieu of flowers and congratulations cards, you may think kind thoughts about us as you download all these episodes. Articles for March 2026 Down Syndrome and ABA w/ Dr. Kathleen Feeley (DUAL DIAGNOSIS) Feeley, K.M. & Jones, E.A. (2006). Addressing challenging behaviour in children with Down syndrome: The use of applied behaviour analysis for assessment and intervention. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 11, 64-77. doi: 10.3104/perspectives.316 Feeley, K. & Jones, E. (2008). Strategies to address challenging behaviour in young children with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 12, 153-163. doi: 10.3104/case-studies.2008 Feeley, K.M., Jones, E.A., Blackburn, C., & Bauer, S. (2011). Advancing imitation and requesting skills in toddlers with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32, 2415-2430. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.07.018   Social Preference Assessments w/ Dr. Casey Clay Clay, C.J., Samaha, A.L., Bloom, S.E., Bogoev, B.K., & Boyle, M.A. (2013). Assessing preference for social interactions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34, 362-371. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.07.028 Morris, S.L. & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). A comparison of methods for assessing preference for social interactions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 918-937. doi: 10.1002/jaba.692 Clay, C.J., Samaha, A.L., & Kogoev, B.K. (2018). Assessing preference for and reinforcing efficacy of components of social interactions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Learning and Motivation, 62, 4-14. doi: 10.1016/j.lmot.2017.03.008   Public Posting Nordstrom, R., Lorenzi, P., & Hall, R.V. (1991). A review of public posting of performance feedback in work settings. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 11, 101-124. doi: 10.1300/J075v11n02_07 Miller, B.G., Livingston, C.P., Zerger, H.M., Valbuena, D.A., & Miltenberger, R.G. (2023). Evaluating public posting, goal setting, and rewards to increase physical activity in children. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 105-117. doi: 10.1002/bin.1902 Ayvazo, S. & Naveh, M.E. (2024). Self-monitoring and public posting improve competitive youth cyclists' training performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 394-407. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1058 Perrin, C.J., Frederick, A., & Klick, S. (2016). Effects of public posting and goal setting on team performance in a residential setting. Behavioral Interventions, 31, 300-308. doi: 10.1002/bin.1451   The Anxious Generation Book Club (PATRONS) Haidt, J., (2024). The anxious generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness. Penguin Press.

It's been over 200 episodes since we've last talked about Rob's favorite topic/curriculum/body of research, the Preschool Life Skills. So, to wrap up his birthday month of episodes, we're bringing it back! First, a review of PLS and how it can fit into your classroom environment. Then two recent extensions of the PLS into trauma-based treatment and parent skill development. Hopefully, you'll be as excited as Rob is by the end of this episode. And, if not, could you just fake it for a while? It is his birthday. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Falligant, J.M. & Pence, S.T. (2017). Preschool Life Skills using the Response to Intervention model with preschoolers with developmental disabilities. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 3, 217-236. doi: 10.1037/bar0000056 Rees, R.E., Seel, C.J., Huxtable, B.G., & Austin, J.L. (2024). Using the Preschool Life Skills program to support skill development for children with trauma histories. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 693-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00892-z Lee, H., Gunning, C., Leow, J., & Holloway, J. (2024). An evaluation of delivery of the parent Preschool Life Skills program via telehealth. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 893-909. doi: 10.1002/jaba.2914 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 #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

We had so much fun talking with Danielle Yang about the potential of tabletop role-playing games as a component of behavior analytic skill acquisition treatment from a research perspective. But in case that wasn't enough to give you a sense of what such an ABA session could look like, Danielle returns to run Rob and school psychologist/BCBA, Matt Carter, through a demo session of RPGs as a framework for teaching mindfulness and denial tolerance. Will Matt and Rob learn to be more flexible? Or will the impassable mushroom village be their doom? Interested in learning more about this topic? Danielle offers a deeper-dive course into the use of RPGs in treatment and skill planning. You can also join her Discord to chat with other RPG/ABA practitioners.

A kobold approaches! He's looking for someone to help him with his social skills to gain greater friends at the taverns. Do you roll for behavior analysis clinical skills? Or attack him with your +2 broadsword? While we've definitely discussed role-playing activities in training contexts, recent years have seen a huge increase in interest in gamification in learning a variety of skills. One area of research is in the use of tabletop role-playing games in therapeutic and clinical settings. But is there any research to back up the hype? This week we're joined by active RPG player clinical user, Danielle Yang, to dive into the research base as we work to answer the question: could the use of RPGs in treatment be considered behavior analytic? Interested in learning more about this topic? Danielle offers a deeper-dive course into the use of RPGs in treatment and skill planning. You can also join her Discord to chat with other RPG/ABA practitioners. And keep your eye out for a bonus episode this month where we'll be demoing just HOW a tabletop RPG could be used in a clinical setting. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Arenas, D.L., Viduani, A., & Araujo, R.B. (2022). Therapeutic use of role-playing game (RPG) in mental health: A scoping review. Simulation and Gaming, 53, 285-311. doi: 10.1177/10468781211073720 Yuliawati, L., Wardhani, P.A.P., & Ng, J.H. (2024). A scoping review of tabletop role-playing game (TTPRG) as a psychological intervention: Potential benefits and future directions. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 17, 2885-2903. doi: 10.2147/PRBM.S466664 Helbig, K.A., (2019). Evaluation of a role-playing game to improve social skills for individuals with ASD. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Mississippi]. Aquila Digital Community.  https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1673 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 #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it's the "The Science of Consequences" 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 2.5 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. As a follow-up from our episode on storytelling, we our Winter 2024 Book Club explored Dr. Susan Schneider's 2012 opus, The Science of Consequences, as an example of taking the hugely important concept of learning through consequences and making it understandable to the wider public. But hey, while she was at it, why not explain how consequences impact evolution, or gene expression, or social improvement strategies. And add multiple examples of how consequences work in labs and the natural environment across a wide range of human and non-human species. And make it fun to read! But before our crack Book Club squad dives into the nitty gritty of the content, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Schneider herself to ask how she managed to take millions of years of the effects of consequences and pack it into a 300+ page book as well as how her study of consequences informs her current work as a climate change policy advocate. This episode is available for 2.5 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Schneider, S.M. (2012). The science of consequences: How they affect genes, change the brain, and impact our world. Prometheus Books. 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.

ROB: I have behavior analysis and this book to thank for my growth as a human being and for helping me to understand how so many of the harms of the modern Republican party--a party I voted consistenly for until 2016--have led us to the cruel, fascistic situations we find ourselves here in American under the Trump administration. Yet despite the recent killings in Minnesota, some portion of U.S. citizens still consider Trump and his jackbooted thugs worth supporting. Hopefully at least all of our listeners are disgusted and outraged at the actions of the President. If not listen to our discussion of Murray Sidman's still timely "Coercion and Its Fallout". I don't think a person with any knowledge of the science of human behavior could read this important work and not be utterly apoplectic at the unethical garbage spewed by the White House and its staff. And, if you're already mad as hell about the state of America, you'll be DOUBLE-MAD!! But have more succinct words as to how things could and should be better. If you missed this episode when we released it many years ago, now's a great time to hear it. And, if you've been with us since our episodes were still in double-digits, enjoy a revisit of the work that asks the very important question: Is it worth supporting systems that lionize the use of negative reinforcement and punishment at the exclusion of all else? Our original post(s) EPISODE 91: It's time for the 3rd Annual ABA Inside Track book club.  This year we'll be discussing the late, great Murray Sidman's important social work Coercion and Its Fallout.  Rob, Diana, and Jackie go on a deep dive through chapters 1-10 of the book including a discussion of rat behavior, societal shocks, and a laundry list of the crummy ways in which society treats itself. EPISODE 92: How hot is our book club discussion of chapters 11-19 in Murray Sidman's Coercion and Its Fallout? So hot Rob had to edit out about 15 minutes of our takes! What's left goes into detailed descriptions of how many of the societal systems we take for granted are, in fact, coercive.  And, of course, that there's got to be a better way (hint: positive reinforcement).  Plus, Rob and Diana describe old Disney cartoons from the 40s while Jackie sings preschool songs.  Truly, something for everyone. This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and it's fallout. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative, Inc. 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. Patrons at the $10 and up level, go to the original post to get 2 FREE CEUs.

Heeeeeey, it's Rob's birthday. Time to pick this month's theme! Maybe it's the near decade's worth of podcasting, but this February, Rob decided that his impeding aging anniversary should also receive celebration in the form of "OOPS! All Rob picked articles". So, given carte blanche to talk about anything in the world of ABA, what did he choose? Well, first, he took the week off while we unlock last year's Winter Book Club on "The Science of Consequences" with a bonus interview with author Dr. Susan Schneider (interested in 2.5 CEs for free? Upgrading to the $10 level on Patreon is your answer). After that, he brings special guest, Danielle Yang, to the table to learn about the state of therapeutic role-playing games and how your weekly D+D game could be added into your ABA services. And finally, because it's been far too long and is one of the most mind-blowingly awesome procedures in his 20 years in the field, Rob brings back the Preschool Life Skills for a record-breaking THIRD time! The best part about Rob's birthday is by just listening to these episodes, you've already gotten him all the gifts he could ever want. NOTE: We talk a lot about the upcoming changes to the website. Well, due to some technical problems, we had to rush the new website news to...LAST WEEK! Hopefully abainsidetrack.com will take you straight there, but, if not, our new website is now HERE! Articles for February 2026 (UNLOCKED) The Science of Consequences Book Club (feat. Dr. Susan Schneider) Schneider, S.M. (2012). The science of consequences: How they affect genes, change the brain, and impact our world. Prometheus Books.   Role-Playing Games in Behavior Analysis w/ Danielle Yang Arenas, D.L., Viduani, A., & Araujo, R.B. (2022). Therapeutic use of role-playing game (RPG) in mental health: A scoping review. Simulation and Gaming, 53, 285-311. doi: 10.1177/10468781211073720 Yuliawati, L., Wardhani, P.A.P., & Ng, J.H. (2024). A scoping review of tabletop role-playing game (TTPRG) as a psychological intervention: Potential benefits and future directions. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 17, 2885-2903. doi: 10.2147/PRBM.S466664 Helbig, K.A., (2019). Evaluation of a role-playing game to improve social skills for individuals with ASD. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Mississippi]. Aquila Digital Community.  https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1673   Preschool Life Skills Three-view Falligant, J.M. & Pence, S.T. (2017). Preschool Life Skills using the Response to Intervention model with preschoolers with developmental disabilities. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 3, 217-236. doi: 10.1037/bar0000056 Rees, R.E., Seel, C.J., Huxtable, B.G., & Austin, J.L. (2024). Using the Preschool Life Skills program to support skill development for children with trauma histories. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 693-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00892-z Lee, H., Gunning, C., Leow, J., & Holloway, J. (2024). An evaluation of delivery of the parent Preschool Life Skills program via telehealth. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 893-909. doi: 10.1002/jaba.2914

Finally, after nearly 10 years, it's the changing criterion design's time to shine! While often seen as the little brother to our more robust experimental designs, this week we discuss when the changing criterion could be your design of choice in research and practice and look at some of the more convincing cases of how the little step-wise graph that nobody liked should really be a key player in your visual display toolbox. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Klein, L.A., Houlihan, D., Vincent, J.L., & Panahon, C.J. (2017). Best practices in utilizing the changing criterion design. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 52-61. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0036-x De Luca, R.V. & Holborn, S.W. (1992). Effects of a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule with changing criteria on exercise in obese and nonobese boys. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 671-679. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-671 Brady, M.P., Kearney, K.B., Downey, A., Torres, A., & McDougall, D. (2022). Using mnemonics, remote coaching, and the range-bound changing criterion design to teach college students with IDD to make employment decisions. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57, 303-319. doi: 10.1177/215416472205700 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 completing a functional behavior assessment is an ethical requirement before engaging in behavior change programming, only a minority of BCBAs consistently do this. And since many of the barriers to completing FAs revolve around seemingly insurmountable (and ethical concern of) risks to clicents, wouldn't having a more structured way to assess the risk of an FA and more quickly review mitigating factors provide a potential solution to these problems? Well, that's exactly what Dr. Stephanie Peterson and her former students Dr. Rebecca Eldridge and Dr. Neil Deochand thought when they developed their Functional Analysis Risk Assessment Decision Tool. This week, as voted on by our Patrons, how to complete a risk assessment before starting your functional analysis from the people at the forefront of this research. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Patrons at the $5 and up levels can get that CEU for FREE! Just head on over to our Patreon Page. Articles discussed this episode: Wiskirchen, R.R., Deochand, N., & Peterson, S.M. (2017). Functional analysis: A need for clinical decision support tools to weight risks and benefits. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17, 325-333. doi: 10.1037/bar0000088 Deochand, N., Eldridge, R.R., & Peterson, S.M. (2020). Toward the development of a functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 978-990. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y Schroeder, A.C., Peterson, S.M., Mahabub, M.B., & Dresch, M.K. (2025). A pilot evaluation of expert and novice use of the functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 811-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-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.

Hey, everbody. Due to a last minute technology crisis, we've needed to push up the launch of our new website...to right now! Please listen to this short drop to hear about some of the differences you might see. Some of the functionality will be rolling out through today and tomorrow so you may end up at our old site as we update links and fix bugs. To go directly to the new site, visit abainsidetrack.thinkific.com. Our regular website URL will be pointing there in the next few days too. Any problems? Please let us know as soon as you can at abainsidetrack@gmail.com

When working with clients to support their behavior change goals, does it ever feel like you're the one doing all the convincing that the change is worth the effort? Rather than spending your energy cajoling clients that your plan is "right", wouldn't it be better to support their own belief in engaging in behavior change? Well, that's just what motivational interviewing techniques can do. And since this well-studied process is only just getting interest in behavior analysis, we're joined this week by Dr. Monica Gilbert, clinical psychologist, mental health counselor, AND BCBA, to get a crash course of the basics of how motivational interviewing can improve communication between clinicians and clients to boost your therapeutic alliance building skills into overdrive. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gilbert, M. (2025). How to stop talking and start communicating with motivational interviewing: Building effective partnerships with caregivers: A practical guide for behavior therapists. Crystal Minds Psychological Services. Plattner, C. & Anderson, C. (2024). Creating a therapeutic alliance with caregivers: An introduction to motivational interviewing. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00948-8 Christopher, P.J. & Dougher, M.J. (2009). A behavior-analytic account of motivational interviewing. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 149-161. doi: 10.1007/BF03392180   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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.0 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! Could this best-selling self-help book actually be the best introduction to behavior analysis for a mainstream audience? Though many of us expected James Clear's "Atomic Habits" to share some lightly-spiced tips for changing behaviors, we were all impressed with the level of research and personalization that Clear put into his program for analyzing and building new behavioral habits. From a basic belief that doing a little bit of something good is better than nothing, Clear lays out some important, real-world examples of analyzing your own ABCs and sprinkles in some acceptance practice to explain an actionable series of steps to create lasting behavior change with in the areas of most significance to you. But don't take our word for it…or do, but only after a full two-hour discussion of our thoughts and in-depth review of the book. The full episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Patrons at the $10 and up level, as part of your subscription, you'll be able to earn these CEs for no charge! Subscribe to our Patreon today! Content discussed in this episode: Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. Avery.

Happy New Year, everyone! We kick off the (almost) 10th year of ABA Inside Track with a review of our recent holiday activities then get right back into our podcast research discussion with a bevy of amazing guests. First up we delve into the new (for behavior analysts) work of motivational interviewing with Dr. Monica Gilbert. Then we have three-guests-for one with Dr. Stephanie Peterson, Dr. Rebecca Eldridge, and Dr. Neil Deochand to learn about risk assessment and their development of the FARADT tool. Then we take pity on the least popular experimental design, the changing criterion, by giving it its own episode. Still not enough learning for your behavior analytic resolutions? Why not head over to the Stone Soup online conference with a $20 discount. Just register with the code ABAIT26 and enjoy a whole day of learning. Articles for January 2026 Motivational Interviewing w/ Dr. Monica Gilbert Gilbert, M. (2025). How to stop talking and start communicating with motivational interviewing: Building effective partnerships with caregivers: A practical guide for behavior therapists. Crystal Minds Psychological Services. Plattner, C. & Anderson, C. (2024). Creating a therapeutic alliance with caregivers: An introduction to motivational interviewing. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00948-8 Christopher, P.J. & Dougher, M.J. (2009). A behavior-analytic account of motivational interviewing. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 149-161. doi: 10.1007/BF03392180   Risk Assessment w/ Dr. Stephanie Peterson, Dr. Rebecca Eldridge, + Dr. Neil Deochand Wiskirchen, R.R., Deochand, N., & Peterson, S.M. (2017). Functional analysis: A need for clinical decision support tools to weight risks and benefits. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17, 325-333. doi: 10.1037/bar0000088 Deochand, N., Eldridge, R.R., & Peterson, S.M. (2020). Toward the development of a functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 978-990. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y Schroeder, A.C., Peterson, S.M., Mahabub, M.B., & Dresch, M.K. (2025). A pilot evaluation of expert and novice use of the functional analysis risk assessment decision tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 811-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y   The Changing Criterion Design Klein, L.A., Houlihan, D., Vincent, J.L., & Panahon, C.J. (2017). Best practices in utilizing the changing criterion design. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 52-61. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0036-x De Luca, R.V. & Holborn, S.W. (1992). Effects of a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule with changing criteria on exercise in obese and nonobese boys. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 671-679. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-671 Brady, M.P., Kearney, K.B., Downey, A., Torres, A., & McDougall, D. (2022). Using mnemonics, remote coaching, and the range-bound changing criterion design to teach college students with IDD to make employment decisions. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57, 303-319. doi: 10.1177/215416472205700

If you've never been to the Stone Soup online conference, you've been missing out. It's a full day of amazing speakers hitting all the topics you want to hear about. And, as a special discount for ABA Inside Track listeners, use the code ABAIT26 to get $20 off your registration. See you there in the chat!

We wrap up another year with our podcasting buddy, Matt Cicoria, from Behavioral Observations by looking at some of our favorite ABA trends of 2025 as well as discussing some of our most listened to episodes and opining on how we're both about to enter a full decade of behavior analytic podcasting. Plus a whole bunch of other seasonal rigamarole and foofarra. But NO POLITICS! Happy Holidays to all! See you in 2026.

Since the 1970s the scientific field has been steadily improving in its use of meaningful consent practices. But how are we doing when it comes to the related practice of gaining client assent? This week we discuss the similarities and differences between both and take a pulse check as to how behavior analysis is doing to ensure only the best of practices when it comes to benefiting our clients whether in the research lab or clinic setting. If you think of assent practices as just willingness to enter the classroom, you definitely need to listen to this episode. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Mead Jasperse, S.C., Kelly, M.P., Ward, S.N., Fernand, J.K., Joslyn, P.R., & van Dijk, W. (2025). Consent and assent practices in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 826-841. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00838-5  Flowers, J. & Dawes, J. (2023). Dignity and respect: Why therapeutic assent matters. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 913-920. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00772-6 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.

Special guest, Denisha Gingles, returns to the show to update our perceptions of good leadership with a decidedly non-Western traditional mindset of culturally responsive practices. For example, did you know that some cultures appreciate a greater sense of unity from their leaders? Apparently one giant know-it-all doesn't necessarily make for the best boss—looking at you, American CEOs! Learn how embracing a more diverse workforce can also benefit goals of meaningful mentorship and growth in our field with some examples from the medical world and how much we really should learn from rugby. This episode is available for 1.0 CULTURAL (ETHICS) CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sriram, V., Atwal, A., & McKay, E.A. (2024). Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: A nominal group technique study. BMJ Open, 14. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089121 Kemzang, J., Bekolo, G., Jaunky, S., Mathieu, J., Contant, H., Oguntala, J., Rahmani, M., Louisme, M.C., Medina, N., Kendall, C.E., Ewurabena, S., Hubert, D., Omecq, M.C., & Fotsing, S. (2024). Mentoring for admission and retention of black socio-ethnic minorities in medicine: A scoping review. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/23821205241283805 Shaikh, A.N., Gummaluri, S., Dhar, J., Carter, H., Kwag, D. (2024). Application of the principles of anti-oppression to address marginalized students and faculty's experiences in counselor education. Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, 6, 94-105. doi: 10.7290/tsc06laio Laloo, E. (2022). Ubuntu leadership - an explication of an Afrocentric leadership style. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 15, 1-9. doi: 10.22543/1948-0733.1383 Mathur, S.K. & Rodriguez, K.A. (2022). Cultural responsiveness curriculum for behavior analysts: A meaningful step toward social justice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1023-1031. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00579-3 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 our newest episode in our Tutorial series, we're joined by special guest (and SLP), Judy Southey to get the ABCs of PECS. Like, did you know saying, "Hand me a PEC" demonstrates a total misunderstanding of the acronym? Or, more importantly, the steps involved in training the usage of PECS for increasing verbal behavior? What comes first, second, last and what common misconceptions about PECS can interfer with the development of functional language? More questions, we've got the answers! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Robertson, M. & Harris, T. (2024, December 30th). How to best determine if an autistic individual is using an effective communication system. Autism Spectrum News. https://autismspectrumnews.org/how-to-best-determine-if-an-autistic-individual-is-using-an-effective-communication-system Wannapaschaiyong, P., Vivattanasinchai, T., & Wongkwanmuang, A. (2025). Predictors of successful Picture Exchange Communication System training in children with communication impairments: Insights from a real-world intervention in a resource-limited setting. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 9, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003282 Ganz, J.B., Mason, R.A., Goodwyn, F.D., Boles, M.B., Heath, A.K., & Davis, J.L. (2014). Interaction of participant characteristics and type of AAC with individuals with ASD: A meta-analysis. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 119, 516-535. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-119.6.516 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.

Much like the amount of time the New England sun stays up, enjoy a short preview of what's coming out in the darkest days of December on the podcast. This month we've got three special guests including SLP, Judy Southey leading us through the new "How To" all about PECS; Denisha Gingles to lead us through a discussion of leadership practices in ABA, and Matt Cicoria leading us into the new year by reviewing what happened in ABA in 2025 in our yearly special episode. And, to round things out, a discussion about exactly what makes up assent practices. Yule love it all! Articles for December 2025 Tutorial: PECS with Judy Southey Robertson, M. & Harris, T. (2024, December 30th). How to best determine if an autistic individual is using an effective communication system. Autism Spectrum News. https://autismspectrumnews.org/how-to-best-determine-if-an-autistic-individual-is-using-an-effective-communication-system Wannapaschaiyong, P., Vivattanasinchai, T., & Wongkwanmuang, A. (2025). Predictors of successful Picture Exchange Communication System training in children with communication impairments: Insights from a real-world intervention in a resource-limited setting. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 9, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003282 Ganz, J.B., Mason, R.A., Goodwyn, F.D., Boles, M.B., Heath, A.K., & Davis, J.L. (2014). Interaction of participant characteristics and type of AAC with individuals with ASD: A meta-analysis. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 119, 516-535. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-119.6.516   Culturally Reponsive Leadership Practices in ABA w/ Denisha Gingles Sriram, V., Atwal, A., & McKay, E.A. (2024). Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: A nominal group technique study. BMJ Open, 14. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089121 Kemzang, J., Bekolo, G., Jaunky, S., Mathieu, J., Contant, H., Oguntala, J., Rahmani, M., Louisme, M.C., Medina, N., Kendall, C.E., Ewurabena, S., Hubert, D., Omecq, M.C., & Fotsing, S. (2024). Mentoring for admission and retention of black socio-ethnic minorities in medicine: A scoping review. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/23821205241283805 Shaikh, A.N., Gummaluri, S., Dhar, J., Carter, H., Kwag, D. (2024). Application of the principles of anti-oppression to address marginalized students and faculty's experiences in counselor education. Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, 6, 94-105. doi: 10.7290/tsc06laio Laloo, E. (2022). Ubuntu leadership - an explication of an Afrocentric leadership style. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 15, 1-9. doi: 10.22543/1948-0733.1383 Mathur, S.K. & Rodriguez, K.A. (2022). Cultural responsiveness curriculum for behavior analysts: A meaningful step toward social justice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1023-1031. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00579-3   Operationalizing Assent Mead Jasperse, S.C., Kelly, M.P., Ward, S.N., Fernand, J.K., Joslyn, P.R., & van Dijk, W. (2025). Consent and assent practices in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 826-841. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00838-5  Flowers, J. & Dawes, J. (2023). Dignity and respect: Why therapeutic assent matters. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 913-920. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00772-6

So, we already covered safety skills on land. But what about safety in the water? Drowning is one of the most common causes of death in children and those numbers increase significantly for autistic children. In this episode we review the research on how to teach water safety skills. Would you believe, a lot of them include teaching how to swim? That plus other skills that every child should learn and the most effective ways to teach them. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Martin, C. & Dillenberger, K. (2019).  Behavioural Water Safety and Autism: a Systematic Review of Interventions. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 356-366. doi: 10.1007/s40489-019-00166-x Levy, K. M., Ainsleigh, S. A., & Hunsinger-Harris, M. L. (2017). Let's go under! Teaching Water Safety Skills using a behavioral treatment package. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 52, 186-193. doi: 10.1177/215416471705200208 Tucker, M. & Ingvarsson, E. (2021). Teaching water safety skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 535-549. doi: 10.1002/bin.1791 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're delving back into the world of OBM with special guest Dr. Doug Johnson. And after giving us a crash course in meaningful instrucitonal design, Dr. Johnson discusses many of the ways that meaningful teaching can leverge amazing business trainings. Shockingly tons of video and flashy graphics don't actually make your new employee orientation webinar good. There are rules about this kind of stuff, and Dr. Johnson points out some of the most important ones. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Johnson, D.A. (2021). The foundations of behavior-based instructional design within business. In Houmanfar, R.A., Fryling, M., & Alavosius, M.P. (Eds.), Applied behavior science in organizations. (pp. 65-80). Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003198949-3 Johnson, D.A., Li, A., McCalpin, A.L., & Laske, M.M. (2024). The advancement of training within business using behavior-based instructional design. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 44, 150-171. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2023.2225792 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.

Could it be? Could Jackie's option for Listener Choice actually have won the poll? I guess everybody really wants to learn more about the challenges involved in moving from one activity to the next. So, in this episode, that's exactly what we'll review. Are there good treatment options when putting down the iPad and joining an arts and crafts activity leads to tears? How can we even pinpoint where and why the transition chain is breaking down? Put down your JABA and head on over to your phone to find out. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Waters, M.B., Lerman, D. C., & Hovantez, A. N. (2009). Separate and combined effects of visual schedules and extinction plus differential reinforcement on problem behavior occasioned by transitions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 309-313. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-309 Pálsdóttir, E.D., Magnússon, A.F., & Sveinbjörnsdóttir. (2024). An experimental analysis of task refusal: A comparison of negative reinforcement contingencies and transitions between academic tasks. Behavioral Interventions, 39, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/bin.1993 Wilson, J.D., Federico, C.A., Perrin, J., & Morris, C. (2025). Treatment of challenging behavior during physical transitions: A case study. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01086-5 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.

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To wrap up the spooky season we leave you with a treat of an episode, the audio from the Thompson Center 2025 conference poster session. While Jackie and Diana often serve as judges for the event, Rob gets to wander around wherever the poster topics take him and enjoy short conversations with the authors. And sometimes, he gets to talk about video games! Please enjoy this sampling of student and practitioner research and practice from our friends at the Thompson Center.

Despite Rob disbelieving it, we've gone 300+ episodes without ever devoting an entire hour to research covering safety skills. So, before Dr. Miltenberger busts in to give us feedback about our failing, in situ-style, we get right on it. Aside from looking at specific examples of safety skills training with firearms and earthquakes, we look at the larger swath of training research to figure out what works best, what gets used most, and what components provide that extra-special treatment magic that your program can't succeed without. Stop, drop, and roll! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baruni, R.R. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2024). A survey of safety skills training used by behavior analysts in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 270-282. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00835-8 Miltenberger, R.G., Flessner, C., Gatheridge, B., Johnson, B., Satterlund, M., & Egemo, K. (2004). Evaluation of behavioral skills training to prevent gun play in children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 513-516. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-513 Kurt, O., Cevher, Z., & Kutlu, M. (2024). Effectiveness of video modeling in teaching earthquake and postearthquake evacuation safety skills for children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 331-340. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1057 Baruni, R.R. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2022). Teaching safety skills to children: A discussion of critical features and practice recommendations. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 938-950. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00667-4 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 had so much fun the last time we talked about behavioral artistry, we decided to do it again. And this time, we brought one of the folks that's leading the charge to better define just exactly what we DO when we act as behavioral artists. That's right! Dr. Amy Buskzpan is joining us to share the latest in her work on training others to serve as behavioral artists and to help us discrminate TIP from BST. Plus, the Inside Track Gang owes a big citation apology to Dr. Buskzpan…and she doesn't let us forget it! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: 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 Bukszpan, A.R., Leaf, J.B., O'Brien, J.G., Lewis, A., Kristiansen, S., Lord, J., Axe, J., & Weiss, M.J. (2025). Utilizing the teaching interaction procedure to train special education teachers in behavioral artistry.  Behavioral Interventions, 40, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/bin.70017 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.

Hello, Grab Bag, my old friend I've come to pull from you again Because the field of ABA is always growing We disseminate studies for continued knowing And the research that was experimentally controlled With results told Within the sound of podcast   This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Blackman, A.L., DiGennaro Reed, F.D., Gunter, M., & Braren, B. (2025). The effects of group virtual training and self-monitoring on leading a meeting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.70024 Patrone, V., Napolitano, D., Myles, F., & Shanahan, M. (2025). Curriculum-based evaluation of cultural competency coursework in an online applied behavior analysis graduate program. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01067-8 Castillo, M. I., Frank-Crawford, M. A., Leisfeld, J. E., Doan, T. M., Newcomb, E. T., Rooker, G. W., & Borrero, J. C. (2022). Do persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities prefer to save the best for last in an MSWO? A preliminary investigation. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 1133-1148. doi: 10.1002/bin.1883 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.

LIVE via recording from St. Charles, Missouri! It's a preview episode! Yes, we continue our fall tradition of discussing everything coming out this spoooooky month from the comfort of the Thompson Center Conference hall. We spend some time gushing about all the great talks we just experienced before getting prepared for our NEXT conference, BABAT 2025. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say, "hi" at the conference and for the Thompson Center for hosting us again. And keep your eyes out for an extra treat in your goodie bags later this month! Sadly, it's not the 3K I needed to bid on a signed "Walden Two". Articles for October 2025 Hello, Grab Bag My Old Friend (Fall 2025 Grab Bag) Blackman, A.L., DiGennaro Reed, F.D., Gunter, M., & Braren, B. (2025). The effects of group virtual training and self-monitoring on leading a meeting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.70024 Patrone, V., Napolitano, D., Myles, F., & Shanahan, M. (2025). Curriculum-based evaluation of cultural competency coursework in an online applied behavior analysis graduate program. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01067-8 Castillo, M. I., Frank-Crawford, M. A., Leisfeld, J. E., Doan, T. M., Newcomb, E. T., Rooker, G. W., & Borrero, J. C. (2022). Do persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities prefer to save the best for last in an MSWO? A preliminary investigation. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 1133-1148. doi: 10.1002/bin.1883 Behavioral Artistry Revisited w/ Dr. Amy Bukszpan 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 Bukszpan, A.R., Leaf, J.B., O'Brien, J.G., Lewis, A., Kristiansen, S., Lord, J., Axe, J., & Weiss, M.J. (2025). Utilizing the teaching interaction procedure to train special education teachers in behavioral artistry.  Behavioral Interventions, 40, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/bin.70017 Safety Skills Baruni, R.R. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2024). A survey of safety skills training used by behavior analysts in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 270-282. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00835-8 Miltenberger, R.G., Flessner, C., Gatheridge, B., Johnson, B., Satterlund, M., & Egemo, K. (2004). Evaluation of behavioral skills training to prevent gun play in children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 513-516. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-513 Kurt, O., Cevher, Z., & Kutlu, M. (2024). Effectiveness of video modeling in teaching earthquake and postearthquake evacuation safety skills for children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 331-340. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1057 Baruni, R.R. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2022). Teaching safety skills to children: A discussion of critical features and practice recommendations. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 938-950. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00667-4

To celebrate the end of Supervision September, we've got an all new Book Club episode! And it's available for everyone RIGHT NOW! We celebrate the life and work of Aubrey Daniels by checking off all of the supervision mistakes one can make as we read "OOPS! 13 Management Practices that Waste Time and Money". And if hearing about 13 better ways to be a boss for your supervisees wasn't enough, we also enjoy a visit from Dr. Judy Agnew from Aubrey Daniels International to share her memories of working with (and being supervised by) the late, great Dr. Daniels. 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: Daniels, A.C. (2009). Oops! 13 management practices that waste time and money (and what to do instead). Performance Management Publications. 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 the huge increase in discussion articles, think pieces, personal sharing of tools, and summaries of commonly-liked programs, there is a real dearth of research on what ACTUALLY works in supervision practices. And we weren't the only people to wonder this. That's why we're joined this week by Dr. Natalie Andzik and Dr. Michael Kranak who've written their fair share of all of the above research when it comes to supervision and have thoughts about where the field is and where we need to go to ensure only the best for our trainees. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Kranak, M.P., Andzik, N.R., Jones, C., & Hall, H. (2023). A systematic review of supervision research related to board certified behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 1006-1021. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00805-0 Kranak, M.P., Andzik, N.R., Jones, C., & Grunewald, K. (2024). A scoping review of research on and strategies for mitigating burnout among board certified behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 24, 195-210. doi: 10.1037/bar0000296 Andzik, N.R. & Kranak, M.P. (2021). The softer side of supervision: Recommendations when teaching and evaluating behavior-analytic professionalism. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 65-74. doi: 10.1037/bar0000194 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.

This year we're kicking off Supervision September by focusing our supervisory efforts with a growing category of supervisees, individuals with disabilities. Because, for a field based on helping people, we don't always practice what we preach with our colleagues! We discuss the culture of disability in regards to humility in supervision as well as how to bring what other fields have learned to our own behavior analysis trainees. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION or 1.0 ETHICS/CULTURAL CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Andrews, E.E., Kuemmel, A., Williams, J.L., Pilarski, C.R., Dunn, M., & Lund, E.M. (2013). Providing culturally competent supervision to trainees with disabilities in rehabilitation settings. Rehabilitation Psychology, 58, 233-244. doi: 10.1037/a0033338 Ecko Jojo, G. (2024). Disability-affirming supervision: future directions in applied behavior analytic supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 26-36. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00846-5 Gatzunis, K.S., Edwards, K.Y., Diaz, A.R., Conners, B.M., & Weiss, M.J. (2022). Cultural responsiveness framework in BCBA supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1373-1382. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00688-7 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.

Can you believe it! It's Supervision September! An enitre month of episodes all about supervision, supervising, and supersizing your abilities to lead the next generation of awesome behavior analysts. We've got the amazing duo of Dr. Michael Kranak and Dr. Natalie Andzik reviewing what we ACTUALLY know about supervision from an evidence-based perspective. We've got a discussion with the core crew about building supervision skills that also promote disability affirming practices. And, in case you thought we couldn't fit 4 hours of supervision talk into 3 weeks of episodes, we crammed in an entire Book Club reviewing one of Dr. Aubrey Daniels final books, "OOPS! 13 Management Practices That Waste Time and Money" featuring an interview with Dr. Judy Agnew from Aubrey Daniels INternational on the legacy of Dr. Daniels. We even save some time to make sure you know what really grinds our gears as we attempt to navigate our supervision tips into ways to make a U-turn on the hellish experience that is 2025 America. Articles for September 2025 Disability-Affirming Supervision Andrews, E.E., Kuemmel, A., Williams, J.L., Pilarski, C.R., Dunn, M., & Lund, E.M. (2013). Providing culturally competent supervision to trainees with disabilities in rehabilitation settings. Rehabilitation Psychology, 58, 233-244. doi: 10.1037/a0033338 Ecko Jojo, G. (2024). Disability-affirming supervision: future directions in applied behavior analytic supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 26-36. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00846-5 Gatzunis, K.S., Edwards, K.Y., Diaz, A.R., Conners, B.M., & Weiss, M.J. (2022). Cultural responsiveness framework in BCBA supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1373-1382. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00688-7 What Do We Actually Know About Supervision? w/ Dr. Natalie Andzik + Dr. Michael Kranak Kranak, M.P., Andzik, N.R., Jones, C., & Hall, H. (2023). A systematic review of supervision research related to board certified behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 1006-1021. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00805-0 Kranak, M.P., Andzik, N.R., Jones, C., & Grunewald, K. (2024). A scoping review of research on and strategies for mitigating burnout among board certified behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 24, 195-210. doi: 10.1037/bar0000296 Andzik, N.R. & Kranak, M.P. (2021). The softer side of supervision: Recommendations when teaching and evaluating behavior-analytic professionalism. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 65-74. doi: 10.1037/bar0000194 OOPS! Book Club (feat. Dr. Judy Agnew) Daniels, A.C. (2009). Oops! 13 management practices that waste time and money (and what to do instead). Performance Management Publications.

One of our longest running mysteries is finally revealed in this week's episode: Why does Jackie hate DROs so much? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Mazalesik, J.I., Iwata, B.A., Vollmer, T.R., Zarcone, J.R., & Smith, R.G. (1993). Analysis of the reinforcement and extinction components in DRO contingencies with self-injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 143-156. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1993.26-143 Hangen, M.M., Romero, A.N., Neidert, P.L., & Borrero, J.C. (2020). "Other" behavior and the DRO: The roles of extinction and reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2385-2404. doi: 10.1002/jaba.736 Romano, L.M. & St. Peter, C.C. (2017). Omission training results in more resurgence than alternative reinforcement. Psychological Record, 67, 315-324. doi: 10.1007/s40732-016-0214-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.

Teaching new skills is a lot of fun. But sometimes it seems to take forever. And since we all only have so much time to learn everything needed to maximize access to reinforcement in our lives, we don't really have the luxury of time to mess about. So, in good behavior analyst fashion, we look for a better way to min-max our learning activities. Thanks to our awesome patrons, we're talking about increasing the efficiency of skill acquisition through preference assessment, choice, , and reinforcement timing. So many options, but which ones actually matter when it comes to running the most efficient teaching sessions? Patrons receive a FREE CE for listening to this episode. Just go to the Patron Episode Page (you can even watch the raw video recording!) and enter the code at discount. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Weinsztok, S.C., Goldman, K.J., & DeLeon, I.G. (2023). Assessing parameters of reinforcement on efficiency of acquisition: A systematic review. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 76-92. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00715-7 Gureghian, D.L., Vladescu, J.C., Gashi, R., & Campanaro, A. (2020). Reinforcer choice as an antecedent versus consequence during skill acquisition. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 462-466. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00356-3 León, Y., Campos, C., Baratz, S., Gorman, C., Price, A., & DeLeon, I. (2025). Effects of initial versus frequent preference assessments on skill acquisition. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 37, 471-487. doi: 10.1007/s10882-024-09971-7 Cividini-Motta, C., Livingston, C., & Efaw, H. (2024). Systematic review of differential reinforcement in skill acquisition. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 401-416. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00903-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.

UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it's the "Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You" 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. There's nothing more amazing than spending time with kids, whether in your family or as clients. But, man, is putting them to bed when you're exhausted after a long day and they just have to watch one more episode of "Bluey" before they promise they'll jump right under the covers but first can you get them a drink of water and leave on all the lights just the freaking worst. Pat Friman, save us with your succinct and well-tailored wisdom in book form, please! And could you be sure to write your book the same way you do awesome conference lectures? Like hilarious and true and entertaining? Thanks! This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Friman, P.C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town Press. 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.

If you're looking for a podcast that describes some vacation activities AND lays out the content of multiple future episodes with citations to research articles, we're your #1 source! Between describing waterskiing mishaps and Pocono hikes, we've got a brand new Listener Choice episode all about speeding up skill acqusition (and a video for patrons!) and our Book Club on Pat Friman's "Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You" now UNLOCKED for all. Then to wrap up this hot month, the answer a the long-running podcast mystery: Why does Jackie hate DROs so much? And who REALLY got married to Rob? (SPOILER ALERT: Rob's been a dream ghost this whole time!). Articles for August 2025 Factors Influencing Skill Acquisition (Summer 2025 Listener Choice) Weinsztok, S.C., Goldman, K.J., & DeLeon, I.G. (2023). Assessing parameters of reinforcement on efficiency of acquisition: A systematic review. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 76-92. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00715-7 Gureghian, D.L., Vladescu, J.C., Gashi, R., & Campanaro, A. (2020). Reinforcer choice as an antecedent versus consequence during skill acquisition. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 462-466. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00356-3 León, Y., Campos, C., Baratz, S., Gorman, C., Price, A., & DeLeon, I. (2025). Effects of initial versus frequent preference assessments on skill acquisition. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 37, 471-487. doi: 10.1007/s10882-024-09971-7 Cividini-Motta, C., Livingston, C., & Efaw, H. (2024). Systematic review of differential reinforcement in skill acquisition. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 401-416. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00903-z (UNLOCKED) Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You Book Club Friman, P.C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town Press. Why Jackie Hates DRO Mazalesik, J.I., Iwata, B.A., Vollmer, T.R., Zarcone, J.R., & Smith, R.G. (1993). Analysis of the reinforcement and extinction components in DRO contingencies with self-injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 143-156. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1993.26-143 Hangen, M.M., Romero, A.N., Neidert, P.L., & Borrero, J.C. (2020). "Other" behavior and the DRO: The roles of extinction and reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2385-2404. doi: 10.1002/jaba.736 Romano, L.M. & St. Peter, C.C. (2017). Omission training results in more resurgence than alternative reinforcement. Psychological Record, 67, 315-324. doi: 10.1007/s40732-016-0214-z

One of the most exciting parts of any conference (shout out to BABAT!) is getting to see something new. And this week, we're bringing that something new to the podcast with a behavioral hypothesis as to how fame-seeking mass shooters develop behavioral repertoires that can lead to tragedy. We're excited to bring Dr. James Meindl's work in this area to our audience as an amazing example of how behavior analysis can be supportive in the treatment of socially relevant causes. We review what information exists in the prediction of mass shooting behavior, how many of the reported patterns may function behaviorally, and, most importantly, what this could mean in the prevention of mass shooter behaviors actually resulting in violence. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Meindl, J.N., Ivy, J.W, Delgado, D.M., & Swafford, L. (under review). Towards a functional account of mass-shooting: Prediction and influence of violent behavior. Meindl, J.N. & Ivy, J.W. (2018). Reducing media-induced mass killings: Lessons from suicide prevention. American Behavioral Scientist, 62, 242-259. doi: 10.1177/0002764218756918 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.

This week we're revisiting our long-running series on professional collaboration by discussing how behavior analysts can engage in practices to work well with special education teachers. And, as a special treat, we're joined by long-time friend of the show and special education teacher/BCBA extrordinaire, Carolyn Beaumier. We dig into recent articles on some of the "faux pas" BCBAs often find themselves in when working with educators and hear some tried and true strategies from someone who's been on both sides of the behavioral consulting role. Plus, first-hand stories of how well (or badly!) Rob actually is as a school consultant. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Giangreco, M.F., Pennington, R.C., & Walker, V.L. (2023). Conceptualizing and utilizing board certified behavior analysts as related services providers in inclusion-oriented schools. Remedial and Special Education, 44, 73-85. doi: 10.1177/07419325211063610 Squires, M., Cutrer-Pãrraga, E.A., Morris, J.R., Miller, E.E., & Hansen, B.D. (2024). Navigating collaboration: Factors influencing special education teachers' relationships with BCBAs in diverse school contexts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1033-1049. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-010009-w Reilly, A.M., Crowell, G.E., Thoele, J.M. et al. School-Based Transdisciplinary Teaming to Maximize Behavioral Supports. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01054-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.

Though we've long been huge fans of single-case research designs—what behavior analyst isn't?—and hold peer-reviewed research papers as one of our favorite genres of non-fiction, is it possible that not every research paper is…on the level? Sadly, for many coplex reasons, not every research paper you read is without risk for following questionable research practices. To help our field put a stop to this, Dr. Matthew Tincani has some ideas on how we can do better by looking at a number of open science practices. This week, Dr. Tincani called out the best and brightest to has out what needs to be fixed (and how we can do it) and is ready to share what might be next for identifying (and stopping) questionable research practices. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Tincani, M., Gilroy, S.P., & Dowdy, A. (2024). Extensions of open science for applied behavior analysis: Preregistration for single-case experimental designs. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.2909 Tincani, M., Travers, J., Dowdy, A., Slocum, T.A.,& Dietrich, R. (2025). Questionable and improved research practices in single-case experimental design: Initial investigation and findings. Perspectives on Behavior Science. doi: 10.1007/s40614-025-00441-9 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've been discussing how to move away from just getting parents to buy in to proposed behavioral treatments, there's still a huge gap between what works, what parents are told could work, and what parents like (when everything works). So we decided to kick off our Special Guest Month by having two experts at parent training, Drs. Roseanne Lesack and Jillian Wilson, help us figure out how to effectively promote better social validity practices when collaborating with parents. We revisit the classic Allen and Warzak article on parental nonadherence and delve deeply into what treatment ideas parents prefer at almost any child's age. Plus: the secret history of validating statements! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Allen, K.D. & Warzak, W.J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Wilson, J.B. & Lesack, R.S. (2024). Parent perceptions of behavior analytic interventions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1050-1073. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01010-3   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.

Nothing says "summertime" like visiting friends. And what's the podcast equivalent of a summer get together? Why a whole month devoted to guest episodes! This July we're doing a world tour of topics from all over the ABA map. We kick things off with Dr. Roseanne Lesack and Dr. Jillian Wilson updating us on some of the best practices in improving social validity of parent training planning before crossing the country to discuss many of the questionable practices lurking in single-case experimental design with Dr. Matthew Tincani. Next we take a quick trip back home in our ongoing series on professional collaboration with special education teacher/BCBA, Carolyn Beaumier. Finally, , we travel to the other side of the topic world to listen to Dr. James Meindl on his work regarding a hypothetical functional account of mass shooting behavior. It's a podcast vacation for the ages, and you're invited to join us for free! The only thing missing is the little bag of pretzels. Articles for July 2025 Social Validity of Parent Training w/ Dr. Roseanne Lesack + Dr. Jillian Wilson Allen, K.D. & Warzak, W.J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Wilson, J.B. & Lesack, R.S. (2024). Parent perceptions of behavior analytic interventions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1050-1073. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01010-3   Identifying Questionable Research Practices w/ Dr. Matthew Tincani Tincani, M., Gilroy, S.P., & Dowdy, A. (2024). Extensions of open science for applied behavior analysis: Preregistration for single-case experimental designs. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.2909 Tincani, M., Travers, J., Dowdy, A., Slocum, T.A.,& Dietrich, R. (2025). Questionable and improved research practices in single-case experimental design: Initial investigation and findings. Perspectives on Behavior Science. doi: 10.1007/s40614-025-00441-9   Professional Collaboration (Special Education Teachers) w/ Carolyn Beaumier Giangreco, M.F., Pennington, R.C., & Walker, V.L. (2023). Conceptualizing and utilizing board certified behavior analysts as related services providers in inclusion-oriented schools. Remedial and Special Education, 44, 73-85. doi: 10.1177/07419325211063610 Squires, M., Cutrer-Pãrraga, E.A., Morris, J.R., Miller, E.E., & Hansen, B.D. (2024). Navigating collaboration: Factors influencing special education teachers' relationships with BCBAs in diverse school contexts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1033-1049. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-010009-w Reilly, A.M., Crowell, G.E., Thoele, J.M. et al. School-Based Transdisciplinary Teaming to Maximize Behavioral Supports. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01054-z   Predicting and Preventing Mass Shootings w/ Dr. James Meindl Meindl, J.N., Ivy, J.W, Delgado, D.M., & Swafford, L. (under review). Towards a functional account of mass-shooting: Prediction and influence of violent behavior. Meindl, J.N. & Ivy, J.W. (2018). Reducing media-induced mass killings: Lessons from suicide prevention. American Behavioral Scientist, 62, 242-259. doi: 10.1177/0002764218756918

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.0 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! It's the ginormous book that got Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman, to travel to Massachusetts to talk about. But did we have a good time reading the tome that is synonomous with "trauma care"? Our Summer 2025 Book Club choice is the best-selling "The Body Keeps the Score", a go-to reference for anyone interested in learning more about trauma and its treatment. But, because it's us, if you think we're just going to do a happy-little review of what's between the hippy-dippy cover art and fawning back cover references, you really don't know our style. In between describing our favorite examples of "that's really a therapy?" we discuss the controversy over Dr. van der Kolk's work, how much trauma-informed practice has come since the book's publication, and answer the question, "Is this book really appropriate for behavior analysts?" Whether you're looking for other BCBAs to discuss this book with you or because you just don't have time for another 400-page doorstop right now, get your ear buds in and enjoy the discussion! The full episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING BACB / 2.0 TRAUMA-INFORMED QABA CEUs. Patrons at the $10 and up level, as part of your subscription, you'll be able to earn these CEs for no charge! Subscribe to our Patreon today! Content discussed in this episode: Van der Kolk, B. (2015). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books. Nietfeld, E. (2025, January/February). What the most famous book about trauma gets wrong. Mother Jones. https://www.motherjones.com/media/2024/12/trauma-body-keeps-the-score-van-der-kolk-psychology-therapy-ptsd/

As part of the work of a behavior analyst, our ethical code requires us to explain our services in language that can be understood by clients and stakeholders. That holds doubly true when our clients speak a primary language other than English. And just busting out Google Translate isn't going to cut it! In the next entry in our Tutorial series, we break out the "how to" basics behind following best practices when working with an interpreter in delivering ABA services. From meaningful feedback and collaboration with an interpreter to ensuring a respectful flow of communication between all parties, we'll get your practice up to speed in no time. Well, at least in the time it takes to listen to this episode. This episode is available for 1.0 CULTURAL (ETHICS) CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Dowdy, A., Obidimalor, K.C., Tinanci, M., & Travers, J.C. (2021). Delivering culturally sound and high-quality behavior analytic services when working with an interpreter. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 51-64. doi: 10.1037/bar0000206 Vasquez, D.J., Lechago, S.A., & McCarville, M.J. (2024). Training behavior analysis graduate students to work with an interpreter. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1160-1174. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00938-w Hadziabdic, E., Albin, B., Heikkila, K., & Hjelm, K. (2014). Family members' experiences of the use of interpreters in healthcare. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 15, 156-169. doi: 10.1017/S1463423612000680 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.

It's Ethicstime, Ethicstime, Eth-eth-ethicstime Ethicstime, Ethicstime, Eth-eth-ethicstime Ethicstime, Ethicstime, Eth-eth-ethicstime ETHICSTIIIIIIIIIIME! This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Henderson, T.B., Ludden, B.J., & Romero, R.A. (2023). The ethical obligations, barriers, and solutions for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of autistic individuals. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 963-976. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00787-z Shreck, K., Ivy, J. W., & Zane, T. (2023). Teaching behavior analysts to address unethical behavior: Developing evidence based ethics instructional methods. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00845-6 Logue, J. J., Hustyi, K. M., Toby, L M., & Outlaw, E. E. (2023). Promoting ethical and evidence-based practice through a panel review process: A case study in implementation research. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00807-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.

Watching treatment implementation is one of the key determinants behind whether great treatments lead to great results. But, deep down in our hearts, we all struggle to hit that magic 33% of sessions with greater than 80% agreement we all learned about in graduate school. But, what if interobserver agreement didn't have to be that. What if we were thinking about IOA all wrong? This week we brush up on some of the basics of IOA procedures like "How do I calculate IOA again?" before moving on to more interesting research in the field like training folks to take good IOA and questioning the standard wisdom of how much IOA is good enough. We'll be watching you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Hausman, N.L., Javed, N., Bednar, M.K., Guell, M., Schaller, E., Nevill, R.E., & Kahng, S. (2022). Interobserver agreement: A preliminary investigation into how much is enough? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 357-368. doi: 10.1002/jaba.811 Garrity, M.L., Luiselli, J.K., & McCollum, S.A. (2008). Effects of a supervisory intervention on assessment of interobserver agreement by educational service providers. Behavioral Interventions, 23, 105-112. doi: 10.1002/bin.258 Hartz, R.M., Gould, K., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2020). Assessing interobserver agreement (IOA) with procedural integrity: Evaluation of training methods among classroom instructors. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 43, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/00168890.2020.1848404 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.

What are you still doing listneing to this drop reminding you the book club poll is up? Go vote! Really! You get to pick 3 whole books you want us to read. Quick before it's all over!!

Now that we've got some vacation time coming up in our near futures, we can sit back, relax…and make our listener's choose our episodes for us! That's right. We've got not one but TWO polls for listeners this month that will determine our summer Listener Choice topic as well as the next year's worth of Book Clubs. Excited to vote? Well, only patrons (at ANY level) will have access to the LC and Book Club polls so, if you haven't signed up yet, better get on it before everyone else chooses your books for you. Oh, and we have a full month of episodes all about IOA, working with an interpreter, and a whole grab bag of ethics! So, by vacation, we meant podcasting wearing sunglasses and shorts. Listener Choice Poll Book Club Poll Join the Patreon! Articles for June 2025 IOA Hausman, N.L., Javed, N., Bednar, M.K., Guell, M., Schaller, E., Nevill, R.E., & Kahng, S. (2022). Interobserver agreement: A preliminary investigation into how much is enough? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 357-368. doi: 10.1002/jaba.811 Garrity, M.L., Luiselli, J.K., & McCollum, S.A. (2008). Effects of a supervisory intervention on assessment of interobserver agreement by educational service providers. Behavioral Interventions, 23, 105-112. doi: 10.1002/bin.258 Hartz, R.M., Gould, K., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2020). Assessing interobserver agreement (IOA) with procedural integrity: Evaluation of training methods among classroom instructors. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 43, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/00168890.2020.1848404   Ethicstime! (Summer 2025 Grab Bag) Henderson, T.B., Ludden, B.J., & Romero, R.A. (2023). The ethical obligations, barriers, and solutions for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of autistic individuals. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 963-976. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00787-z Shreck, K., Ivy, J. W., & Zane, T. (2023). Teaching behavior analysts to address unethical behavior: Developing evidence based ethics instructional methods. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00845-6 Logue, J. J., Hustyi, K. M., Toby, L M., & Outlaw, E. E. (2023). Promoting ethical and evidence-based practice through a panel review process: A case study in implementation research. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00807-y   Tutorial: Working With an Interpreter Dowdy, A., Obidimalor, K.C., Tinanci, M., & Travers, J.C. (2021). Delivering culturally sound and high-quality behavior analytic services when working with an interpreter. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 51-64. doi: 10.1037/bar0000206 Vasquez, D.J., Lechago, S.A., & McCarville, M.J. (2024). Training behavior analysis graduate students to work with an interpreter. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1160-1174. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00938-w Hadziabdic, E., Albin, B., Heikkila, K., & Hjelm, K. (2014). Family members' experiences of the use of interpreters in healthcare. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 15, 156-169. doi: 10.1017/S1463423612000680

As we come to the end of another school year in the US, we take a moment to ponder the question: What is it that a BCBA is supposed to do when they work in a school context? And to help us answer that question, we've enlisted the help of the other half of one of our favorite behavior analyst duos, John Staubitz! John walks us through all the stuff about comprehending the school ecology that you didn't learn in grad school—unless you went to teacher grad school—like the laws and regulations that mandate policies and the do's and dont's of providing services to students. If you haven't set foot in a public school since you grabbed your old principal handed you a diploma, you're about to take the first step into a larger world. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Stevenson, B.S. & Correa, V.I. (2019). Applied behavior analysis, students with autism, and the requirement to provide a free appropriate public education. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 29, 206-215. doi: 10.1177/1044207318799644 Stevenson, B., Bethune, K., & Gardner, R. (2024). Still left behind: How behavior analysts can improve children's access, equity, and inclusion to their entitled education. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00992-4 Copeland, S.R., Duffie, P., & Maez, R. (2025). Preparation of behavior analysts for school-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01028-7 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.

Since time immemorial BCBAs have looked at their seven-item array of candies and asked, "Why can't I do a preference assessment with huge items or unavailable activities?" Well, now you can with pictorial and/or video-based preference assessments! But don't take my word for it. Or, do take my word for it, but my word paired with the word of all the research on the subject. And if you're already using this technology in your preference assessments, shouldn't you better double-check that you're actually following the evidence-based guidelines. Or did you just assume that the picture of hanging out with friends playing on the iPad must be equivalent to the real thing? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., Pence, S.T., Zias, D.R., Valentino, A.L., & Falligant, J.M. (2016). Assessing the efficacy of pictorial preference assessments for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 848-868. doi: 10.1002/jaba.342 Brodhead, M.T., Al-Dubayan, M.N., Mates, M., Abel, E.A., & Brouwers, L. (2016). An evaluation of a brief video-based multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 160-164. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0081-0 Wolfe, K., Kunnavatana, S.S., & Shoemaker, A.M. (2018). An investigation of a video-based preference assessment of social interactions. Behavior Modification, 42, 729-746. doi: 10.1177/0145445517731062 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 "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism" 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. For our Spring 2024 Book Club we decided to read something a little lighter that could lead right into some new practice options. And, boy did we hit gold with McClannahan and Krantz's "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism"! We gush profusely about the majority of the book's content for a while then dive in with a review of the basics of teaching a child to independently use an activity schedule…with some modern quality-of-life suggestions where things get a little dated. Listen and learn nearly everything you need to know about creating and teaching activitiy schedules. Coming soon: Our Language Master-compatible recording on 144,000 flash cards! This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Woodbine House. McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. (2nd ed.). Woodbine House. 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.

While Jackie's away (and stuck in an elevator) Rob and Diana will play…podcast hosting duties for the month. This month last spring's Book Club choice, "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism" gets released to the free feed (with free CEs for Patreon subscribers!) with new episodes on preference assessments and practicing within a school context. And speaking of pairs of awesome behavior analysts, special guest, John Staubitz, gives us the rundown on special education laws and what BCBAs really need to know about the scope of schoolwork. Now's the time on podcast when we dance! Articles for May 2025 (UNLOCKED) Activity Schedules for Children with Autism Book Club McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Woodbine House. McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. (2nd ed.). Woodbine House. Rehfeldt, R.A. (2002). A review of McClannahan and Krantz's "Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior": Toward the inclusion and integration of children with disabilities. The Behavior Analyst, 25, 103-108. doi: 10.1007/BF03392048   PIctorial and Video-Based Preference Assessments Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., Pence, S.T., Zias, D.R., Valentino, A.L., & Falligant, J.M. (2016). Assessing the efficacy of pictorial preference assessments for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 848-868. doi: 10.1002/jaba.342 Brodhead, M.T., Al-Dubayan, M.N., Mates, M., Abel, E.A., & Brouwers, L. (2016). An evaluation of a brief video-based multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 160-164. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0081-0 Wolfe, K., Kunnavatana, S.S., & Shoemaker, A.M. (2018). An investigation of a video-based preference assessment of social interactions. Behavior Modification, 42, 729-746. doi: 10.1177/0145445517731062   Practicing Within a School Context w/ John Staubitz Stevenson, B.S. & Correa, V.I. (2019). Applied behavior analysis, students with autism, and the requirement to provide a free appropriate public education. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 29, 206-215. doi: 10.1177/1044207318799644 Stevenson, B., Bethune, K., & Gardner, R. (2024). Still left behind: How behavior analysts can improve children's access, equity, and inclusion to their entitled education. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00992-4 Copeland, S.R., Duffie, P., & Maez, R. (2025). Preparation of behavior analysts for school-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01028-7

Though the steps involved in developing a good, evidence-based treatment plan are well documented on our podcast, what good is any of that hard work if the families you purport to use it with kinda, sorta hate your plan. Well, this week, rather than complaining about how unappreciated your procedures are, why not take a step back and ask yourself, "How can I better learn from families I work with what will meet their needs?" We take a run down to explore the ever-confusing and complex world of family services, take a qualitative look at social validity in treatment planning, and review some key contexts that spell the difference between a good plan and a plan that works. This episode is available for 1.0 CULTURAL (ETHICS) CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Russa, M.B., Matthews, A.L., & Owen-DeSchryver, J.S. (2015). Expanding supports to improve the lives of families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 95-104. doi: 10.1177/1098300714532134 Moes, D.R. & Frea, W.D. Using family context to inform intervention planning for the treatment of a child with autism. (2000). Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 40-46. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200 Guinness, K.E., Atkinson, R.S., & Feil, E.G. (2024). Evaluating social validity to inform intervention development: Qualitative analysis of caregiver interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 870-879. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00899-6 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.

"WAZOWSKI! YOU DIDN'T FILE YOUR PAPERWORK LAST NIGHT!" is a line that resonates with all of us (and we make about 50 times in this episode). But, despite a fear of our own personal Rozes at work, most of us still tend to let those pesky piles of papers slip our minds as we go about the important business of being a behavior analyst (the direct helping of others). But, as with most skills, there's got to be a better way and, this week, we take that mantra all the way to the In Box with research on how you too can become a paperwork pushing master. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Halbur, M., Reidy, J., Kodak, T., Cowan, L., & Harman, M. (2024). Comparison of enhanced and standard data sheets on treatment fidelity and data collection for tact training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 533-543. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00869-y Brown, K.J. (2022). The use of a pictorially enhanced self-instruction packet ot improve weekly time sheet completion in an ABA clinic. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2022.2063221 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 finishing up our two-part Listener Choice episodes highlighting tutorial articles that give you the "how to" when it comes to important BCBA skills. And if you enjoyed our episode on procedural integrity, you're going to LOVE this tutorial all about using token economies. We dive into some token economy history, basic set up, application, and come to the conclusion that WE'VE BEEN DOING TOKEN ECONOMIES WRONG! Or, at least not as well as we could be. If you've ever laminated Sponge Bob stickers, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ackerman, K. B., Samudre, M., & Allday, R. A. (2020). Practical components for getting the most from a token economy.Teaching Exceptional Children, 52(4), 242-249. doi: 10.1177/0040059919892022 Kazdin, A.E. (1982). The token economy: A decade later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 431-445. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431 Degli Espinosa, F. & Hackenberg, T.D. (2024). Token economies: Evidence-based recommendations for practitioners. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2051 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.

Here come Research Cottontail. Hoppin' down the ABA trail. Hippity hoppity, Grab Bag's on it's waaaaaaaay! Bringing every behavior analyst Baskets full of discussion panelists Things to make your Grab Bag podcast greaaaaaat!   This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Nevill, R.E., Crawford, M.F., Zarcone, J.R., Maquera, E., Rooker, G.W., Schmidt, J.D. (2024). A retrospective consecutive controlled case series analysis of the assessment and treatment of elopement in children with autism in an inpatient setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00979-1 Santa Cruz, H. A. C.,  MIltenburger, R. G. & Baruni., R. R. (2024). Evaluating remote behavioral skills training of online gaming safety skills. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 246-256. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00830-z Kelly-Sisken, S., Reeve, K. F., McPheters, C. J., Vladescu, J. C, Reeve, S. A., & Jennings, A. M. (2025). Comparing equivalence-based instruction to a PowerPoint video lecture to teach differential reinforcement descriptors to college students. Behavioral Interventions, 40, online first publication. doi: 10.1002/bin.70002 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.5 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! Could this book actually save your marriage? Well, that's not really the point of it; however, we found a LOT to enjoy and reflect on in our discussion of "Divergent Minds" by Jenera Nerenberg, a broad look at adult female neurodiversity in the modern era. Just how much of our socialization process practically mandates masking behavior in autistic women? And what does it mean to an individual labeled "highly sensitive" when entering the workforce or family life? Join us as we take a look at five commonly identified neurodivergences and the experiences of the women learning to live in a world not designed for them. This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Patrons at the $10 and up level, as part of your subscription, you'll be able to earn these CEs for no charge! Subscribe to our Patreon today! Content discussed in this episode: Nerenberg, J. (2020). Divergent mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. Harper One.

Spring has sprung on us with a bunch of freezing rain. So what better time than now to get set for a cozy crop of new podcasts for April. First up, as visit from our favorite mythical bunny with a grab bag of goodies in the form of new articles to discuss. Then finally wrap up our (winter!) Listener Choice episode with a tutorial on token economies before coming up with new ways to finish our paperwork and create meaningful family supports. Then, for patrons-only, our Spring Book Club looking at the female neurodivergent-supporting book, Divergent Mind. By the time you've listened to all of these episodes, the flowers will definitely be in bloom. Articles for April 2025 Hoppin' Down the Grab Bag Trail (Spring 2025 Grab Bag) Nevill, R.E., Crawford, M.F., Zarcone, J.R., Maquera, E., Rooker, G.W., Schmidt, J.D. (2024). A retrospective consecutive controlled case series analysis of the assessment and treatment of elopement in children with autism in an inpatient setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00979-1 Santa Cruz, H. A. C.,  MIltenburger, R. G. & Baruni., R. R. (2024). Evaluating remote behavioral skills training of online gaming safety skills. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 246-256. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00830-z Kelly-Sisken, S., Reeve, K. F., McPheters, C. J., Vladescu, J. C, Reeve, S. A., & Jennings, A. M. (2025). Comparing equivalence-based instruction to a PowerPoint video lecture to teach differential reinforcement descriptors to college students. Behavioral Interventions, 40, online first publication. doi: 10.1002/bin.70002 Tutorial: Token Economies (Spring 2025 Listener Choice) Ackerman, K. B., Samudre, M., & Allday, R. A. (2020). Practical components for getting the most from a token economy.Teaching Exceptional Children, 52(4), 242-249. doi: 10.1177/0040059919892022 Kazdin, A.E. (1982). The token economy: A decade later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 431-445. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431 Degli Espinosa, F. & Hackenberg, T.D. (2024). Token economies: Evidence-based recommendations for practitioners. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2051 You Forgot to Do Your Paperwork Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Halbur, M., Reidy, J., Kodak, T., Cowan, L., & Harman, M. (2024). Comparison of enhanced and standard data sheets on treatment fidelity and data collection for tact training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 533-543. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00869-y Brown, K.J. (2022). The use of a pictorially enhanced self-instruction packet ot improve weekly time sheet completion in an ABA clinic. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2022.2063221 Family Supports and Contextualized Treatment Planning Russa, M.B., Matthews, A.L., & Owen-DeSchryver, J.S. (2015). Expanding supports to improve the lives of families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 95-104. doi: 10.1177/1098300714532134 Moes, D.R. & Frea, W.D. Using family context to inform intervention planning for the treatment of a child with autism. (2000). Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 40-46. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200 Guinness, K.E., Atkinson, R.S., & Feil, E.G. (2024). Evaluating social validity to inform intervention development: Qualitative analysis of caregiver interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 870-879. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00899-6 Divergent Mind Book Club (PATRONS ONLY) Nerenberg, J. (2020). Divergent mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. Harper One.

While I doubt any of us would purposefully cheer on ableist behavior in our daily work, what if I told you that you may be secretly promoting ableism every single day? This week we do some tough reflection on the medical model that most of us work within and how it may inherently dismiss the environmental factors at play in determining the impact of disabilities on individuals' lives. And while we're boosters of the neurodiversity movement, is it possible that their critiques might be going too far in regards to ABA? Hot buttons will get pressed in this episode! This episode is available for 1.0 TRAUMA-INFORMED CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Kapp, S.K., Gillespie-Lynch, K., Sherman, L.E., & Hutman, T. (2013). Deficit, difference, or both? Autism and neurodiversity. Developmental Psychology, 49, 59-71. doi: 10.1037/a0028353 Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00780-6 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 most of us engage with goal writing, have you ever stopped to think whether the goals you've proposed to your client are…pointless? If so, put down your bopy of "101 Great Trigonometry Objectives" and join us and special guest, Dr. Shanna Bahry, to explore resources for crafting goals with your clients that might actually lead them to a productive, happier adulthood. We review some useful tools from Dr. Bahry, some pointers for how to use (and NOT use) many popular assessments, and discuss where and when those trigonometry goals could meaningfully come into play. Yes, there's a time and place for every goal. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., Putnam, R.F., & Bondy, A. (2022). The ethics of actually helping people: Targeting skill acquisition goals that promote meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 672-695. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00757-x Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Driscoll, N.M., Leaf, J.B., Ayres, K.M., & Cauchi, J. (2024). Improving outcomes for adults with ASD by targeting meaningful skill acquisition goals: A review of the literature and available assessments and curricula. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s40489-024-00441-6 Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Ayres, K.M. (2024). Improving goals written for individuals with autism: Preliminary results on assessing meaningfulness and relevance to adulthood. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2006 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.

Since you can only get so far with surveys of how frequetly registered behavior technicians want to quit their jobs due to burnout, we wondered, is it possible to gather more relevant, actionable research questions? Enter Dr. Nicole Gravina who, with her colleagues, used qualitative analysis research design to dig deeper into more of the "whys" behind how burnout develops for RBTs in Florida, and what supervisors can do to help. Put down your calculators and get out your dictionaries for this episode: We're looking at words in research! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Nastasi, J.A., McGarry, K.M., Peters, K.P., Leon, Y., Bacotti, J.K., & Gravina, N. (2024). A qualitative analysis of variables contributing to the Registered Behavior Technicians' burnout and turnover in Florida. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01033-w Nastasi, J.A., Green, V., Te, P.J., & Gravina, N.E. (2024). "Everybody needs to take breaks": A qualitative analysis of Registered Behavior Technicians' experiences with taking breaks at work. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00973-7 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.

Maybe it's the lousy Smarch weather, but we're in a bit of a mood to start of this month. Not because our special guests aren't awesome. We had so much fun learning about qualitative analyses in exploring RBT burnout with Dr. Nicole Gravina and how to be more ethically responsible in creating meaningful goals for autistic adolescents and adults with Dr. Shanna Bahry. And not because we're not reviewing tough issues like turnover in human services, deconstructing ableist practices in the medical model, and respectfully disagreeing with the abolitionist neurodiversity critique. Now that I'm writing about all the awesome episodes coming out this month, I can't even remember why we sound so crabby. Oh, right…the state of the United States political system. And rude emails. Articles for March 2025 Qualitative Analysis of RBT Burnout w/ Dr. Nicole Gravina Nastasi, J.A., McGarry, K.M., Peters, K.P., Leon, Y., Bacotti, J.K., & Gravina, N. (2024). A qualitative analysis of variables contributing to the Registered Behavior Technicians' burnout and turnover in Florida. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01033-w Nastasi, J.A., Green, V., Te, P.J., & Gravina, N.E. (2024). "Everybody needs to take breaks": A qualitative analysis of Registered Behavior Technicians' experiences with taking breaks at work. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00973-7 The Ethics of Meaningful Goals w/ Dr. Shanna Bahry (ETHICS) Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., Putnam, R.F., & Bondy, A. (2022). The ethics of actually helping people: Targeting skill acquisition goals that promote meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 672-695. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00757-x Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Driscoll, N.M., Leaf, J.B., Ayres, K.M., & Cauchi, J. (2024). Improving outcomes for adults with ASD by targeting meaningful skill acquisition goals: A review of the literature and available assessments and curricula. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s40489-024-00441-6 Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P.F., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Ayres, K.M. (2024). Improving goals written for individuals with autism: Preliminary results on assessing meaningfulness and relevance to adulthood. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2006 Ableism and the Medical Model of Diversity (TRAUMA-INFORMED) Shyman, E. (2016). The reinforcement of ableism: Normality, the medical model of disability, and humanism in applied behavior analysis and ASD. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54, 366-376. doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-54.5.366 Kapp, S.K., Gillespie-Lynch, K., Sherman, L.E., & Hutman, T. (2013). Deficit, difference, or both? Autism and neurodiversity. Developmental Psychology, 49, 59-71. doi: 10.1037/a0028353 Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00780-6

We're pretty social people, and we love working with other professionals to support client outcomes. But we've also learned that collaboration goes way beyond five-minute consult sessions and a few friendly emails. This week we're bringing the research and our professional practice together to make a delicious cake of transdisciplinary goodness focusing on the ethics of great collaboration. Because what's a BCBA without friends? Bonus: See the whole episode with our slide deck as a video on our YouTube channel. It's like our podcast but with lots of pictures! This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bowman, K.S., Suarez, V.D., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration In the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1191-1208. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0 Gasiewski, K., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Labowitz, J. (2021). Collaboration between behavior analysts and occupational therapists in autism service provision: Bridging the gap. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1209-1222. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00619-y LeBlanc, L.A., Onofrio, O.M., Valentino, A.L., & Sleeper, J.D. (2020). Promoting ethical discussions and decision making in a human service agency. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 905-913. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00454-7 Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-28. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 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.

As voted on by our patrons, a new (hopefully) long-running mini-series turning research directly into updated practice: Tutorial! This month, we're looking at research to up your procedural integrity process. Just what should go into your PI checklists? How do you turn your observations into meaningful fidelity data instead of a series of "yeses" and "nos"? And just what good are training manuals, anyway? So, listen in! Your supervisees and clients will thank you. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Remember, Patrons get access to the video version of this episode AND a free CEU for this episode. Not a patron? Join today! Articles discussed this episode: Bergmann, S., Harman, M.J., Brand, D., & Vladescu, J.C. (2024). A survey of procedural-fidelity data collection in behavior-analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00995-1 Morris, C., Jones, S.H., & Oliveira, J.P. (2024). A practitioner's guide to measuring procedural fidelity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 643-655. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00910-8 Al-Nasser, T., Williams, W.L., & Feeney, B. (2019). A brief evaluation of a pictorially enhanced self-instruction packet on participant fidelity across multiple ABA procedures. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 387-395. doi: 10.1007/s40617/018-00282-w 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 "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts" 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. While we've covered acceptance and commitment therapy a few times before, we'd never really dug too deeply into exactly HOW ACT is behavior analytic. As in the exact mechanisms by which the fabulous steps of the hexaflex "work" as described in 100% behavioral terms. Now, thanks to our listeners (and book authors Dixon, Hayes, and Belisle), we can! Join us as we learn about ACT from theory to practice in our two-hour discusion of "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts". Plus, you'll finally get to discover which branch of the hexaflex is our all-time favorite! Is it acceptance? Committed action? Self-as context? No, no one likes self-as context. This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy for behavior analysts: A practice guide from theory to treatment. Routledge. 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.

If podcasts are a box of chocolates and behavior analysis is flowers, I guess that makes you our Valentine. We kick off the shortest of months with a check-in with the crew and a review of what's coming out in time for President's Day. First, after a year in the vault, our last year's book club on ACT is unlocked and on the loose. Then the listener's take the stage with their vote for an episode on procedural integrity. Finally, we try something different with a brand new recording of one of our previous conference talks on the ethics of collaboration. It's like you were at the conference…but now it's a podcast episode! Articles for February 2025 (UNLOCKED) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Book Club Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy for behavior analysts: A practice guide from theory to treatment. Routledge.   (LISTENER CHOICE) Tutorial - Procedural Integrity Bergmann, S., Harman, M.J., Brand, D., & Vladescu, J.C. (2024). A survey of procedural-fidelity data collection in behavior-analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00995-1 Morris, C., Jones, S.H., & Oliveira, J.P. (2024). A practitioner's guide to measuring procedural fidelity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 643-655. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00910-8 Al-Nasser, T., Williams, W.L., & Feeney, B. (2019). A brief evaluation of a pictorially enhanced self-instruction packet on participant fidelity across multiple ABA procedures. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 387-395. doi: 10.1007/s40617/018-00282-w   The Ethics of Collaboration Bowman, K.S., Suarez, V.D., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration In the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1191-1208. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0 Gasiewski, K., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Labowitz, J. (2021). Collaboration between behavior analysts and occupational therapists in autism service provision: Bridging the gap. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1209-1222. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00619-y LeBlanc, L.A., Onofrio, O.M., Valentino, A.L., & Sleeper, J.D. (2020). Promoting ethical discussions and decision making in a human service agency. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 905-913. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00454-7 Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-28. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7

Can you believe we made it all the way to episode 300? Well, we decided to cap off the event by revisiting a topic that was in the headlines way back when the three of us started in the field of behavior analysis…and sadly is STILL a topic of discussion: Vaccines and autism. And while the findings are in the title (they don't), we review the research as to why there is still any discussion on the matter and reflect on whether approaching the anti-vaccine debate from a purely scientific findings lens might be playing into an ableist narrative that paradoxically feeds the misinformation discourse. Thanks to everyone for supporting our show for all these years (and special thanks to everyone who joined us at our live recording!). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ahearn, W.H. (2010). What every behavior analyst should know about the "MMR causes autism" hypothesis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 46-52. doi: 10.1007/BF03391757 Deer, B. (2011). How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed. The BMJ, 342:c5347. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c5347 Taylor, L.E., Swerdfeger, A.L., & Eslick, G.D. (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: An evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine, 32, 3623-2629. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085 Alvik-Harju, C. (2024). Finding more constructive ways forward in the debate over vaccines with increased disability cultural competence. Med Humanit, 49, 9-16. doi: 10.1136/medhum-2021-012342 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 living more solidly in the psychology domain, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) as a treatment for oppositional behaviors is increasingly moving into the mainstream. But does its attempts to change behavior patterns make it behavior analytic or something else? In this episode we look at a few of the earliest studies to evaluate the efficacy of CPS as well as some of the more recent publications on CPS as a treatment for challenging behavior and to discuss just what it is and whether you should be paying attention. But will we answer the key question: Is studying CPS an avenue of collaboration between behavior analysis and psychology or a watered-down version of older behavioral treatments? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Greene, R.W., Ablon, J.S., & Goring, J.C. (2003). A transactional model of oppositional behavior: Underpinnings of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 55, 67-75. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00585-8 Greene, R.W., Ablon. J.S., Goring, J.C., Raezer-Blakely, L., Markey, J., Monuteaux, M.C., Henin, A., Edwards, G., & Rabbit, S. (2004). Effectiveness of Collaborative Problem Solving in affectively dysregulated children with oppositional-defiant disorder: Initial findings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 1157-1164. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1157 Pollastri, A.R., Wang, L., Eddy, C.J., & Ablon, J.S. (2023). An open trial of Collaborative Problem Solving in a naturalistic outpatient setting. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28, 512-524. doi: 10.1177/13591045221094387 Stoll, S.J., Hartman, J.D., Paxton, D., Wang, L., Ablon, J.S., Perry, B.D., & Pollastri, A.R. (2023). De-implemnting a point and level system in youth residential care without increased safety risk: A case study. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. doi: 10.1080/0886571X.2023.2233408 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.

VERSE Should old research articles be forgot, and never brought to ABA podcasts? Should old research articles be forgot, and auld bag syne? CHORUS For auld bag syne, my BCBAs, for auld bag syne, we'll take a cup of dissemination yet, for auld bag syne.   This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Graham, S., Keenan, M., & Dillenburger, K. (2024). All for one and one for all: The good inclusion game. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2048 Migan-Gandonou Horr, J. & Campos, C. (2024). Effects of a technology‐based self‐management intervention on social media use in a college student. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00977-3 Schmidt, J., Krantz, J., King, H., Vetter, J., & Maruska, C. (2024). Using a brief experimental analysis for writing speed intervention identification. Behavioral Interventions, 39. doi: 10.1002/bin.2019 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 being a cornerstone of the science of behavior, we've gone nearly 300 episodes without ever really delving into the details of the matching law. Maybe it's because it involves too many equations. Maybe it's because a lot of the research seems to focus exclusively on choice in basketball shots. In any case we're getting every up to speed on the basics of the matching law and its importance in studying choice. Plus, Rob has spicy hot takes. Sweet sassy mo-lassy! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Reed, D.D. & Kaplan, B.A. (2011). The matching law: A tutorial for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4, 15-24. doi: 10.1007/BF03391780 Alferink, L.A., Critchfield, T.S., Hitt, J.L., & Higgins, W.J. (2009). Generality of the matching law as a descriptor of shot selection in basketball. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 595-608. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-595 Morris, S.L. & Vollmer, T.R. (2022). The matching law provides a quantitative description of social time allocation in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 934-957. doi: 10.1002/jaba.934 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2.5 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! As a follow-up from our episode on storytelling, we our Winter 2024 Book Club explored Dr. Susan Schneider's 2012 opus, The Science of Consequences, as an example of taking the hugely important concept of learning through consequences and making it understandable to the wider public. But hey, while she was at it, why not explain how consequences impact evolution, or gene expression, or social improvement strategies. And add multiple examples of how consequences work in labs and the natural environment across a wide range of human and non-human species. And make it fun to read! But before our crack Book Club squad dives into the nitty gritty of the content, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Schneider herself to ask how she managed to take millions of years of the effects of consequences and pack it into a 300+ page book as well as how her study of consequences informs her current work as a climate change policy advocate. This full version of this episode is available for 2.5 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Schneider, S.M. (2012). The science of consequences: How they affect genes, change the brain, and impact our world. Prometheus Books.

As our resolution for the new year, we decided to record 300 podcast episodes. And wouldn't you know it: We're almost there! Kick off 2025 by learning about the, surprisingly, never-before discussed on the show matching law! Then we blast off into a more recent development by reviewing research on Collaborative Problem Solving before settling down for a wintry Grab Bag jamboree. And speaking of jamborees, we release our 300th episode on the always relevant topic, vaccines not causing autism. Want to see ABA Inside Track celebrate the 300th episode milestone in person? Join us on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 5-7pm EST at Regis College for a full-length live recording, food, our typical brand of shenanigans, and a free CE. Click here to RSVP. Articles for January 2025 Matching Law Reed, D.D. & Kaplan, B.A. (2011). The matching law: A tutorial for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4, 15-24. doi: 10.1007/BF03391780 Alferink, L.A., Critchfield, T.S., Hitt, J.L., & Higgins, W.J. (2009). Generality of the matching law as a descriptor of shot selection in basketball. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 595-608. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-595 Morris, S.L. & Vollmer, T.R. (2022). The matching law provides a quantitative description of social time allocation in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 934-957. doi: 10.1002/jaba.934   Auld Bag Syne (Winter 2025 Grab Bag) Graham, S., Keenan, M., & Dillenburger, K. (2024). All for one and one for all: The good inclusion game. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2048 Migan-Gandonou Horr, J. & Campos, C. (2024). Effects of a technology‐based self‐management intervention on social media use in a college student. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00977-3 Schmidt, J., Krantz, J., King, H., Vetter, J., & Maruska, C. (2024). Using a brief experimental analysis for writing speed intervention identification. Behavioral Interventions, 39. doi: 10.1002/bin.2019   Collaborative Problem Solving Greene, R.W., Ablon, J.S., & Goring, J.C. (2003). A transactional model of oppositional behavior: Underpinnings of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 55, 67-75. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00585-8 Greene, R.W., Ablon. J.S., Goring, J.C., Raezer-Blakely, L., Markey, J., Monuteaux, M.C., Henin, A., Edwards, G., & Rabbit, S. (2004). Effectiveness of Collaborative Problem Solving in affectively dysregulated children with oppositional-defiant disorder: Initial findings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 1157-1164. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1157 Pollastri, A.R., Wang, L., Eddy, C.J., & Ablon, J.S. (2023). An open trial of Collaborative Problem Solving in a naturalistic outpatient setting. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28, 512-524. doi: 10.1177/13591045221094387 Stoll, S.J., Hartman, J.D., Paxton, D., Wang, L., Ablon, J.S., Perry, B.D., & Pollastri, A.R. (2023). De-implemnting a point and level system in youth residential care without increased safety risk: A case study. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. doi: 10.1080/0886571X.2023.2233408   Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism Ahearn, W.H. (2010). What every behavior analyst should know about the "MMR causes autism" hypothesis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 46-52. doi: 10.1007/BF03391757 Deer, B. (2011). How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed. The BMJ, 342:c5347. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c5347 Taylor, L.E., Swerdfeger, A.L., & Eslick, G.D. (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: An evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine, 32, 3623-2629. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085 Alvik-Harju, C. (2024). Finding more constructive ways forward in the debate over vaccines with increased disability cultural competence. Med Humanit, 49, 9-16. doi: 10.1136/medhum-2021-012342

As one of our favorite holiday traditions, Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast, joins us for an annual review of what's up in behavior analysis. And this year we're shaking up the format to look at our own years in dissemination. We'll discuss what topics were the most interesting (i.e., downloaded) to BCBAs and hypothesize as to what this might mean to the field. Don't worry: In between sipping egg nog and looking at data, we also take the time to celebrate how old our shows (and therefore us hosts) are. Here's to 2025!

We were so thrilled to be invited to Utica, NY to experiences Upstate Caring Partners 2024 conference: Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches to Support Individuals with IDD. Aside from sampling the local cuisine, hosting a live trivia event, and chairing a panel with some amazing folks (including previous guests Dr. Rajaraman and Dr. Weiss, we had a few minutes to break out the ol' digital recorder and check in with folks at the poster session. Here are just a few of the great presentations from the floor that we think you'll enjoy. Hope to see folks back upstate in 2026!

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

Good public speaking is more than cutting "ummmm" from your vocabulary. You need hand movements, good visuals, and panache. But is public speaking style a one-size fits all phenomenon? This week special guest Mandy Ralston adds her voice to that of a panel of expert public speakers to review what works in effective dissemation and what to avoid like the plague. "Reading from your PowerPoint slides", I'm looking at you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Friman, P.C. (2014). Behavior analysts to the front! A 15-step tutorial on public speaking. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 109-118. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y Becirevic, A. (2014). Ask the experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Henicke, M.R., Juanico, J.F., Valentino, A.L., & Sellers, T.P. (2022). Improving behavior analysts' public speaking: Recommendations from expert interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 203-218. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00538-4 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! There's nothing more amazing than spending time with kids, whether in your family or as clients. But, man, is putting them to bed when you're exhausted after a long day and they just have to watch one more episode of "Bluey" before they promise they'll jump right under the covers but first can you get them a drink of water and leave on all the lights just the freaking worst. Pat Friman, save us with your succinct and well-tailored wisdom in book form, please! And could you be sure to write your book the same way you do awesome conference lectures? Like hilarious and true and entertaining? Thanks! This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Friman, P.C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town Press.

A list of top readings on a topic as important as diversity, equity, and inclusion for BCBAs? Sign me up! This week Dr. Anita Li brings us just that…or at least as much as an essential list can be created at this moment in research history. Plus, we discuss DEI trends in publications for Latina women in ABA research and what this does (and doesn't!) mean about the field bringing more voices to the table. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Li, A., Curiel, H., & Mateus, C.C.S (in prep). Participation of Latina women as authors in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Li, A., Hollins, N.A., Morris, C. & Grey, H. (2023). Essential readings in diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavior analytic training programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00856-3 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 knew we had to have special guest, Dr. Camille Kolu, on the show when we heard her amazing talk about buffers at last year's Thompson Center conference. This week, our wish comes true as we discuss how buffers can contribute to our focus on improving trauma-informed practices. But, what exactly is a buffer and how does it differ from other buzzwords circling trauma-informed treatments? And is there such a thing as an evergreen TIC playbook that clinicians should be using for every client ? Spoiler: That treatment you assume must be universally trauma-informed probably isn't! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Kolu, T.C. (2023). Providing buffers, solving barriers: Value-driven policies and actions that protect clients today and increase the chances of thriving tomorrow. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00876-z Kolu, C. (2023). Reflections on choice and control, informed by lessons in parenting. Operants, 44, 24-27.  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 wrap up our trilogy (for now) of episodes focusing on neurodiversity with special guest, Dr. Kate Chazin to look at what survey research and meta-analyses can tell us about how ABA is currently doing as a treatment when it comes to hearing from the autistic population. We review the likes, the dislikes, and the unknowns in early-childhood ABA programing from client to community then gather more detail on an area that all of us are feeling iffy about: The need for escape extinction in behavioral treatments. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Chazin, K.T., Ledford, J.R., Wilson-Moses, J.M., Rajaraman, A.R., & Juarez, A.P. (2024). Centering autistic perspectives: Social acceptability of goals, learning contexts, and procedures for young autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06242-4 Chazin, K.T., Velez, M.S., & Ledford, J.R. (2022). Reducing escape without escape extinction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of escape-based interventions. Journal of Behavioral Education, 31, 186-215. doi: 10.1007/s10864-021-09453-2 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.

It's Special Guest Month at ABA Inside Track. We decided to take advantage of the flexibility of summer schedules to invite on as many guests as we could fit into the month. And it's a long month! We're so exited to be joined by Dr. Kate Chazin to (for the moment) wrap up our mini-series on neurodiversity, Dr. Camille Kolu to discuss protective factors in trauma-informed care, Dr. Anita Li to review how ABA is doing in supporting research and readings on diversity, and Mandy Ralston to push our public speaking and dissemination skills to the max. All that AND a Book Club! Articles for July 2024 Neurodiversity, pt. 3 w/ Dr. Kate Chazin Chazin, K.T., Ledford, J.R., Wilson-Moses, J.M., Rajaraman, A.R., & Juarez, A.P. (2024). Centering autistic perspectives: Social acceptability of goals, learning contexts, and procedures for young autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06242-4 Chazin, K.T., Velez, M.S., & Ledford, J.R. (2022). Reducing escape without escape extinction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of escape-based interventions. Journal of Behavioral Education, 31, 186-215. doi: 10.1007/s10864-021-09453-2   Protection Factors in Trauma-Informed Practice w/ Dr. Camille Kolu Kolu, T.C. (2023). Providing buffers, solving barriers: Value-driven policies and actions that protect clients today and increase the chances of thriving tomorrow. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00876-z Kolu, C. (2023). Reflections on choice and control, informed by lessons in parenting. Operants, 44, 24-27.    Diversity in ABA w/ Dr. Anita Li Li, A., Curiel, H., & Mateus, C.C.S (in prep). Participation of Latina women as authors in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Li, A., Hollins, N.A., Morris, C. & Grey, H. (2023). Essential readings in diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavior analytic training programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00856-3   Public Speaking and Effective Dissemination w/ Mandy Ralston Friman, P.C. (2014). Behavior analysts to the front! A 15-step tutorial on public speaking. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 109-118. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y Becirevic, A. (2014). Ask the experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Henicke, M.R., Juanico, J.F., Valentino, A.L., & Sellers, T.P. (2022). Improving behavior analysts' public speaking: Recommendations from expert interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 203-218. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00538-4   Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You Book Club Friman, P.C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town Press.

As a continuation of our ongoing review of neurodiversity in society and in the practice of ABA, we decided to make space for less talking and more listening. In this episode we're joined by a special guest panel made up of neurodivergent behavior analysts including returning guest, Brian Middleton, and new guests, Alex Astrella and Michelle LaFrance to discuss their insights on the field, what's going right, and what's going wrong. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Resources discussed this episode: Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price Prosocial by Dr. Paul Atkins, Dr. David Wilson, and Dr. Steven Hayes Veneziano, J., & Shea, S. (2022). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z The Functional Contextualist Newsletter Middleton, B. & Mingo, S. (2024, March 31). Beyond the divide: Understanding and addressing the root concerns behind #ABAisabuse. The Functional Contextualist. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-divide-understanding-addressing-root-concerns-bmkuc/?trackingId=9WIRODFWRluHW%2BzNHZlYmw%3D%3D 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 all love books and sharing information through stories and anecdotes. But why does that even work? This week we review some excellent thought pieces on the subject of narrative and storytelling as valued behavior. We look at what makes cliffhangers so appealing, how stories make learning more fun, and whether you need to be practicing better anecdotes before work. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Detrich, R. (2018). Rethinking dissemination: Storytelling as a part of the repertoire. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 541-549. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0160-y Hineline, P.N. (2018). Narrative: Why it's important, and how it works. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 471-501. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0137-x Critchfield, T.S. (2018). An emotional appeal for the development of empirical research on narrative. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 575-590. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0170-9 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.

It's a Book Club! It's an episode! It's two amazing hours with authors, Dr. Linda LeBlanc and Dr. Amanda Karsten discussing proactive ethical actions! Are you practicing good time management…ethical time management? Do you think of ethics as core principles to live by or individual codes to follow? Join us and Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman, as we take a refreshingly proactive look at ethics day-to-day. Patrons, as part of the Summer of Book Club, you'll be able to earn these CEs for no charge! Just be subscribed at the $10 and up level and use your special discount code. Not a patron? Join today! This episode is available for 2.0 ETHICS CEUs. Articles discussed this episode: LeBlanc, L.A. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Ethics: Proactive and practical decision making for behavior analysts. Sloan Publishing. 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.

A quick update on our Book Club release schedule for next year and a chance to vote on your favorite choices. Top 4 vote-getters win a spot on the show. Vote now!

It's summertime in New England and, for our vacation plans, we made more podcasts! First the Summer of Book Club continues with special guests Dr. Linda LeBlanc and Dr. Amanda Karsten (plus Alan) to discuss their brand new book on practical decision making and ethical action . Then we stop to review some of the behavioral underpinnings that make telling stories so meaningful. Finally we continue our series on neurodiversity with a panel of autistic BCBAs and RBTs sharing their perspectives on how ABA is doing. Interested in choosing our books for 2025? Then sign up and vote on Patreon at any tier (or as a free member) today! Articles for June 2024 Ethics Book Club w/ Dr. Linda LeBlanc + Dr. Amanda Karsten LeBlanc, L.A. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Ethics: Proactive and practical decision making for behavior analysts. Sloan Publishing.   Storytelling Detrich, R. (2018). Rethinking dissemination: Storytelling as a part of the repertoire. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 541-549. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0160-y Hineline, P.N. (2018). Narrative: Why it's important, and how it works. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 471-501. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0137-x Critchfield, T.S. (2018). An emotional appeal for the development of empirical research on narrative. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 575-590. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0170-9   Neurodiversity, pt. 2 - The Neurodiversity Panel w/ Alex Astrella, Michelle LaFrance, + Brian Middleton

For our Spring Listener Choice episode, we're looking into what makes consultation for behavior analysts good. Because consultation is like a mountain where you and your client reach the summit together. But don't forget the extra cans of air in case its very tall. And did you remember to pack enough provisions? Or your compass? Some icebreaker games? Perhaps this metaphor is getting away from us, and you should just listen to the episode discussion of relevant research into what makes good, rather than useless, consultation in behavior analysis. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish that CE was free? That you'd been one of the people who voted for this episode (or a different episode)? Then subscribe now on our Patreon Page. Already a patron? Get your 100% off discount code here! Articles discussed this episode: Feldman, E.S. & Kratcohwill, T.R. (2003). Problem solving consultation in schools: Past, present and future directions. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 318-330. doi: 10.1037/h0100022 McKelvey, I. (2010). The consultation hill: A new model to aid teaching consultation skills. British Journal of General Practice, 60, 538-540. doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X514936 McGimsey, J.F., Green, B.F., & Lutzker, J.R. (1995). Competence in aspects of behavioral treatment and consultation: Implications for service delivery and graduate training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 301-315. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-301 Ruble, L.A., Dalrymple, N.J., & McGrew, J.H. (2010). The effects of consultation on individualized education program outcomes for young children with autism: The collaborative model for promoting competence and success. Journal of Early Intervention, 32, 286-301. doi: 10.1177/1053815110382973   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.

Somehow we've made it nearly 300 episodes without actually talking about concurrent chains arrangement specifically. I mean, we've talked about measuring assent, preferences for treatments, chaining, and concurrent schedules. Finally, all the great tastes that go great together in one episode! But where did the concurrent chains arrangement come from? And how might such a procedure be used to assess preference for different treatment types? Does it work for everyone? I pity the fool that misses this podcast episode. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Catania, A.C. & Sagvolden, T. (1980). Preference for free choice over forced choice in pigeons. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 34, 7-86. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1980.34-77 Hanley, G.P. (2010). Toward effective and preferred programming: A case for the objective measurement of social validity with recipients of behavior-change programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 13-21. doi: 10.1007/BF03391754 Auten, E.M., Van Camp, C., & Ferguson, A.B. (2024). A review of the concurrent-chains arrangement to assess intervention choice: 2018-2023. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 319-330. doi:10.1002/jaba.1059 Luck, K.M., Lerman, D.C., Wu, W.L., Dupuis, D.L., & Hussein, L.A. (2018). A comparison of written, vocal, and video feedback when training teachers. Journal of Behavioral Education, 27, 124-144. doi: 10.1007/s10864-017-9279-2 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 "Calling Bullshit" 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. You'd think living in such a big-data obsessed world, that behavior analysts would be enjoying some of the most fact-filled, objective times of their lives. Unfortunately, more data means more problems, especially when those gathering and publishing the data seem determined to sell you a heaping load of bullshit. For our Spring 2023 Book Club, we get skeptical of all this precious data by reading Bergstrom and West's "Calling Bullshit". We dive into what makes bullshit, how to identify it, and, most importantly, how to call it out and make the world a better place. Content discussed in this episode Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit. Random House. 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.

With BABA's 2024 conference in Baltimore fast approaching (July 19-21), we were lucky to find some time to chat with organization president, Denisha Gingles, and vice-president, Camille Williams, to talk all about what we can expect this year. From the new location in Maryland to the keynote speakers to the secrets of making a conference that feels like a community, we check off all the reasons that you don't want to miss Black Con. Register now!

Now that our own toilet training experences are solidly in the parenting windshield, we thought it would be a good time to check back in with what research on toilet training has taught us in the intervening years. And, wouldn't you know it, special guest, Dr. Maeve Donnelly took all that info and put it into a handy-dandy article. In this episode we look at extensions in toilet training methodology over the past five years as well as some updated recommendations for what to do when your programming goes into the…well, you get the idea. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Perez, B.C., Bacotti, J.K., Peters, K.P., & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). An extension of commonly used toilet-training procedures to children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2360-2375. doi: 10.1002/jaba.727 Donnelly, M.G. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Resolving barriers to continence for children with disabilities: Steps toward evidence-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 157-175. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00891-0 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.

This May, the Force is strong with the podcast as the summer of Book Club continues unabated with our unlock of last year's "Calling Bullshit" Meanwhile, our normal episodes featuring Dr. Maeve Donnelly updating our knowledge of toilet training treatments, a long-overdue look at concurrent chains arrangments, and a boffo Listener Choice episode on behavior analytic consultation make other podcasts feel like so many scruffy-looking nerf herders. Do you love these topics? We know. Looking to get free CEs? This summer is the place to be as we're releasing a Book Club every month straight through into September. And everyone signed up on Patreon at the $10+ levels can get 2 CEs per Book Club for free! Sign-up today and do your beach reading in your ears!   Articles for May 2024 Toilet Training Revisited w/ Dr. Maeve Donnelly Perez, B.C., Bacotti, J.K., Peters, K.P., & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). An extension of commonly used toilet-training procedures to children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2360-2375. doi: 10.1002/jaba.727 Donnelly, M.G. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Resolving barriers to continence for children with disabilities: Steps toward evidence-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 157-175. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00891-0   Concurrent Chains Arrangement Catania, A.C. & Sagvolden, T. (1980). Preference for free choice over forced choice in pigeons. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 34, 7-86. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1980.34-77 Hanley, G.P. (2010). Toward effective and preferred programming: A case for the objective measurement of social validity with recipients of behavior-change programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 13-21. doi: 10.1007/BF03391754 Auten, E.M., Van Camp, C., & Ferguson, A.B. (2024). A review of the concurrent-chains arrangement to assess intervention choice: 2018-2023. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 319-330. doi:10.1002/jaba.1059 Luck, K.M., Lerman, D.C., Wu, W.L., Dupuis, D.L., & Hussein, L.A. (2018). A comparison of written, vocal, and video feedback when training teachers. Journal of Behavioral Education, 27, 124-144. doi: 10.1007/s10864-017-9279-2   (LISTENER CHOICE) Consultation in Behavior Analysis Feldman, E.S. & Kratcohwill, T.R. (2003). Problem solving consultation in schools: Past, present and future directions. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 318-330. doi: 10.1037/h0100022 McKelvey, I. (2010). The consultation hill: A new model to aid teaching consultation skills. British Journal of General Practice, 60, 538-540. doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X514936 McGimsey, J.F., Green, B.F., & Lutzker, J.R. (1995). Competence in aspects of behavioral treatment and consultation: Implications for service delivery and graduate training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 301-315. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-301 Ruble, L.A., Dalrymple, N.J., & McGrew, J.H. (2010). The effects of consultation on individualized education program outcomes for young children with autism: The collaborative model for promoting competence and success. Journal of Early Intervention, 32, 286-301. doi: 10.1177/1053815110382973   (UNLOCKED) Calling Bullshit Book Club Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit. Random House.

Despite being an episode equivalent of eating all of our vegetables, we had a surprisingly good time talking about how to break in to public policy discussions. Even though we hate legal proceedings. And knowing tons of rules across multiple professions. And schmoozing with others. And sitting in lobbies. But, if that sounds like your bag, we salute your work in promoting meaningful ABA policies! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Coop, B., Ice, E.D., Tomei, A., & Powell, R.U. (2023). Why public policy matters: A call to action for the everyday behavior analyst. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00878-x Evanko, C.D., Moss-Lourenco, T., Kramer, R., & Napolitano, D.A. (2024). Why we all need to shape the profession of behavior analysis through advocacy and how to get started. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00895-w Scibak, J.W. (2023). An analysis of voting and legislative behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00875-0 Thompson, R.L., Belokas, J., Johnson, K., & Williams, A.L. (2023). The public policy advocacy actions checklist: Success stories from three states. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00874-1 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! For our Spring 2024 Book Club we decided to read something a little lighter that could lead right into some new practice options. And, boy did we hit gold with McClannahan and Krantz's "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism"! We gush profusely about the majority of the book's content for a while then dive in with a review of the basics of teaching a child to independently use an activity schedule…with some modern quality-of-life suggestions where things get a little dated. Listen and learn nearly everything you need to know about creating and teaching activitiy schedules. Coming soon: Our Language Master-compatible recording on 144,000 flash cards! This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Woodbine House. McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. (2nd ed.). Woodbine House.

FCR is amazing and all, but what can be done about the that dense schedule of reinforcement? This week we explore what the research has to say about thinning that schedule using good old discrimination cues and a boatload of gumption. Well, mostly the first part. Plus, a fabulous recent summary of everything you wanted to know about the topic courtesy of Kranak and Brown. Think of us as the audiobook version of their recent article. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Hanley, G.P., Iwata, B.A., & Thompson, R.H. (2001). Reinforcement schedule thinning following treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 17-38. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-17 Betz, A.M., Fisher, W.W., Roane, H.S., Mintz, J.C., & Owen, T.M. (2013). A component analysis of schedule thinning during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 219-241. doi: 10.1002/jaba.23 Greer, B.D., Fisher, W.W., Saini, V., Owen, T.M., & Jones, J.K. (2016). Functional communication training during reinforcement schedule thinning: An analysis of 25 applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 105-121. doi: 10.1002/jaba.265 Kranak, M.P. & Brown, K.R. (2023). Updated recommendations for reinforcement schedule thinning following functional communication training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 87-106. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00863-4 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.

This week we welcome Dr. Mallory Quinn back to the show to provide us her expertise in the health, sports, and fitness field. And when we realize we won't get cast in "West Side Story" with only an hour of work, we decide to spend our time talking with her about supervision instead. We review what behavior analysts interested in HSF should know whether they're starting their journey into this speciality or getting ready to teach others to practice. And while we run out of time to become prima ballerinas, Dr. Quinn shares a manual on the subject that might help us out. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Quinn, M., Blair, K.C., Novotny, M., & Deshmukh, S. (2022). Pilot study of manualized behavioral coaching program to improve dance performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 180-194. doi: 10.1002/jaba.874 Holland, M.A., & Slowiak, J.M. (2021). Practice and ethical considerations for behavior analysts in health, sport, and fitness. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 314-325. doi: 10.1037/bar0000188 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 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.

Now that lousy March weather is over, it's time for cool April and another bunch of podcast episodes on topics that smell as sweet as Spring flowers. First we welcome back Dr. Mallory Quinn to share strategies for meaningful supervision in the realm of health, sports, and fitness. Then we run the gamut on old and "hot-off-the-press" topics with a review of schedule thinning and how to get involved in public policy. Because if you don't, who will? Plus, for patrons, our Spring 2024 Book Club will take you right from the page to your practice in using picture activity schedules. Articles for April 2024 Supervision in Health, Sports, and Fitness w/ Dr. Mallory Quinn (SUPERVISION) Quinn, M., Blair, K.C., Novotny, M., & Deshmukh, S. (2022). Pilot study of manualized behavioral coaching program to improve dance performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 180-194. doi: 10.1002/jaba.874 Holland, M.A., & Slowiak, J.M. (2021). Practice and ethical considerations for behavior analysts in health, sport, and fitness. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21, 314-325. doi: 10.1037/bar0000188 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 Schedule Thinning and FCR Hanley, G.P., Iwata, B.A., & Thompson, R.H. (2001). Reinforcement schedule thinning following treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 17-38. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-17 Betz, A.M., Fisher, W.W., Roane, H.S., Mintz, J.C., & Owen, T.M. (2013). A component analysis of schedule thinning during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 219-241. doi: 10.1002/jaba.23 Greer, B.D., Fisher, W.W., Saini, V., Owen, T.M., & Jones, J.K. (2016). Functional communication training during reinforcement schedule thinning: An analysis of 25 applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 105-121. doi: 10.1002/jaba.265 Kranak, M.P. & Brown, K.R. (2023). Updated recommendations for reinforcement schedule thinning following functional communication training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 87-106. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00863-4 ABA and Public Policy Coop, B., Ice, E.D., Tomei, A., & Powell, R.U. (2023). Why public policy matters: A call to action for the everyday behavior analyst. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00878-x Evanko, C.D., Moss-Lourenco, T., Kramer, R., & Napolitano, D.A. (2024). Why we all need to shape the profession of behavior analysis through advocacy and how to get started. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00895-w Scibak, J.W. (2023). An analysis of voting and legislative behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00875-0 Thompson, R.L., Belokas, J., Johnson, K., & Williams, A.L. (2023). The public policy advocacy actions checklist: Success stories from three states. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00874-1 Activity Schedules for Children with Autism Book Club (PATRONS ONLY) McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Woodbine House. McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. (2nd ed.). Woodbine House.

While behavior analysis has more recently begun digging into what meaningful social justice practices can and should be, the concept certainly isn't new to other fields, and our special guest, Dr. Malika Pritchett, has the data to prove it. This week, Dr. Pritchett gives us a whirlwind tour of the development of social justice practices in research through the years to highlight science's highly problematic journey to improve its understanding and appreciation of the rights of all (and to focus on what we can all do to keep this journey moving towards an equitable future). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Pritchett, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, T.M., & Cruz, A.R. (2022). From Fuller to Fawcett: a Human rights history of research ethics in behavior analysis. In Cox, D.J., Syde, N., Brodhead, M.T., & Quigley, S.P. (Eds.), Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 1-34). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00011-6 Pritchett, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A.R., & Cihon, T.M. (2022). Social justice is the spirit and aim of an applied science of human behavior: Moving from colonial to participatory research practices. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1074-1092. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7 Kaerwer, K. & Pritchett, M. (2023). Critical race theory in education: How banning its tenets undermines our best hope for equity in education. Behavior and Social Issues, 32, 300-313. doi: 10.1007/s42822-023-00130-9 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.

If measuring social validity is just about getting clients and stakeholders to fill out a 7-point Likert scale, we'd have a pretty short episode this week. Fortunately, it's a heck of a lot more important and effortful than that. This week we delve into the realm of using social validity measures to improve our practices and to better support our clients. So buckle-up for some thematic reviews of interviews, big picture practice examinations, and comparisons to how much better or worse things are since the 90s. At least, in relation to social validity measurement. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Schwartz, I.S. & Baer, D. (1991). Social validity assessments: Is current practice state of the art? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 189-204. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-189 Ferguson, J.L., Cihon, J.H., Leaf, J.B., Van Meter, S.M., McEachin, J., & Leaf, R. (2018). Assessment of social validity trends in the journal of applied behavior analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 20, 146-157. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1534771 Callahan, K., Hughes, H.L., Mehta, S., Toussaint, K.A., Nichols, S.M., Ma, P.S., Kutlu, M., Wang, H. (2017). Social validity of evidence-based practices and emerging interventions in autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 32, 18-197. doi: 10.1177/1088357616632446 Anderson, R., Taylor, S., Tayler, T. & Virues-Ortega, J. (2022). Thematic and textual analysis methods for developing social validity questionnaires in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 732-753. doi: 10.1002/bin.1832 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 "Between Now and Dreams" 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. We're curling up with a good book this winter for our latest Book Club. And since the winter is a good time for reflection, we're thinking about what it means to be a parent and a supporter of parents of autistic children by reading "Between Now and Dreams" from Dr. Ala'i-Rosales and Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe. Whether you serve one or both of the above roles, we dive deep into the advice of the authors to learn, connect, and love in this very non-checklist overview of being the best caregiver you can be. Plus, book club discussion questions directly from the authors…answered by us! Enjoy our discussion of the book? How about a discussion with the authors? Content discussed in this episode Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning. Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/ This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. 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.

This month is all about caring: caring for clients, for parents, for children, and for other people's opinions. Because while we all love behavior analysis, that doesn't mean everybody does. So listen in and up your anti-colonial, family-supportive, socially valid practices with our unlocked Book Club on supporting parents of autistic children with "Between Now and Dreams", our interview with Dr. Malika Pritchett on social justice in our research practices, and a review of how we can better assess social validity of treatment. Articles for March 2024 (UNLOCKED) Between Now and Dreams Book Club Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning. Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/ Assessing Social Validity Schwartz, I.S. & Baer, D. (1991). Social validity assessments: Is current practice state of the art? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 189-204. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-189 Ferguson, J.L., Cihon, J.H., Leaf, J.B., Van Meter, S.M., McEachin, J., & Leaf, R. (2018). Assessment of social validity trends in the journal of applied behavior analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 20, 146-157. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1534771 Callahan, K., Hughes, H.L., Mehta, S., Toussaint, K.A., Nichols, S.M., Ma, P.S., Kutlu, M., Wang, H. (2017). Social validity of evidence-based practices and emerging interventions in autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 32, 18-197. doi: 10.1177/1088357616632446 Anderson, R., Taylor, S., Tayler, T. & Virues-Ortega, J. (2022). Thematic and textual analysis methods for developing social validity questionnaires in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 732-753. doi: 10.1002/bin.1832 Social Justice Research Practices w/ Dr. Malika Pritchett Pritchett, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, T.M., & Cruz, A.R. (2022). From Fuller to Fawcett: a Human rights history of research ethics in behavior analysis. In Cox, D.J., Syde, N., Brodhead, M.T., & Quigley, S.P. (Eds.), Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 1-34). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00011-6 Pritchett, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A.R., & Cihon, T.M. (2022). Social justice is the spirit and aim of an applied science of human behavior: Moving from colonial to participatory research practices. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1074-1092. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7 Kaerwer, K. & Pritchett, M. (2023). Critical race theory in education: How banning its tenets undermines our best hope for equity in education. Behavior and Social Issues, 32, 300-313. doi: 10.1007/s42822-023-00130-9

UPDATED: Following the release of the episode, we were all saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Elizabeth HughesFong, a pioneer in researching, publishing, and speaking on cultural humility in the field of behavior analysis. To celebrate and to honor her accomplishments, Dr. Noor Syed asked to record a special dedication for Dr. Hughes Fong to add to this episode. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Rob's birthday than to be joined by special guest Dr. Noor Syed to discuss creating equitable practices. Well, what if those practices also were built in ways that led to sustainable, society-wide, paradigm-breaking, world disrupting changes? Dr. Syed might tell us to focus on taking one step at a time towards equity with some amazing action steps. So, listen to this episode, and we'll start there. And, as a birthday gift for our listeners, an extra long show means extra CEs! This episode is available for 1.5 LEARNING CEUs. Articles discussed this episode: Glenn, S.S., Malott, M.E., Andery, M.A.P.A., Benvenuti, M., Houmanfar, R.A., Sandaker, I., Todorov, J.C., Tourinho, E.Z., & AbreVasconcelos, L. (2016). Toward consistent terminology in a behaviorist approach to cultural analysis. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 11-27. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6634 Syed, N.Y., Mellon, L., & Kristiansen, S. (2023). Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. In D.J. Cox, N.Y., Syed, M.T. Brodhead, & S.P. Quigley (Eds.) Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 63-86). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00012-8 Hilton, J., Syed, N., Weiss, M.J., Tereshko, L. Marya, V., Marshall, K., Gatzunis, K., Russeel, C., & Driscoll, N. (2021). Initiatives to address, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a higher education ABA department. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 58-81. doi: 10/1007/s42822-021-00082-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.

In what we're planning as an ongoing series of episodes over the next year (and beyond), ABA Inside Track will be talking about neurodiversity: What it is, what it means for behavior analysts, and why understanding and discussing it with open ears, the courage to be uncomfortable, and the importance of listening is key to the future of our field. For now, here's an episode to get our conversation started. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Veneziano, J. & Shea, S. (2023). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-0780-6 Donaldson, A. L., Krejcha, K., & McMillin, A. (2017). A strengths-based approach to autism: Neurodiversity and partnering with the autism community. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2, 56-68. doi: 10.1044/persp2.SIG1.56 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click herevvvv 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.

As voted on by our Patrons, we're talking about ways to prevent that pernicious problem for professionals: Burnout. Hopefully that's not just because a high percentage of BCBAs are feeling unappreciated, constantly in unresolved conflict with clients and co-workers, and highly dissatisfied with their current lot in life. Even if you are, this episode will cover some ways that you can reflect on the burnout process to avoid falling fully into its clutches (and, if you're a boss, some steps that you might want to ensure you're taking!). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish that CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase. Articles discussed this episode: Novack, M.N. & Dixon, D.R. (2019). Predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 413-421. doi: 10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0 Kazemi, E., Carter, C., & Davies, M.S. (2022). Workplace conflict in applied behavior analysis: Prevalence, impact, and training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 608-618. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00649-6 Austin, A. & Fiske, K. (2023). Evaluating the relationship between compassion, perceived supervisor support, and burnout among ABA staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00813-0 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, January went so long that we barely had time to stop to record our February preview. But whether in a car or on a boat, we've got behavior analytic discussions to fill 29 days. This month we're joined by guest, Dr. Noor Syed, to review her work on creating sustainable equitable practices in research and higher education. We also begin with the first part in what we hope will be an ongoing discussion about neurodiversity and review some recent articles on combatting workplace burnout, courtesy of our Patreon listeners. And, yes, Rob really recorded this episode from his (parked) car. Articles for February 2024 (LISTENER CHOICE) Preventing Burnout Novack, M.N. & Dixon, D.R. (2019). Predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 413-421. doi: 10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0 Kazemi, E., Carter, C., & Davies, M.S. (2022). Workplace conflict in applied behavior analysis: Prevalence, impact, and training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 608-618. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00649-6 Austin, A. & Fiske, K. (2023). Evaluating the relationship between compassion, perceived supervisor support, and burnout among ABA staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00813-0 Discussion on Neurodiversity Veneziano, J. & Shea, S. (2023). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-0780-6 Donaldson, A. L., Krejcha, K., & McMillin, A. (2017). A strengths-based approach to autism: Neurodiversity and partnering with the autism community. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2, 56-68. doi: 10.1044/persp2.SIG1.56 Systemic and Sustainable Change Toward Equity w/ Dr. Noor Syed Glenn, S.S., Malott, M.E., Andery, M.A.P.A., Benvenuti, M., Houmanfar, R.A., Sandaker, I., Todorov, J.C., Tourinho, E.Z., & AbreVasconcelos, L. (2016). Toward consistent terminology in a behaviorist approach to cultural analysis. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 11-27. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6634 Syed, N.Y., Mellon, L., & Kristiansen, S. (2023). Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. In D.J. Cox, N.Y., Syed, M.T. Brodhead, & S.P. Quigley (Eds.) Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 63-86). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00012-8 Hilton, J., Syed, N., Weiss, M.J., Tereshko, L. Marya, V., Marshall, K., Gatzunis, K., Russeel, C., & Driscoll, N. (2021). Initiatives to address, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a higher education ABA department. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 58-81. doi: 10/1007/s42822-021-00082-y

Making mistakes isn't all bad. Unless those mistakes result in faulty stimulus control during skill acquisition. But, fret not, this week we dive into some of the options available as you craft your programs to respond to errors in a way to maximize learnining efficiency while taking the preferences of your client into account. Basically, how to teach the fastest while being the least annoying. And does correcting errors actually work better than avoiding them? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Leaf, J.B., Cihon, J.H., Ferguson, J.L., Milne, C.M., Leaf, R., & McEachin. (2020). Comparing error correction to errorless learning: A randomized clinical trial. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 36, 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s40616-019-00124-y Carroll, R.A., Joachim, B.T., St. Peter, C.C., & Robinson, N. (2015). A comparison of error-correction procedures on skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 257-273. doi: 10.1002/jaba.205 Carroll, R.A., Owsiany, J., & Cheatham, J.M. (2018). Using an abbreviated assessment to identify effective error-correction procedures for individual learners during discrete-trial instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 482-501. doi: 10.1002/jaba.460 Cariveau, T., Montilla, A.L.C., Gonzalez, E., & Ball, S. (2019). A review of error correction procedures during instruction for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 574-579. doi: 10.1002/jaba.524 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.

This week we return to one of of favorite (and most important topics): training others to work with adults with significant disabilities. And, in our excitement to talk to Dr. John Guercio on everything this entails, we almost forgot to talk about the specific articles! Whether looking at the primary means of supporting staff skill growth or utilizing effective, evidence-based treatment plans and curricula, we leave no stone unturned in learning everything we can about supporting adult clients (within the timeframe of our podcast length). Want to see more? Check out Dr. Guercio's core competencies book for more. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Wilson, A.N., Kasson, E.M., Gratz, O., & Guercio, J.M. (2015). Exploring the clinical utility of a stimulus avoidance assessment to enhance a relaxation training model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 57-61. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0035-y Guercio, J., Davis, P., Faw, G., McMorrow, M., Ori, L., Berkowitz, B., & Nigra, M. (2002). Increasing functional rehabilitation in acquired brain injury treatment: Effective appliations of behavioural principles. Brain Injury, 16, 849-860. doi: 10.1080/02699050210131957 Guercio, J.M. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). Improving the quality of staff and participant interaction in an acquired brain injury organization. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 30, 49-56. doi: 10.1080/01608060903529780 Soldner, J.L., Rehfeldt, R.A., Guercio, J., & Dillen, J. (2005). The use of computer activity schedules to increase initiation of and engagement in domestic and leisure activities in an adult with acquired brain injury. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 6, 173-177. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2005.11434259 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! While we've covered acceptance and commitment therapy a few times before, we'd never really dug too deeply into exactly HOW ACT is behavior analytic. As in the exact mechanisms by which the fabulous steps of the hexaflex "work" as described in 100% behavioral terms. Now, thanks to our listeners (and book authors Dixon, Hayes, and Belisle), we can! Join us as we learn about ACT from theory to practice in our two-hour discusion of "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts". Plus, you'll finally get to discover which branch of the hexaflex is our all-time favorite! Is it acceptance? Committed action? Self-as context? No, no one likes self-as context. This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode: Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy for behavior analysts: A practice guide from theory to treatment. Routledge.

Far over standard celeration graphs cold To research labs deep and operant chambers old We must respond, ere break of a targeted duration To mand our pale enchanted reinforcers   This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Heward, W.L. Kimball, J.W., Heckaman, K.A., & Dunne, J.D. (2021). In his own words: Siegfried "Zig" Englemann talks about what's wrong with education and how to fix it. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 766-774. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00636-x Greenwald, A. (2023). Prompting and modeling of coping strategies during childbirth. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00837-6 Sheehan, A (2022). The development of a participatory tool to enable autistic people to influence the interior design of their homes. Good Autism Practice, 23, 13-26. Shores, R. E., Gunter, P. L., & Jack, S. L. (1993). Classroom Management Strategies: Are They Setting Events for Coercion? Behavioral Disorders, 18, 92–102. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23887084 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click herevvv 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.

Just because something is popular doesn't make it right. And this week we talk about the most unethical example of this in reviewing the costs and dangers of fad treatments. While we spend a good deal of time discussing sensory integration, the hypothesis behind it as a treatment, and its effectivness (or lack thereof) in behavioral treatment, we also review some of the other fad treatments we've seen over the years, and how you can be ethical, avoid fads, AND not look like a big jerk. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Zane, T., Davis, C., & Rosswurm, M. (2008). The cost of fad treatments in autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 5, 44-51. doi: 10.1037/h0100418 Schreck, K.A. & Miller, V.A. (2010). How to behave ethically in a world of fads. Behavior Interventions, 25, 307-324. doi: 10.1002/bin.305 Moore, K.M., Cividini-Motta, C.C., Clark, K.M., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Sensory integration as a treatment for automatically maintained stereotypy. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 95-111. doi: 10.1002/bin.1405 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.

Happy 2024, y'all! And boy are we coming in hot with the latest fads in treament and your ethical responsibility to respond skeptically to them. After that we chat with Dr. John Guercio about what's new with effective programming curricula for adults with disabilities and take a dive into the latest in error correction research. Then it all goes off a cliff with our most dramatic Grab Bag episode ever with Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman. Apparently our New Year's Resolution was to win an Oscar. Articles for January 2024 (ETHICS) Ethics of Fad Treatments Zane, T., Davis, C., & Rosswurm, M. (2008). The cost of fad treatments in autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 5, 44-51. doi: 10.1037/h0100418 Schreck, K.A. & Miller, V.A. (2010). How to behave ethically in a world of fads. Behavior Interventions, 25, 307-324. doi: 10.1002/bin.305 Moore, K.M., Cividini-Motta, C.C., Clark, K.M., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Sensory integration as a treatment for automatically maintained stereotypy. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 95-111. doi: 10.1002/bin.1405 Grab-Bo Baggins w/ Alan Haberman Heward, W.L. Kimball, J.W., Heckaman, K.A., & Dunne, J.D. (2021). In his own words: Siegfried "Zig" Englemann talks about what's wrong with education and how to fix it. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 766-774. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00636-x Greenwald, A. (2023). Prompting and modeling of coping strategies during childbirth. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00837-6 Sheehan, A (2022). The development of a participatory tool to enable autistic people to influence the interior design of their homes. Good Autism Practice, 23, 13-26. Shores, R. E., Gunter, P. L., & Jack, S. L. (1993). Classroom Management Strategies: Are They Setting Events for Coercion? Behavioral Disorders, 18, 92–102. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23887084 Curriculum for Adults w/ Dr. John Guercio Wilson, A.N., Kasson, E.M., Gratz, O., & Guercio, J.M. (2015). Exploring the clinical utility of a stimulus avoidance assessment to enhance a relaxation training model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 57-61. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0035-y Guercio, J., Davis, P., Faw, G., McMorrow, M., Ori, L., Berkowitz, B., & Nigra, M. (2002). Increasing functional rehabilitation in acquired brain injury treatment: Effective appliations of behavioural principles. Brain Injury, 16, 849-860. doi: 10.1080/02699050210131957 Guercio, J.M. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). Improving the quality of staff and participant interaction in an acquired brain injury organization. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 30, 49-56. doi: 10.1080/01608060903529780 Soldner, J.L., Rehfeldt, R.A., Guercio, J., & Dillen, J. (2005). The use of computer activity schedules to increase initiation of and engagement in domestic and leisure activities in an adult with acquired brain injury. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 6, 173-177. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2005.11434259 Error Correction Leaf, J.B., Cihon, J.H., Ferguson, J.L., Milne, C.M., Leaf, R., & McEachin. (2020). Comparing error correction to errorless learning: A randomized clinical trial. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 36, 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s40616-019-00124-y Carroll, R.A., Joachim, B.T., St. Peter, C.C., & Robinson, N. (2015). A comparison of error-correction procedures on skill acquisition during discrete-trial instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 257-273. doi: 10.1002/jaba.205 Carroll, R.A., Owsiany, J., & Cheatham, J.M. (2018). Using an abbreviated assessment to identify effective error-correction procedures for individual learners during discrete-trial instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 482-501. doi: 10.1002/jaba.460 Cariveau, T., Montilla, A.L.C., Gonzalez, E., & Ball, S. (2019). A review of error correction procedures during instruction for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 574-579. doi: 10.1002/jaba.524 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts Book Club (Patrons Only) Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy for behavior analysts: A practice guide from theory to treatment. Routledge.

It's our annual year-end wrap up show with our podcasting pal, Matt Cicoria from Behavioral Observations! And boy, is there a lot to review from 2023. First, a somber start with a remembrance of some of the amazing behavior analysts the field lost this past year. Then a discussion of some of the biggest issues facing our profession: Supervision! Ed reform! Public Policy reform! Plus, nonsense end-of-year tangents and plans for 2024. Articles mentioned in this episode: Iwata, B.A., Dorsey, M.F., Slifer, K.J., Bauman, K.E., & Richman, G.S. (1982/1994). Toward a functional analysis of self-injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 197-209. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-197 Johnston, J.M., Pennypacker, H.S., & Green, G. (2020). Strategies and tactics of behavioral research and practice. (4th ed.). Routledge. Twyman, J., Pinkelman, S., Kenyon, S., Heward, W.L., Lattal, K.A., & Critchfield, T.S. (2023). Ronnie Detrich (1946-2023): A versatile behavior analyst who demanded more of behavior analysis and education. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1002/jaba.1043 Griffith, A.K. & Ré, T.C. (Ed.) (2024). Disseminating Behavioral Research. Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-47343-2 Hartley, B.K., Courtney, W.T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V.J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the behavior analysis certification board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-x Gingles, D., Watson-Thompson, J., Anderson-Carpenter, K.D., Tarbox, J., & Peterson, S.M. (2022). Leading the charge: A look inside the Behavior Analysis in Practice emergency series of publications on systemic racism and police brutality. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1015-1022. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00759-9

While we've talked about organizational behavior management for business and leadership and and collaboration in the behavior analytic world, what if we put it all that research together and applied it to the school setting? I bet you'd get something like this week's episode. Add in special guest Dr. Bruce Tinor leading the conversation with additional experience as a school principal and behavior analyst and you've got a recipe for fixing the education system. Or, at least, we think so. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Komaki, J.L., Minnich, M.L.R., Grotto, A.R., Weinshank, B., & Kern, M.J. (2011). Promoting critical operant-based leadership while decreasing ubiquitous directives and exhortations. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 31, 236-261. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2011.619393 Krapfl, J.E. & Kruja, B. (2015). Leadership and culture. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 35, 28-43. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2015.1031431 Starling, N.R., Vissicchi, C., & Grottke, K. (2021). Opening the educational leadership door: Promoting the collaboration of OBM and education. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 41, 32-63. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2020.1837709 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.

Let's get down to some nuts and bolts treatment updates this week with one of the most common maintaining variables for problem behavior: escape! We'll start off with a podcast favorite in the form of a treatment-choice flowchart then add in our combined near-60 years of experience with some illustrative case examples to model how to judge which treatment is right for your client. It's like a day hanging out at the ABA Inside Track offices…if we weren't podcasting, that is. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Geiger, K.B., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2010). Function-based treatments for escape-maintained problem behavior: A treatment-selection model for practicing behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 22-32. doi: 10.1007/BF03391755 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.

Between sharing our Christmas Movie watching habits and preparing for the coldest months with a warm book club, we haven't a moment to lose in sharing out this month's episodes. But we're opening a gift early because we've finally been able to catch up with special guest, Dr. Bruce Tinor, to share about leadership in the schools before having a little debate about the best escape-maintained behavior treatments for every situation (well, that we could discuss in an hour-long show). And 2023 can't wrap up without our annual Year in ABA with Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast. Have a holly jolly time listening and we'll see you in 2024! Don't forget to sign-up for the Winter Book Club on our Patreon page to get access to our new episode next month (and 2 CEUs for free!) Articles for December 2023 Strategies for Addressing Escape-Maintained Behavior Geiger, K.B., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2010). Function-based treatments for escape-maintained problem behavior: A treatment-selection model for practicing behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 22-32. doi: 10.1007/BF03391755 Collaboration and Leadership in the School Setting w/ Dr. Bruce Tinor Komaki, J.L., Minnich, M.L.R., Grotto, A.R., Weinshank, B., & Kern, M.J. (2011). Promoting critical operant-based leadership while decreasing ubiquitous directives and exhortations. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 31, 236-261. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2011.619393 Krapfl, J.E. & Kruja, B. (2015). Leadership and culture. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 35, 28-43. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2015.1031431 Starling, N.R., Vissicchi, C., & Grottke, K. (2021). Opening the educational leadership door: Promoting the collaboration of OBM and education. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 41, 32-63. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2020.1837709 The Year In ABA (2023) w/ Matt Cicoria

When you think of dog training, do you usually think of movie stunt dogs like Lassie and the dog from Frasier? Well, dogs do a lot more than cinematic tricks and the science of behavior has a lot to add to the science of assessing and treating dog behaviors. This week Ran Courant-Morgan and Dr. Stephanie Keesey-Phelan from the Dog Behavior Institute take a walk over to the podcast to share what behavior analysis can bring to the dog training practice and what dog trainers can share with behavior analysts. Plus, dog FA! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bremhorst, A., Mills, D.S., Würbel, H., & Riemer, S. (2022). Evaluating the accuracy of facial expressions as emotion indicators across contexts in dogs. Animal Cognition, 25, 121-136. doi: 10.1007/s10071-021-01532-1 Pfaller-Sadovsky, N., Arnott, G., & Hurtado-Parrado, C. (2019). Using principles from applied behaviour analysis to address an undesired behaviour: Functional analysis and treatment of jumping up in companion dogs. Animals, 9, 1091-1124. doi: 10.3390/ani9121091 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.

Working with other professionals is hard. And sometimes it may be because your organization doesn't really know how to support meaningful collaboration outside of the traditional practice of reminding you to stay in your BCBA lane. This week special guest and SLP, Rose Griffin, joins us to kick our ideas for collaboration into the next level. Like, did you know that multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary practices aren't synonymous? I do, but I helped make the episode. Get ready to turn your CO-llaboration into COOL-aborations! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU Articles discussed this episode: Bowman, K.S., Suarez, V.D., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1191-1208. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0 Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 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.

Since we all spend about 6-8 hours doing it every day, most of us take the ability to fall and stay asleep for granted. But for many families, getting everyone to sleep is a constant source of stress. This week, Emily Varon of Ready, Set, Sleep stops by to share where research on sleep treatment has brought the field and what the practice of supporting sleep habits can add to working with autistic children struggling with going, getting, and staying asleep. If you thought sleep hygiene just means turning off your phone before bed, this episode is for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Vriend, J.L., Corkum, P.V., Moon E.C., & Smith, I.M. (2011). Behavioral interventions for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders: Current findings and future directions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 36, 1017-1029. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsr044 Carnett, A., Hansen, S., McLay, L, Neely L., & Lang, R. (2020). Quantitative-analysis of behavioral interventions to treat sleep problems in children with autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 23, 271-284. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2019.1646340 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.

Because you demanded it, and because Rob begged for it, we're FINALLY talking all about Direct Instruction. For our Fall Listener Choice episode we dig into the key features that make Direct Instruction earn those capital letters including what makes DI so effective, tips for running killer DI lessons, and some ways that any BCBA can start to dip their toes into this fabulous teaching technology. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish that CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase. Articles discussed this episode: Heward, W.L. & Twyman, J.S. (2021). Teach more in less time: Introduction to the special section on Direct Instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 763-765. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00639-8 Heward, W.L. & Twyman, J.S. (2021). Whatever the kid does is the truth: Introduction to the special section on Direct Instruction. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 44, 131-138. doi: 10.1007/s40614-021-00314-x Slocum, T.A. & Rolf, K.R. (2021). Features of Direct Instruction: Content analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 775-784. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00617-0 Rolf, K.R. & Slocum, T.A. (2021). Features of Direct Instruction: Interactive lessons. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 793-801. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00613-4 Spencer, T.D. (2021). Ten instructional design efforts to help behavior analysts take up the torch of Direct Instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 816-830. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00640-1 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.

Between wrapping up spooky season and Diana's high school friends tracking her down, we're sure thankful to have the time to discuss all the episodes coming out in this long-ish month. First, we finally get to talk about Direct Instruction, thanks to our awesome patrons. Then we discuss new ways to think about collboration, behavior analysis in the training of dogs, and treatment of sleep problems in ASD, though not necessarily all in the same episode. I'm sure special guests Rose Griffin, Emily Varon, and Ran Courant-Morgan and Dr. Stephanie Keesey-Phelan will get those topics straightened out. Articles for November 2023 (LISTENER CHOICE) Key Features of Direct Instruction Heward, W.L. & Twyman, J.S. (2021). Teach more in less time: Introduction to the special section on Direct Instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 763-765. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00639-8 Heward, W.L. & Twyman, J.S. (2021). Whatever the kid does is the truth: Introduction to the special section on Direct Instruction. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 44, 131-138. doi: 10.1007/s40614-021-00314-x Slocum, T.A. & Rolf, K.R. (2021). Features of Direct Instruction: Content analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 775-784. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00617-0 Rolf, K.R. & Slocum, T.A. (2021). Features of Direct Instruction: Interactive lessons. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 793-801. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00613-4 Spencer, T.D. (2021). Ten instructional design efforts to help behavior analysts take up the torch of Direct Instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 816-830. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00640-1   Sleep Revisited w/ Emily Varon Vriend, J.L., Corkum, P.V., Moon E.C., & Smith, I.M. (2011). Behavioral interventions for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders: Current findings and future directions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 36, 1017-1029. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsr044 Carnett, A., Hansen, S., McLay, L, Neely L., & Lang, R. (2020). Quantitative-analysis of behavioral interventions to treat sleep problems in children with autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 23, 271-284. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2019.1646340   Next Level Collaboration Practices w/ Rose Griffin Bowman, K.S., Suarez, V.D., & Weiss, M.J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1191-1208. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0 Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7   Dog Training and Behavior Analysis w/ Ran Courant-Morgan & Dr. Stephanie Keesey-Phelan Bremhorst, A., Mills, D.S., Würbel, H., & Riemer, S. (2022). Evaluating the accuracy of facial expressions as emotion indicators across contexts in dogs. Animal Cognition, 25, 121-136. doi: 10.1007/s10071-021-01532-1 Pfaller-Sadovsky, N., Arnott, G., & Hurtado-Parrado, C. (2019). Using principles from applied behaviour analysis to address an undesired behaviour: Functional analysis and treatment of jumping up in companion dogs. Animals, 9, 1091-1124. doi: 10.3390/ani9121091

It's been a while since we've recorded audio from a poster session. But, by golly, Rob decided to bust out his portable recorder and make nice with the students at the Thompson Center for Autism 2023 Conference. We love getting to hear about research in its early days from special education to autism treatment to neuroscience. We had so much fun, we didn't even get to use all of our complimentary drink tickets! Plus, a familiar student voice from the past makes a return visit to the show. Thanks to all of the amazing student presenters for taking time to so eloquently share their work and to the Thompson Center for having us back to their conference.

A nice young man took pity on old-man Rob at this year's BABA conference and gave him a quick tutorial on how to use standard celeration charts. And he was so nice, he agreed to come on the show to do the same for everyone else. This week Jared Van (yes, with the awesome TikToks on education and ABA) plots our listen-speak fluency on precision teaching, effective uses of the SCC, and gets us talking about one of the best articles we've ever read. You'll have to hear it to believe it. What can't these celeration charts do!? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Lindsley, O.R. (1990). Precision teaching: By teachers for children. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22, 10-15. doi: 10.1177/004005999002200302 Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19, 163-197. doi: 10.1007/BF03393163 Cooper, J.O. (1991). Can this marriage be saved? Self-management of destructive inners. Journal of Precision Teaching, 8, 44-46. 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.

It all started with a post about graduations vs. termination of services. This week Landria Green joins us to discuss her thoughts on the matter and how it related to clinical comfort in supporting clients and families. And don't think that's a synonym for competence either! Join us for a great discussion of the next frontier of BCBA professional reflection. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Green, L.S. (2022, September 10). Centering consumers in ABA and why graduations send the wrong message. The Mentored Leader. https://landriagreene.com/2022/09/10/centering-consumers-in–aba-and-why-graduations-send-the-wrong-message/ Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Wilczynski, S.M. (2018). A call for discussion about scope of competence in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 424-435. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00303-8 Lord, C., Charman, T., Havdahl, A., Carbone, P., Anagnostou, V., Boyd, B.Carr, T., de Vries, P.J., Dissanayake, C., Divan, G., Freitag, C.M., Gotelli, M.M., Kasari, C., Knapp, M., Mundy, P., PLank, A., Scahill, L., Servili, C., Shattuck, P…McCauley, J.B. (2022). The "Lancet" commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism. The Lancet, 399, 271-334. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01541-5 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.

As Will Smith once said, "Parents just don't understand." But maybe that's because our parent training practices aren't good enough to support their ability to learn behavioral and instructional methodologies. This week we revisit our own practices and what recent research tells us about improving them. We chat about supporting social skills, academic instruction, and behavioral interventions all in the comfort of your own home. Because we're not just parent trainers, we're also parents! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sneed, L., & Samelson, D. (2022). Effectiveness of parent-led applied behavior analysis at improving outcomes for parents of autistic children. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 16, 160-177. doi: 10.5590/JSBHS.2022.16.1.12 Allen, K., & Warzak, W., (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Kupzyk, S. & LaBrot, Z.C. (2021). Teaching future school personnel to train parents to implement explicit instruction interventions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 856-872. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00612-5 Dogan, R.,King, M. L., Fishetti, A. L., Lake, C. M., Matthews, T., L., William, W. J. (2017). Parent-implemented behavioral skills training of social skills. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 805-818. doi: 10.1002/jaba.411 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 starting off the month having returned from a great trip to the Thompson Center for Autism 2023 Conference. Hurricane Lee even gave us another day to spend in Missouri to ponder all the exciting episodes coming your way. First, we revisit strategies for improving your parent training methods. Then we're joined by special guests Landria Green and Jared Van to discuss scope of comfort (NOT confidence) and the dreaded standard celeration chart. Finally, a bonus featuring some great posters from the conference, including a returning presenter. We avoided gushing about how awesome City Museum is but let's just say it's one more reason to join us out in St. Louis next September! Articles for October 2023 Improving Your Parent Training Practices Sneed, L., & Samelson, D. (2022). Effectiveness of parent-led applied behavior analysis at improving outcomes for parents of autistic children. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 16, 160-177. doi: 10.5590/JSBHS.2022.16.1.12 Allen, K., & Warzak, W., (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Kupzyk, S. & LaBrot, Z.C. (2021). Teaching future school personnel to train parents to implement explicit instruction interventions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 856-872. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00612-5 Dogan, R.,King, M. L., Fishetti, A. L., Lake, C. M., Matthews, T., L., William, W. J. (2017). Parent-implemented behavioral skills training of social skills. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 805-818. doi: 10.1002/jaba.411 Scope of Comfort w/ Landria Green  Green, L.S. (2022, September 10). Centering consumers in ABA and why graduations send the wrong message. The Mentored Leader. https://landriagreene.com/2022/09/10/centering-consumers-in–aba-and-why-graduations-send-the-wrong-message/ Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Wilczynski, S.M. (2018). A call for discussion about scope of competence in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 424-435. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00303-8 Lord, C., Charman, T., Havdahl, A., Carbone, P., Anagnostou, V., Boyd, B.Carr, T., de Vries, P.J., Dissanayake, C., Divan, G., Freitag, C.M., Gotelli, M.M., Kasari, C., Knapp, M., Mundy, P., PLank, A., Scahill, L., Servili, C., Shattuck, P…McCauley, J.B. (2022). The "Lancet" commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism. The Lancet, 399, 271-334. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01541-5   Celeration Charts Explained w/ Jared Van Lindsley, O.R. (1990). Precision teaching: By teachers for children. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22, 10-15. doi: 10.1177/004005999002200302 Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19, 163-197. doi: 10.1007/BF03393163 Cooper, J.O. (1991). Can this marriage be saved? Self-management of destructive inners. Journal of Precision Teaching, 8, 44-46.   Bonus Episode - Thompson Center for Autism Conference Poster Session (2023)

As a special treat for Supervision September, we're re-releasing last year's Fall Book Club pick, "Crucial Conversations" in the original full 2 hour audio. Interested in earning these 2 CEs for FREE as well as other discounts, early access to episodes, and a chance to vote on topics? Join us on Patreon! To celebrate the joys of supervision, we read the popular business book, "Crucial Conversations". BST and feedback were only the beginning. For the next two weeks, we level up to discuss holding, modeling, and nailing conversations where huge disagreements are paired with huge emotions to create a perfect storm. Rather than barrel through to make your opinion the only one heard or running screaming from the boardroom, we review strategies for sharing your perspective effectively and helping others to do the same. This episode is available for 2.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Works discussed this episode: Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., & Gregory, E. (2021). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (3rd ed.). McGraw Hill. Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2011). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill. 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.

Free for everyone, it's our Supervision September Book Club episode! And, because it was offered for free by Dr. John Austin this past summer, we decided to check out "Results". But did we think the book gave us everything we needed to supervise a crack team of BCBAs to maximum productivity? Or were we left feeling penniless and psychologically unsafe in a metaphorical office of despair? Either way, we really discussed the heck out of this one. This episode is available for 2.0 SUPERVISION CEUS. Wish your 2 CEs were free? Want access to all of our Book Club and Listener Choice episodes right away? Then join us on Patreon today! Articles discussed this episode: Austin, J. (2023). Results: The science-based approach to better productivity, profitability, and safety. Reaching Results. 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.

This week we've got bona-fide ABA business owner and BCBA supervisor, Kim Heald, joining the show to discuss scaling up your supervision systems within your organization. And, if that wasn't enough, Kim shares a new type of business behavior assessment and gives us our results. Can you guess which one scores the highest in loud-mouthed jerkitude? This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Predictive Index, LLC (2020). The Predictive Index: The science behind the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment. Sellers, T.P., Valentino, A.L., LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 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.

It's SUPERVISION SEPTEMBER! By listening to all of our episodes this month, you'll be able to accrue all your supervision continuing education requirements in your BCBA cycle. And, supervision talk is always a bunch of fun. We kick this month off by calling a meeting to tell everyone that your meetings are terrible and no one wants to go to them anymore. What's an enterprising supervisor BCBA to do? Listen to our episode on awesome-ing up your meetings, of course! This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Francisco, J.M. (2007). How to create and facilitate meetings that matter. The Information Management Journal, 41, 54-58. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A183551055/AONE?u=mlin_oweb&sid=googleScholar&xid=c7a4bd2e LeBlanc, L.A. & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Planning and leading effective meetings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 696-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00330-z Sellers, T.P, Valentino, A.L., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 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.

Rob and Diana are sad to end summer vacation but are beyond pumped to start Supervision September! All the episodes you need to complete your Supervision CE requirements are here including: a Supervision Book Club on "Results" by Dr. John Austin, running awesome meetings, setting up supervision for your organization (w/ ABA boss, Kim Heald), and a review of Sellers et al., 2016 from so many different angles. Plus, a look into the deep, dark recesses of the supervisory mind of ABA Inside Track. Articles for September 2023 Planning and Running Awesome Meetings Francisco, J.M. (2007). How to create and facilitate meetings that matter. The Information Management Journal, 41, 54-58. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A183551055/AONE?u=mlin_oweb&sid=googleScholar&xid=c7a4bd2e LeBlanc, L.A. & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Planning and leading effective meetings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 696-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00330-z Sellers, T.P, Valentino, A.L., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 Setting Up Effective Supervision Systems w/ Kim Heald Predictive Index, LLC (2020). The Predictive Index: The science behind the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment. Sellers, T.P., Valentino, A.L., LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 Results Book Club Austin, J. (2023). Results: The science-based approach to better productivity, profitability, and safety. Reaching Results.

As voted on by patrons, our Summer 2023 Listener Choice episode is all about working with our clients to support effective IEP services related to transition planning. Given the continuing need to support clients, parents, and educational teams in creating meaningful and rewarding adult outcomes after school ends, we take a look at ways this planning can be done best and with a focus on the self-determination and participation of our clients. If you've ever been in an IEP meeting where adults talked about rather than to a student, this episode is for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish that CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase. Articles discussed this episode: Lipscomb, S., Lacoe, J., Liu, A.Y., & Haimson, J. (2018). Preparing for life after high school: The characteristics and experiences of youth in special education. National Center for Education Evaluation. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/evaluation/disabilities_nlts2012.asp Martin, J.E., Woods, L.L., Sylvester, L., & Gardner, J.E. (2005). A challenge to self-determination: Disagreement between the vocational choices made by individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30, 147-153. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.30.3.147 Mueller, T.G., Bassett, D.S., & Brewer, R.D. (2012). Planning for the future: A model for using the principles of transition to guide the development of behavior intervention plans. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48, 38-46. doi: 10.1177/1053451212443130 Howard, M., Reed, A.S., & Francis, G.L. (2020). "It's my meeting!": Involving high school students with significant disabilities in the Individualized Education Program process. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53, 290-298. doi: 10.1177/0040059920958739 Further Resources: List of Choice-Making/Self-Determination Published Curricula 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 "Street Data" 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. As the summer wraps up and school begins in the U.S., many BCBAs will find themselves frustrated for their clients due to the continued inequitable practices which leave our schools failing learners of color. And what if I told you that your sweet sweet data may be a part of the failure of Western education? Yes....YOUR DATA! For our summer Book Club, we discussed "Street Data" by Safir and Dugan, a review of culturally responsive practices on how to collect relevant, student-centered, and antiracist information about learners to create a more equitable school system. Will the crew find these steps in line with our ethical BCBA obligations for client-centered practice? Or does an affront to the traditional way of "doing school" leave us calling our parents to pick us up early? This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUS. Content discussed in this episode Safir, S. & Dugan, J. (2021). Street data: A next-generation model for equity, pedagogy, and school transformation. Corwin. 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.

While we enjoy a little time off in the sun, here's the recording of our talk from the fall 2022 Thompson Center for Autism Conference on quality of life. We review the definitions, measurement systems, and meaningful ways to include QoL into your clients' treatment goals and plans. Interested in a visual support? Feel free to have a look at our slides from the talk using the link below. Presentation Slides w/ list of references

To celebrate our 250th episode, we wanted to take a look back—-WAAAAAY back—into the history of behavior analysis. To help us delve into the dusty storage closets of the past, Dr. Mirari Elcoro joins us to examine a less-known chapter from Dr. Murray Sidman's career when behavior analysis and neuroscience teamed up. Then we review one way to learn from history using all the old junk your unversity probably has lying around. Yes, it can do more than prop up a wobbly table. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Elcoro, M. & Backer, A. (2021). Murray Sidman and Patient H.M.: The role of behavior analysis in the emergence of collaborative modern neuroscience. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115, 242-254. doi: 10.1002/jeab.656 Elcoro, M. & McCarley, N. (2015). This old thing? Using old laboratory equipment to enhance student learning. Teaching of Psychology, 42, 69-72. doi: 10.1177/0098628314562681 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.

Rob's running the show solo this month as we head into the dog days of summer. Enjoy our two regular episodes including a history of behavior analysis with Dr. Mirari Elcoro and our listener-selected episode on client self-determination in transition planning. Then, while we're enjoying a little time off, we'll be unlocking last year's book club discussing "Street Data" and releasing our talk on Quality of Life from last year's Thompson Center conference. All that and Rob gets some performance feedback. Articles for August 2023 The History of Psychology and Behavior Anaysis w/ Dr. Mirari Elcoro Elcoro, M. & Backer, A. (2021). Murray Sidman and Patient H.M.: The role of behavior analysis in the emergence of collaborative modern neuroscience. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115, 242-254. doi: 10.1002/jeab.656 Elcoro, M. & McCarley, N. (2015). This old thing? Using old laboratory equipment to enhance student learning. Teaching of Psychology, 42, 69-72. doi: 10.1177/0098628314562681 Self-Determination in IEP Transition Planning (LIVE) Lipscomb, S., Lacoe, J., Liu, A.Y., & Haimson, J. (2018). Preparing for life after high school: The characteristics and experiences of youth in special education. National Center for Education Evaluation. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/evaluation/disabilities_nlts2012.asp Martin, J.E., Woods, L.L., Sylvester, L., & Gardner, J.E. (2005). A challenge to self-determination: Disagreement between the vocational choices made by individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30, 147-153. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.30.3.147 Mueller, T.G., Bassett, D.S., & Brewer, R.D. (2012). Planning for the future: A model for using the principles of transition to guide the development of behavior intervention plans. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48, 38-46. doi: 10.1177/1053451212443130 Howard, M., Reed, A.S., & Francis, G.L. (2020). "It's my meeting!": Involving high school students with significant disabilities in the Individualized Education Program process. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53, 290-298. doi: 10.1177/0040059920958739 (UNLOCKED) Street Data Book Club Safir, S. & Dugan, J. (2021). Street data: A next-generation model for equity, pedagogy, and school transformation. Corwin. Bonus Episode 31 - Quality of Life (LIVE @ Thompson Center for Autism Conference 2022) Presentation Slides

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! 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! 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. To download the whole epiosde plus a code for 2 free CEs, just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels.

DRA treatments are probably one of our all-time favorites when it comes to supporting clients with challenging behavior. If it weren't for that darn extinction piece, it'd probably be an all-time favorite for everyone. So, what if we kept the DRA and ditched the extinction component? This week we find out. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Trump, C.E., Ayre, K.M., Quinland, K.K., & Zabala, K.A. (2020). Differential reinforcement without extinction: A review of the literature. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 20, 94-107. doi: 10.1037/bar0000169 Athens, E. S., & Vollmer, T.R. (2010). An investigation of differential reinforcement without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 569-589. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-569 Briggs, A. M., Dozier, C. L., Lessor, A. N., Kamana, B. U., & Jess, R. L. (2019). Further investigation of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without extinction for escape -maintained destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 956-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.648 MacNaul, H.L. & Neely, L.C. (2018). Systematic review of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without extinction for individuals with autism. Behavior Modification, 42, 398-421. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740321 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 choosing smaller-sooner rather than larger-later may be a common preference, is this a factor of our learning history, our lifetime development, or our genetic expression? This week, Dr. Amy Odum stops by to review how the study of delay discounting can support better understanding of socially-relevant problems like gambling and addiction in humans. But first: We're talking about rats in operant chambers! This episode is available for 1.0 CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Haynes, J.M., Galizio, A., Frye, C.C.J., Towse, C.C., Morrissey, K.N., Serang, S., & Odum, A.L. (2021). Discounting of food an water in rats shows trait- and state-like characteristics. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115, 495-509. doi: 10.1002/jeab.677 DeHart, W.B., Friedel, J.E., Berry, M., Fry, C.C.J., Galizio, A., & Odum, A.L. (2020). Comparison of delay discounting of different outcomes in cigarette smokers, smokeless tobacco users, e-cigarette users, and non-tobacco users. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 114, 203-215. doi: 10.1002/jeab.623 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.

There's a big difference between fear of broccoli and refusal of vegetables when observing young children's general food pickiness. And while many treatments are available for severe food refusal, what's a parent to do for less severe but challenging food selectivity? This week Dr. Holly Gover joins us to talk about treatments for increasing food acceptability with children without the use of extinction procedures. Hopefully this will get Rob to finish all of his Brussels sprouts. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gover, H.C., Hanley, G.P., & Ruppel, K.W. On the generality of preference for contingent reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 318-336. doi: 10.1002/jaba.892 Gover, H.C., Hanley, G.P., Ruppel, K.W., Landa, R.K., & Marcus, J. (2023). Prioritizing choice and assent in the assessment and treatment of food selectivity. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69, 53-605. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2123196 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.

Summer just keeps heating up and we've got plenty of fireworks bursting out of your ol' podcatcher. We're celebrating a month full of Wednesdays with a month full of episodes featuring special guests like Dr. Holly Gover and Dr. Amy Odum to dig deep into the world of feeding selectivity treatment and delay discounting. Then we gather round the microphones to look at whether DRA without extinction is a pipe dream or a beautiful, non-coercive reality before heading into the wayback machine with our Fall 2022 talk from the Thompson Center for Autism Conference about quality of life. Then, for you patrons out there, we'll be hitting the books (club) to discuss B.F. Skinner's only novel, "Walden Two" which, we swear, is actually a ton of fun to read...if you're the kind of person who willingly does a podcast about behavior analysis at least. And, also only for patrons, vote on next month's live episode topic with another loser bracket of some of our (but not your!) favorite new topics. UPDATE: Our Bonus Episode of the Thompson Center talk will actually now be coming out NEXT month. Sorry for the last-minute change. Articles for July 2023 Feeding Selectivity w/ Dr. Holly Gover Gover, H.C., Hanley, G.P., & Ruppel, K.W. On the generality of preference for contingent reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 318-336. doi: 10.1002/jaba.892 Gover, H.C., Hanley, G.P., Ruppel, K.W., Landa, R.K., & Marcus, J. (2023). Prioritizing choice and assent in the assessment and treatment of food selectivity. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69, 53-605. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2123196 Delay Discounting w/ Dr. Amy Odum Haynes, J.M., Galizio, A., Frye, C.C.J., Towse, C.C., Morrissey, K.N., Serang, S., & Odum, A.L. (2021). Discounting of food an water in rats shows trait- and state-like characteristics. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115, 495-509. doi: 10.1002/jeab.677 DeHart, W.B., Friedel, J.E., Berry, M., Fry, C.C.J., Galizio, A., & Odum, A.L. (2020). COmparison of delay discounting of different outcomes in cigarette smokers, smokeless tobacco users, e-cigarette users, and non-tobacco users. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 114, 203-215. doi: 10.1002/jeab.623 DRA Minus EXT Equals Promising Treatment Trump, C.E., Ayre, K.M., Quinland, K.K., & Zabala, K.A. (2020). Differential reinforcement without extinction: A review of the literature. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 20, 94-107. doi: 10.1037/bar0000169 Athens, E. S., & Vollmer, T.R. (2010). An investigation of differential reinforcement without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 569-589. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-569 Briggs, A. M., Dozier, C. L., Lessor, A. N., Kamana, B. U., & Jess, R. L. (2019). Further investigation of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without extinction for escape -maintained destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 956-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.648 MacNaul, H.L. & Neely, L.C. (2018). Systematic review of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without extinction for individuals with autism. Behavior Modification, 42, 398-421. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740321 BONUS EPISODE (now scheduled for August) LIVE from the Thompson Center for Autism 2022 Conference: ABA Inside Track Discusses Quality of Life

With states in the US striking down trans-affirming care left and right, we were so happy to welcome back returning guest, Worner Leland, to discuss what behavior analysts can do in both their practice and more globally to support TGNC clients and their rights. We review a self-assessment tool for reflecting on ones current practice and targets for change as well as discuss the move towards research into supporting behavior change to create more affirming communities. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Additional resources related to trans-affirming care and its need: Call To Action Resources: Behavior Analysts Organizing Around Anti-Trans Legislation 2023 Letter to ABAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board to Help Our Trans Students Succeed 2023 Anti-Trans Bill Tracker - Advocate in Your State! Educational Resources: Anti-Trans Legislation Data Accepting Adults Reduce Suicide Attempts Among LGBTQ Youth Suicide Risk Reduces 73% in Transgender, Nonbinary Youths with Gender-Affirming Care Behavior Speak: State Level Anti Trans Legislation is Threatening the Lives of Trans Behavior Analysts APA president condemns Texas governor's directive to report parents of transgender minors   Articles discussed this episode: Leland, W. & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 816-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00375-0 Alberry, C. (2022). Innovations supporting quality transgender care [Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Oklahoma City University].   Petronelli, A. & Ferguson, R. (2022). Into inclusion: Increasing trans-inclusive practices with behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 845-856. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2 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.

Rapport building is one of those terms that we think we know it when we see it and agree should be a part of our client-therapist interactions. But when you think about it for a minute, do we really know how to "rapport"? This week we review some research looking to put a little more specificity into building and measuring effective creation of rapport. Because just being nice will only get you so far. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Shillingsburg, M.A., Hansen, B., & Wright, M. (2019). Rapport building and instructional fading prior to discrete trial instruction: Moving from child-led play to intensive teaching. Behavior Modification, 43, 288-306. doi: 10.1177/0145445517751436 Cariveau, T., Shillingsburg, M.A., Alamoudi, A., Thompson, T., Bartlett, B., Gillespie, S., & Scahill, L. (2020). A structured intervention to increase response allocation to instructional settings for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Behavioral Education, 29, 699-716. doi: 10.1007/s10864-019-09340-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.

LIVE with BABAT (and at Regis College)! It's ABA Inside Track! Yes, we actually went somewhere thanks to BABAT and had the opportunity to share our old person tips for ABA students or young professionals on how to move into the role of clinician. We look at this shift in perspective based on your three most important relationships: Your mentor, your peers, and your supervisees. School's out, BCBAs! Interested in the full video of our talk plus the exciting game show Brad Pitt or Lasers? Join on Patreon for that and a free CE. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Briggs, A.M. & Mitteer, D.R. (2022). Updated strategis for making regular contact with the scholarly literatures. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 541-552. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00590-8 Busch, L., Chartier, K., Zonneveld, K., Saini, V., Leathen, N., & Asaro, M. (2020). The more we get together: Communities of practice for behaviour analysts. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 52, 277-284. doi: 10.1037/cbs0000174 Brown, K. R., Randall, K. R., Smith, S. W., & Rios, D. (2023). Supervision for early career BCBAs. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00786-0 Conners, B., Johnson, A., Duarte, J., Murriky, R., & Marks, K. (2019). Future Directions of Training and Fieldwork in Diversity Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 767–776. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00349-2 Fraidlin, A., McElroy, A., Moses, K.A., Jenssen, K., & Van Stratton, J. E. (2022). Designing a successful supervision journey : Recommendations and resources for new BCBA supervisors. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 374-387. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00728-2 Hartley, B. K., Courtney, W. T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V. J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the behavior analysis certification board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-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. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00368-z Sellers, T. P., LeBlanc, L. A., & Valentino, A. L. (2016). Recommendations for Detecting and Addressing Barriers to Successful Supervision. Behavior analysis in practice, 9(4), 309–319. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0142-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.

Summer is coming up fast, and we've only got a few minutes to tell you about all our upcoming episodes before Jackie's new puppy has to get to training class. First up, our live episode at Regis College for BABAT hits the airwaves (did you see our video on Patreon?) on the transition from student to practitioner. Then we examine some of the variables behind building a good rapport. Finally, we check-in with returning guest, Worner Leland, about how behavior analysts can improve their trans-affirming care practices. And don't forget to vote on our Summer Book Club bracket starting June 4th. Articles for June 2023 (LIVE) Moving From ABA Student to ABA Professional Briggs, A.M. & Mitteer, D.R. (2022). Updated strategies for making regular contact with the scholarly literatures. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 541-552. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00590-8 Busch, L., Chartier, K., Zonneveld, K., Saini, V., Leathen, N., & Asaro, M. (2020). The more we get together: Communities of practice for behaviour analysts. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 52, 277-284. doi: 10.1037/cbs0000174 Brown, K. R., Randall, K. R., Smith, S. W., & Rios, D. (2023). Supervision for early career BCBAs. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Online first publication.  Conners, B., Johnson, A., Duarte, J., Murriky, R., & Marks, K. (2019). Future Directions of Training and Fieldwork in Diversity Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 767–776. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00349-2 Fraidlin, A., McElroy, A., Moses, K.A., Jenssen, K., & Van Stratton, J. E. (2023). Designing a successful supervision journey : Recommendations and resources for new BCBA supervisors. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 374-387. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00728-2 Hartley, B. K., Courtney, W. T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V. J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the behavior analysis certification board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-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 Aractice, 13(2), 387–393. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00368-z Sellers, T. P., LeBlanc, L. A., & Valentino, A. L. (2016). Recommendations for Detecting and Addressing Barriers to Successful Supervision. Behavior analysis in practice, 9(4), 309–319. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0142-z   Rapport Building Shillingsburg, M.A., Hansen, B., & Wright, M. (2019). Rapport building and instructional fading prior to discrete trial instruction: Moving from child-led play to intensive teaching. Behavior Modification, 43, 288-306. doi: 10.1177/0145445517751436 Cariveau, T., Shillingsburg, M.A., Alamoudi, A., Thompson, T., Bartlett, B., Gillespie, S., & Scahill, L. (2020). A structured intervention to increase response allocation to instructional settings for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Behavioral Education, 29, 699-716. doi: 10.1007/s10864-019-09340-x   Trans-Affirming Care w/ Worner Leland Leland, W. & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 816-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00375-0 Alberry, C. (2022). Innovations supporting quality transgender care [Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Oklahoma City University].   Petronelli, A. & Ferguson, R. (2022). Into inclusion: Increasing trans-inclusive practices with behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 845-856. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2

We've enjoyed reading so many great publications looking at diversity and equity in behavior analysis. But, at some point, discussion and think pieces need to turn into application. So, this week, we're excited to have third-time guest, Dr. Sarah Lechago, discuss the ongoing work of her and her students at the BADIE Lab. We talk gender-bias in online communication, training behavior analysts to work effectively with interpreters, and the most understandable JEAB article we've ever read. Want even more after listening? Check out the BADIE Lab resources list in English and in Spanish (courtesy of Dr. Lechago). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Oda, F.S., Lechago, S.A., da Silva, B.E., & Hunt, J.C. (2022). An experimental analysis of gender-biased verbal behavior and self-editing using an online chat analog. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 118, 24-45. doi: 10.1002/jeab.763 Bosch-Greer, D.J., Lechago, S.A., & McCarville, M.J. (in prep). Training behavior analysis graduate students to work with an interpreter. 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 Nurture Effect" 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. Who's ready to save the world with behavior analysis? While our original goal of reading books about ACT may have only been partially accomplished, what we got instead is Dr. Anthony Biglan's overview of what 40+ years of prevention science, behavioral science, and policy making say about improving our lives at the family, school, community, and global stages. Tune in to our mega-long discussion to see where we agree, where we disagree, and what's still left to do.   This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUS. Content discussed in this episode Biglan, A. (2015). The nurture effect: How the science of human behavior can improve our lives and our world. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. 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.

Seven years of podcasting and we've never actually sat down to discuss how to teach manding. This week, we make up for lost time by pulling from a variety of mand training research quandrants to see what's new to up our mand game. We've got mand assessments, manding with speech generating devices, and the ombudsmand (a term Rob has refused to stop using). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bourret, J., Vollmer, T.R., & Rapp, J.T. (2004). Evaluation of a vocal mand assessment and vocal mand training procedures. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 129-144. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-129 Suberman, R. & Cividini-Motta, C. (2020). Teaching caregivers to implement mand training using speech generating devices. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1097-1110. doi: 10.1002/jaba.630 Ward, S.N., Hanley, G.P., Warner, C.A., & Gage, E.E. (2021). Does teaching an omnibus mand preclude the development of specifying mands? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 248-269. doi: 10.1002/jaba.784 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 BCBAs are all about identifying the functions of behavior, that doesn't mean that we have a monopoly on the subject. This week, we review how related fields have been addressing problem behaviors that many behavior analysts haven't even dreamed of: Non-suicidal self-injury and an update to assessing school avoidance problems. Do these assessments get the job done? Or are we missing an opportunity to meaningfully collaborate to support treatment in these areas? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Knollman, M., Reissner, V., & Hebebrand, J. (2019). Towards a comprehensive assessment of school absenteeism: Development and initial validation of the inventory of school attendance problems. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28, 399-414. doi: 10.1007/s00787-018-1204-2 Lloyd-Richardson, E.E., Perrine, N., Dierker, L. & Kelley, M.L. (2007). Characteristics and functions of non-suicidal self-injury in a community sample of adolescents. Psychological Medicine, 37, 1183-1192. doi: 10.1017/S003329170700027X Klonsky, E.D. & Glenn, C.R. (2009). Assessing the functions of non-suicidal self-injury: Psychometric properties of the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavior Assessment, 31, 215-219. doi: 10.1007/s10862-008-9107-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.

Contingent reinforcement is great and all. But what if I could have the reinforcement delivered at the same time as my target behavior? Despite having been described for some time, very little has been done to explore the potential use of synchronous reinforcement. Fortunately, Dr. Claudia Dozier joins us this week to get this new line of research up to speed by discussing two of her recent publications on the subject. So listen in while eating a big bag of your favorite snack! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Diaz de Villegas, S.C., Dozier, C.L., Jess, R.L., & Foley, E.A. (2020). An evaluation of synchronous reinforcement for increasing on-task behavior in preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1660-1673. doi: 10.1002/jaba.696 McHugh, C.L., Dozier, C.L., Diaz de Villegas, S.C., & Kanaman, N.A. (2022). Using synchronous reinforcement to increase mask wearing in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1157-1171. doi: 10.1002/jaba.950 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 coming around the bend and heading into summer, but, before that, we've got too many episodes to count without using all of your fingers. Special guests Dr. Claudia Dozier and Dr. Sarah Lechago will be joining us to talk about applications of synchronous reinforcement and research on diversity, equity, and inclusion coming out of the BADIE Lab. In between those discussions we look at a variety of angles on mand training and explore some behavior assessments we didn't know existed. Finally, we get very skeptical about the world in our latest book club reviewing Calling Bullshit. All this and a puppy joins the show for better ratings.   Articles for May 2023 Synchronous Reinforcement w/ Dr. Claudia Dozier Diaz de Villegas, S.C., Dozier, C.L., Jess, R.L., & Foley, E.A. (2020). An evaluation of synchronous reinforcement for increasing on-task behaviro in preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1660-1673. doi: 10.1002/jaba.696 McHugh, C.L., Dozier, C.L., Diaz de Villegas, S.C., & Kanaman, N.A. (2022). Using synchronous reinforcement to increase mask wearing in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1157-1171. doi: 10.1002/jaba.950   Behavior Assessments You Didn't Know Existed Knollman, M., Reissner, V., & Hebebrand, J. (2019). Towards a comprehensive assessment of school absenteeism: Development and initial validation of the inventory of school attendance problems. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28, 399-414. doi: 10.1007/s00787-018-1204-2 Lloyd-Richardson, E.E., Perrine, N., Dierker, L. & Kelley, M.L. (2007). Characteristics and functions of non-suicidal self-injury in a community sample of adolescents. Psychological Medicine, 37, 1183-1192. doi: 10.1017/S003329170700027X Klonsky, E.D. & Glenn, C.R. (2009). Assessing the functions of non-suicidal self-injury: Psychometric properties of the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavior Assessment, 31, 215-219. doi: 10.1007/s10862-008-9107-z   Mand Training Bourret, J., Vollmer, T.R., & Rapp, J.T. (2004). Evaluation of a vocal mand assessment and vocal mand training procedures. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 129-144. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-129 Suberman, R. & Cividini-Motta, C. (2020). Teaching caregivers to implement mand training using speech generating devices. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1097-1110. doi: 10.1002/jaba.630 Ward, S.N., Hanley, G.P., Warner, C.A., & Gage, E.E. (2021). Does teaching an omnibus mand preclude the development of specifying mands? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 248-269. doi: 10.1002/jaba.784   Research Applications in DEI w/ Dr. Sarah Lechago Oda, F.S., Lechago, S.A., da Silva, B.E., & Hunt, J.C. (2022). An experimental analysis of gender-biased verbal behavior and self-editing using an online chat analog. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 118, 24-45. doi: 10.1002/jeab.763 Bosch-Greer, D.J., Lechago, S.A., & McCarville, M.J. (in prep). Training behavior analysis graduate students to work with an interpreter.   Calling Bullshit Book Club Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit. Random House.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! You'd think living in such a big-data obsessed world, that behavior analysts would be enjoying some of the most fact-filled, objective times of their lives. Unfortunately, more data means more problems, especially when those gathering and publishing the data seem determined to sell you a heaping load of bullshit. For our Spring 2023 Book Club, we get skeptical of all this precious data by reading Bergstrom and West's "Calling Bullshit". We dive into what makes bullshit, how to identify it, and, most importantly, how to call it out and make the world a better place. Content discussed in this episode Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit. Random House. To download the whole epiosde plus a code for 2 free CEs, just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels.

does this form of college course actually educate anyone? This week Dr. Kendra Guinness joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of behavioral instruction in teaching college courses. We review some of the classic forms of personalized systems of instruction before looking at how technology is (or perhaps isn't) pushing these tools into the classroom...and why everyone might not be excited with the results. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bernstein, D. & Chase, P.N. (2013). Contributions of behavior analysis to higher education. In  G.J. Madden (Ed.), APA handbook of behavior analysis ( Vol. 2): Translating principles into practice (pp. 523-543).  American Psychological Association. doi: 10.1037/13938-021 Guinness, K.E., Chase, P.N., Turner, K.S., & Axe, J.B. (2023). Effects of behavioral instruction and feedback checklists on graphing conventions. Journal of Behavioral Education. doi: 10.1007/s10864-022-09505-1 Mason, L.L., Rivera, C.J., & Arriaga, A. (2017). The effects of an avoidance contingency on postsecondary student SAFMEDS performance. European Journal of Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2017.1418125 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 all love a good snack, and we can all agree the we'd do almost anything for a Klondike bar, there's more to life than food. So why do behavior analysts get stuck on using edibles as the be all and end all of reinforcement in behavior acquisition? This week, we take a look at the research to see if edible reinforcers really should be selling like hotcakes or if there's more to reinforcement than chocolate-covered potato chips. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2006). Stimulus preference assessments and the utility of a moderate category. Behavioral Intervention, 21, 59-63. doi: 10.1002/bin.190 Clark, S.B., Call, N.A., Simmons, C.A., Scheithauer, M.C., Muething, C.S., & Parks, N. (2020). Effects of magnitude on the displacment of leisure items by edible items during preference assessments. Behavior Modification, 44, 727-745. doi: 10.1177/0145445519843937 Fahmie, T.A., Iwata, B.A., & Jann, K.E. (2015). Comparison of edible and leisure reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 331-343. doi: 10.1002/jaba.200 Gover, H.C., Fahmie, T.A., & McKeown, C.A. (2019). A review of environmental enrichment as treatment for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 299-314. doi: 10.1002/jaba.508 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.

You know what is behavior analysis....and what is pseudoscience. You know what is Inside Track...and what is outside track. You know what is grab bag...and what is a single topic episode. Now, forget all you know...or think you know. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gale, C.M., Eikeseth, S., & Eikeseth, F.F. (2023). Effects of enthusastic and non-enthusiastic voice in praise on the behavior of children with autism and typically developing children. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 26-38. doi: 10.1002/bin.1901 Bohan, C., Smyth, S., & McDowell, C. (2021). An evaluation of the caught being good game with an adolescent student population. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 23, 42-52. doi: 10.1177/1098300720928455 Ghai, J.L., Lehr, D.H., Harayama, N.E., Spooner, F., & Protopopova, A. (2022). Animal-assisted interventions as an adjunct to ABA services: Clinician practices and perceptions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 659-676. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00605-4 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.

So the worst season is upon us, but we're still raring to podcast about behavior analysis. This month in between gardening and umbrella-buying, we're planning a good ol' bevy of discussions on topics such as moving away from edible reinforcement in programming and behavioral instruction with special guest, Dr. Kendra Guinness, plus (for Patreon subscribers) our whole discussion of "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World" by Bergstrom and West. At least it's warm enough for another dip into the grab bag to round out the month. Articles for April 2023 Grab Bag Gab Gale, C.M., Eikeseth, S., & Eikeseth, F.F. (2023). Effects of enthusastic and non-enthusiastic voice in praise on the behavior of children with autism and typically developing children. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 26-38. doi: 10.1002/bin.1901 Bohan, C., Smyth, S., & McDowell, C. (2021). An evaluation of the caught being good game with an adolescent student population. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 23, 42-52. doi: 10.1177/1098300720928455 Ghai, J.L., Lehr, D.H., Harayama, N.E., Spooner, F., & Protopopova, A. (2022). Animal-assisted interventions as an adjunct to ABA services: Clinician practices and perceptions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 659-676. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00605-4 Moving Away from Edible Reinforcers Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2006). Stimulus preference assessments and the utility of a moderate category. Behavioral Intervention, 21, 59-63. doi: 10.1002/bin.190 Clark, S.B., Call, N.A., Simmons, C.A., Scheithauer, M.C., Muething, C.S., & Parks, N. (2020). Effects of magnitude on the displacment of leisure items by edible items during preference assessments. Behavior Modification, 44, 727-745. doi: 10.1177/0145445519843937 Fahmie, T.A., Iwata, B.A., & Jann, K.E. (2015). Comparison of edible and leisure reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 331-343. doi: 10.1002/jaba.200 Gover, H.C., Fahmie, T.A., & McKeown, C.A. (2019). A review of environmental enrichment as treatment for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 299-314. doi: 10.1002/jaba.508 Behavioral Instruction w/ Dr. Kendra Guinness Bernstein, D. & Chase, P.N. (2013). Contributions of behavior analysis to higher education. In G.J. Madden (Ed.), APA handbook of behavior analysis ( Vol. 2): Translating principles into practice (pp. 523-543). American Psychological Association. doi: 10.1037/13938-021 Guinness, K.E., Chase, P.N., Turner, K.S., & Axe, J.B. (2023). Effects of behavioral instruction and feedback checklists on graphing conventions. Journal of Behavioral Education. doi: 10.1007/s10864-022-09505-1 Mason, L.L., Rivera, C.J., & Arriaga, A. (2017). The effects of an avoidance contingency on postsecondary student SAFMEDS performance. European Journal of Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2017.1418125 Spring 2023 Book Club Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit: The art of skepticism in a data-driven world. Random House.

When providing services, clinicians spend so much time complaining that our clients don't what we tell them fast enough that we often find ourselves tracking "non-compliance" as a beahvior of change. But what if instead of seeing "non-compliance" as a problem behavior, we thought of it as a removal of treatment assent? This week Dr. Haley Steinhauser and Alex Kishbaugh join us to discuss the importance of assessing and gaining client consent in our practice and how signalling "no" isn't a problem, but a skill. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Kishbaugh, A., Steinhauser, H.M.K., & Bird, F.L. (2022, September 29). Rethinking non-compliance as a skill and promoting self-advocacy. Autism Spectrum News. Retrieved from Autism Spectrum News. Morris, C., Detrick, J.J., & Peterson, S.M. (2021). Participant assent in behavior analytic research: Considerations for participants with autism and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 1300-1316. doi: 10.1002/jaba.859 Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G.P., Gover, H.C., Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Simcoe, K.M., & Metras, R. (2022). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 219-242. doi: 10:1007/s40617-020-00548-2 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.

As a follow up to Episode 219, we continue our discussion of the harms of conversion therapy by behavior analysis in the 1970s by covering the remaining research articles published in JABA on the subject. Bringing his ever-detailed additional context is Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman, who helps us look at whether this research deserves its own expressions of concern (or is just inappropriate and gross) and which ethical principles we should focus on to ensure client rights are never violated by behavior analysis again. Plus, some time out to laud those behavior analysts who spoke out against this line of research back as it was originally being published. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Wish that Ethics CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase. Articles discussed this episode: Barlow, D.H. & Agras, W.S. (1973). Fading to increase heterosexual responsiveness in homosexuals. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 6, 355-366. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1973.6-355 Abel, G.G., Blanchard, E.B., Barlow, D.H., & Mavissakalian, M. (1975). Identifying specific erotic cues in sexual deviations by audiotaped descriptions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 247-260. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-247 Nordyke, N.S., Baer, D.M., Etzel, B.C., & LeBlanc, J.M. (1977). Implications of the stereotyping and modiication of sex role. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 553-557. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-553 Rekers, G.A. (1977). Atypical gender development and psychosocial adjustment (1977). Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 559-571. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-559 Winkler, R.C. (1977). What types of sex-role behavior should behavior modifiers promote? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 549-552. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-549 Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2022). Statement on conversion therapy and practices. Portage, MI: Author. 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.

Did you ever have one of those weird funtional analyses? You know, the one where all the problem behavior happens in the control condition or responding remains strangely variable during the escape condition even though the client's teacher swears he tantrums every single time she presents any work? This week we seek answers as to what to do when your FA results look like the world's most volatile stock prices by exploring idiosyncratic variables and how to find them. Plus, could the IISCA be the most idiosyncratic FA process of all? And one of Rob's favorite articles, discussed here becuase we didn't know where else to put it. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Coffey, A.L., Shawler, L.A., Jessel, J., Nye, M.L., Bain, T.A., & Dorsey, M.F. (2020). Interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA): Novel interpretations and future directions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 217-225. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00348-3 Querim, A.C., Iwata, B.A., Roscoe, E.M., Schlichenmeyer, K.J., Ortega, J.V., & Hurl, K.E. (2013). Functional analysis screening for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 47-60. doi: 10.1002/jaba.26 Schlichenmeyer, K.J., Roscoe, E.M., Rooker, G.W., Wheeler, E.E., & Dube, W.V. (2013). Idiosyncratic variables that affect functional analysis outcomes: A review (2001-2010). doi: 10.1002/jaba.12 Jesel, J., Hanley, G.P., & Ghaemmaghami, M. (2016). Interview-informed synthesized contingency analyses: Thirty replications and reanalysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 576-595. doi: 10.1002/jaba.316 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 behavior analysts love to collect data to assess whether or not a client is reaching a specific target goal, have you ever stoped to wonder what information would need to be collected to determine whether or not specific services are "working"? Well, wonder less because our special guest, Dr. Ivy Chong, shares stories from her time as chair of the ICHOM team developing a standard set to measure autism outcomes globally. We discuss the weirdly complex process of measuring healthcare outcomes, what measures are worth measuring, and just how much work goes into leading a global initiative. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Mainz, J. (2003). Defining and classifying clinical indicators for quality improvement. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 15, 523-530. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzg081 International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement. (2022). Patient-centered outcome measures Autism spectrum disorder. ICHOM Connect.https://connect.ichom.org/patient-centered-outcome-measures/autism-spectrum-disorder/ Kaplan, B. (2018). Value-based health care [PowerPoint slides]. Harvard Law School. deSilva, D. (2014, March). Helping measure person-centred care. The Health Foundation.https://www.health.org.uk 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.

Break out your old-timey woolen bathing suit because you'll need to cool off after a jumbo month of new episodes. We've got guests to fill out the whole month including Dr. Ivy Chong discussing the process of developing a means of measuring outcomes of health care for autism treatment, Dr. Haley Steinhauser and Alex Kishbaugh reviewing their article reviewing rethinking compliance to better promote individual assent, and self-advocacy skills, and Alan Haberman dropping the latest Book Club read to join our continued review of past research on conversion therapy and how behavior analysis can own up to old mistakes (and avoid more in the future!). Finally, this extra-long month comes to a close by reviewing what to do when your functional analysis fails. Did someone say "idiosyncratic variables"? No? Don't worry: We will. Articles for March 2023 Developing a Standard Set for Autism Outcome Measures w/ Dr. Ivy Chong Mainz, J. (2003). Defining and classifying clinical indicators for quality improvement. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 15, 523-530. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzg081 International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement. (2022). Patient-centered outcome measures Autism spectrum disorder. ICHOM Connect. https://connect.ichom.org/patient-centered-outcome-measures/autism-spectrum-disorder/ Kaplan, B. (2018). Value-based health care [PowerPoint slides]. Harvard Law School. deSilva, D. (2014, March). Helping measure person-centred care. The Health Foundation. https://www.health.org.uk   Assent and Self-Determination w/ Dr. Haley Steinhauser + Alex Kishbaugh Kishbaugh, A., Steinhauser, H.M.K., & Bird, F.L. (2022, September 29). Rethinking non-compliance as a skill and promoting self-advocacy. Autism Spectrum News. Retrieved from Autism Spectrum News. Morris, C., Detrick, J.J., & Peterson, S.M. (2021). Participant assent in behavior analytic research: Considerations for participants with autism and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 1300-1316. doi: 10.1002/jaba.859 Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G.P., Gover, H.C., Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Simcoe, K.M., & Metras, R. (2022). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 219-242. doi: 10:1007/s40617-020-00548-2   Idiosyncratic Functional Analyses Coffey, A.L., Shawler, L.A., Jessel, J., Nye, M.L., Bain, T.A., & Dorsey, M.F. (2020). Interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA): Novel interpretations and future directions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 217-225. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00348-3 Querim, A.C., Iwata, B.A., Roscoe, E.M., Schlichenmeyer, K.J., Ortega, J.V., & Hurl, K.E. (2013). Functional analysis screening for problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 47-60. doi: 10.1002/jaba.26 Schlichenmeyer, K.J., Roscoe, E.M., Rooker, G.W., Wheeler, E.E., & Dube, W.V. (2013). Idiosyncratic variables that affect functional analysis outcomes: A review (2001-2010). doi: 10.1002/jaba.12 Jesel, J., Hanley, G.P., & Ghaemmaghami, M. (2016). Interview-informed synthesized contingency analyses: Thirty replications and reanalysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 576-595. doi: 10.1002/jaba.316   (The Lack of) Ethics and Conversion Therapy and Practices w/ Alan Haberman (ETHICS) (LIVE) Barlow, D.H. & Agras, W.S. (1973). Fading to increase heterosexual responsiveness in homosexuals. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 6, 355-366. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1973.6-355 Abel, G.G., Blanchard, E.B., Barlow, D.H., & Mavissakalian, M. (1975). Identifying specific erotic cues in sexual deviations by audiotaped descriptions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 247-260. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-247 Nordyke, N.S., Baer, D.M., Etzel, B.C., & LeBlanc, J.M. (1977). Implications of the stereotyping and modiication of sex role. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 553-557. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-553 Rekers, G.A. (1977). Atypical gender development and psychosocial adjustment (1977). Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 559-571. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-559 Winkler, R.C. (1977). What types of sex-role behavior should behavior modifiers promote? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 549-552. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-549 Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2022). Statement on conversion therapy and practices. Portage, MI: Author.

UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it's the "Look Me In the Eye" 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. It's been nearly a year since we came together to discuss a book that we all ::GASP:: really liked! And our enjoyment is yours too as the Book Club Crew takes a trip down memory lane with the memoir "Look Me In the Eye" by John Elder Robison. Well, someone's memory lane. We discuss the tender, humorous, and melancholic life story of an man on the autism spectrum growing up without a diagnosis then take this opportunity to improve our focus on the individual in how we provide behavior analytic services (in a book with no mention of behavior analysis at all!). This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUS. Content discussed in this episode Robison, J.E.. (2007). Look me in the eye. Crown Publishers. 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.

When one of our listeners wrote in to ask about an episode on perseveration, we realized that we'd never directly discussed one of the original markers described in diagnosing Asperger's syndrome. And boy were we shocked and mildly appalled at what we found! This week, we reflect on exactly what perseverative behavior really is, whether it should be categorized as a problem behavior at all, and if previous treatment research has missed the point. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Horr, J.A.M. & Michael, A.V. (2021). Functional analysis and noncontingent reinforcement with extinction in the treatment of perseverative speech. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 208-213. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00523-x Rehfeldt, R.A. & Chambers, M.R. (2003). Functional analysis and treatment of verbal perseverations displayed by an adult with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 259-261. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-259 Fisher, W.W., Rodriguez, N.M., Owen, T.M. (2013). Functional analysis and treatment of perseverative speech about restricted topics in an adolescent with asperger syndrom. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 307-311. doi: 10.1002/jaba.19 Kuntz, E.M., Santos, A.V., & Kennedy, C.H. (2020). Functional analysis and intervention of perseverative speech in students with high-functioning autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2421-2428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.669 Hood, S.A., Gopez, J.M., Fallon, M.J., Byczynski, F.A., Aquino, S.C., & Monroy, S. (2022). The beginning of a friendship: Teaching individuals with autism to identify shared interests. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1030-1058. doi: 10.1002/jaba.951 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 poor long-term outcomes, effective treatments for emotional behavioral disorder seem just out of reach. But, this week, we're especially jazzed to have Dr. Johanna Staubitz join us to review some of the more promising technologies being explored today. From enhanced-choice SBT to more classic self-control training, we're on the edge of our seats discussing the pros, cons, and everything in between. In fact, we had so many questions, we had to make this an extra-long episode! This episode is available for 1.5 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Pollack, M.S., Haws, R.A., & Hopton, M. (2022). Effects of an enhanced choice model of skill-based treatment for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1306-1341. doi: 10.1002/jaba.952 Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G.P., Gover, H.C., Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Simcoe, K.M., & Metras, R. (2021). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 219-242. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00548-2 Staubitz, J.L., Lloyd, B.P., & Reed, D.D. (2020). Effects of self-control training for elementary students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 857-874. doi: 10.1002/jaba.634 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.

Like us, did you think precision teaching was all about the actual teaching? It's about the measurement, man! Once we get that figured out, we take a tour of precision teaching in the recent literature from classrooms to college students to consultation through telehealth. Plus, we try to come to terms with standard celeration charts (and mostly succeed). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: McTiernan, A., McCoy, A., Mendonca, J., Lydon, H., & Diffley, S. (2021). The implementation of Precision Teaching fo the improvement of academic skills: A systematic review of the literature over thirty years. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 505-528. doi: 10:1002/bin.1852 Diertrich, C.J. & Li, A. (2022). Implementation of frequency building and precision teaching to teach sight words via synchronous learning: A case study. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00721-9 Evans, A.L., Bulla, A.J., & Kieta, A.R. (2021). The Precision Teaching system: A synthesized definition, concept analysis, and process. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 559-576. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00502-2 Junaid, H. Bulla, A.J., Benjamin, M., Wind, T., & Nazaruk, D. (2021). Using self-management and social media to increase steps in sedentary college students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 734-744. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00445-8 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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! We're curling up with a good book this winter for our latest Book Club. And since the winter is a good time for reflection, we're thinking about what it means to be a parent and a supporter of parents of autistic children by reading "Between Now and Dreams" from Dr. Ala'i-Rosales and Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe. Whether you serve one or both of the above roles, we dive deep into the advice of the authors to learn, connect, and love in this very non-checklist overview of being the best caregiver you can be. Plus, book club discussion questions directly from the authors…answered by us! Enjoy our discussion of the book? How about a discussion with the authors? Content discussed in this episode Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning. Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/ To download the whole epiosde plus a code for 2 free CEs, just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels.

Our town may have called a snow day, but that won't stop us from getting out this month's preview episode! First, we'll be discussing a listener request on precision teaching before welcoming Dr. Johanna Staubitz to the program to review her work with students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Finally, we turn our sights on the analysis and treatment of perseverative verbal topics to wrap up. And that doesn't even include our live episode for patrons on ethics and conversion therapy as a follow-up to our previous discussion with Sarah Campau and Dr. Matt Capriotti and Spring Book Club poll on the subject of critical thinking and skepticism. We sure did cram a lot into 28 days! Articles for February 2023 Precision Teaching McTiernan, A., McCoy, A., Mendonca, J., Lydon, H., & Diffley, S. (2021). The implementation of Precision Teaching fo the improvement of academic skills: A systematic review of the literature over thirty years. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 505-528. doi: 10:1002/bin.1852 Diertrich, C.J. & Li, A. (2022). Implementation of frequency building and precision teaching to teach sight words via synchronous learning: A case study. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00721-9 Evans, A.L., Bulla, A.J., & Kieta, A.R. (2021). The Precision Teaching system: A synthesized definition, concept analysis, and process. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 559-576. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00502-2 Junaid, H. Bulla, A.J., Benjamin, M., Wind, T., & Nazaruk, D. (2021). Using self-management and social media to increase steps in sedentary college students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 734-744. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00445-8 Emotional Behavioral Disorder Treatment w/ Dr. Johanna Staubitz Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Pollack, M.S., Haws, R.A., & Hopton, M. (2022). Effects of an enhanced choice model of skill-based treatment for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1306-1341. doi: 10.1002/jaba.952 Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G.P., Gover, H.C., Staubitz, J.L., Staubitz, J.E., Simcoe, K.M., & Metras, R. (2021). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 219-242. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00548-2 Staubitz, J.L., Lloyd, B.P., & Reed, D.D. (2020). Effects of self-control training for elementary students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 857-874. doi: 10.1002/jaba.634 Perseveration Horr, J.A.M. & Michael, A.V. (2021). Functional analysis and noncontingent reinforcement with extinction in the treatment of perseverative speech. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 208-213. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00523-x Rehfeldt, R.A. & Chambers, M.R. (2003). Functional analysis and treatment of verbal perseverations displayed by an adult with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 259-261. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-259 Fisher, W.W., Rodriguez, N.M., Owen, T.M. (2013). Functional analysis and treatment of perseverative speech about restricted topics in an adolescent with asperger syndrom. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 307-311. doi: 10.1002/jaba.19 Kuntz, E.M., Santos, A.V., & Kennedy, C.H. (2020). Functional analysis and intervention of perseverative speech in students with high-functioning autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2421-2428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.669 Hood, S.A., Gopez, J.M., Fallon, M.J., Byczynski, F.A., Aquino, S.C., & Monroy, S. (2022). The beginning of a friendship: Teaching individuals with autism to identify shared interests. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 1030-1058. doi: 10.1002/jaba.951

We were very honored to have both of the authors of "Between Now and Dreams" join us to discuss their new book for parents of autistic children. We chat about the different perspectives both Dr. Ala'i-Rosales and Ms. Heinkel-Wolfe bring to the topic, their goals in writing a book for parents (but also for clinicians), and taking the "how" out of "how-to" to create something very different and sorely needed in the promotion of joy, collaboration, and grace in raising a family. We'll have a full discussion and review of the "Between Now and Dreams" releasing this Friday for patrons (free preview on the main feed). Content discussed in this episode Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning. Ala'i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/

This week we welcome back the fabulous Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika to teach us how to correctly pronounce naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions. Once that's out of the way Dr. Hughes-Lika gets into the nitty-gritty of what makes an NDBI like the Early Start Denver Model, how it is (and isn't) the same as standard behavioral interventions, and what research has to say about the benefits of understanding developmental models of child growth. Plus, two treatment models go head-to-head and only one can win…or does it? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Vivanti, G. & Stahmer, A.C. (2021). Can the Early Start Denver Model be considered ABA practice? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 230-239. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00474-3 Rogers, S.J., Yoder, P., Estes, A., Warren, Z., McEachin, J., Munson, J., Rocha, M., Greenson, J., Wallace, L., & Gardner, E. (2021). A multisite randomized controlled tiral comparing the effects of intervention intensity and intervention sytle on outcomes for young children with autism. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 60, 710-722. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.06.013 Schreibman, L., Dawson, G., Stahmer, A.C., Landa, R., Rogers, S.J., McGee, G.G., Kasar, C., Ingersoll, B., Kaiser, A.P., Bruinsma, Y., McNerney, E., Wetherby, A., & Hadley, A. (2015). Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions: Empirically validated treatments for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 2411-2428. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8 Bonus Visuals from Dr. Hughes-Lika 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 to you from our recording studio, it's ABA Inside Track's LIVE Fall (Winter?) episode. And this time, our listeners on Patreon voted for us to discuss visual supports in treatment. In order to break down such a broad category of interventions, we found articles capturing some of the key areas of research including: Social skills! Vocational skills! Independent living skills! We also chat about just what visual supports are and some general guidelines for their use. Plus, Rob's favorite article story of 2022. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish you could see us talking and score a CE for free? That's just what you'll get if you subscribe with us on Patreon for only $5 a month. Other perks include the ability to vote on future live episodes and Book Clubs picks and get an ongoing discount in our CE store. Articles discussed this episode: Meadan, H. Ostrosky, M.M., Triplett, B., Michna, A., & Fettig, A. (2011). Using visual supports with young children with autism spectrum disorder. Teaching Exceptional Children, 43, 28-35. doi: 10.1177/004005991104399693 Duttlinger, C., Ayres, K.M., Bevill-Davis, A., & Douglas, K.H. (2012). The effects of a picture activity schedule for students with intellectual disability to complete a seqeunce of tasks following verbal directions. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 28, 32-43. doi: 10.1177/1088357612460572 Bateman, K.J., Wilson, S.E., Gauvreau, A., Matthews, K., Gucwa, M., Therrien, W., Nevill, R., & Mazurek, M. (2022). Visual supports to increase conversation engagmeent for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder during mealtimes: An initial investigation. Journal of Early Intervention. 1-22. doi: 10.1177/10538151221111762 Fields, C.J. & Demchak, M. (2019). Integrated visual supports in a school-based microenterprise for students with intellectual disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42, 128-134. doi: 10.1177/2165143418769611 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 returning to the topic of behavioral geronotolgy and this time, we've brought in the experts, Dr. Maranda Trahan and Amanda Ripley. They talk with us about the history of behavioral interventions in geriatrics, where the field is going, and how you can become prepared to support society's rapidly aging population. Plus, why getting old is so damn scary (and why it shouldn't be!). Want to learn even more about behavioral geronotology and dimentia care? Check out Maranda and Amanda's new online courses for an even deeper dive. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Drossel, C. & Trahan, M.A. (2015). Behavioral interventions are first-line treatments for managing changes associated with cognitive decline. The Behavior Therapist, 38, 126-131. Burgio, L.D. & Burgio, K.L. (1986). Behavioral gerontology: Applications of behavioral methods to the problems of older adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 19, 321-328. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1986.19-321 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.

2023 begins with some belated gifts, not to mention a plethora of episodes and Inside Track goings-on. This month we'll be talking with Dr. Maranda Trahan and Amanda Ripley about gerontology, Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika about NDBIs, and ourselves about visual supports (including Rob's favorite research story of 2022). Interested in joining the Winter Book Club on the topic of parenting? How about voting on an ethics topic for February? All that can be yours by supporting us on Patreon (but better do it soon!) Articles for January 2023 Gerontology Revisited w/ Dr. Maranda Trahan + Amanda Ripley Drossel, C. & Trahan, M.A. (2015). Behavioral interventions are first-line treatments for managing changes associated with cognitive decline. The Behavior Therapist, 38, 126-131. Burgio, L.D. & Burgio, K.L. (1986). Behavioral gerontology: Applications of behavioral methods to the problems of older adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 19, 321-328. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1986.19-321   Visual Supports (LIVE) Meadan, H. Ostrosky, M.M., Triplett, B., Michna, A., & Fettig, A. (2011). Using visual supports with young children with autism spectrum disorder. Teaching Exceptional Children, 43, 28-35. doi: 10.1177/004005991104399693 Duttlinger, C., Ayres, K.M., Bevill-Davis, A., & Douglas, K.H. (2012). The effects of a picture activity schedule for students with intellectual disability to complete a seqeunce of tasks following verbal directions. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 28, 32-43. doi: 10.1177/1088357612460572 Bateman, K.J., Wilson, S.E., Gauvreau, A., Matthews, K., Gucwa, M., Therrien, W., Nevill, R., & Mazurek, M. (2022). Visual supports to increase conversation engagmeent for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder during mealtimes: An initial investigation. Journal of Early Intervention. 1-22. doi: 10.1177/10538151221111762 Fields, C.J. & Demchak, M. (2019). Integrated visual supports in a school-based microenterprise for students with intellectual disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42, 128-134. doi: 10.1177/2165143418769611 Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention w/ Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika Vivanti, G. & Stahmer, A.C. (2021). Can the Early Start Denver Model be considered ABA practice? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 230-239. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00474-3 Rogers, S.J., Yoder, P., Estes, A., Warren, Z., McEachin, J., Munson, J., Rocha, M., Greenson, J., Wallace, L., & Gardner, E. (2021). A multisite randomized controlled tiral comparing the effects of intervention intensity and intervention sytle on outcomes for young children with autism. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 60, 710-722. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.06.013 Schreibman, L., Dawson, G., Stahmer, A.C., Landa, R., Rogers, S.J., McGee, G.G., Kasar, C., Ingersoll, B., Kaiser, A.P., Bruinsma, Y., McNerney, E., Wetherby, A., & Hadley, A. (2015). Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions: Empirically validated treatments for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 2411-2428. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8

Well, another year has come to a close, and the crew is back with podcast friend, Matt Cicoria from Behavioral Observations, to discuss what just happened. We review some losses to the field, trends in research, and take questions from the audience to keep us on our toes. And, for the first time in forever, I think we all agree: 2022 WASN'T the worst year ever. I mean, in aggregate. Still a lot of work to do, humanity.

While it has been a while since we last discussed video modeling, we're all deep in its camp as a great intervention addition. But, time has passed and, with that, we decided to update our knowledge base with some new extensions to beef up your video modeling planning. Between new skills and new methods, we're here to get your old procedures into fighting shape for 2023. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sherer, M. Pierce, K.L., Paredes, Kisacky, K.I., Ingersoll, B., & Schreibman, L. (2001). Enhancing conversation skills in children with autism via video technology: Which is better "self" or "other" as a model? Behavior Modification, 25, 140-158. doi: 10.1177/0145445501251008 Shipley-Benamou, R., Lutzker, J.R., & Taubman, M. (2002). Teaching daily living skills to children with autism through instructional video modeling. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 4, 166-177. doi: 10.1177/10983007020040030501 Tereshko, L., MacDonald, R., & Ahearn, W.H. (2010). Strategies for teaching children with autism to imitate response chains using video modeling. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4, 479-489. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.11.005 Cannella-Malone, H.I., Fleming, C., Chung, Y., Wheeler, G.M., Basbagill, A.R., & Singh, A.H. Teaching daily living skills to seven individuals with severe intellectual disabilities: A comparison of video prompting to video modeling. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 13, 144-153. doi: 10.1177/1098300710366593 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 "Nudge" 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. Branching out into the world of behavioral economics, it's our newest Book Club covering the classic, Nobel-prize-adjacent, "Nudge" by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. We're joined by our Book Club Buddy, Alan, and new patron, Victoria, to explore how the economists think of human behavior and whether the principles behind choice architecture are all they've been made out to be. Plus, Rob runs down some of the additions to the recently published "Final Edition" and how it may make "Nudge" a lesser work than the previous version. All that and the best insurance buying tips! References for this episode: Thaler, R.H & Sunstein, C.R. (2021). Nudge the final edition. Yale University Press. Thaler, R.H. & Sunstein, C.R. (2009). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Penguin Books. 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.

Though most of our episodes focus on how to train individuals in supporting autistic individuals, we're usually talking about supporting parents, teachers, or other clinicians. But who trains everybody else in society? This week we're joined by Dr. Dorothea Lerman to find out how her research on training police officers and dentists in autism care takes the BST ball and runs with it. Plus, how to test the bonds of your relationship with COVID-lockdown dental exam role play! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Hinkle, K.A. & Lerman, D.C. (2021). Preparing law enforcement officers to engage successfully with individuals with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of a performance-based approach. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-05192-5 Matteucci, M., Lerman, D.C., Tsami, L., & Boyle, S. (2022). Remote training of dental students and professionals to promote cooperative behavior in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. doi: 10.1007/s10882-022-09844-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.

We were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Tameika Meadows, a great BCBA, author of the I Love ABA blog, and advocate for the power of behavior analysis. Tameika was also one of our earliest supporters and it was a real treat when we finally had her join as our guest. In honor of her contributions to the field, we're rebroadcasting that episode and donating all CE fees raised for it from now until June 2023 to Black Applied Behavior Analysts (BABA). Tameika was scheduled to talk at the BABA conference as one of their invited speakers. While a donation is a poor substitute to her presence, we know what is raised will go to promoting behavior analysts in the Black community as a part of the legacy she leaves behind. Though many of us have probably spent much of our careers fretting over how we can help autistic children stop engaging in stereotypic or seemingly ritualistic behavior, have we spent enough time asking whether attending to these unique interests might actually be beneficial? This week we're joined by Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA to flip the script on that old chestnut and see what research tells us about all of the benefits to appreciating a person's preferences, no matter how different they may be. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. All funds for this episode from December 2022-June 2023 will be donated to BABA. Click here to go to the store page.  Articles discussed this episode: Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 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.

It's beginning to look a lot like behavior analysis as 2022 comes to a close. But, we're not done reading research yet! This month, we'll be learning all about training professionals from outside the field of education and ABA with special guest, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, then revisiting video modeling with a review of some more recent variations on its usage in teaching. And, to listen to while recovering from too much holiday cheer, our End of Year special with Matt Cicoria of the Behavioral Observations podcast and the whole ABA Inside Track crew. Will Diana ever figure out the identity of her Secret Santa? Articles for December 2022 Training Other Professionals w/ Dr. Dorothea Lerman Hinkle, K.A. & Lerman, D.C. (2021). Preparing law enforcement officers to engage successfully with individuals with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of a performance-based approach. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-05192-5 Matteucci, M., Lerman, D.C., Tsami, L., & Boyle, S. (2022). Remote training of dental students and professionals to promote cooperative behavior in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. doi: 10.1007/s10882-022-09844-x Video Modeling Variations Sherer, M. Pierce, K.L., Paredes, Kisacky, K.I., Ingersoll, B., & Schreibman, L. (2001). Enhancing conversation skills in children with autism via video technology: Which is better "self" or "other" as a model? Behavior Modification, 25, 140-158. doi: 10.1177/0145445501251008 Shipley-Benamou, R., Lutzker, J.R., & Taubman, M. (2002). Teaching daily living skills to children with autism through instructional video modeling. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 4, 166-177. doi: 10.1177/10983007020040030501 Tereshko, L., MacDonald, R., & Ahearn, W.H. (2010). Strategies for teaching children with autism to imitate response chains using video modeling. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4, 479-489. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2009.11.005 Cannella-Malone, H.I., Fleming, C., Chung, Y., Wheeler, G.M., Basbagill, A.R., & Singh, A.H. Teaching daily living skills to seven individuals with severe intellectual disabilities: A comparison of video prompting to video modeling. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 13, 144-153. doi: 10.1177/1098300710366593 Bonus - End of the Year Reivew (2022) w/ Matt Cicoria + Alan Haberman

Ok, you may have gotten pretty good at Zoom meetings over the past few years, but have you mastered the skill of remote training? What about drone flight observations? Robot conferences? This week we're joined by Dr. Aaron Fischer who has done all three of these modes of teleconsultation and more. He'll walk us through some recent research on the topic and share what the future of distance BCBA work may look like. And then Rob makes him talk about video games. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: King, H.C., Bloomfield, B.S., Wu, Shengtian, & Fischer, A.J. (2022). A systematic review of school teleconsultation: Implications for research and practice. School Psychology Review, 51, 237-256. doi: 10.1080/2372966x.2021.1894478 King, H.C., Bloomfield, B., Fischer, A.J., Dart, E., & Radley, K. (2021). A comparison of digital observations of students from video camberas and aerial drones. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 31, 360-381. doi: 10.1080/10474412.2020.1744446 Bloomfield, B.S., Fischer, A.J., Dove, M., Clark, R.R., & Fife, M. (2021). Parent teleconsultation to increase bites consumed: A demonstration across foods for a child with ARFID and ASD. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 913-926. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00586-4 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 you hear the term "generality", you probably think of stimulus generalization. Or maybe it's response generalization. Actually, "generality'" doesn't really mean either of those terms. Well, not exactly, though perhaps a little bit. But we're missing the point. Which is improving our ability to develop meaningful treatments which support skill development across environments. And that's generalization. Though it doesn't quite capture the idea of generality. Look, it'll make more sense after you listen to the episode on these similar—but not the same—terms. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Stokes, T.F. & Baer, D.M. (1977). An implicit technology of generalization. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 349-367. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-349 Johnston, J.M. (1979). On the relation between genearlization and generality. The Behavior Analyst, 2, 1-6. doi: 10.1007/BF03391833 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.

Diana: I need the reason. Don't say money. Why do this? Rob: Why not do it? Because yesterday I walked out of the conference after losing four hours of my life and you're cold-researching "Teen Beat" cover topics. Because the house always wins. Play long enough, you never change the contingencies, the house takes you. Unless, when that perfect article comes along, you bet behavior analysis podcast, and then you take the house. Diana: Been practicing that speech, have you? Rob: Little bit. Did I rush it? Felt like I rushed it. Diana: No, it was good, I liked it. "Teen Beat" thing was harsh. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEUs Articles discussed this episode: Capalbo, A., Miltenberger, R.G., & Cook, J.L. (2022). Training soccer goalkeeping skills: Is video modeling enough? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 958-970. doi: 10.1002/jaba.937 Strickland, M.A., & Kohn, C.S. (2021). Behavioral skills training to teach college students to free-pour standard servings of alcohol. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 673-689. doi: 10.1002/bin.1873 Normand, M. P. & Donohue, H.E., (2022). Behavior analytic jargon does not seem to influence treatment acceptability ratings. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis., 55, 1294-1305. doi: 10.1002/jaba.953 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.

NOTE: The original file was missing one of the code words.  The new file should resolve this.  Apologies to folks for the mistake. Remember when you started your first practicum? Remember the fun of filling out your fieldwork tracker? Of course you don't because no one has EVER had fun filling that thing out. This week, we at least try to make it easier to complete by reviewing research conducted by Diana, Jackie, and guest (and former student), Ryan Atkinson to teach practicum students the ins and outs of recording their time on-task in pursuit of their behavior analyst certification. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Parry-Cruwys, D., Atikinson, R., & MacDonald, J. (2021). Teaching graduate students to identify and adhere to practicum requirements. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 433-442. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00571-x Atkinson, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., & MacDonald, J. (2022). Training graduate students to enter fieldwork data using asynchronous online instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007s40617-022-00732-6 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.

LIVE from St. Charles, MO, it's ABA INSIDE TRACK! With musical guest the Smashing Pumpkins. Well, ok, they're not coming on the show this month. But we do have a plethora of other friends joining us to discuss everything from tracker training to teleconsultation including Diana and Jackie's former student and collaborator, Ryan Atkinson and tech-meister, Dr. Aaron Fischer. Plus, the return of the grab bag and a detailed discussion of generality…or is it generalization? Articles for November 2022 Tracker Training w/ Ryan Atkinson Parry-Cruwys, D., Atkinson, R., & MacDonald, J. (2021). Teaching graduate students to identify and adhere to practicum requirements. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 433-442. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00571-x Atkinson, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., & MacDonald, J. (2022). Training graduate students to enter fieldwork data using asynchronous online instruction. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007s40617-022-00732-6 The Grab Bag Capalbo, A., Miltenberger, R.G., & Cook, J.L. (2022). Training soccer goalkeeping skills: Is video modeling enough? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 958-970. doi: 10.1002/jaba.937 Strickland, M.A., & Kohn, C.S. (2021). Behavioral skills training to teach college students to free-pour standard servings of alcohol. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 673-689. doi: 10.1002/bin.1873 Normand, M. P. & Donohue, H.E., (2022). Behavior analytic jargon does not seem to influence treatment acceptability ratings. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis., 55, 1294-1305. doi: 10.1002/jaba.953 Generality and Generalization Stokes, T.F. & Baer, D.M. (1977). An implicit technology of generalization. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 349-367. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-349 Johnston, J.M. (1979). On the relation between genearlization and generality. The Behavior Analyst, 2, 1-6. doi: 10.1007/BF03391833 Teleconsultation w/ Dr. Aaron Fischer King, H.C., Bloomfield, B.S., Wu, Shengtian, & Fischer, A.J. (2022). A systematic review of school teleconsultation: Implications for research and practice. School Psychology Review, 51, 237-256. doi: 10.1080/2372966x.2021.1894478 King, H.C., Bloomfield, B., Fischer, A.J., Dart, E., & Radley, K. (2021). A comparison of digital observations of students from video camberas and aerial drones. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 31, 360-381. doi: 10.1080/10474412.2020.1744446 Bloomfield, B.S., Fischer, A.J., Dove, M., Clark, R.R., & Fife, M. (2021). Parent teleconsultation to increase bites consumed: A demonstration across foods for a child with ARFID and ASD. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 913-926. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00586-4

While science has researched the effectiveness of many augmentative and assistive communication methods, one disproven, pseudoscientific technique just keeps refusing to stay in the dustbin of history: Facilitated communication. This week, we go back to the 90s to review how facilitated communication stole the voices of people with disabilities, the research that originally kicked facilitated communication to the curb, and why it remains important to guard against FC's seemingly never-ending resurgence. Plus, Rob fights city hall poorly. Also, if you've never seen it, be sure to watch Prisoners of Silence, a documentary from 1992 that we all love and talk about a TON! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Travers, J.C., Tincani, M.J., & Lang, R. (2014). Facilitated communication denies people with disabilities their voice. Research and Pactice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 39, 195-202. doi: 10.1177/1540796914556778 Eberlin, M., McConnachie, G., Ibel, S., & Volpe, L. (1993). Facilitated communication: A failure to replicate the phenomenon. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 23, 507-530. doi: 10.1007/BF01046053 Montee, B.B., Miltenberger, R.G., & Wittrock, D. (1995). An experimental analysis of facilitated communication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 189-200. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-189 Roane, H.S., Kadey, H.J., & Sullivan, W.E. (2019). Evaluation of word recognition following typing produced through facilitated communication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1107-1112. doi: 10.1002/jaba.587 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 2020 the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis posted an Expression of Concern regarding Rekers & Lovaas (1973) as a step in acknowledging behavior analysis's complicity in the pseudoscience of conversion therapy. This week we're joined by special guests, Drs. Sarah Campau and Matthew Capriotti, as well as Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman, to talk about what comes next. We review the controversy over the original paper, discuss public policy around supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and start planning how behavior analysis can kickstart new research that benefits sexual and gender minorities. For more on the history of conversion therapy, Dr. Campau suggests the UnErased podcast. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Conine, D.E., Campau, S.C., & Petronelli, A.K. (2022). LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and applied behavior analysis: A call to action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 6-18. doi: 10.1002/jaba.876. Capriotti, M.R. & Donaldson, J.M. (2022). "Why don't behavior analysts do something?" Behavior analysts' historical, present, and potential future actions on sexual and gender minority issues. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 19-39. doi: 10.1002/jaba.884 The Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior & LeBlanc, L.A. (2020). Editor's note: Societal changes and expression of concern about Rekers and Lovaas' (1974) behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior, 53, 1830-1836. doi: 10.1002/jaba.768 Rekers, G.A. & Lovaas, O.I. (1974). Behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 7, 173-190. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1974.7-173 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.

If you've listened to this show, you know how much we love to read. Yet a huge percentage of individuals will graduate from high school lacking the proficiency to learn effectively through reading. Since this statistic is anathema to us, we called up two folks writing the book on the subject, Drs. Denise Ross-Page and R. Douglas Greer. We discuss breaking down literacy skills into behavioral components, the differences between reading-to-learn and learning-to-read, and how the science of teaching can improve both outcomes. Also, is it possible to make reading a conditioned reinforcer for everyone? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gentilini, L.M. & Greer, R.D. (2021). The effect of the establishment of conditioned reinforcement for reading content on second-graders' reading achievement. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 141-160. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00511-1 Hernandez, Donald J. (2011). Double jeopardy: How third-grade reading skills and poverty influence high school graduation. The Annie E. Casey Foundation: New York, NY. Hugh-Pennie, A.K., Hernandez, M., Uwayo, M., Johnson, G., & Ross, D. (2021). Culturally relevant pedagogy and applied behavior analysis: Addressing educational disparities in PK-12 schools. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00655-8 Ross-Page, D.E. & Greer, R.D. (in press). An introduction to a strategic science of teaching. In D. Ross-Page & R.D. Greer (Eds.),When text speaks: Learning to read & reading to learn (pp. 1-21). Sloan Publishing. 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.

This month, we're terrified of our riches in special guests as we discuss controversy, literacy, and advocacy. First, Dr. Denise Ross-Page and Dr. R. Douglas Greer join us to review how behavior analysis can promote effective practices in teaching reading and literacy. Next, Dr. Sarah Campau and Dr. Matthew Capriotti join us and Book Club Guy, Alan Haberman, to discuss their recent papers making a call to action for behavior analysts to step up in our efforts to speak out on ABA historical harms to the LGBTQ+ community and speak up for improving support for sexual and gender minority issues. Finally, we're all shocked that people are STILL TALKING ABOUT facilitated communication! Almost 30 years after its debunking, we decided to remind everyone that it doesn't work and limits the expression of people with disabilities. Could talking about ABA be more fun than gorging on Halloween candy? Articles for October 2022 ABA and Literacy w/ Dr. Denise Ross-Page + Dr. R. Douglas Greer Gentilini, L.M. & Greer, R.D. (2021). The effect of the establishment of conditioned reinforcement for reading content on second-graders' reading achievement. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 141-160. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00511-1 Hernandez, Donald J. (2011). Double jeopardy: How third-grade reading skills and poverty influence high school graduation. The Annie E. Casey Foundation: New York, NY. Hugh-Pennie, A.K., Hernandez, M., Uwayo, M., Johnson, G., & Ross, D. (2021). Culturally relevant pedagogy and applied behavior analysis: Addressing educational disparities in PK-12 schools. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00655-8 Ross-Page, D.E. & Greer, R.D. (in press). An introduction to a strategic science of teaching. In D. Ross-Page & R.D. Greer (Eds.),When text speaks: Learning to read & reading to learn (pp. 1-21). Sloan Publishing. A Call to Action on Rekers and Lovaas w/ Dr. Sarah Campau + Dr. Matthew Capriotti (feat. Alan Haberman) Conine, D.E., Campau, S.C., & Petronelli, A.K. (2022). LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and applied behavior analysis: A call to action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 6-18. doi: 10.1002/jaba.876. Capriotti, M.R. & Donaldson, J.M. (2022). "Why don't behavior analysts do something?" Behavior analysts' historical, present, and potential future actions on sexual and gender minority issues. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 19-39. doi: 10.1002/jaba.884 The Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior & LeBlanc, L.A. (2020). Editor's note: Societal changes and expression of concern about Rekers and Lovaas' (1974) behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior, 53, 1830-1836. doi: 10.1002/jaba.768 Rekers, G.A. & Lovaas, O.I. (1974). Behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 7, 173-190. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1974.7-173 Facilitated Communication Travers, J.C., Tincani, M.J., & Lang, R. (2014). Facilitated communication denies people with disabilities their voice. Research and Pactice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 39, 195-202. doi: 10.1177/1540796914556778 Eberlin, M., McConnachie, G., Ibel, S., & Volpe, L. (1993). Facilitated communication: A failure to replicate the phenomenon. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 23, 507-530. doi: 10.1007/BF01046053 Montee, B.B., Miltenberger, R.G., & Wittrock, D. (1995). An experimental analysis of facilitated communication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 189-200. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-189 Roane, H.S., Kadey, H.J., & Sullivan, W.E. (2019). Evaluation of word recognition following typing produced through facilitated communication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1107-1112. doi: 10.1002/jaba.587

As a special treat for Supervision September, we're making our Fall Book Club available for all. And, to celebrate the joys of supervision, we read the popular business book, "Crucial Conversations". BST and feedback were only the beginning. This week, enjoy the conclusion of our discussion including final thoughts and how to transfer this content into your own supervisory (and conversation) practices. Wish you could get 2 supervision CEs for free and access to all of our previous Book Clubs? Subscribe on Patreon today! This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Works discussed this episode: Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., & Gregory, E. (2021). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (3rd ed.). McGraw Hill. Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2011). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill. 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.

As a special treat for Supervision September, we're making our Fall Book Club available for all. And, to celebrate the joys of supervision, we read the popular business book, "Crucial Conversations". BST and feedback were only the beginning. For the next two weeks, we level up to discuss holding, modeling, and nailing conversations where huge disagreements are paired with huge emotions to create a perfect storm. Rather than barrel through to make your opinion the only one heard or running screaming from the boardroom, we review strategies for sharing your perspective effectively and helping others to do the same. This week, enjoy the first part of our discussion. Wish you had the whole recording right now AND could get 2 supervision CEs for free? Subscribe on Patreon today! This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Works discussed this episode: Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., Switzler, A., & Gregory, E. (2021). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (3rd ed.). McGraw Hill. Grenny, J., Patterson, K., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2011). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.). McGraw Hill. 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! 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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! As the summer wraps up and school begins in the U.S., many BCBAs will find themselves frustrated for their clients due to the continued inequitable practices which leave our schools failing learners of color. And what if I told you that your sweet sweet data may be a part of the failure of Western education? Yes....YOUR DATA! For our summer Book Club, we discussed "Street Data" by Safir and Dugan, a review of culturally responsive practices on how to collect relevant, student-centered, and antiracist information about learners to create a more equitable school system. Will the crew find these steps in line with our ethical BCBA obligations for client-centered practice? Or does an affront to the traditional way of "doing school" leave us calling our parents to pick us up early? Content discussed in this episode Safir, S. & Dugan, J. (2021). Street data: A next-generation model for equity, pedagogy, and school transformation. Corwin. To download the whole episode plus a code for 2 free CEs, just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels.

Making decisions is hard. Yet somehow, most of us seem to muddle through the process. But how can we support children whose decisions lead them to negative outcomes? This week we review research related to teaching choice making, problem solving, and all kinds of big decision making, helping children move from being told what to do to deciding for themselves. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: 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 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've discussed becoming a trauma-informed practitioner and ABA frameworks for understanding trauma, what does a TIC approach look like when rubber meets the road? Saundra Bishop brings her years of doing just that to the show to help us better understand how a trauma-informed approach can improve our behavior plan writing and skill acquisition program development. We're going beyond the four-term contingency, folks! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: 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. 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.

Whether the spice of life of the lifeblood of a field, it's important that different people engage in different actions to create a robust group of practitioners. But what does it really mean to have a variety of behavior analysts in the world? This week, Dr. Matthew Normand explains the many benefits and frequent challenges of creating a plethora of ABA for the world. And it's not just about getting a new job! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Somehow we managed to go 200+ episodes without ever directly discussing one of the oldest ABA procedures, incidental teaching. So, let's make up for lost time by reviewing almost 50 years of articles on incidental teaching. Well, more like one article in almost every decade since Hart and Risley's original findings. We'll discuss how the definition of incidental teaching has changed over time, when incidental teaching may not be your first treatment choice, and how to get your friends to share the best toys. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Hart, B. & Risley, T.R. (1975). Incidental teaching of language in the preschool. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 411-420. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-411 McGee, G.G., Almeida, M.C., Sulzer-Azaroff, B., & Feldman, R.S. (1992). Promoting reciprocal interactions via peer incidental teaching. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 117-126. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-117 Heal, N.A., Hanley, G.P., & Layer, S.A. (2009). An evaluation of the relative efficacy of and children's preferences for teaching strategies that differ in amount of teacher directedness. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 123-143. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-123 Hsieh, H., Wilder, D.A., & Abellon, O.E. (2011). The effects of training on caregiver implementation of incidental teaching. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 199-203. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-199 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.

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.

UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it's "The Other End of the Leash 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. As voted on by our patrons, we read and discussed Dr. Patricia McConnell's "The Other End of the Leash". Jackie was thrilled to suggest that our summer book club choice feature one of her favorite writers/speakers about dog behavior. But, this book wasn't just another training manual: It delved a lot deeper into both dog and human patterns of behavior. We learned that humans love to talk, dogs don't love being patted on the head, and just why these two Peter Pan species get along so darn well. This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUs References for this episode McConnell, P.B. (2002). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Ballantine Books. 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 visit the original post for a discount code.

Despite the fact that behavioral science has a boatload of research on the treatment of problem behavior, there are times when you have to wonder why we don't use all of this info to prevent the development of problem behavior. This week, Dr. Shahla Ala'i-Rosales discusses just that possibility as well as how we can combine a prevention approach with the joy that should be a part of early caregiver interactions. If you've been feeling a tad robotic and prescriptive in your client interactions, this is the episode for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J.H., Currier, T.D.R., Ferguson, JL., Leaf, J.B., Lear, R., McEachin, J., & Weinkauf, S.M. (2019). The big four: Functional assessment research informs preventative behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 222-234. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00291-9 Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2021, February 19-20). Nurturing contingencies of joy [Conference presentation]. Oklahoma Autism Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, United States. 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.

Board games are so hot right now, but that doesn't mean their only purpose is to entertain us. I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Jon Freeman, neuroscientist turned store owner, about how his passion for learning and games created fascinating avenues for skill development through his store's after-school programs. Dr. Freeman explains how using neuroscience and patterns of play in common games has led to some interesting gains, and how programs like these might benefit our learning. Plus, Rob just chats about favorite board games for a bit! Interested in seeing some programs in action? Check out Dr. Freeman's store The Brooklyn Strategist in Brooklyn, New York. Works discussed this episode: Donovan, T. (2017). It's all a game: The history of board games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan. Thomas Dunne Books.

After 10 minutes describing our lack of web design experience, we kick off the summer proper with a preview of what's coming out this month. We kick things off with a bonus episode where Dr. Jon Freeman from The Brooklyn Strategist game store explains how board games and learning can combine. Then, for our full-length episodes, we talk with Dr. Shala Ala'i-Rosales about bringing joy through early childhood instruction, start preparing for the next apocalypse, and visit a foundational topic in behavior analysis for the first time ever. Minus our two-hour Book Club episode about it. Articles for June 2022 (BONUS) Board Game Educational Programs w/ Dr. Jon Freeman Donovan, T. (2017). It's all a game: The history of board games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan. Thomas Dunne Books. Joy and the Big Four w/ Dr. Shala Ala'i-Rosales Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J.H., Currier, T.D.R., Ferguson, JL., Leaf, J.B., Lear, R., McEachin, J., & Weinkauf, S.M. (2019). The big four: Functional assessment research informs preventative behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 222-234. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00291-9 Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2021, February 19-20). Nurturing contingencies of joy [Conference presentation]. Oklahoma Autism Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, United States. Post-Apocalypse ABA 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 Incidental Teaching Hart, B. & Risley, T.R. (1975). Incidental teaching of language in the preschool. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 411-420. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-411 McGee, G.G., Almeida, M.C., Sulzer-Azaroff, B., & Feldman, R.S. (1992). Promoting reciprocal interactions via peer incidental teaching. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 117-126. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-117 Heal, N.A., Hanley, G.P., & Layer, S.A. (2009). An evaluation of the relative efficacy of and children's preferences for teaching strategies that differ in amount of teacher directedness. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 123-143. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-123 Hsieh, H., Wilder, D.A., & Abellon, O.E. (2011). The effects of training on caregiver implementation of incidental teaching. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 199-203. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-199

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! Who's ready to save the world with behavior analysis? While our original goal of reading books about ACT may have only been partially accomplished, what we got instead is Dr. Anthony Biglan's overview of what 40+ years of prevention science, behavioral science, and policy making say about improving our lives at the family, school, community, and global stages. Tune in to our mega-long discussion to see where we agree, where we disagree, and what's still left to do. Content discussed in this episode Biglan, A. (2015). The nurture effect: How the science of human behavior can improve our lives and our world. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. To download the whole epiosde plus a code for 2 free CEs, just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels.

The days of assuming traumatic events are terrible situations that couldn't happen to us are past. But how can we work to minimize the risk of traumatic events, especially when working with children? Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman returns to the show with collaborator Dr. Jennifer Austin to discuss the state of research on trauma-informed applications in ABA. We review the goal of compassionate care, the impacts of trauma, and steps that you can take tomorrow to work within a trauma-informed framework of practice. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: 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 Taylor, B.A., LeBlanc, L.A., & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 654-666. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3 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.

New code, new ethics problems, new episode! Friend of the show, Dr. Darren Sush, joins us just in time for all of these changes with a second edition of one of our favorite publications, "A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis." We tackle six big cases from the book covering whole new areas of ethical behavior, as well as a classic or two. Plus, we discuss how we've been using ethical case scenarios in our own groups to keep sharp. Come along and see if you get the same answers as us! This episode is available for 1.5 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sush, D.G. & Najdowski, A.C. (2022). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis (2nd Ed). Academic Press. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. 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.

Ever wonder whether there's more to ABA than education and autism? Surprise! There are plenty of fields currently accepting more and more behavior analysts and even some new trails to blaze with bringing our science to new ventures and areas of study. But it's not going to be easy. This episode, we discuss just what it takes to change professional focus while maintaining both your professional AND ethical good-name. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons can receive this CE for FREE! Articles discussed this episode: Alligood, C.A. & Gravina, N.E. (2020). Branching out: Finding success in new areas of practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 283-289. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00483-2 Alligood, C.A., Anderson, C., McGee, H. (2019). Casting a wider net: an Analysis of scholarly contributions of behavior analysis graduate program faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 466-472. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00281-x Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P, & Wilczynski, S.M. (2018). A call for discussion about scope of competence in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 424-435. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00303-8 LeBlanc, L., Heinicke, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2012). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813 Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Recommendations for respecializing in a new ABA practice area. Littleton, CO: Author 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.

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As part of our effort to get the word out about the need for more robust services for adults with disabilities, we invited two passionate supporters of this important work, Dr. Sungwoo Kahng and Dr. Christopher Manente. We learn all about recent replications and novel extensions supporting the autonomy and employment skills of autistic adult clients, as well as some of the benefits and challenges specific to supporting this population. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Pubylski-Yanofchick, W., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2021). Treatment of food selectivity in an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00650-z Butler, C., Kobylarz, A., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2020). Differential reinforcement to decrease stereotypy exhibited by an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 261-270. doi: 10.1002/bin.1760 Kahng, S., Butler, C., Kronfli, F.R., Zaki-Scarpa, C., Boragi, B., & Scott, J. (in prep). An individualized approach to teaching adults with autism to successfully navigate job interviews via remote instruction. 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.

To celebrate the 200th episode of the show, we finally coaxed Sir Dr. Matthew Brodhead out of his castle to share his knowledge of how to make ethical decisions with all of us. And if you think we were going to miss the chance to get Dr. Brodhead to share a new decision tree, you haven't been listening to us fan-person him for the past six years. Plus, how ethics starts at the job interview, and Rob gets a special anniversary copy of ::REDACTED:: This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Cox, D.J. (2018). How to identify ethical practices in organizations prior to employment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 165-173.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0235-y Cox, D.J., & Brodhead, M.T. (2021). A proof of concept analysis of decision-making with time-series data. The Psychological Record, 21. doi: 10.1007/s40732-020-00451-w 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.

With (we hope) the COVID-19 pandemic nearing its end, many behavior analysts find themselves facing burnout for the first time after the past two, grueling years. And while opening up an Etsy store to finally sell all those beer koozies you knitted during lockdown might make for a fun summer project, it might not do much to keep your performing at a top level. Luckily, our special guest, Dr. Julie Slowiak, is here to teach you a new type of craft: job crafting! We learn all about updates to what professional self-care might look like in our brave new world, and how you may be able to re-energize in your current job without breaking the bank on yarn and glitter. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode Slowiak, J.M. & DeLongchamp, A.C. (2021). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perceptions of work-life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00570-y Jimenez-Gomez, C., Sawhney, G., & Albert, K.M. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on the applied behavior analysis workforce: Comparison across remote and nonremote workers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00625-0 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 may be unclear what the weather is like, we ARE clear just how many great topics we'll be discussing this month. And to celebrate our 200th episode, it's guests, guests, guests! We'll be chatting with Dr. Julie Slowiak about self-care in the COVID-19 times, Sir Dr. Matthew Brodhead about ethical decision making, and Dr. SungWoo Kahng and Dr. Christopher Manente about advances in treatment for autistic adults. For podcast birthdays, the listeners get all the good gifts. Articles for April 2022 Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic w/ Dr. Julie Slowiak Slowiak, J.M. & DeLongchamp, A.C. (2021). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perceptions of work-life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00570-y Jimenez-Gomez, C., Sawhney, G., & Albert, K.M. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on the applied behavior analysis workforce: Comparison across remote and nonremote workers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00625-0 Ethical Decision Making w/ Dr. Matthew Brodhead Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Cox, D.J. (2018). How to identify ethical practices in organizations prior to employment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 165-173. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0235-y Cox, D.J., & Brodhead, M.T. (2021). A proof of concept analysis of decision-making with time-series data. The Psychological Record, 21. doi: 10.1007/s40732-020-00451-w Advances in Treatment for Autistic Adults w/ Dr. SungWoo Kahng + Dr. Christopher Manente Pubylski-Yanofchick, W., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2021). Treatment of food selectivity in an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00650-z Butler, C., Kobylarz, A., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2020). Differential reinforcement to decrease stereotypy exhibited by an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 261-270. doi: 10.1002/bin.1760 Kahng, S., Butler, C., Kronfli, F.R., Zaki-Scarpa, C., Boragi, B., & Scott, J. (in prep). An individualized approach to teaching adults with autism to successfully navigate job interviews via remote instruction.

Behavior analysis: The final frontier. These are the recordings of the podcast, ABA Inside Track. It's ongoing mission: to read and discuss research articles. To seek out evidence-based practices and recent trends in the literature. To boldly journal club where no one has journal clubbed before. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Simpson, K., Adams, D., Manokara, V., & Malone, S. (2022). Research and training priorities of staff supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities with or without autism. Journal  of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12403 MacNaul, H., Garcia, R., Cividini-Motta, C., & Thacker, I. (2021). Effect of assignment choice on student academic performance in an online class. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1074-1078. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00566-8 Steinhauser, H.M.K., Ahearn, W.H., Foster, R.A., Jacobs, M., Doggett, C.G., & Goad, M.S. (2021). Examining stereotypy in naturalistic contexts: Differential reinforcement and context-specific redirection. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 1420-1436. doi: 10.1002/jaba.847 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.

As much as we might all hate to admit it, our vocations do factor into our overall quality of life. So when we read unemployment numbers for individuals with disabilities, we get worried. Fortunately, research is here to answer some of the questions related to improving job and vocational training. We sum up some common barriers to employment, a summary of possible interventions, and pick a few examples to go into more procedural detail. So break out your 80s music video training tapes, and let's get to work! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Strickland, D.C., Coles, C.D., Southern, L.B. (2013). JobTIPS: A transition to employment program for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43, 2472-2483. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1800-4 Mackey, M. & Nelson, G. (2015). Twins with autism: Utilising video feedback to improve job-related behaviours. British Journal of Special Education, 42, 390-410. doi: 10.1111/1467-8578.12107 Adams, C., Corbin, A., O'Hara, L., Park, M., Sheppard-Jones, K., Butler, L., Umeasiegbu, V., McDaniels, B., & Bishop, M.L. (2019). A qualitative analysis of the employment needs and barriers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in rural areas. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 50, 227-240. doi: 10.1891/0047-2220.50.3.227 Campanaro, A.M., Vladescu, J.C., Manente, C.J., Deshais, M.A., & DeBar, R.M. (2021). A review of the literature on vocational training interventions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 675-696. doi: 10.1002/bin.1795 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 "Neurotribes" 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. Ready for our newest book club? We discussed Steve Silberman's book "Neurotribes" for over two hours. And that still doesn't cover everything we wanted to get to! Whether viewed as a history of society's relationship with autism, an acknowledgment of autism's place in history, or a look into the future of neurodiversity, we've got hot takes from all angles. Join Rob, Diana, Jackie, and Alan as we celebrate the unsung heroes of autism research, bemoan the role of toxic personalities in holding back autism treatment, and discuss what it all means for us behavior analysts in providing strength-based, person-focused supports. This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUS. Content discussed in this episode Silberman, S. (2015). Neurotribes: The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity. Avery. Muratori, F., Calderoni, S. & Bizzari, V. George Frankl: an undervalued voice in the history of autism. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2020). doi.org/10.1007/s00787-020-01622-4 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.

"Knock knock. " "Who's there?" "The interrupting BCBA." "Oh, great! I had a question about improving my client's mand repertoire and…" "INTERRUPTING CHAIN!!!!" While we love a good joke on the show, the interrupting chain procedure is no laughing matter. Don't believe us? Well, buckle in for our hour-plus discussion of research that will make you think otherwise. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Somers, A., Sidener, T.M., DeBar, R.M., & Sidener, D.W. (2014). Establishing concurrent mands for items and mands for information about location in children with autism. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 29-35. doi: 10.1007/s40616-014-0007-x Albert, K.M., Carbone, V.J., Murray, D.D., Hagerty, M., & Sweeney-Kerwin, E.J. (2012). Increasing the mand repertoire of children with autism through the use of an interrupted chain procedure. Behavior Analysis in Practice , 5, 65-76. doi: 10.1007/BF03391825 Carter, M. & Grunsell, J. (2001). The behavior chain interruption strategy: A review of research and discussion of future directions. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 26, 37-49. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.26.1.37 Roberts-Pennell, D. & Sigafoos, J. (1999). Teaching young children with developmental disabilities to request more play using the behaviour chain interruption strategy. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 100-112.  doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.1999.tb00069.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.

We all love token economies. The Sponge Bob stickers, the laminated construction paper backing. But, how do they actually work? Something about conditioned reinforcers, right? This week Dr. Jason Bourret joins us for a peek under the hood of token economies to give us some guidance into their inner workings and ways to effectively troubleshoot their usage. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Glodowski, K.R., Bourret, J., Ivy, J.W., Seaver, J.P., Jackson, J., Stine, J.M., & Nuzzolilli, A.E. (2020). A comparison of token and tandem schedules of reinforcement on response patterns for adolescents with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 25-37. doi: 10.1002/bin.1704 Jwaideh, A.R. (1973). Responding under chained and tandem fixed-ration schedules. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 19, 259-267. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1973.19-259 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.

No one seems to like March. Fortunately, we'll make up for the generally dull end of winter/beginning of spring with four whole episodes of scintillating podcasts. We're joined by Dr. Jason Bourret to take us under the hood on how token economies actually work (and when they don't). We review the research and discuss the application of the interrupted behavior chain procedure and best practices in vocational training. Finally, we dust of the ol' grab bag for…whatever we manage to pull out of there. Articles for March 2022 Under the Hood of Token Economies w/ Dr. Jason Bourret Glodowski, K.R., Bourret, J., Ivy, J.W., Seaver, J.P., Jackson, J., Stine, J.M., & Nuzzolilli, A.E. (2020). A comparison of token and tandem schedules of reinforcement on response patterns for adolescents with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 25-37. doi: 10.1002/bin.1704 Jwaideh, A.R. (1973). Responding under chained and tandem fixed-ration schedules. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 19, 259-267. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1973.19-259   Interrupted Chain Procedure Somers, A., Sidener, T.M., DeBar, R.M., & Sidener, D.W. (2014). Establishing concurrent mands for items and mands for information about location in children with autism. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 29-35. doi: 10.1007/s40616-014-0007-x Albert, K.M., Carbone, V.J., Murray, D.D., Hagerty, M., & Sweeney-Kerwin, E.J. (2012). Increasing the mand repertoire of children with autism through the use of an interrupted chain procedure. Behavior Analysis in Practice , 5, 65-76. doi: 10.1007/BF03391825 Carter, M. & Grunsell, J. (2001). The behavior chain interruption strategy: A review of research and discussion of future directions. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 26, 37-49. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.26.1.37 Roberts-Pennell, D. & Sigafoos, J. (1999). Teaching young children with developmental disabilities to request more play using the behaviour chain interruption strategy. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 12, 100-112. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.1999.tb00069.x   Vocational Training Strickland, D.C., Coles, C.D., Southern, L.B. (2013). JobTIPS: A transition to employment program for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43, 2472-2483. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1800-4 Mackey, M. & Nelson, G. (2015). Twins with autism: Utilising video feedback to improve job-related behaviours. British Journal of Special Education, 42, 390-410. doi: 10.1111/1467-8578.12107 Adams, C., Corbin, A., O'Hara, L., Park, M., Sheppard-Jones, K., Butler, L., Umeasiegbu, V., McDaniels, B., & Bishop, M.L. (2019). A qualitative analysis of the employment needs and barriers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in rural areas. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 50, 227-240. doi: 10.1891/0047-2220.50.3.227 Campanaro, A.M., Vladescu, J.C., Manente, C.J., Deshais, M.A., & DeBar, R.M. (2021). A review of the literature on vocational training interventions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 675-696. doi: 10.1002/bin.1795   Grab Bag Infinity Simpson, K., Adams, D., Manokara, V., & Malone, S. (2022). Research and training priorities of staff supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities with or without autism. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12403 MacNaul, H., Garcia, R., Cividini-Motta, C., & Thacker, I. (2021). Effect of assignment choice on student academic performance in an online class. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1074-1078. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00566-8 Steinhauser, H.M.K., Ahearn, W.H., Foster, R.A., Jacobs, M., Doggett, C.G., & Goad, M.S. (2021). Examining stereotypy in naturalistic contexts: Differential reinforcement and context-specific redirection. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 1420-1436. doi: 10.1002/jaba.847

Please enjoy this short preview of our full-length, Patreon-exclusive Look Me In the Eye Book Club. Want to hear the rest and earn 2 free CEs? Head over to our Patreon site and subscribe at the $10 or higher level to access this and all of other Book Clubs, plus a bevy of other extras just for patrons. Hope to see you there! It's been nearly a year since we came together to discuss a book that we all ::GASP:: really liked! And our enjoyment is yours too as the Book Club Crew takes a trip down memory lane with the memoir "Look Me In the Eye" by John Elder Robison. Well, someone's memory lane. We discuss the tender, humorous, and melancholic life story of an man on the autism spectrum growing up without a diagnosis then take this opportunity to improve our focus on the individual in how we provide behavior analytic services (in a book with no mention of behavior analysis at all!). Content discussed this episode: Robison, J.E.. (2007). Look me in the eye. Crown Publishers. Want to hear the whole episode and earn 2 free CEs? Visit us on Patreon to subscribe.

While us 80's kids might have been overly concerned about stranger danger, it doesn't change the fact that child abduction remains a tragic reality, especially for children with disabilities. Fortunately, we have research! This week we review what procedures exist to teach children abduction prevention skills and, more importantly, which ones actually work. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gunby, K.V., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2010). Teaching abduction-prevention skills to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 107-112. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-107 Miltenberger, R.G., Fogel, V.A., Beck, K.V., Koehler, S., Shayne, R., Noah, J., McFee, K., Perdomo, A., Chan, P., Simmons, D., & Godish, D. (2013). Efficacy of the Stranger Safety abduction-prevention program and parent conducted in situ training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 817-820. doi: 10.1002/jaba.80 Berube, T., MacDonald, J., & Parry-Cruwys, D. (2021). Teaching abduction prevention skills to children using a one-on-one training setting. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 550-560. doi: 10.1002/bin.1806 Ledbetter-Cho, K., Lang, R., Lee, A., Murphy, C., Davenport, K., Kirkpatrick, M., Schollian, M., Moore, M., Billingsley, G., & O'Reilly, M. (2021). Teaching children with autism abduction-prevention skills may result in overgeneralization of the target response. Behavior Modification, 45, 438-461. doi: 10.1177/0145445519865165 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.

As a special bonus, we're sharing the audio from our talk at the Thompson Center for Autism's 2021 Conference. Jackie and Diana run down what's known about practicing a good work-life balance including the barriers to self-care and steps to improve this critical relationship. We hope you enjoy some tips from the field during these continually trying times. Thanks to the Thompson Center for having us! If you'd like the references from this presentation, feel free to email us.

Boy, there sure are a lot of things to learn in a day. But is all content created equal? This week we try to answer that questions with special guest, Dr. Pat McGreevy, by exploring the development of his "Essential for Living" special education curriculum. The only way to know if your favorite subjects made the list is to listen now. Sines and cosines, anyone? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU Articles discussed this episode: McGreevy, P., Fry, T., & Cornwall, C. (2012, 2014). Essential for living. Orlando, FL: Patrick McGreevy, PhD, P.A. and Associates. McGreevy, P. & Fry, T. (n.d.). A journey to life skills. Essential for Living. https://essentialforliving.com/efl/ Armstrong, H., Denne, L.D., & Bailey, T. (2021). The role of key skills as a risk marker for the development of challenging behaviour in children and young people who have an intellectual disability. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 11, 3-14. 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.

This month are hearts are all a-flutter, and it's not just because of our love of crappy NECCO wafers. We're seeing stars about our February topics! We'll be joined by Dr. Patrick McGreevy to discuss the origins and utility of the "Essential for Learning" curriculum followed by a review on the literature regarding teaching abduction prevention skills to children. As a special surprise, we've also got our 2021 talk from the Thompson Center for Autism Conference on maintaining a work-life balance. And, for our Patreon supporters, the latest in our Book Club series where we'll be analyzing "Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's" by John Elder Robison. Now check the candy heart in your podcast player: It says, "Cool Cat". That's you! Articles for February 2022 Essential for Living w/ Dr. Patrick McGreevy McGreevy, P., Fry, T., & Cornwall, C. (2012, 2014). Essential for living. Orlando, FL: Patrick McGreevy, PhD, P.A. and Associates. McGreevy, P. & Fry, T. (n.d.). A journey to life skills. Essential for Living. https://essentialforliving.com/efl/ Armstrong, H., Denne, L.D., & Bailey, T. (2021). The role of key skills as a risk marker for the development of challenging behaviour in children and young people who have an intellectual disability. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 11, 3-14.   Abduction Prevention Gunby, K.V., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2010). Teaching abduction-prevention skills to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 107-112. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-107 Miltenberger, R.G., Fogel, V.A., Beck, K.V., Koehler, S., Shayne, R., Noah, J., McFee, K., Perdomo, A., Chan, P., Simmons, D., & Godish, D. (2013). Efficacy of the Stranger Safety abduction-prevention program and parent conducted in situ training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 817-820. doi: 10.1002/jaba.80 Berube, T., MacDonald, J., & Parry-Cruwys, D. (2021). Teaching abduction prevention skills to children using a one-on-one training setting. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 550-560. doi: 10.1002/bin.1806 Ledbetter-Cho, K., Lang, R., Lee, A., Murphy, C., Davenport, K., Kirkpatrick, M., Schollian, M., Moore, M., Billingsley, G., & O'Reilly, M. (2021). Teaching children with autism abduction-prevention skills may result in overgeneralization of the target response. Behavior Modification, 45, 438-461. doi: 10.1177/0145445519865165   Bonus: "Work Life Balance as a BCBA: Is it Even Possible"   Winter 2022 Book Club Robison, J.E. (2007). Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger's. Crown Publishers.

Given the pressures on us humans these days, there's no question that many of us are feeling increasingly anxious. But when does anxiousness become ANXIETY? This week, Dr. Keira Moore joins us to review a behavioral interpretation of anxiety, how what is typically a mentalistic distinction could be operationally defined, and what this could mean to improve treatment for populations with limited verbal behavior. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Moore, K., Bullard, A., Sweetman, G., & Ahearn, W.H. (2021). Assessing and treating anxiety in individuals with autism. Behavior Modification. doi: 10.1177/01454455211051678 Jones, K.M. & Friman, P.C. (1999). A case study of behavioral assessment an treatment of insect phobia. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 95-98. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-95 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.

LIVE from the Inside Track Studio! It's behavioral cusps! Starring: socially valid behavior targets for change, access to more reinforcement than ever before, and beneficial responding for all. Featuring: butterfly and tree metaphors, descriptions of the Christmas gifts we haven't wrapped yet, and herbal tea. Now in color! Originally recorded live for our patrons, here's the full audio recording. Sad you missed the event itself? Audio alone just not gonna cut it? Well, subscribe on Patreon at the $5 and up level for access to the full video of the recording PLUS a free CE for this episode. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Rosales-Ruiz, J. & Baer, D.M. (1997). Behavioral cusps: A developmental and pragmatic concept for behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 533-544. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1997.30-533 Bosch, S. & Fuqua, R.W. (2001). Behavioral cusps: A model for selecting target behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 123-125. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-123 Smith, G.J., McDougall, D., & Edelen-Smith, P. (2006). Behavioral cusps: A person-centered concept for establishing pivotal individual, family, and community repertoires. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21, 223-229. doi: 10.1177/10883576060210040301 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 starting the new year off by being humble and reflective after a tough year. And what better way to do that than welcome Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi to share her research and work in the areas of cultural humility. We review how competence does not equal humility, the pernicious ways that black women have been barred from leadership, and what can be done to break these patterns in the workplace. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Wright, P.I. (2019). Cultural humility in the practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 805-809. doi: 10/1007/s40617-019-00343-8 Cirincione-Ulezi, N. (2020). Black women and barriers to leadership in ABA. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 719-724. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00444-9 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.

Happy New Year! It's got to be better than last year, right? If you listened to our recent bonus episode, you'll have already heard our big news: We're still making podcasts! And we're starting off with some bangers. First, Dr. Cirincione-Ulezi discusses development of cultural humility and barriers to leadership in ABA for black women. Then, for those who missed it, our live recording on behavioral cusps. Then, to start the new year stress-free, Dr. Moore shares treatment ideas for anxiety. Relax and enjoy! Articles for January 2022 Cultural Humility and Barriers to Leadership w/ Dr, Cirincione-Ulezi Wright, P.I. (2019). Cultural humility in the practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 805-809. doi: 10/1007/s40617-019-00343-8 Cirincione-Ulezi, N. (2020). Black women and barriers to leadership in ABA. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 719-724. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00444-9 Behavioral Cusps (LIVE) Rosales-Ruiz, J. & Baer, D.M. (1997). Behavioral cusps: A developmental and pragmatic concept for behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 533-544. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1997.30-533 Bosch, S. & Fuqua, R.W. (2001). Behavioral cusps: A model for selecting target behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 123-125. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-123 Smith, G.J., McDougall, D., & Edelen-Smith, P. (2006). Behavioral cusps: A person-centered concept for establishing pivotal individual, family, and community repertoires. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21, 223-229. doi: 10.1177/10883576060210040301 Anxiety Treatment in Autism w/ Dr. Keira Moore Moore, K., Bullard, A., Sweetman, G., & Ahearn, W.H. (2021). Assessing and treating anxiety in individuals with autism. Behavior Modification. doi: 10.1177/01454455211051678 Jones, K.M. & Friman, P.C. (1999). A case study of behavioral assessment an treatment of insect phobia. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 95-98. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-95

Once again, our pal, Matt Cicoria, from the Behavioral Observations podcast joins us to sum up the biggest goings on in the field of behavior analysis throughout the long, dark year that was 2021.  And then we decided to ignore all of the prepared topics and just engage in some off-track discussions on what we've been doing to make it to 2022.  Think of it as our own self-care through podcasting.

While waiting for more marshmallows could correlate to a brighter future, self-control may not be everything it's cracked up to be. This week we look at research on the subject to find out whether clinicians can effectively teach a delay to gratification and, more importantly, if we should. Plus, a board game review from Rob! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Schweitzer, J.B. & Suzler-Azaroff, B. (1988). Self-control: Teaching tolerance for delay in impulsive children. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 50, 173-186. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1988.50-173 Dixon, M.R., & Holcomb, S. (2000). Teaching self-control to small groups of dually diagnosed adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 611-614. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-611 Kidd, C., Palmeri, H., & Aslin, R.N. (2013). Rational snacking: Young children's decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition, 126, 109-114. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2012.08.004 Watts, T.W., Duncan, D.J., & Quan, H. (2018). Revisiting the marshmallow test: A conceptual replication investigating links between early delay of gratification and later outcomes. Psychological Science, 29, 1159-1177. doi: 10.1177/0956797618761661 Anzman-Frasca, S., Singh, A., Curry, D., Tauriello, S., Epstein, L.H., Faith, M.S., Reardon, K., & Paper, D. (2020). Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.581025 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 the latest in our professional collaboration series, we're joined with Dr. Michael Roberts, occupational therapist extrordinaire, to get to the bottom of the BCBA-OT practitioner divide. We have an illuminating time reviewing where BCBA's misunderstand OTs, OTs misunderstand BCBAs, and how much common ground both fields actually have. Guess you'll be the judge if this episode turned out to be our Kumbaya moment or not. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Whiting, C.C. & Muirhead, K. (2019). Interprofessional collaborative practice between occupational therapists and behavior analysts for children with autism.  Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 12, 466-475.  doi: 10.1080/19411243.2019.1672603 Gasiewski, K., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Labowitz, J. (2021). Collaboration between behavior analysis and occupational therapists in autism service provision: Bridging the gap.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1209-1222.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00619-y White, H., Stokes, T.F., Simons, E., Longerbeam, M., Richardson, E., & Zinn, T. (2018). Interprofessional practice for simultaneous implementation of merged techniques from three disciplines: OT SLP ABA.  Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, 12, 1-7.  doi: 10.1016/j.xjep.2018.04.001 Welch, C.D. & Polatajko, H.J. (2016). Applied behavior analysis, autism, and occupational therapy: A search for understanding. The America Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 1-5. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2016.018689 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.

Because Jackie could no longer stand references to her "mind file", we decided to come up with a behavior analytic way to discuss memories. And who would be better to do that than the man with the biggest mind file on the subject, Dr. David Palmer! This week we discuss the ways that most memory models fail and how memory as behavior can be interpreted in what we think is an excellent addendum to this classic article. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Palmer, D.C. (1991). A behavioral interpretation of memory. In L.J. Hayes & P.N. Chase (Eds.). Dialogues on verbal behavior (pp. 261-279). Reno, NV: Context Press. 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.

Please enjoy this short preview of our full-length, Patreon-exclusive Nudge Book Club. Want to hear the rest and earn 2 free CEs? Head over to our Patreon site and subscribe at the $10 or higher level to access this and all of other Book Clubs, plus a bevy of other extras just for patrons. Hope to see you there!   Branching out into the world of behavioral economics, it's our newest Book Club covering the classic, Nobel-prize-adjacent, "Nudge" by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. We're joined by our Book Club Buddy, Alan, and new patron, Victoria, to explore how the economists think of human behavior and whether the principles behind choice architecture are all they've been made out to be. Plus, Rob runs down some of the additions to the recently published "Final Edition" and how it may make "Nudge" a lesser work than the previous version. All that and the best insurance buying tips!   References for this episode:   Thaler, R.H & Sunstein, C.R. (2021). Nudge the final edition. Yale University Press.   Thaler, R.H. & Sunstein, C.R. (2009). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Penguin Books.

We're in for a blizzard of content this December as we release 7 whole episodes (counting this one). On the free feed we've got Dr. Dave Palmer talking about memory, Dr. Michael Roberts talking about collaborating with occupational therapists, some hot takes on self-control research, and a year-end wrap up bonus with our podcast pal, Matt Cicoria from Behavioral Observations. And if you haven't joined us on Patreon, you'll be missing our "Nudge" Book Club as well as our first ever LIVE podcast taping on the subject of behavioral cusps. The presents this year are all for you! Articles for December 2021 Memory w/ Dr. David Palmer Palmer, D.C. (1991). A behavioral interpretation of memory. In L.J. Hayes & P.N. Chase (Eds.). Dialogues on verbal behavior (pp. 261-279). Reno, NV: Context Press. Professional Collaboration (OT Edition) w/ Dr. Michael Roberts Whiting, C.C. & Muirhead, K. (2019). Interprofessional collaborative practice between occupational therapists and behavior analysts for children with autism. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 12, 466-475. doi: 10.1080/19411243.2019.1672603 Gasiewski, K., Weiss, M.J., Leaf, J.B., & Labowitz, J. (2021). Collaboration between behavior analysis and occupational therapists in autism service provision: Bridging the gap. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1209-1222. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00619-y White, H., Stokes, T.F., Simons, E., Longerbeam, M., Richardson, E., & Zinn, T. (2018). Interprofessional practice for simultaneous implementation of merged techniques from three disciplines: OT SLP ABA. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, 12, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.xjep.2018.04.001 Welch, C.D. & Polatajko, H.J. (2016). Applied behavior analysis, autism, and occupational therapy: A search for understanding. The America Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 1-5. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2016.018689 Self-Control Schweitzer, J.B. & Suzler-Azaroff, B. (1988). Self-control: Teaching tolerance for delay in impulsive children. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 50, 173-186. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1988.50-173 Dixon, M.R., & Holcomb, S. (2000). Teaching self-control to small groups of dually diagnosed adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 611-614. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-611 Kidd, C., Palmeri, H., & Aslin, R.N. (2013). Rational snacking: Young children's decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition, 126, 109-114. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2012.08.004 Watts, T.W., Duncan, D.J., & Quan, H. (2018). Revisiting the marshmallow test: A conceptual replication investigating links between early delay of gratification and later outcomes. Psychological Science, 29, 1159-1177. doi: 10.1177/0956797618761661 Anzman-Frasca, S., Singh, A., Curry, D., Tauriello, S., Epstein, L.H., Faith, M.S., Reardon, K., & Paper, D. (2020). Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.581025

So you're telling me, if I just set some goal above my current performance—maybe even really high above my current performance—I'll just suddenly improve? And if I pair my goal with feedback, I'll perform even better? There's got to be more to it than just that. Oh, listen to this podcast about goal setting research and learn all you need to know? Ok, that'll be my first goal. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Amigo, S., Smith, A., & Ludwig, T. (2008). Using task clarification, goal setting, and feedback to decrease table busing times in a franchise pizza restaurant. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 28, 176-187. doi: 10.1080/01608060802251106 Loewy, S. & Bailey, J. (2007). The effects of graphic feedback, goal setting, and manager praise on customer service behaviors. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 15-26. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n03_02 Gil, P.J. & Carter, S.L. (2016). Graphic feedback, performance feedback, and goal setting increased staff compliance with a data collection task at a large residential facility. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 36, 56-70. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1152207 Fellner, D.J. & Sulzer-Azaroff, B. (1984). A behavioral analysis of goal setting. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 6, 33-51. doi: 10.1300/J075v06n01_03 Roose, K.M. & Williams, W.L. (2018). An evaluation of the effects of very difficult goals. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 18-48. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2017.1325820 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 Meaningful Differences Book Club! Voted on by our patrons in 2020, we discussed "Meaningful Differences" by Hart and Risley.  And here it is: 2+ hours all about this classic, and sometimes controversial, book documenting Betty Hart and Todd Risley's longitudinal study exploring the home lives of 42 families to try to determine why some children develop more robust language than others.  If you ever wondered where the 30 million word gap comes from, you've found it.   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. This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUs Works discussed this episode: Hart, B., & Risley, T. R. (1995). Meaningful differences in the everyday experience of young American children. Baltimore, Md: Paul H. Brookes.  Sperry, D.E., Sperry, L.L., & Miller, P.J. (2019).  Reexamining the verbal environments of children from different socioeconomic backgrounds.  Child Development, 90, 1303-1318.  doi: 10.1111/cdev.13072 Golinkoff, R.M., Hoff, E., Rowe, M.L., Tamis-LeMonda, C.S., & Hirsh-Pasek, K.  (2019).  Language matters: Denying the existence of the 30-million word gap has serious consequences, Child Development, 90, 985-992.  doi: 10.1111/cdev.13128 Gilkerson, J., Richards, J.A., Warren, S.F., Montgomery, J.K., Greenwood, C.R., Oller, D>K., Hansen, J.H.L., & Paul, T.D.  (2017).  Mapping the early language environment using all-day recordings and automated analysis.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 26, 248-265. doi: 10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0169 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.

If I'm talking to you and you ask me to give you something from me, I know just what to do. But would an autistic child? This week we explore the challenges with personal pronouns, some possible treatment options, and whether or not mixing up your "I's" and "you's" really matters. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU Articles discussed this episode: Morgenstern, B.D., Causin, K.G., & Weinlein, J.L. (2019). Behavioral Interventions, 34, 525-533. doi: 10.1002/bin.1685 Hendler, M., Weisberg, P., O'Dell, N. (1988). Developing the receptive and productive use of pronouns in an autistic child: Use of modeling and programming for generalization. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 9, 17-34. doi: 10.1300/J019v90n03_02 Hartley, C., Harrison, N. & Shaw, J.J. (2021). Does autism affect children's identification of ownership and defence of ownership rights? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 4227-4238. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-04872-6 Zane, E., Arunachalam, S., & Luyster, R. (2021). Personal pronouns errors in form versus meaning produced by children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science. doi: 10.1007/s41809-021-00087-4 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 spend a lot of time talking about supervision and the importance of giving good feedback, we haven't always acknowledged that feedback is a two-way street. Dr. Tyra Sellers and Dr. Seth Walker join us this week to remind us that it is important to receive as it is to give. And, just like giving it, receiving feedback isn't something you just pick up in school. Also, does our preference for different feedback style really make a difference in our overall performance. Be more constructive with your feedback, please! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. UPDATE: We recently reuploaded this file with the correct 2nd codeword.  If you refresh your player and download the new file, you should be able to hear both codes now.  Sorry for any inconvenience. Articles discussed this episode: Walker, S. & Sellers, T. (2021). Teaching appropriate feedback reception skills using computer-based instruction: A systematic replication. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 41, 263-254. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2021.1903647 Ehrlich, R.J., Nosik, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Wine, B. (2020). Teaching employees how to receive feedback: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 40, 19-29. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2020.1746470 Bacotti, J.K., Grauerholz-Fisher, E., Morris, S.L., & Vollmer, T.R. (2021). Identifying the relationship between feedback preferences and performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 668-683. doi: 10.1002/jaba.804 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'd hoped to have some footage from our November trip to the Thompson Center for Autism Conference in St. Louis, a Wi-Fi outage sabotaged our plans. So, we're back in the studio to regale you with this month's topics. We're very honored to have double-guest duty by Dr. Tyra Sellers and Dr. Seth Walker giving us feedback about…well, receiving feedback. Then to wrap up the month, two personal favorite topics of ours including teaching personal pronouns and goal setting. Plus multiple tangents ensue as we return to our old recording time: Sunday night! It's like we never left. Don't forget to check out the Patreon page for updates to our winter, spring, and summer offerings for patrons only! Articles for November 2021 Receiving Feedback w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers + Dr. Seth Walker Walker, S. & Sellers, T. (2021). Teaching appropriate feedback reception skills using computer-based instruction: A systematic replication. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 41, 263-254. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2021.1903647 Ehrlich, R.J., Nosik, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Wine, B. (2020). Teaching employees how to receive feedback: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 40, 19-29. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2020.1746470 Bacotti, J.K., Grauerholz-Fisher, E., Morris, S.L., & Vollmer, T.R. (2021). Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 668-683. doi: 10.1002/jaba.804 Teaching Personal Pronouns Morgenstern, B.D., Causin, K.G., & Weinlein, J.L. (2019). Behavioral Interventions, 34, 525-533. doi: 10.1002/bin.1685 Hendler, M., Weisberg, P., O'Dell, N. (1988). Developing the receptive and productive use of pronouns in an autistic child: Use of modeling and programming for generalization. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 9, 17-34. doi: 10.1300/J019v90n03_02 Hartley, C., Harrison, N. & Shaw, J.J. (2021). Does autism affect children's identification of ownership and defence of ownership rights? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 4227-4238. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-04872-6 Zane, E., Arunachalam, S., & Luyster, R. (2021). Personal pronouns errors in form versus meaning produced by children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science. doi: 10.1007/s41809-021-00087-4 Goal Setting Amigo, S., Smith, A., & Ludwig, T. (2008). Using task clarification, goal setting, and feedback to decrease table busing times in a franchise pizza restaurant. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 28, 176-187. doi: 10.1080/01608060802251106 Loewy, S. & Bailey, J. (2007). The effects of graphic feedback, goal setting, and manager praise on customer service behaviors. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 15-26. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n03_02 Gil, P.J. & Carter, S.L. (2016). Graphic feedback, performance feedback, and goal setting increased staff compliance with a data collection task at a large residential facility. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 36, 56-70. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1152207 Fellner, D.J. & Sulzer-Azaroff, B. (1984). A behavioral analysis of goal setting. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 6, 33-51. doi: 10.1300/J075v06n01_03 Roose, K.M. & Williams, W.L. (2018). An evaluation of the effects of very difficult goals. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 18-48. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2017.1325820

Hey, everybody, With 2021 wrapping up, we wanted to record a brief minisode to share the word that the ABA Inside Patreon is updated with all sorts of goodies for current and new subscribers to enjoy. We've got new tiers, new rewards, and new goals!   First, we've created a new $3 tier for listeners to gain early access to the weekly feed plus to have the opportunity to vote on future episode topics. Joining at the $5 level comes with many new rewards including 8 LIVE episodes per year. We'll be hosting live Q+A sessions with experts in the field on some of the major issues facing behavior analysts today. And for the first time ever we'll be letting the community join us to see how the show gets made when we do a full length discussion on a topic picked by you, the listeners. If that isn't enough, what would you say to earning 1 CE for attending these tapings..for FREE?   Want even more? Subscribers at our $10 level gain access to our quarterly Book Club podcast where we go for 2+ hours on a behavior analytic or BA-adjacent book. Some of our previous reads include "Meaningful Differences", "Neurotribes" and "The Other End of the Leash" with more to come this year. And you won't want to miss out on discounts at our CE store and ABA Inside Track exclusive merch at the 10 and up levels. Did I hear an ABA Inside Track mug with new patron-only artwork?   We're so excited to have such amazing listeners and can't wait to provide even more ABA Inside Track goodness through Patreon. We've even been inspired by one of our upcoming episodes to set a goal for even more recordings. If we can reach a goal of $500 a month, we'll be releasing an all-new mini-series focusing on the most important research articles as judged by some of our favorite behavior analysts. But we can't get there without your support.   So, if you're interested in more episodes, CEs, great guests, or just a new way to say "hi", run, don't walk, to patreon.com/abainsidetrack. By the time you hear this, voting for our first live episode topic will be on the site and open for the next two weeks but ONLY for patrons. Will we be discussing direct instruction? Abduction prevention? Behavioral cusps? It's up to YOU to decide. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to drink this coffee from my exclusive, fancy Inside Track mug. AHHH! Exclusive merch sure makes things taste better.   Thanks and keep responding.

This week our special guest, Dr. Christopher Tullis, joins us to discuss his thorough literature review of preference assessment research. In addition, we take a side-trip to reflect on indices of happiness and review why "happy" isn't such a bad word. Plus, Rob shares his beef with the MSW; only one of them comes out of this episode alive! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Tullis, C.A., Cannella-Malone, H.I., Basbigill, A.R., Yeager, A., Fleming, C.V., Payne, D., & Wu, P. (2011). Review of the choice and preference assessment literature for individuals with severe to profound disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 46, 576-595. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24232368 Richman, D.M., Barnard-Brak, L., Abby, L., & Grubb, L. (2016). Multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment: Reducing the number of sessions to identify preferred stimuli. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 28, 469-477. doi: 10.1007/s10882-016-9485-1 Dillon, C.M. & Carr, J.E. (2007). Assessing indices of happiness and unhappiness in individuals with developmental disabilities: A review. Behavioral Interventions, 22, 229-244. doi: 10.1002/bin.240 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.

For a variety of reasons, classroom management systems aren't always readily adopted in our schools. Could it be because they're too hard to maintain? Or ineffective? This week, we take a look at one such, easy-to-use, simple-to-master system, instructional control. Join us as we review chair choosing, work picking, and data analyzing to get to determine if instructional choice may be right for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bicard, D.F., Ervin, A., Bicard, S.C., & Baylot-Casey, L. (2012). Differential effects of seating arrangements on disruptive behavior of fifth grade students during independent seatwork. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 407-411. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-407 Romaniuk, C., Miltenberger, R., Conyers, C., Jenner, N., Jurgens, M., & Ringenberg, C. (2002). The influence of activity choice on problem behaviors maintained by escape versus attention. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 349-362. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-349 Lane, K.L., Royer, D.J., Messenger, M.L., Common, E.A., Ennis, R.P., & Swogger, E.D. (2015). Empowering teachers with low-intensity strategies to support academic engagement: Implementation and effects of instructional choice for elementary students in inclusive settings. Education and Treatment of Children, 38, 473-504. doi: 10.1353/etc.2015.0013 Royer, D.J., Lane, K.L., Cantwell, E.D., & Messenger, M.L. (2017). A systematic review of the evidence base for instructional choice in K-12 settings. Behavioral Disorders, 42, 89-107. doi: 10.1177/0198742916688655 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.

Now, everybody loves functional communication.  Only problem: at some point, the delay between functional communication and reinforcement has to reach a natural timing.  And that's where everything falls apart.  Rather than hope for the best, why not plan for it instead? Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami joins us to discuss her research on this very topic and flips the script on the skill formerly known as "delay tolerance."  This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ghaemmaghami, M., Hanley, G.P., & Jessel, J.  (2016).  Contingencies promote delay tolerance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 548-575.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.333 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.

Throw on your sweater and grab a big ol' mug of pumpkin spice latte. It's a spooky preview for this month's episodes. Between attending conferences and raking leaves, we'll be hearing from Dr. Christopher Tullis about updates to preference assessment methodology, practicing delay tolerance training with Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and exploring the utility of ceding instructional control in classrooms. Don't forget to say "hi" if you're attending the BABAT or Thompson Center for Autism conferences this month! Articles for October 2021 Delay Tolerance Training w/ Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami Ghaemmaghami, M., Hanley, G.P., & Jessel, J. (2016). Contingencies promote delay tolerance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 548-575. doi: 10.1002/jaba.333 Instructional Choice Bicard, D.F., Ervin, A., Bicard, S.C., & Baylot-Casey, L. (2012). Differential effects of seating arrangements on disruptive behavior of fifth grade students during independent seatwork. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 407-411. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-407 Romaniuk, C., Miltenberger, R., Conyers, C., Jenner, N., Jurgens, M., & Ringenberg, C. (2002). The influence of activity choice on problem behaviors maintained by escape versus attention. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 349-362. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-349 Lane, K.L., Royer, D.J., Messenger, M.L., Common, E.A., Ennis, R.P., & Swogger, E.D. (2015). Empowering teachers with low-intensity strategies to support academic engagement: Implementation and effects of instructional choice for elementary students in inclusive settings. Education and Treatment of Children, 38, 473-504. doi: 10.1353/etc.2015.0013 Royer, D.J., Lane, K.L., Cantwell, E.D., & Messenger, M.L. (2017). A systematic review of the evidence base for instructional choice in K-12 settings. Behavioral Disorders, 42, 89-107. doi: 10.1177/0198742916688655 Preference Assessments 2.0 w/ Dr. Christopher Tullis Tullis, C.A., Cannella-Malone, H.I., Basbigill, A.R., Yeager, A., Fleming, C.V., Payne, D., & Wu, P. (2011). Review of the choice and preference assessment literature for individuals with severe to profound disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 46, 576-595. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24232368 Richman, D.M., Barnard-Brak, L., Abby, L., & Grubb, L. (2016). Multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment: Reducing the number of sessions to identify preferred stimuli. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 28, 469-477. doi: 10.1007/s10882-016-9485-1 Dillon, C.M. & Carr, J.E. (2007). Assessing indices of happiness and unhappiness in individuals with developmental disabilities: A review. Behavioral Interventions, 22, 229-244. doi: 10.1002/bin.240

As a capper to Supervision September, we follow up last week's episode on ethical supervision to explore just what it takes in the ABA Workplace to create strong leaders that promote ethical practice in every way. And since that requires discussing business things, we tapped Dr. Manny Rodriguez to share his extensive work on researching that very topic in OBM. But first, he shows us how to file our TPS reports! This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Diener, L.H., McGee, H.M., & Miguel, C.F.  (2009).  An integrated approach for conducting a behavioral systems analysis.  Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 29, 108-135.  doi: 10.1080/01608060902874534 Rodriguez, M. (2020). Identifying effective systems and processes to promote ethical workplace cultures in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy industry [Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida]. Scholar Commons.https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/8483/ 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.

Due to the exponential growth of certified behavior analysts in the world, the number of supervisors needed per year requires more and more newly-certified individuals to step into this role. How can a field continue to grow skilled and ethical members when there aren't enough seasoned practitioners to go around? This week, we review the state of supervision in the behavior analytic world and some research-based suggestions for creating a culture that sees high-quality supervision as an ethical pre-requisite for practice. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION -OR- 1 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Sellers, T.P. Alai-Rosales, S., & MacDonald, R.P.F.  (2016).  Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x LeBlanc, L.A., Onofrio, O.M., Valentino, A.L., & Sleeper, J.D.  (2020).  Promoting ethical discussions and decision making in a human service agency.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 905-913.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00454-7 Hajiaghamohseni, Z., Drasgow, E., & Wolfe, K.  (2021).  Supervision behaviors of board certified behavior analysts with trainees.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 97-109.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00492-1 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K.  (2016).  Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4 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.

It's the final reckoning for our How to Win Friends and Influence People Book Club with our book club muse, Alan Haberman. We round out our discussion by getting to the leadership portions of the book and give our final judgments as to whether following these tips for "a new way of life" will have you supervising like a boss or like a Depression-era door-to-door salesman. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Carnegie, D. (1936).  How to win friends & influence people: The only book you need to lead you to success (1981 edition). New York, New York: Gallery Books. McHugh, J. (2021). How to win friends and influence people (1936). In Americanon: An unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books (pp. 218-251). New York, New York: Dutton. Fong, E.H., Capell, S., Adedipe, H. An open discussion about race and diversity in behavior analysis [Webinar]. Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. https://bhcoe.org/project/an-open-discussion-about-race-diversity-in-behavior-analysis/ 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.

To kick off Supervision September, we're going back to the ur-supervision book, "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. And, like most of our book club episodes the recording was a) too long and needed to be broken into two parts and b) features Alan Haberman with hot takes for days! Will HTWFIP stand the test of time or be banished to the remainder bin of history? This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. We're in the process of planning the new year of ABA Inside Track. If you've got some time, we'd appreciate it if you shared you thoughts on a short survey. Thank you! Articles discussed this episode: Carnegie, D. (1936). How to win friends & influence people: The only book you need to lead you to success (1981 edition). New York, New York: Gallery Books. McHugh, J. (2021). How to win friends and influence people (1936). In Americanon: An unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books (pp. 218-251). New York, New York: Dutton. Fong, E.H., Capell, S., Adedipe, H. An open discussion about race and diversity in behavior analysis [Webinar]. Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. https://bhcoe.org/project/an-open-discussion-about-race-diversity-in-behavior-analysis/ 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.

Huzzah! It's the 5th annual Supervision September!! Enjoy all the episodes about supervision that you'll need for the year including our definitive podcast about the classic business/supervision book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" with book club superstar, Alan Haberman. And if that weren't enough, Dr. Manny Rodriguez joins us to talk about promoting ethics in the ABA workplace for a beautiful ethics/OBM sandwich. We're in the process of planning the new year of ABA Inside Track. If you've got some time, we'd appreciate it if you shared you thoughts on a short survey. Thank you! Articles for September 2021 How to Win Friends and Influence People Book Club Carnegie, D. (1936). How to win friends & influence people: The only book you need to lead you to success (1981 edition). New York, New York: Gallery Books. McHugh, J. (2021). How to win friends and influence people (1936). In Americanon: An unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books (pp. 218-251). New York, New York: Dutton. Fong, E.H., Capell, S., Adedipe, H. An open discussion about race and diversity in behavior analysis [Webinar]. Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. https://bhcoe.org/project/an-open-discussion-about-race-diversity-in-behavior-analysis/ The Ethics of Supervision Sellers, T.P. Alai-Rosales, S., & MacDonald, R.P.F. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x LeBlanc, L.A., Onofrio, O.M., Valentino, A.L., & Sleeper, J.D. (2020). Promoting ethical discussions and decision making in a human service agency. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 905-913. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00454-7 Hajiaghamohseni, Z., Drasgow, E., & Wolfe, K. (2021). Supervision behaviors of board certified behavior analysts with trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 97-109. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00492-1 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4 Ethics in the ABA Workplace w/ Dr. Manuel Rodriguez Diener, L.H., McGee, H.M., & Miguel, C.F. (2009). An integrated approach for conducting a behavioral systems analysis. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 29, 108-135. doi: 10.1080/01608060902874534 Rodriguez, M. (2020). Identifying effective systems and processes to promote ethical workplace cultures in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy industry [Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida]. Scholar Commons. https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/8483/

Though more than ever humanity is waking up to the need to improve our sustainability efforts, doesn't it still feel like looming environmental crises keep getting worse? This week, Dr. Meghan Martineau joins us to discuss the barriers and treatment options to improving human behavior around practices of sustainability. I mean, if an elementary school student can increase neighborhood recycling, shouldn't we behavior analysts be able to effect meaningful change too? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Schneider, S.M. & Sanguinetti, A. (2021). Positive reinforcement is just the beginning: Associative learning principles for energy efficiency and climate sustainability. Energy Research & Social Science, 74. doi: 10.1016/jrss.2021/101958 Keller, J.J. (1991). The recycling solution: How I increased recycling on Dilworth Road. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 617-619. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-617 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.

After recording our latest patron book club on the dog behavior book, "The Other End of the Leash", we were ecstatic to have the opportunity to learn even more about applied animal behavior from the author herself, Dr. Patricia McConnell. We discussed how "The Other End of the Leash" isn't a typical dog training book, how human behavior is intertwined with animal behavior, and what Dr. McConnell would add in a second edition. McConnell, P.B. (2002). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Ballantine Books.

We were so excited to be a part of the inaugural BABA conference this June as sponsors and attendees. But we still wanted to learn more once the talks wound down. Fortunately, we were able to catch Adrienne Bradley and Dr. Danyelle Beal on a break from preparing next year's conference to hear about the successes and the last minute stressors of pandemic conference planning. Plus, what makes Detroit the perfect site to visit (hopefully in person!) for the 2nd Annual BABA conference.

While token economies may be one of the earliest well-known examples of applied behavior analysis in practice, this may have led to two larger issues: overreliance and misunderstanding. This week, we review some older articles leveraging token economy technology in applied areas both old (classroom behavior!) and new (mining!) to see whether everything is as rose-colored as we might have remembered it. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: McLaughlin, T.F. & Malaby, J. (1972). Intrinsic reinforcement in a classroom token economy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 5, 263-270. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1972.5-263 Bassett, J.E. & Blanchard, E.B. (1977). The effect of the absence of close supervision on the use of response cost in a prison token economy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 375-379. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-375 Fox, D.K., Hopkins, B.L., & Anger, W.K. (1987). The long-term effects of a token economy on safety performance in open-pit mining. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 20, 215-224. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1987.20-215 Zlomke, K. & Zlomke, L. (2003). Token economy plus self-monitoring to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 177-182. doi: 10.1037/h0100117 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.

As summer winds down, we're still brining the heat with some hot research topics to discuss. First up, what's the deal with token economies? Is one of our oldest applied technologies still all it's cracked up to be? Then Dr. Meg Martineau has some thoughts on sustainability research for those of us who'd prefer some of our surface areas don't become beachfront property in the next 50 years. And, while we take a much needed vacation, enjoy some bonus episodes discussing the awesome, inaugural Black Applied Behavior Analysis conference and an interview with applied animal behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell (featured on our recent book club cast). Articles for August 2021 Token Economies McLaughlin, T.F. & Malaby, J. (1972). Intrinsic reinforcement in a classroom token economy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 5, 263-270. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1972.5-263 Bassett, J.E. & Blanchard, E.B. (1977). The effect of the absence of close supervision on the use of response cost in a prison token economy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 375-379. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-375 Fox, D.K., Hopkins, B.L., & Anger, W.K. (1987). The long-term effects of a token economy on safety performance in open-pit mining. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 20, 215-224. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1987.20-215 Zlomke, K. & Zlomke, L. (2003). Token economy plus self-monitoring to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 177-182. doi: 10.1037/h0100117 Sustainability w. Dr. Meghan Martineau Schneider, S.M. & Sanguinetti, A. (2021). Positive reinforcement is just the beginning: Associative learning principles for energy efficiency and climate sustainability. Energy Research & Social Science, 74. doi: 10.1016/jrss.2021/101958 Keller, J.J. (1991). The recycling solution: How I increased recycling on Dilworth Road. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 617-619. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-617 "The Other End of the Leash Book Club (in case you missed it) McConnell, P.B. (2002). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Ballantine Books.

As voted on by our patrons, we read and discussed Dr. Patricia McConnell's "The Other End of the Leash".  Jackie was thrilled to suggest that our summer book club choice feature one of her favorite writers/speakers about dog behavior.  But, this book wasn't just another training manual: It delved a lot deeper into both dog and human patterns of behavior.  We learned that humans love to talk, dogs don't love being patted on the head, and just why these two Peter Pan species get along so darn well.   Even though you may not currently be one of our premium $10 patrons, enjoy this preview of our full length discussion, including our thoughts on dogs, general chat about the book, and a detailed breakdown of the first chapters.   Want to hear the rest of the episode and earn 2 CEs.? We invite you to join us on Patreon to hear the rest of this and our other full-length book clubs (plus early access to shows and some other goodies).   And, if you enjoy the discussion (or just enjoy dogs), tune back in in August for our interview with Dr. Patricia McConnell!   References for this episode: McConnell, P.B.  (2002).  The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs.  Ballantine Books.

While many of us might think that the variables maintaining police brutality have nothing to do with us, Dr. Cody Morris may disagree. In fact, in his recent article, he and his co-author, Dr. Nicole Hollins, posit that many of those variables may be responsible for direct-care staff engaging in client mistreatment. Join us as we talk red flags and responses to protect our most at-risk clients. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Morris, C. & Hollins, N.A. (2021). On the uncanny similarities between police brutality and client mistreatment. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00576-6 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.

This week we continue our look at what makes practitioners practitioners and researchers researchers…and how we both need each other to create a symphony of best-practices. It's the researchers turn at bat so we discuss studies on how to widen the window of relevant research topics, to reframe methodology into better ways to answer relevant questions, and to put social issues front and center in the laboratory. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baer, D.M.  (1977).  "Perhaps it would be better not to know everything."  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 167-172.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-167 Odom, S.L., Brantlinger, E., Gersten, R., Horner, R.H., Thompson, B., & Harris, K.R.  (2005).  Research in special education: Scientific methods and evidence-based practices.  Exceptional Children, 71, 137-148.  doi: 10.1177/001440290507100201 Fawcett, S.B.  Some values guiding community research and action.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 621-636.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-621 Fassinger, R. & Morrow, S.L.  (2013).  Toward best practices in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research:  A social justice perspective.  Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 5, 69-83.  doi: 10.33043/JSACP.5.2.69-83 Critchfield, T.S. & Reed, D.D.  (2017).  The fuzzy concept of applied behavior analysis research.  The Behavior Analyst, 40, 123-159. doi: 10.1007/s40614-017-0093-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.

As a show about reading research to improve practice, you'd think we'd spent more time reviewing research on WHY practitioners should review research regularly. Well, just in case we haven't made it clear in the past five years, we're exploring both sides of the research/practitioner coin in these next two episodes. This week: how can practitioners think of themselves as researchers in their work and improve their evidence-based practices in the process. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Kazdin, A.E. (2008). Evidence-based treatment and practice: New opportunities to bridge clinical research and practice, enhance the knowledge base, and improve patient care. American Psychologist, 63, 146-159.  doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.63.3.146 Slocum, T.A., Detrich, R., Wilczynski, S.M., Spencer, T.D., Lewis, T., & Wolfe, K.  (2014).  The evicence-based practice of applied behavior analysis.  The Behavior Analyst, 37, 41-56.  doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0005-2 Valentino, A.L. & Juanico, J.F.  (2020).  Overcoming barriers to applied research: A guide for practitioners.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 894-904.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00479-y Green, G.  Training practitioners to evaluate evidence about interventions.  European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 11, 223-228.  doi: 10.1080/15021149.2010.11434346 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.

A quick monthly update from our cabin in the mountains while we enjoy some summer R+R. We were inspired by the crisp, mountain air and solitude to do some reflection. What does it mean to be a practitioner? A researcher? And how can we use recent discussions of police brutality to check our own treatment of clients? We even came upon a hiking Dr. Cody Morris to join us. So, find your own zen place of reflection for some research-discussion goodness. Articles for July 2021 From Research to Practice Kazdin, A.E. (2008). Evidence-based treatment and practice: New opportunities to bridge clinical research and practice, enhance the knowledge base, and improve patient care. American Psychologist, 63, 146-159. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.63.3.146 Slocum, T.A., Detrich, R., Wilczynski, S.M., Spencer, T.D., Lewis, T., & Wolfe, K. (2014). The evicence-based practice of applied behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 41-56. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0005-2 Valentino, A.L. & Juanico, J.F. (2020). Overcoming barriers to applied research: A guide for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 894-904. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00479-y Green, G. Training practitioners to evaluate evidence about interventions. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 11, 223-228. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2010.11434346 From Practice to Research Baer, D.M. (1977). "Perhaps it would be better not to know everything." Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 167-172. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1977.10-167 Odom, S.L., Brantlinger, E., Gersten, R., Horner, R.H., Thompson, B., & Harris, K.R. (2005). Research in special education: Scientific methods and evidence-based practices. Exceptional Children, 71, 137-148. doi: 10.1177/001440290507100201 Fawcett, S.B. Some values guiding community research and action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 621-636. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-621 Fassinger, R. & Morrow, S.L. (2013). Toward best practices in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research: A social justice perspective. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 5, 69-83. doi: 10.33043/JSACP.5.2.69-83 Critchfield, T.S. & Reed, D.D. (2017). The fuzzy concept of applied behavior analysis research. The Behavior Analyst, 40, 123-159. doi: 10.1007/s40614-017-0093-x Police Brutality and Client Mistreatment w/ Dr. Cody Morris Morris, C. & Hollins, N.A. (2021). On the uncanny similarities between police brutality and client mistreatment. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00576-6

Behavior analysts sure do know everything. I mean, that's why everyone on every multidisciplinary team calls us all the time to solve all the problems. Wait, they don't?!?! Perhaps it's time to eat some humble pie and learn what real collaboration means. Starting off this (hopefully) multi-part series, we chat with BCBA/SLP/Unicorn Dr. Erin Michaud about what it means to be an SLP, best practices for collaborating on speech treatment, and what to buy your SLP for their birthday (well, we tackle two out of three). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Donaldson, A.L. & Stahmer, A.C. (2014). Team collaboration: The use of behavior principles for serving students with ASD. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 45, 261-276. doi: 10.1044/2014_LSHSS-14-0038 LaFrance, D.L., Weiss, M.J., Kazemi, E., Gerenser, J., & Dobres, J. (2019). Multidisciplinary teaming: Enhancing collaboration through increase understanding. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 709-726. doi: 10.1007s40617-019-00331-y Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J.K. (2015). In Response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6 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.

With summer just around the corner, many of us will have ample time to enjoy our leisure pursuits. But not everyone develops robust and entertaining hobby-finding behavior spontaneously. This week we're reviewing articles on supporting participation of autistic students and students with developmental disabilities in fun activities like computers, photography, and video game playing. Then Rob discusses how much he loves Guitar Hero 2 for an hour. A good time will be had be all!   This episode is worth 1.0 LEARNING CEU   Articles discussed this episode: Jerome, J., Frantino, E.P., & Sturmey, P. (2007). The effects of errorless learning and backward chaining on the acquisition of internet skills in adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 185-189. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.41-06   Blum-Dimaya, A., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Hoch, H. (2010). Teaching children with autism to play a video game using activity schedules and game-embedded simultaneous video modeling. Education and Treatment of Children, 33, 351-370. doi: 10.1177/1088357615583469   Edrisinha, C., O'Reilly, M.F., Choi, H.Y., Sigafoos, J., & Lancioni, G.E. (2011). "Say cheese": Teaching photography skills to adults with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32, 636-642. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.12.006   Tullis, C.A. & Seaman-Tullis, R.L. (2019). Incorporating preference assessment into transition planning for people with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 727-733. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00353-6   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.

Gather round, employees! I've bought you all something so special.  You'll want to work twice as hard once you see what it is.  Drumroll please.  It's tickets to the opera! What's that? You don't care for hours of singing in German? You can't easily get a babysitter for a four-hour trip to the big city much less pay for parking? Well, guess I should have listened to that episode of ABA Inside Track where research on alternatives for managers making guesses as to what will function as a reinforcer for employees was discussed.  Maybe they'd have allowed us to avoid this embarrassing and disheartening exchange.  So, you cool if I scalp those tickets?   This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU.   Articles discussed this episode:  Cohen-Almeida, D., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2000). A comparison of verbal and tangible stimulus preference assessments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 329-334. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-329   Wilder, D.A., Wilson, P., Ellsworth, C., & Heering, P.W. (2003). A comparison of verbal and tangible stimulus preference assessment methods in adults with schizophrenia. Behavioral Interventions, 18, 191-198. doi: 10.1002/bin.136   Wilder, D.A., Rost, K., & McMahon, M. (2007). The accuracy of managerial prediction of employee preference: A brief report. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 1-14. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n02_01   Waldvogel, J.M. & Dixon, M.R. (2008). Exploring the utility of preference assessments in organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 28, 76-87. doi: 10.1080/01608060802006831    Slowiak, J.M. (2014). "How may I help you?" Improving telephone customer service in a medical clinic setting. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 34, 39-51. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2013.873382   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'd all love to ensure our teaching occurs at maximal efficiency, but it can be so hard to take advantage of emergent relations. What if Dr. Brian Blair and Dr. Lesley Shawler had some simple tech tweaks that you could explore to set up your own emergent relations training systems to make teaching efficient without the need for expensive software. Well, we hope you'd say, "I'd definitely listen to a podcast episode all about it," and here it is! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Blair, B.J. & Shawler, L.A. (2020). Developing and implementing emergent responding training systems with available and low-cost computer-based learning tools: Some best practices and a tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 509-520. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00405-x Blair, B.J., Shawler, L.A,, Albright, L.K., & Ferman, DM. (2021). An evaluation of the emergence of untrained academic and applied skills after instruction with video vignettes. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. doi: 10.1007/s40616-020-00140-3 Blair, B.J., Tarbox, J., Albright, L., MacDonald, J.M., Shawler, L.A., Russo, S.R., & Dorsey, M.F. (2019). Using equivalence-based instruction to teach the visual analysis of graphs. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 405-418. doi: 10.1002/bin.1669 Brodsky, J. & Fienup, D.M. (2018). Sidman goes to college: A meta-analysis of equivalence-based instruction in higher education. Perspectives in Behavioral Science, 41, 95-119. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0150-0 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.

After a year cooped inside, are you unsure how to start your summer? What if I told you that there was a podcast all about promoting new leisure skills, identifying reinforcers for adults, collaborating with other professionals, and learning new information as if by magic? Well, at least thematically, that's just what we'll be talking about all June on the show. Plus special guests Drs. Bryan Blair, Lesley Shawler, and Erin Michaud start their summer vacations with us. Toss on your sunglasses and join in! Articles for June 2021 Emergent Relations w/ Dr. Bryan Blair + Dr. Lesley Shawler Blair, B.J. & Shawler, L.A. (2020). Developing and implementing emergent responding training systems with available and low-cost computer-based learning tools: Some best practices and a tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 509-520. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00405-x Blair, B.J., Shawler, L.A,, Albright, L.K., & Ferman, DM. (2021). An evaluation of the emergence of untrained academic and applied skills after instruction with video vignettes. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. doi: 10.1007/s40616-020-00140-3 Blair, B.J., Tarbox, J., Albright, L., MacDonald, J.M., Shawler, L.A., Russo, S.R., & Dorsey, M.F. (2019). Using equivalence-based instruction to teach the visual analysis of graphs. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 405-418. doi: 10.1002/bin.1669 Brodsky, J. & Fienup, D.M. (2018). Sidman goes to college: A meta-analysis of equivalence-based instruction in higher education. Perspectives in Behavioral Science, 41, 95-119. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0150-0 Identifying Staff Reinforcers Cohen-Almeida, D., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2000). A comparison of verbal and tangible stimulus preference assessments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 329-334. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-329 Wilder, D.A., Wilson, P., Ellsworth, C., & Heering, P.W. (2003). A comparison of verbal and tangible stimulus preference assessment methods in adults with schizophrenia. Behavioral Interventions, 18, 191-198. doi: 10.1002/bin.136 Wilder, D.A., Rost, K., & McMahon, M. (2007). The accuracy of managerial prediction of employee preference: A brief report. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 1-14. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n02_01 Waldvogel, J.M. & Dixon, M.R. (2008). Exploring the utility of preference assessments in organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 28, 76-87. doi: 10.1080/01608060802006831 Slowiak, J.M. (2014). "How may I help you?" Improving telephone customer service in a medical clinic setting. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 34, 39-51. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2013.873382 Collaboration with Other Professionals w/ Dr. Erin Michaud Donaldson, A.L. & Stahmer, A.C. (2014). Team collaboration: The use of behavior principles for serving students with ASD. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 45, 261-276. doi: 10.1044/2014_LSHSS-14-0038 LaFrance, D.L., Weiss, M.J., Kazemi, E., Gerenser, J., & Dobres, J. (2019). Multidisciplinary teaming: Enhancing collaboration through increase understanding. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 709-726. doi: 10.1007s40617-019-00331-y Brodhead, M.T. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J.K.  (2015).  In Response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6 Leisure Skills and Hobbies Jerome, J., Frantino, E.P., & Sturmey, P. (2007). The effects of errorless learning and backward chaining on the acquisition of internet skills in adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 185-189. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.41-06 Blum-Dimaya, A., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Hoch, H. (2010). Teaching children with autism to play a video game using activity schedules and game-embedded simultaneous video modeling. Education and Treatment of Children, 33, 351-370. doi: 10.1177/1088357615583469 Edrisinha, C., O'Reilly, M.F., Choi, H.Y., Sigafoos, J., & Lancioni, G.E. (2011). "Say cheese": Teaching photography skills to adults with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32, 636-642. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.12.006 Tullis, C.A. & Seaman-Tullis, R.L. (2019). Incorporating preference assessment into transition planning for people with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 727-733. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00353-6

Hey, ABA Inside Track, I thought I told you not to podcast in here no more. Hey, did you record that episode on research on bullying behavior? You took notes on a meta-analysis of current bullying prevention programs and single-subject research looking closer at specific programs in behavior analysis, including a program for individuals with disabilities? Think, ABA Inside Track, think! If you put out an episode detailing effective treatment for decreasing bullying behavior and improving victimization outcomes, I'll be out of a job, and you wouldn't want that to happen, woudja? Wouldja? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Gaffney, H., Farrington, D.P., & Ttofi, M.M. (2019). Examining the effectiveness of school-bullying intervention programs globally: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 1, 14-31. doi: 10.1007/s42380-019-0007-4 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of school-bullying prevention programs: An updated meta-analytical review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 45, 111-133. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.001 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2021). What works in anti-bullying programs? Analysis of effective intervention components. Journal of School Psychology, 85, 37-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2020.12.002 Ross, S.W. & Horner, R.H. (2009). Bully prevention in positive behavior support. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 747-759. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-747 Stannis, R.L., Crosland, K.A., Miltenberger, R., & Valbuena, D. (2019). Response to bullying (RTB): Behavioral skills and in situ training for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 73-83. doi: 10.1002/jaba.501 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.

And yea, the functional analysis sprung from the head of Iwata et al. And the results were good. Fast forward a few decades and researchers are still exploring the limits of this game changing assessment tool, finding ways for BCBAs to conduct safer and faster procedures. And to sum up some recent touchstone moments in this journey, we're joined by researcher and FA history expert, Dr. Jessica Slaton to look at 40 year…and beyond! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Smith, R.G. & Churchill, R.M. (2002). Identification of environmental determinants of behavior disorders through functional analysis of precursor behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 125-136. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-125 Thomason-Sassi, J.L., Iwata, B.A., Neidert, P.L., & Roscoe, E.M. (2011). Response latency as an index of response strength during functional analyses of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 51-67. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-51 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2018). Nature and scope of synthesis in functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 943-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.498 Warner, C.A., Hanley, G.P., Landa, R.K., Ruppel, K.W., Rajaraman, A., Ghaemmaghami, M., Slaton, J.D., & Gover, H.C. (2020). Toward accurate inferences of response class membership. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 331-354. doi: 10.1002/jaba.598 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.

Unlike mercy, our quality of life does NOT droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven. Instead, our perception of how well (or not) our lives are is based on a number of factors relating to job satisfaction, social relationships, and physical wellbeing. Or so we thought. Turns out, all measures of quality of life may not be created equally, especially for autistic individuals. This week, we hit the research journals to identify what does and doesn't matter in improving quality of life (and, what research still has to find out!). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bernhardt, J.B., Larn, G.Y.H., Thomas, T., Cubells, J.F., Bohlke, K. Reid, M., & Rice, C.E. (2020). Meaning in measurement: Evaluating young autistic adults' active engagement and expressed interest in quality-of-life goals. Ausitm in Adulthood, 2, 227-242. doi: 10.1089/aut.2019.0081 Burgess, A.F. & Gutstein, S.E. (2007). Quality of life for people with autism: Raising the standard for evaluating successful outcomes. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12, 80-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00432.x Ayres, M., Parr, JR., Rodgers, J., Mason, D., Avery ,L., & Flynn, D. (2017). A systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism spectrum. Autism, 22, 774-783. doi: 10.1177/1362361317714988 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 were walking through the park today, because it's the Merry Merry Month of May! And, who should we run into but our book club pal, Alan, to ring in the new topics we'll be discussing this month. After reminiscing on the fun of discussing Neurotribes, we look forward to our episodes on quality of life, bullying, and the evolution of the functional analysis with Dr. Jessica Slaton. We're about as funny as a screen door on a battleship. Articles for May 2021 Quality of Life Bernhardt, J.B., Larn, G.Y.H., Thomas, T., Cubells, J.F., Bohlke, K. Reid, M., & Rice, C.E. (2020). Meaning in measurement: Evaluating young autistic adults' active engagement and expressed interest in quality-of-life goals. Ausitm in Adulthood, 2, 227-242. doi: 10.1089/aut.2019.0081 Burgess, A.F. & Gutstein, S.E. (2007). Quality of life for people with autism: Raising the standard for evaluating successful outcomes. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12, 80-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00432.x Ayres, M., Parr, JR., Rodgers, J., Mason, D., Avery ,L., & Flynn, D. (2017). A systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism spectrum. Autism, 22, 774-783. doi: 10.1177/1362361317714988 The History and Evolution of Functional Analysis w/ Dr. Jessica Slaton Smith, R.G. & Churchill, R.M. (2002). Identification of environmental determinants of behavior disorders through functional analysis of precursor behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 125-136. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-125 Thomason-Sassi, J.L., Iwata, B.A., Neidert, P.L., & Roscoe, E.M. (2011). Response latency as an index of response strength during functional analyses of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 51-67. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-51 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2018). Nature and scope of synthesis in functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 943-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.498 Warner, C.A., Hanley, G.P., Landa, R.K., Ruppel, K.W., Rajaraman, A., Ghaemmaghami, M., Slaton, J.D., & Gover, H.C. (2020). Toward accurate inferences of response class membership. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 331-354. doi: 10.1002/jaba.598 Bullying Gaffney, H., Farrington, D.P., & Ttofi, M.M. (2019). Examining the effectiveness of school-bullying intervention programs globally: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 1, 14-31. doi: 10.1007/s42380-019-0007-4 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of school-bullying prevention programs: An updated meta-analytical review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 45, 111-133. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.001 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2021). What works in anti-bullying programs? Analysis of effective intervention components. Journal of School Psychology, 85, 37-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2020.12.002 Ross, S.W. & Horner, R.H. (2009). Bully prevention in positive behavior support. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 747-759. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-747 Stannis, R.L., Crosland, K.A., Miltenberger, R., & Valbuena, D. (2019). Response to bullying (RTB): Behavioral skills and in situ training for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 73-83. doi: 10.1002/jaba.501

Got any behavior analytic research? Plenty! And good as only ABA Inside Track could discuss 'em. Special sweet articles, spicy with bits of behavioral technologies like preference assessments, functional analyses, and plain ones like pre-post test designs that graph up all crunchy. Hard to choose which one to discuss first. That's some problem. You try 'em! Behavior analytic research reviews as only ABA Inside Track could discuss 'em. 'Cause ABA Inside Track remembers. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. NOTE: If you're looking for the 2nd code word, please redownload the file. Had to make some last-minute edits. Apologies to earlier listeners. Articles discussed this episode: Clayton, M. & Shrock, T. (2020). Making a tiger's day: Free-operant assessment and environmental enrichment to improve the daily lives of captive Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 883-893. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00478-z Cengher, M., Clayborne, J.C., & O'Connor, J.T. (2020). Assessment and treatment of escape from attention in the form of conversation. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 21-39. doi: 10.1002/bin.1754 Machado, M.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2021). Computer-based training to teach observers to accurately score problem behavior using fast forwarding at 5x normal speed. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 417-428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.783 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.

This week Camille Morgan, host of the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast, joins us to talk…well, love, sex, and ABA. Specifically we discussed the long and continuing work of the civil rights movement, what verbal behavior and ACT can add to the work of black liberation, and how these conversations relate to equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: King, Jr., M.L. (1968).  The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement.  Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12.  doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021).  Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation.  doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh 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.

Going way back to our very first episode, we're talking all about tummy time. You know, that fun activity where you put a baby on its stomach to strengthen muscles and minimize the risk of getting a flat head. The one that makes most babies cry hysterically. Now research is here to inform how we can promote this very necessary activity without all the tears. Don't shell out your hard-earned cash on a tummy time play mat until you've listened to this episode! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A.  (2018).  Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J.  (2020).  Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B.  (2020).  Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 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.

Now that we've gotten our vaccines, we're all back together at the studio table and raring to discuss this month's episodes. First, we're taking it back to the beginning with an episode on infant behavior, specifically, tummy time. Then we'll be joined by Camille Morgan from the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast to discuss LGBTQIA+ diversity. Finally, we dust off the ol' grab bag for the 11th time? Or 12th. We've lost track. Articles for April 2021 Tummy Time Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A. (2018). Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J. (2020). Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382. doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B. (2020). Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107. doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 LGBTQIA+Diversity w/ Camille Morgan King, Jr., M.L. (1968). The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement. Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021). Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh Grab Bag XI? Clayton, M. & Shrock, T. (2020). Making a tiger's day: Free-operant assessment and environmental enrichment to improve the daily lives of captive Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 883-893. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00478-z Cengher, M., Clayborne, J.C., & O'Connor, J.T. (2020). Assessment and treatment of escape from attention in the form of conversation. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 21-39. doi: 10.1002/bin.1754 Machado, M.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2021). Computer-based training to teach observers to accurately score problem behavior using fast forwarding at 5x normal speed. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 417-428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.783

We were so fascinated by research on mindfulness in classroom management practices that we hunted down one of the researchers and demanded that they share all their secrets with us. Fortunately, we found the nicest one out there. And he even wrote a book on the subject! Dr. Joshua Felver brings the work of his research group into a deep dive into what is (and isn't) mindfulness, how does it all work, and what's most important for behavior analysts to know. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Felver, J.C. & Singh, N.N. (2020). Mindfulness in the classroom. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 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.

Ready for our newest book club? We discussed Steve Silberman's book "Neurotribes" for over two hours. And that still doesn't cover everything we wanted to get to! Whether viewed as a history of society's relationship with autism, an acknowledgment of autism's place in history, or a look into the future of neurodiversity, we've got hot takes from all angles. Join Rob, Diana, Jackie, and Alan as we celebrate the unsung heroes of autism research, bemoan the role of toxic personalities in holding back autism treatment, and discuss what it all means for us behavior analysts in providing strength-based, person-focused supports. The full recording is only available for our $10 and up patrons and includes 2 learning credits at no additional charge. Enjoy this preview of our opening thoughts on the book. Interested in the full episode, plus our previous Book Clubs, social meet-ups every other month, and discounts for CEs? Head on over to our Patreon page and subscribe now! This episode could be worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUs…but ONLY for our patrons. Content discussed in this episode Silberman, S. (2015). Neurotribes: The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity. Avery. Muratori, F., Calderoni, S. & Bizzari, V. George Frankl: an undervalued voice in the history of autism. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2020). doi.org/10.1007/s00787-020-01622-4

Though many of us have probably spent much of our careers fretting over how we can help autistic children stop engaging in stereotypic or seemingly ritualistic behavior, have we spent enough time asking whether attending to these unique interests might actually be beneficial? This week we're joined by Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA to flip the script on that old chestnut and see what research tells us about all of the benefits to appreciating a person's preferences, no matter how different they may be. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 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.

If you're anything like us, you're probably starting to hit the pandemic wall by now. Rather than trying to white-knuckle through it, we invite you to look at what the ACT research has to offer to improve your personal psychological flexibility in these tough times. And as you're examining your values and committed actions, perhaps the parents you're supporting would appreciate some help with their own self-care practices. Not sure how? Don't worry: Dr. Evelyn Gould will help us stay in the moment. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Coyne, L.W., Gould, E.R., Grimaldi, M., Wilson, K.G., Baffuto, G., & Biglan, A. (2020). First things first: Parent psychological flexibility and self-compassion during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00435-w Fiebig, J.H., Gould, E.R., Ming, S., Watson, R.A. (2020). An invitation to act on the value of self-care: Being a whole person in all that you do. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 559-567. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00442-x Neuringer, A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior Analyst, 14, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/BF03392543 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 to you from the distant year of 2022, we bring you some hot, timely takes on the new BCBA Ethics Code!! While the future may have a lot of giant cockroaches attacking our domed cities, we also have some fabulous updates to how diversity and cultural competence plays into our ethical practice. And while Terminator-esque robots run the government, we can live peacefully knowing that debates about whether we can receive small gifts from clients are a thing of the past! Looking for more ethics discussions? Don't forget to check out the Inside the BACB Podcast to get monthly, section-by-section breakdowns from Dr. Jim Carr and Dr. Tyra Sellers of the new code. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: The New Ethics Code: Skybridge to Tomorrow Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author. Introducing the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. (December 2020). BACB Newsletter, 1-4. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BACB_December2020_Newsletter-201209.pdf 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.

It's our 5th anniversary! And to celebrate, all the episodes this month have silly titles! But the topics we'll be discussing are anything but silly. More like timely, relevant, and professionally fulfilling. First, we'll be putting out our hot takes on the updated BACB ethics code. Then we'll be joined by some special guests, Dr. Evelyn Gould and Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA and Dr. Josh Felver, to talk about acceptance and commitment therapy and its impact on our practice (and ourselves!) during the COVID-19 pandemic, how we can use student perseverative interests to improve learning outcomes, and the research behind utilizing mindfulness curricula in schools. Not all at once of course. That would be a really confusing episode. Wondering if you should get us a gift for our anniversary? Nothing would make us happier than seeing you over at our Patreon page so we can all get together to discuss our March Book Club topic, "Neurotribes". And, starting this month, patrons get access to our episodes a week early! Articles for March 2021 The New Ethics Code: Skybridge to Tomorrow Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author. Introducing the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. (December 2020). BACB Newsletter, 1-4. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BACB_December2020_Newsletter-201209.pdf Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Time of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Evelyn Gould Coyne, L.W., Gould, E.R., Grimaldi, M., Wilson, K.G., Baffuto, G., & Biglan, A. (2020). First things first: Parent psychological flexibility and self-compassion during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00435-w Fiebig, J.H., Gould, E.R., Ming, S., Watson, R.A. (2020). An invitation to act on the value of self-care: Being a whole person in all that you do. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 559-567. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00442-x Neuringer, A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior Analyst, 14, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/BF03392543   Incorporating Unique Interests w/ Tameika Meadows Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79   Teaching Mindfulness w/ Dr. Josh Felver Felver, J.C. & Singh, N.N. (2020). Mindfulness in the classroom. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

When you get to higher education, you should learn something more than facts, right? Shouldn't you learn how to use those facts to solve new and exciting problems? This week, Dr. Darlene Crone-Todd breaks out the scaffolding and shares her research on how to define and plan for teaching higher-order thinking skills. For students of all ages, if you're responsible for teaching others, there's something here for you. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Crone-Todd, D.E., Pear, J.J., & Read, C.N. (2000). Operational definitions for higher-order thinking objectives at the post-secondary level. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 4, 99-106. Crone-Todd, D.E. & Pear, J.J. (2001). Application of Bloom's taxonomy to PSI. The Behavior Analyst Today, 2, 204-210. doi: 10.1037/h0099931 Pear, JJ., Crone-Todd, D.E., Wirth, K.M., & Simister, H.D. (2001). Assessment of thinking levels in students' answers. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 5, 94-99. Crone-Todd, D.E. (2007). Assessment of thinking in adult learners. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 13, 43-46. doi: 10.1037/h0100500 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.

If you didn't know the difference between acquired and traumatic brain injuries, have we got a show for you. This week, Dr. Megan Heinicke shares the basics of the evidence-based for treatment of TBIs using the principles of behavior analysis. We discuss the research, the practice, and just how BCBAs should go about entering a new field. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Heinicke, M.R. & Carr, J.E. (2014). Applied behavior analysis in acquired brain injury rehabilitation: A meta-analysis of single-case design intervention research. Behavioral Interventions, 29, 77-105. doi: 10.1002/bin.1380 LeBlanc, L.A., Heinick, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2013). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813 Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Mozzoni, M.P. (2009). Using differential reinforcement to decrease academic response latencies of an adolescent with acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 861-865. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-861 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.

A goblin horde approaches your part of adventurers. Roll for attack! If the above statement brings back positive memories of your friends, you're probably a fan of games. If not, you may either a) hate games as much as Jackie or b) benefit from research on improving turn-taking and game-playing abilities. Don't worry, everyone can learn the basics of playing a game and in this week's episode, we break out the research instruction manual on just how to support children with a variety of disabilities to do just that. It's like rolling a natural 20. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Turn Taking Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Leaf, J.B., & Call, N.C. (2012). Teaching board games to two children with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 247-358. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9274-4 Davis-Temple, J., Jung, S., & Sainato, D.M. (2014). Teaching young children with special needs and their peers to play board games: Effects of a least to most prompting procedure to increase independent performance. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 21-30. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0001-8 Barton, E.E., Pokorski, E.A., Sweeney, E.M., Velez, M., Gossett, S., Qiu, J., Flaherty, C., & Domingo, M. (2018). An empirical examination of effective practices for teaching board game play to young children. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 20, 138-148. doi: 10.1177/1098300717753833 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 the month may be short on days, it's certainly not short on awesome behavior analytic content! When we're not giving each other virtual flowers, we're finding awesome, new guests to share their knowledge with us. Between discussions of turn-taking, best practice teaching in higher education, and traumatic brain injury, February's episodes will be as delicious and varied as a Valentine's box of chocolate. Articles for February 2021's Episodes Turn Taking Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Leaf, J.B., & Call, N.C. (2012). Teaching board games to two children with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 247-358. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9274-4 Davis-Temple, J., Jung, S., & Sainato, D.M. (2014). Teaching young children with special needs and their peers to play board games: Effects of a least to most prompting procedure to increase independent performance. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 21-30. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0001-8 Barton, E.E., Pokorski, E.A., Sweeney, E.M., Velez, M., Gossett, S., Qiu, J., Flaherty, C., & Domingo, M. (2018). An empirical examination of effective practices for teaching board game play to young children. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 20, 138-148. doi: 10.1177/1098300717753833 Traumatic Brain Injury w/ Dr. Megan Heinicke Heinicke, M.R. & Carr, J.E. (2014). Applied behavior analysis in acquired brain injury rehabilitation: A meta-analysis of single-case design intervention research. Behavioral Interventions, 29, 77-105. doi: 10.1002/bin.1380 LeBlanc, L.A., Heinick, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2013). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813 Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Mozzoni, M.P. (2009). Using differential reinforcement to decrease academic response latencies of an adolescent with acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 861-865. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-861 Higher Order Thinking in Higher Education w/ Dr. Darlene Crone-Todd Crone-Todd, D.E., Pear, J.J., & Read, C.N. (2000). Operational definitions for higher-order thinking objectives at the post-secondary level. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 4, 99-106. Crone-Todd, D.E. & Pear, J.J. (2001). Application of Bloom's taxonomy to PSI. The Behavior Analyst Today, 2, 204-210. doi: 10.1037/h0099931 Pear, JJ., Crone-Todd, D.E., Wirth, K.M., & Simister, H.D. (2001). Assessment of thinking levels in students' answers. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 5, 94-99. Crone-Todd, D.E. (2007). Assessment of thinking in adult learners. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 13, 43-46. doi: 10.1037/h0100500

While mindfulness may feel like the new hotness, is there anything in the research that supports its effectiveness in improving classroom behavior? This week we stop our deep breathing exercises to discuss just what makes mindfulness so popular, whether the results match the increased fervor, and whether behavior analysts should be paying attention. If you enjoy this week's episode on mindfulness, keep an eye on your feed for a bonus episode coming out later this month with the authors of one of the mindfulness curricula that we discuss! Articles discussed this episode: Klingbeil, D.A., Fischer, A.J., Renshaw, T.L., Bloomfield, B.S., Polakoff, B., Willenbrink, J.B., Copek, R.A., & Chan K.T. (2017). Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on disruptive behavior: A meta-analysis of single-case research. Psychology in the Schools, 54, 70-87. doi: 10.1002/pits.21982 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2017). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 242-251. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x Black, D.S. & Fernando, R. (2014). Mindfulness training and classroom behavior among lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23, 1242-1246. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9784-4 Wilson, A.N. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). A mindfulness approach to improving classroom attention. Journal of Behavioral Health and Medicine, 1, 137-142. doi: 10.1037/h0100547 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.

Step right up! Step right up! It's time for the great ethics debate! In this corner, Jackie and Diana, the dynamic duo, ready to convince the listeners that the BACB ethics code fails to do enough to support meaningful ethical problem solving in the repertoire of behavior analysts. And, coming all the way from the other side of the podcast-o-sphere, it's Rob with special guest (i.e., ringer) Dr. Allen Karsina, ready to tangle in support of the current code because rules are the scaffolding that holds our moral wills and skills to be ethical together. It's no-holds barred on this week's episode. Four BCBAs enter…only two will leave! Did I hype this one up enough? NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the updated BACB ethics guidelines Articles discussed this episode: Rosenberg, N.E., & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Sellers, T.P., Carr, J.E., Nosik, M.R. (2020). On the BACB's ethics requirements: A response to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 714-717. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00463-6 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 weren't able to record our live talk at the Thompson Center Conference this year, it did give us time to think about the ethical responsibility of BCBAs to include instruction and support in improving the cultural responsiveness of our supervisees. I mean, how else can we expect the next generations of behavior analysts to improve their ability to take culture into account during assessment, treatment, and rapport building activities? Note: This episode is worth 1.5 Learning Credits Articles discussed this episode: Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., MacDonald, R. P. F. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x Munoz, C. C., DoBroka, C. C., & Mohammad, S. (2009). Development of a multidisciplinary course in cultural competence for nursing and human service professions. Journal of Nursing Education, 48, 495-503. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090610-03 Rogers-Sirin, L., & Sirin, S. R. (2009). Cultural competence as an ethical requirement: Introducing a new educational model. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2, 19-29. doi: 10.1037/a0013762 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.

A new year means new podcasts and new resolutions. To help you out, we're starting off the year with two podcasts all on the topic of ethics. First, we welcome back Dr. Allen Karsina who will literally debate us about the ethics code. Then, we get into the ethics of cultural competence in the practice of a behavior analyst. Finally, we wrap it all up with a mindful podcast about mindfulness in the schools. Here's to a better year than the last! Articles for January 2021 Ethics of Teaching Cultural Responsiveness Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., MacDonald, R. P. F. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x Munoz, C. C., DoBroka, C. C., & Mohammad, S. (2009). Development of a multidisciplinary course in cultural competence for nursing and human service professions. Journal of Nursing Education, 48, 495-503. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090610-03 Rogers-Sirin, L., & Sirin, S. R. (2009). Cultural competence as an ethical requirement: Introducing a new educational model. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2, 19-29. doi: 10.1037/a0013762 The "Debatable" Ethics Code w/ Dr. Allen Karsina Rosenberg, N.E., & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Sellers, T.P., Carr, J.E., Nosik, M.R. (2020). On the BACB's ethics requirements: A response to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 714-717. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00463-6 Mindfulness in Classroom Management Klingbeil, D.A., Fischer, A.J., Renshaw, T.L., Bloomfield, B.S., Polakoff, B., Willenbrink, J.B., Copek, R.A., & Chan K.T. (2017). Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on disruptive behavior: A meta-analysis of single-case research. Psychology in the Schools, 54, 70-87. doi: 10.1002/pits.21982 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2017). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 242-251. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x Black, D.S. & Fernando, R. (2014). Mindfulness training and classroom behavior among lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23, 1242-1246. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9784-4 Wilson, A.N. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). A mindfulness approach to improving classroom attention. Journal of Behavioral Health and Medicine, 1, 137-142. doi: 10.1037/h0100547

This week we discuss improving sedentary behavior, setting meaningful goals for physical activity in the workplace, and how New Year's Resolutions probably won't get you there. And we wouldn't think of talking about getting in shape without friend of the show, Dr. Nick Green, from BehaviorFit. If you're tired of click bait New Year articles about fitness and want something substantial, this is the episode for you. Also, to celebrate his new course, "Getting Started in Applied Behavior Analysis, Health, and Fitness" at BehaviorFit Acacdemy, Nick has a holiday gift for our listeners. Just enter the code "INSIDETRACK" for $5 off! NOTE: This file contains both keywords.  Apologies for any inconvenience to our listeners. Articles discussed this episode: Green, N. & Dallery, J. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of education, feedback, and task clarification to increase workplace physical activity. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 3-4, 237-246. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1632239 Green, N. Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309 Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58 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.

2020 is finally over! One of the few good things about this dumpster fire of a year is that we get to end it with our buddy Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast. We discuss the lows, the other lows, and force ourselves to think of a few highs. And enjoy some adult beverages because nothing says 2020 like a Zoom call with wine and beer.

If social skills are an important component of human development and individuals with autism often have challenges in learning social skills, there must be a curriculum that lets specialists of all backgrounds teach these important lessons, right? Well, maybe? This week we look at what actual research there is behind commercially-available curricula for teaching social skills and highlight a few of the more promising programs. Articles discussed this episode: Bellini, S., Peters, J.K., Benner, L., & Hope, A. (2007). A meta-analysis of school-based social skills interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 28, 153-162. doi: 10.1177/07419325070280030401 Hall, L.J., Leinert, S., & Jacquez, J. (2018). A review of social skill manuals for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 5, 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s40474-018-0134-5 Stichter, J.P., O'Connor, K.V., Herzog, M.J., Lierheimer, K., & McGhee, S.D. (2012). Social competence intervention for elementary students with aspergers syndrom and high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 354-366. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1249-2 Laugeson, E.A., Frankel, F., Gantman, A., Dillon, A.R., & Mogil, C. (2012). Evidence-based social skills training for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: The UCLA PEERS program. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 1025-1036. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1339-1 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.

Despite being a classic component of most parent discipline practices, the average person tends to forget that time out procedures started in the field of behavior analysis. Does this old chestnut still hold value as a part of a behavior management plan? Dr. Jeanne Donaldson joins us this week to review her research on the subject and how time out fits in the framework of trauma-informed care. Articles discussed this episode: Dadds, M.R. & Tully, L.A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. American Psychologist, 74, 794-808. doi: 10.1037/amp0000449 Donaldson, J.M. & Vollmer, T.R. (2011). An evaluation and comparison of time-out procedures with and without release contingencies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 693-705. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-693 Donaldson, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., Yakich, T.M., & Van Camp, C. (2013). Effects of a reduced time-out interval on compliance with the time-out instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 369-378. doi: 10.1002/jaba.40 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.

Ho ho ho! And a merry podcast! We're back with a wintry mix of exciting topics featuring a guest we've been dying to have on the show, a guest we've been dying to have return, and a topic we've been dying to explore. Articles for December 2020 Time Out w/ Dr. Jeanne Donaldson Dadds, M.R. & Tully, L.A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. American Psychologist, 74, 794-808. doi: 10.1037/amp0000449 Donaldson, J.M. & Vollmer, T.R. (2011). An evaluation and comparison of time-out procedures with and without release contingencies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 693-705. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-693 Donaldson, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., Yakich, T.M., & Van Camp, C. (2013). Effects of a reduced time-out interval on compliance with the time-out instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 369-378. doi: 10.1002/jaba.40 Social Skills Curricula Bellini, S., Peters, J.K., Benner, L., & Hope, A. (2007). A meta-analysis of school-based social skills interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 28, 153-162. doi: 10.1177/07419325070280030401 Hall, L.J., Leinert, S., & Jacquez, J. (2018). A review of social skill manuals for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 5, 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s40474-018-0134-5 Stichter, J.P., O'Connor, K.V., Herzog, M.J., Lierheimer, K., & McGhee, S.D. (2012). Social competence intervention for elementary students with aspergers syndrom and high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 354-366. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1249-2 Laugeson, E.A., Frankel, F., Gantman, A., Dillon, A.R., & Mogil, C. (2012). Evidence-based social skills training for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: The UCLA PEERS program. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 1025-1036. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1339-1 Fitness, Physical Activity, and Fake Resolutions w/ Dr. Nick Green Green, N. & Dallery, J. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of education, feedback, and task clarification to increase workplace physical activity. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 3-4, 237-246. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1632239 Green, N. Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309 Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58

While nobody really wants to go to the dentist, there's a big difference between a grumbling as you walk in for a cleaning and hiding under the dining room table when the word "fluoride" is uttered. This week, Dr. Kelly McConnell stops by to discuss her research on helping individuals with autism tolerate dental exams, including the do's and do not's of working with dentists and ensuring that the program in the clinic actually results in a successful trip to the dentist's office. 4 out of 5 dentists recommend you listen to this episode (we're guessing). Articles discussed this episode: Allen, K.D., & Wallace, D.P. (2013). Effectiveness of using noncontingent escape for general behavior management in a pediatric dental clinic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 723-737. doi: 10.1002/jaba.82 Carter, L., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2019). Dental desensitization for students with autism spectrum disorder through graduated exposure, reinforcement, and reinforcement fading. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31, 161-170. doi: 10.1007/s10882-018-9635-8 McConnell, K.L., Sassi, J.L., Carr, L., Szalwinski. J., Courtemanch, A., Njie-Jallow, F., & Cheney, W.R. (2020). Functional analysis and generalized treatment of disruptive behavior during dental exams. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.747 Appukuttan, D.P. (2016). Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: Literature review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 8, 35-50. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S63626 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.

For our first patrons-only book club, you voted on "Meaningful Differences" by Hart and Risley. And here it is: 2+ hours all about this classic, and sometimes controversial, book documenting Betty Hart and Todd Risley's longitudinal study exploring the home lives of 42 families to try to determine why some children develop more robust language than others. If you ever wondered where the 30 million word gap comes from, you've found it. Interested in listening to the definitive podcast about "Meaningful Differences" (IMHO) AND earning 2 learning credits? Head on over to our Patreon page and join up at the $10 or up level to get access to these episodes as well as monthly social meet-up opportunities and discounts in our regular CE store. Works discussed this episode: Hart, B., & Risley, T. R. (1995). Meaningful differences in the everyday experience of young American children. Baltimore, Md: Paul H. Brookes. Sperry, D.E., Sperry, L.L., & Miller, P.J. (2019). Reexamining the verbal environments of children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Child Development, 90, 1303-1318. doi: 10.1111/cdev.13072 Golinkoff, R.M., Hoff, E., Rowe, M.L., Tamis-LeMonda, C.S., & Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2019). Language matters: Denying the existence of the 30-million word gap has serious consequences, Child Development, 90, 985-992. doi: 10.1111/cdev.13128 Gilkerson, J., Richards, J.A., Warren, S.F., Montgomery, J.K., Greenwood, C.R., Oller, D>K., Hansen, J.H.L., & Paul, T.D. (2017). Mapping the early language environment using all-day recordings and automated analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 26, 248-265. doi: 10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0169

Diana was so amazed by a talk given by our special guests, Worner Leland and Barb Gross from Sex Ed Continuing Ed, that she emailed them immediately to join us on the show. We're thankful that they agreed and spent an evening discussing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with developmental disabilities. We discuss the danger of seeing sexual behavior as problem behavior, review the ExPLISSIT model for addressing sexual wellbeing, and even get Rob to move beyond his classic New England Puritan viewpoints on "sex". Interested in learning more? Check out these links shared by our guests: Sex Ed Continuing Ed Sexual Behavior Research and Practice SIG Kids Ask Our Whole Lives curriculum Sex Ed for Social Change Articles discussed this episode: Davis, T.N., Machalicke, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., Pinkelman, S., Chan, J.M., & Sigafoos, J. (2016). A review and treatment selection model for individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 389-402. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0062-3 Stein, S. & Dillenburger, K. (2017). Ethics in sexual behavior assessment and support for people with intellectual disability. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 16, 11-17. doi: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0023 Taylor, B. & Davis, S. (2007). The extended PLISSIT model for addressing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with an acquired disability of chronic illness. Sexuality and Disability, 25, 135-139. doi: 10.1007/s11195-007-9044-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.

If you've ever tried to develop a function-based treatment on elopement, you've probably wondered where in the research to start. The answer is start here with this week's episode! Not only are we joined by Dr. Megan Boyle to discuss the findings of her extensive literature review on the subject, but we also get to enjoy her first-hand accounts of assessment and treatment of elopement. The hipsters call it "bolting". Articles discussed this episode: Boyle, M.A. & Adamson, R.M. (2017). Systematic review of functional analysis and treatment of elopement (2000-2015). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 375-385. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0191-y Boyle, M.A., Keenan, G., Forck, K.L., & Curtis, K.S. (2019). Treatment of elopement without blocking with a child with autism. Behavior Modification, 43, 132-145. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740871 Boyle, M.A., Bacon, M.T., Brewer, E.M., Carton, S.M., & Gaskill, L.A. (2020). Evaluating a treatment wihtout extinction for elopement maintained by access to stereotypy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1531-1541. doi: 10.1002/jaba.682 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.

Join us this November for a cornucopia of riches to give thanks to. At least, when it comes to awesome behavior analytic topics and guests. Between challenging behavior, necessary life skills, and human rights, we've got enough content to entertain you on Thanksgiving from the first dinner roll to the last slice of turkey. And, if your Zoom family gathering is going south, just put on ABA Inside Track on and pretend we're joining you for after-dinner pumpkin pie. Pie not included. Articles for November 2020 Elopement w/ Dr. Megan Boyle Boyle, M.A. & Adamson, R.M. (2017). Systematic review of functional analysis and treatment of elopement (2000-2015). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 375-385. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0191-y Boyle, M.A., Keenan, G., Forck, K.L., & Curtis, K.S. (2019). Treatment of elopement without blocking with a child with autism. Behavior Modification, 43, 132-145. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740871 Boyle, M.A., Bacon, M.T., Brewer, E.M., Carton, S.M., & Gaskill, L.A. (2020). Evaluating a treatment wihtout extinction for elopement maintained by access to stereotypy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1531-1541. doi: 10.1002/jaba.682   Sexual Wellbeing w/ Worner Leland + Barb Gross Davis, T.N., Machalicke, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., Pinkelman, S., Chan, J.M., & Sigafoos, J. (2016). A review and treatment selection model for individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 389-402. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0062-3 Stein, S. & Dillenburger, K. (2017). Ethics in sexual behavior assessment and support for people with intellectual disability. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 16, 11-17. doi: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0023 Taylor, B. & Davis, S. (2007). The extended PLISSIT model for addressing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with an acquired disability of chronic illness. Sexuality and Disability, 25, 135-139. doi: 10.1007/s11195-007-9044-x   Dental Exam Tolerance w/ Dr. Kelly McConnell Allen, K.D., & Wallace, D.P. (2013). Effectiveness of using noncontingent escape for general behavior management in a pediatric dental clinic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 723-737. doi: 10.1002/jaba.82 Carter, L., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2019). Dental desensitization for students with autism spectrum disorder through graduated exposure, reinforcement, and reinforcement fading. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31, 161-170. doi: 10.1007/s10882-018-9635-8 McConnell, K.L., Sassi, J.L., Carr, L., Szalwinski. J., Courtemanch, A., Njie-Jallow, F., & Cheney, W.R. (2020). Functional analysis and generalized treatment of disruptive behavior during dental exams. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.747 Appukuttan, D.P. (2016). Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: Literature review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 8, 35-50. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S63626

If your list of self-care activities begins and ends at a big glass of wine, you may not be doing it right. And, as our special guest, Dr. Shane Spiker, shares, you're not alone. This week, we discuss the challenges of self-care for behavior analysts including the consequences of burnout and the surprising fact that taking care of ourselves is an actual learned skill. Articles discussed this episode: Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High level of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 Dounavi, K., Fennell, B., & Early, E. (2019). Supervision for certification in the field of applied behaviour analysis: Characteristics and relationship with job satisfaction, burnout, work demands, and support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 2098. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122098 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.

This Halloween, don't run away. Don't lock your doors. Don't hide under your bed. Because, the audio file is already in your ears. Grab Bag Reboot. This time, it's personal. Articles discussed this episode: Gunning, C., Holloway, J., & Grealish, L. (2020). An evaluation of parents as behavior change agents in the Preschool Life Skills program. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 889-917. doi: 10.1002/jaba.660 Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10/1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Milata, E.M., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Dickson, C.A. (2020).. A blueprint for general-case procedures illustrated by teaching adolescents with autism spectrum disorder to use a chip-debit card. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 1-26. doi: 10.1002/bin.1719 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.

By popular demand (of Diana), we're talking all about stimulus equivalence. After drawing multiple pictures to remind ourselves of the inner workings of this powerful process, we dive into relevant research from three generations: a Sidman original, a go-go 90's extension, and a practical example of stimulus equivalence in special education. Articles discussed this episode: Sidman, M. Cresson, Jr., O., & Willson-Morris, M. (1974). Acquisition of matching to sample via mediated transfer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 22, 261-273. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1974.22-261 Cowley, B.J., Green, G., & Braunling-McMorrow, D. (1992). Using stimulus equivalence procedures to teach name-face matching to adults with brain injuries. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 461-475. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-461 Keintz, K.S., Miguel, C.F., Kao, B., & Finn, H.E. (2011). Using conditional discrimination training to produce emergent relations between coins and their values in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 909-913. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-909 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.

No tricks this month on the show unless you're terrified of stimulus equivalence like Rob! For everyone else, it'll be all treats for your ears with the return of a popular (?) episode format as well as a cozy fall discussion about self-care with special guest, Dr. Shane Spiker. Snuggle up with some hot apple cider, a warm sweater, and a brand new delay tolerance flow chart. Articles for October 2020 Stimulus Equivalence Sidman, M. Cresson, Jr., O., & Willson-Morris, M. (1974). Acquisition of matching to sample via mediated transfer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 22, 261-273. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1974.22-261 Cowley, B.J., Green, G., & Braunling-McMorrow, D. (1992). Using stimulus equivalence procedures to teach name-fce matching to adults with brain injuries. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 461-475. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-461 Keintz, K.S., Miguel, C.F., Kao, B., & Finn, H.E. (2011). Using conditional discrimination training to produce emergent relations between coins and their values in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 909-913. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-909   Grab Bag Reboot Gunning, C., Holloway, J., & Grealish, L. (2020). An evaluation of parents as behavior change agents in the Preschool Life Skills program. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 889-917. doi: 10.1002/jaba.660 Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10/1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Milata, E.M., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Dickson, C.A. (2020).. A blueprint for general-case procedures illustrated by teaching adolescents with autism spectrum disorder to use a chip-debit card. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 1-26. doi: 10.1002/bin.1719 Self-Care w/ Dr. Shane Spiker Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High level of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 Dounavi, K., Fennell, B., & Early, E. (2019). Supervision for certification in the field of applied behaviour analysis: Characteristics and relationship with job satisfaction, burnout, work demands, and support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 2098. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122098

Finally, rounding out our month-long Supervision September comes an episode all about how to be the superest supervisor that ever did supervise. Whether it's maximizing your supervision bandwidth or hyper-focusing your supervisee's experiences, we're checking out some new ideas to make supervision more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Articles discussed this episode: Garza, K.L., McGee, H.M., Schenk, Y.A., & Wiskirchen, R.R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 62-70. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0186-8 Hartley, B.K., Courtney, W.T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V.J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-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.

This week we conclude our deep dive into "Bringing Out the Best in People" by discussing some of the more ephemeral components of supervision. For instance, did you know that you can supervise creativity? And what does the future hold for supervision now that Zoomers are entering the work force. All this and the history of Nintendo. Articles discussed this episode: Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc 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.

Continuing with Supervision September, we delve deep into the science and generalization of supervisory skills with our newest book club series on "Bringing Out the Best in People", the classic management book by Aubrey Daniels. How are running Fortune 500 companies and ABA like peanut butter and chocolate? And what does positive reinforcement have to do with improving the widget production line? Listen in and join us for part 2 next week! Book discussed this episode: Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc 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.

It's time for our 4th Annual Supervision September! All month long, we'll be discussing supervision of BCBAs, supporting good management practices, and advances in the supervisory process. And, to kick things off, live (via Zoom!), it's our talk from the Greater Boston Applied Behavior Analysis in Urban Education conference. While we couldn't be there in person, we were honored to be asked to talk all about the trials and tribulations of supervising BCBAs in the public school system. Finally, it's Rob's time to shine!   Articles discussed this episode: Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Parsons, M.B., Rollyson, J.H., & Reid, D.H. (2013). Teaching practitioners to conduct behavioral skills training: A pyramidal approach for training multiple human service staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 4-16. doi: 10.1007/BF03391798 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4   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.

Joy of joys! It's Supervision September! All month long, we'll be discussing topics related to supervision. Whether supervision in the schools or supervision on the job, we're covering all the angles. And, if four whole episodes about supervision weren't enough, we're so excited to launch our very first Patreon to provide listeners more opportunities for exclusive episodes, discounts, and chances to meet (and maybe even podcast) with us. All that, and Jackie takes a vacation. Articles for September 2020 Navigating Supervision in the Public Schools Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Parsons, M.B., Rollyson, J.H., & Reid, D.H. (2013). Teaching practitioners to conduct behavioral skills training: A pyramidal approach for training multiple human service staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 4-16. doi: 10.1007/BF03391798 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4   "Bringing Out the Best in People " Book Club Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc   Super Supervision Garza, K.L., McGee, H.M., Schenk, Y.A., & Wiskirchen, R.R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 62-70. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0186-8 Hartley, B.K., Courtney, W.T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V.J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-x

Hey, ABA Inside Track Listeners.  As we embark into our 4th year of the podcast, we wanted to stop and recognize that we couldn't have continued creating our brand of scientific and entertaining behavior analytic content without your support.  And, to acknowledge the importance of our community of BCBA students and practitioners, we've decided to team up with Patreon to provide more opportunities for our audience to interact with the show than ever before.  Patreon is an online platform that allows fans to donate at a variety of levels to unlock access to more shows, CE store discounts, and even a chance to join our recording sessions.    For just 5 dollars a month, you'll be invited to join us for a behavior analysis social stream every other month.  You'll be able to share your thoughts on a set topic with Rob, Diana, and Jackie as well as other behavior analysts in our online community.   If you're interested in more podcast content, why not join at the 10 dollar a month level.  You'll also gain access to 3 additional shows a year taking our popular book club format to discuss behavior analytic literature that YOU get to vote on.  Each of these episodes will be good for 2 learning credits at no additional cost and include the fun and detailed commentary you've come to expect from our show.  And, to add an extra incentive, 10-dollar a month patrons will receive a special ABA Inside Track sticker and a monthly 10% discount at our CE store.   Finally, for those of you who'd like to be a part of the show, if you sign up at the 20 dollar a month level, you'll earn everything at the previous levels AND get to join us during the recordings of the book club episodes.  That's right, you'll be able to take the role of one of our special guest co-hosts for an entire episode!  Plus, as our guest, you'll receive a show mug designed specifically for our Inside Tracker patrons as well as a 20% discount each month at the CE store.   As an added bonus, all patrons who sign up before September 30th will receive a free CE store credit as a thanks from us for your early support.  To find more information and to sign up, just go to patreon.com/abainsidetrack.  Or email us with questions at abainsidetrack@gmail.com.   Keep responding!

We've sung the praises of functional communication training (FCT) on plenty of episodes. However, we're in the same boat as you when it comes time to start thinning the reinforcement schedule to use FCT in real life. Luckily, Dr. Jeffrey Tiger is here to save the day by sharing recent research on improving delay tolerance procedures. Is DRA the special ingredient? Plus, another chapter in the ongoing struggle of Jackie vs. DRO procedures. Articles discussed this episode: Sumter, M.E., Gifford, M.R., Tiger, J.H., Effertz, H.M., & Fulton, C.J. (2020). Providing noncontingent, alternative, functional reinforcers during delays following functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.708 Drifke, M.A., Tiger, J.H., & Lillie, M.A. (2020). DRA contingencies promote improved tolerance to delayed reinforcement during FCT compared to DRO and fixed-time schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.704 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.

Are you still using preference assessments based on research you read in grad school. Get with the times and learn about some cool, recent updates to the literature with your pals on ABA Inside Track. Did you know you can use videos in your preference assessment? Or that you can compare preference for chocolate versus gummy candy? If you answered "no" then this episode is definitely for you. Note: if you said "yes" this episode will also be good. Articles discussed this episode: Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Increasing the efficiency of paired-stimulus preference assessments by identifying categories of preference. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 221-226. doi: 10.1002/jaba.190 Wiggins, H.C., & Roscoe, E.M. (2020). Evaluation of an indirect assessment for identifying tasks for functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 997-1012. doi: 10.1002/jaba.656 Brodhead, M.T., Kim, S.Y., & Rispoli, M.J. (2019). Further examination of video-based preference assessments without contingent access. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 258-270. doi: 10.1002/jaba.507 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 summer vacation may not quite be over here in America, we sure better be planning for how we're reopening school for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help with planning the new school term, we're releasing an extra episode this month to review some recent articles from Behavior Analysis in Practice. What lessons can be learned from current research? Are our front-line staff and teachers ready? And how will behavior analysts help in the public and private school settings? Join us as we get ready to go back to school. Articles discussed this episode: Kornack, J., Williams, A.L., Johnson, K.A., & Mendes, E.M. (2020). Reopening the doors to center-based ABA services: Clinical and safety protocols during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00462-7 Palaez, M. & Novak, G. (2020). Returning to school: Separation problems and anxiety in the age of pandemics. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00467-2 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.

As a response to our tumultuous times, it's so fortunate that we have so many behavior analysts speaking out about equality and social justice. This week two such leaders in the discussion, Denisha Gingles and Arin Donovan from the Beautiful Humans social change-cast, had some time to review this very important topic with us. This week, we look at how behavior analysis can learn from other fields (and from our own) to continue our professional journey to promote greater social and cultural change. Articles discussed this episode: Biglan, A. & Embry, D.D. (2013). A framework for intentional cultural change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.06.001 Miller, K.L., Cruz, A.R., & Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2019). Inherent tensions and possibilities: Behavior analysis and cultural responsiveness. Behavior and Social Issues, 28, 16-36. doi: 10.1007/s42822-019-00010-1 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.

Summer may be winding down, but we've still got lots of podcast visitors taking a trip by the virtual studio. This month, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Tiger to discuss delay tolerance and functional communication training and by Arin Donovan and Denisha Gingles from the Beautiful Humans social change-cast to discuss social justice. And, to top it all off, we discover if chocolate is better than gummies…with science! Articles for August 2020 Social Justice w/ Arin Donovan & Denisha Gingles Biglan, A. & Embry, D.D. (2013). A framework for intentional cultural change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.06.001 Miller, K.L., Cruz, A.R., & Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2019). Inherent tensions and possibilities: Behavior analysis and cultural responsiveness. Behavior and Social Issues, 28, 16-36. doi: 10.1007/s42822-019-00010-1   Advanced Preference Assessment Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Increasing the efficiency of paired-stimulus preference assessments by identifying categories of preference. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 221-226. doi: 10.1002/jaba.190 Wiggins, H.C., & Roscoe, E.M. (2020). Evaluation of an indirect assessment for identifying tasks for functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 997-1012. doi: 10.1002/jaba.656 Brodhead, M.T., Kim, S.Y., & Rispoli, M.J. (2019). Further examination of video-based preference assessments without contingent access. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 258-270. doi: 10.1002/jaba.507   Functional Communication Training and Delay Tolerance w/ Dr. Jeffrey Tiger Sumter, M.E., Gifford, M.R., Tiger, J.H., Effertz, H.M., & Fulton, C.J. (2020). Providing noncontingent, alternative, functional reinforcers during delays following functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.708 Drifke, M.A., Tiger, J.H., & Lillie, M.A. (2020). DRA contingencies promote improved tolerance to delayed reinforcement during FCT compared to DRO and fixed-time schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.704

It's the full audio from our February 2019 trivia night, for your enjoyment. We've got questions about acronyms, questions about CMOs, a picture round (pictures can be found here), Brad Pitt, lasers, and popular lyrics—operationally defined. Listen, answer, and send us your high scores!

Given how the world has been going, it's about time we acknowledge that trauma is a much more regular occurrence than we might have originally believed. With that in mind, we asked Brian Middleton (a.k.a., the Bearded Behaviorist) from the Oh, Behave! podcast to join us to discuss research on trauma-informed care. We review signs of trauma in treatment, simple ways to avoid adding stressors into your practice with others, and how to respond professionally to research critical of your life's work (i.e., behavior analysis). Articles discussed this episode: Slocum, S.K. & Vollmer, T.R. (2015). A comparison of positive and negative reinforcement for compliance to treat problem behavior maintained by escape. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 563-574. doi: 10.1002/jaba.216 Kunnavatana, S.S., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Slocum, T.A., & Clay, C.J. (2018). Manipulating parameters of reinforcement of reduce problem behavior without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 283-302. doi: 10.1002/jaba.443 Kupferstein, H. (2018). Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis. Advances in Autism, 4, 19-29. doi: 10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0016 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.

Training people the first time is easy. Actually ensuring that they've learned the target skills…is a tiny bit harder. Fortunately, special guest, Dr. Paula Braga Kenyon has some research-based ideas on how clinicians can use self-monitoring and technology to improve procedural integrity. And not just in one setting, but in multiple settings. Plus, you get to use performance feedback, our favorite! Articles discussed this episode: Pelletier, K., McNamara, B., Braga-Kenyon, P., & Ahearn, W.H. (2010). Effect of video self-monitoring on procedural integrity. Behavioral Interventions, 25, 261-274. doi: 10.1002/bin.316 Mouzakitis, A., Codding, R.S., & Tryon, G. (2015). The effects of self-monitoring and performance feedback on the treatment integrity of behavior intervention plan implementation and generalization. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 223-234. doi: 10.1177/1098300715573629 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've extolled the virtues of behavior skills training (BST) nearly weekly on this show. But, can you believe, we've never actually done a full episode on this effective, research-based training intervention? Well, we decided to fix that oversight by digging into what components actually make BST so darn great. Plus, we finally review the oft-mentioned, never discussed Himle et al. article on gun safety. We sure know how to have a good time! Articles discussed this episode: Himle, M.B., Miltenberger, R.G., Flessner, C., & Gatheridge, B. (2004). Teaching safety skills to children to prevent gun play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 1-9. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-1 Ward-Horner, J. & Sturmey, P. (2012). Component analysis of behavior skills training in functional analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 27, 75-92. doi: 10.1002/bin.1339 Kornacki, L.T., Ringdahl, J.E., Sjostrom, A., Nuernberger, J.E. (2013). A component analysis of a behavioral skills training package used to teach conversation skills to young adults with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7, 1370-1376. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.012 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.

Extra instructions, color cues, and visual models are par for the course when teaching many new skills. But, what happens when these helpful prompts turn harmful? This week, we're joined by Dr. Catia Cividini-Motta to discuss ways to overcome prompt dependence with learners. And, after all the research is reviewed, we get a knock-down, drag-out fight to the finish to find out which methods are the best (spoiler alert: the results of these match-ups are never that simple). Articles discussed this episode: Cividini-Motta, C. & Ahearn, W.H. (2013). Effects of two variations of differential reinforcement on prompt dependency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2013, 640-650. doi: 10.1002/jaba.67 Karsten, A.M. & Carr, J.E. (2009). The effects of differential reinforcement of unprompted responding on the skill acquisition of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 327-334. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-327 Gorgan, E.M. & Kodak, T. (2019). Comparison of interventions to treat prompt dependence for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1049-1063. doi: 10.1002/jaba.638 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.

What's the hottest vacation destination for BCBAs this summer? Why the ABA Inside Track virtual studio of course! For the remainder of these hot-hot days (in the Western Hemisphere, at least), grab a cold drink, your beach towel, and favorite podcast player as we travel the world (of ABA topics) with our special guest tour guides. We'll be visiting the island of Prompt Dependency with Dr. Cividini-Motta, soaring the heights of Mt. Procedural Integrity with Dr. Braga-Kenyon, and zooming down the open road on Rt. Trauma-Informed Care with Brian Middleton (a.k.a., the Bearded Behaviorist). Plus, this vacation package is entirely free! Articles for July 2020 Prompt Dependency w/ Dr. Catia Cividini-Motta Cividini-Motta, C. & Ahearn, W.H. (2013). Effects of two variations of differential reinforcement on prompt dependency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2013, 640-650. doi: 10.1002/jaba.67 Karsten, A.M. & Carr, J.E. (2009). The effects of differential reinforcement of unprompted responding on the skill acquisition of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 327-334. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-327 Gorgan, E.M. & Kodak, T. (2019). Comparison of interventions to treat prompt dependence for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1049-1063. doi: 10.1002/jaba.638   Component Analysis of Behavior Skills Training Himle, M.B., Miltenberger, R.G., Flessner, C., & Gatheridge, B. (2004). Teaching safety skills to children to prevent gun play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 1-9. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-1 Ward-Horner, J. & Sturmey, P. (2012). Component analysis of behavior skills training in functional analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 27, 75-92. doi: 10.1002/bin.1339 Kornacki, L.T., Ringdahl, J.E., Sjostrom, A., Nuernberger, J.E. (2013). A component analysis of a behavioral skills training package used to teach conversation skills to young adults with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7, 1370-1376. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.012   Procedural Integrity w/ Dr. Paula Braga-Kenyon Pelletier, K., McNamara, B., Braga-Kenyon, P., & Ahearn, W.H. (2010). Effect of video self-monitoring on procedural integrity. Behavioral Interventions, 25, 261-274. doi: 10.1002/bin.316 Mouzakitis, A., Codding, R.S., & Tryon, G. (2015). The effects of self-monitoring and performance feedback on the treatment integrity of behavior intervention plan implementation and generalization. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 223-234. doi: 10.1177/1098300715573629   Trauma-Informed Care w/ Brian Middleton (a.k.a., the Bearded Behaviorist) Slocum, S.K. & Vollmer, T.R. (2015). A comparison of positive and negative reinforcement for compliance to treat problem behavior maintained by escape. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 563-574. doi: 10.1002/jaba.216 Kunnavatana, S.S., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Slocum, T.A., & Clay, C.J. (2018). Manipulating parameters of reinforcement of reduce problem behavior without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 283-302. doi: 10.1002/jaba.443 Kupferstein, H. (2018). Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis. Advances in Autism, 4, 19-29. doi: 10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0016

Given the preponderance of evidence that early intervention leads to better outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder, isn't it important to identify these children as early as possible? This week we review research in identifying early indicators of ASD in children, charting the course from preschool, to first-birthday parties, to TV-watching infants. It's the most adorable-sounding research we've ever discussed. Articles discussed this episode: Osterling, J. & Dawson, G. (1994). Early recognition of children with autism: A study of first birthday home videotapes. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 24, 247-257. doi: 10.1007/BF02172225 Jones, W. & Klin, A. (2013). Attention to eyes is present but in decline in 2-6 month-olds later diagnosed with autism. Nature, 504, 427-431. doi: 10.1038/nature12715 Sallows, G.O. & Graupner, T.D. (2005) Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: Four-year outcome and predictors. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 110, 417-438. doi: 10.1352/0895-8017(2005)110[417:IBTFCW]2.0.CO;2 Zwaigenbaum, L., Bryson, S., Rogers, T., Brian, J., & Szatmari, P. (2005). Behavioral manifestations of autism in the first year of life. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, 23, 143-152. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2004.05.001 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.

Unless you love conducting job interviews, you're probably interested in keeping the employees you hire for as long as possible. But how much impact can your supervision have on minimizing staff heading for the hills? Dr. Byron Wine joins us to share his research and experience into staff turnover in the human services including whether employee rewards work, if rapport building can leads to better work outcomes, and how to start getting your organization prepared for the inevitability of positional vacancies. Articles discussed this episode: Wine, B., Chen, T., & Brewer, A. (2019). An examination of reward probability and delivery delays on employee performance. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 39, 179-193. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1666776 Curry, S.M., Gravina, N.E., Sleiman, A.A., & Richard, E. (2019). The effects of engaging in rapport-building behaviors on productivity and discretionary effort. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 39, 213-226. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1667940 Wine, B., Osborne, M.R., & Newcomb, E.T. (2020). On turnover in human services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, published online January 6, 2020. doi: 10/1007/s40617-019-00399-6 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 light of recent events in the US, we've decided to move up our conversation with Adrienne Bradley and Kat Jackson from Black Applied Behavior Analyst, Inc. on the subject of racial diversity and inclusion. We discuss the importance of cultural humility, barriers to meaningful diversity initiatives, and how racism goes beyond being a good person. Plus how to continue your own journey as a BCBA in promoting inclusive practices and managing your ability to take feedback on the many not so obvious ways BCBAs can practice discrimination in their daily interactions. Articles discussed this episode: Hook, J.N. & Watkins Jr., C.E. (2015). Cultural humility: The cornerstone of positive contact with culturally different individuals and groups? American Psychologist, 70, 661-662. doi: 10.1037/a0038965 Rangarajan, N. & Black, T. (2007). Exploring organizational barriers to diversity. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 27, 249-263. doi: 10.1177/0734371X06296203 Rosenberg, N.E. & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Some additional resources from BABA: Racial Equity Readiness Assessment Anti-Racism for Kids 101 Multiculturalism and Diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis Beautiful Humans Podcast Shades of ABAB Podcast 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.

So, you probably aren't planning on going on any exciting vacations this summer, for some reason. Why not take a trip to podcast-land, first stop, ABA Inside Track. We'll be here and so will many fabulous visiting guests (in vocal form) like Dr. Bryon Wine and like Cat Jackson and Adrienne Bradley from Black Applied Behavior Analysts. Why not throw on your swimsuit, grab a burger, slather on some sunscreen, and get ready for a series of June episodes that might almost help you forget that you had to cancel your Disney World trip. Articles for June 2020 Staff Turnover w/ Dr. Bryon Wine Wine, B., Chen, T., & Brewer, A. (2019). An examination of reward probability and delivery delays on employee performance. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 39, 179-193. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1666776 Curry, S.M., Gravina, N.E., Sleiman, A.A., & Richard, E. (2019). The effects of engaging in rapport-building behaviors on productivity and discretionary effort. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 39, 213-226. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1667940 Wine, B., Osborne, M.R., & Newcomb, E.T. (2020). On turnover in human services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, published online January 6, 2020. doi: 10/1007/s40617-019-00399-6   Early Indicators of Autism Osterling, J. & Dawson, G. (1994). Early recognition of children with autism: A study of first birthday home videotapes. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 24, 247-257. doi: 10.1007/BF02172225 Jones, W. & Klin, A. (2013). Attention to eyes is present but in decline in 2-6 month-olds later diagnosed with autism. Nature, 504, 427-431. doi: 10.1038/nature12715 Sallows, G.O. & Graupner, T.D. (2005) Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: Four-year outcome and predictors. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 110, 417-438. doi: 10.1352/0895-8017(2005)110[417:IBTFCW]2.0.CO;2 Zwaigenbaum, L., Bryson, S., Rogers, T., Brian, J., & Szatmari, P. (2005). Behavioral manifestations of autism in the first year of life. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, 23, 143-152. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2004.05.001   Diversity and Inclusion w/ Cat Jackson + Adrienne Bradley Hook, J.N. & Watkins Jr., C.E. (2015). Cultural humility: The cornerstone of positive contact with culturally different individuals and groups? American Psychologist, 70, 661-662. doi: 10.1037/a0038965 Rangarajan, N. & Black, T. (2007). Exploring organizational barriers to diversity. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 27, 249-263. doi: 10.1177/0734371X06296203 Rosenberg, N.E. & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5

LIVE from the TxABA conference—which, because of the pandemic, we recorded in the comfort of our homes—it's a fun-filled presentation from ABA Inside Track! Due to popular demand, we've switched up our original talk to discuss what research can tell us about promoting safety measures in our daily lives. Is there a way to improve hand washing in the general population? What does economic research tell us about social distancing? And how is the Green Movement like a global health initiative? Big thanks to our friends at TxABA for their kind invitation. We hope to see you at the Alamo next year! Articles discussed this episode: Fenichel, E.P. (2013). Economic considerations for social distancing and behavioral based policies during an epidemic. Journal of Health Economics, 32, 440-451. doi: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2013.01.002 Fournier, A.K. & Berry, T.D., (2012). Effects of response cost and socially-assisted interventions on hand-hygiene behavior of university students. Behavior and Social Issues, 21, 152-164. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.21i0.3979 Bowman, L.G., Hardesty, S.L., Sigurdsson, S.O., McIvor, M., Orchowitz, P.M., Wagner, L.L., & Hagopian, L.P. (2019). Utilizing group-based contingencies to increase hand washing in a large human service settings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 600-611. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00328-z Bordlein, C. (2020). Promoting hand sanitizer use in a university cafeteria. Behavior and Social Issues, Online Access. doi: 10.1007/s42822-020-00026-y Chance, P. & Heward, W.L., (2010). Climate change: Meeting the challenge. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 197-206. doi: 10.1007/bf03392219 Pritchard, J. (2010). Virtual rewards for driving green. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 185-187. doi: 10.1007/bf03392216

You may say "toe-may-toe", and I may say "toe-mah-toe", but we've all learned to accept that these differences are ok. However, not everyone can take such perspective taking skills for granted, including many individuals with autism. This week, we take a peek into the behavior analytic literature to see how we can use recent research to supercharge our teaching skill for this socially-important skill. Articles discussed this episode: Welsh, F., Najdowski, A.C., Strauss, D., Gallegos, L., & Fullen, J.A. (2019). Teaching a perspective-taking component skills to children with autism in the natural environment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 439-450. doi: 10.1002/jaba.523 Stauch, T.A., Plavnick, J.B., Sankar, S., & Gallagher, A.C. (2018). Teaching social perception skills to adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities using video-based group instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 647-666. doi: 10.1002/jaba.473 Gould, E., Tarbox, J., O'Hora, D., Noone, S., & Bergstrom, R. (2011). Teaching children with autism a basic component skill of perspective-taking. Behavioral Interventions, 26, 50-66. doi: 10.1002/bin.320 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.

This week we go beyond freakonomics into the realm of behavioral economics. And who better to guide us through the economics of fake IDs, tornado safety measures, and legal marijuana pricing then Dr. Derek Reed. Plus, why can't ABA and behavioral economics research get along? Articles discussed this episode: Critchfield, T.S. & Reed, D.D. (2017). The fuzzy concept of applied behavior analysis research. The Behavior Analyst, 40, 123-159. doi: 10.1007/s40614-017-0093-x Amlung, M., Reed, D.D., Morris, V., Aston, E.R., Metrik, J., & MacKillop, J. (2018). Price elasticity of illegal versus legal cannabis: A behavioral economic substitutability analysis. Addiction, 114, 112-118. doi: 10.1111/add.14437 Naude, G.P., Foster, R.N.S., Bartley, M., Martinetti, M.P., Ayers, L.O., Reed, D.D. (2019). Predicting adverse consequences of alcohol consumption in underage college students using a novel fake ID purchase task. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Online Access. doi: 10.1037/pha0000345 Gelino, B.W. & Reed, D.D. (2020). Temporal discounting of tornado shelter-seeking intentions amidst standard and impact-based weather alerts: A crowdsourced experiment. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 26, 16-25. doi: 10.1037/xap0000246 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.

Are you ready to talk about resurgence? Well, I certainly wasn't, but we still recorded an episode all about it. And, y'know what, we had a great time doing so! Rob even demanded we add a bonus article on the topic, so moved by learning about this oft misunderstood component of behavior change. We hope that you are similarly moved…at the very least you'll remember the difference between resurgence and extinction and stop embarrassing yourself at BCBA cocktail parties. Articles discussed this episode: Lambert, J.M., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., & Rodewald, A.M. (2015). Serial alternative response training as intervention for target response resurgence. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 765-780. doi: 10.1002/jaba.253 Bloom, S.E. & Lambert, J.M. (2015). Implications for practice: Resurgence and differential reinforcement of alternative responding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 781-784. doi: 10.1002/jaba.266 Volkert, V.M., Lerman, D.C., Call, N.A., & Trosclair-Lasserre, N. (2009). An evaluation of resurgence during treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 145-160. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-145 BONUS ARTICLE (that Rob reaaaaaaly loved): Greer, B.D. & Shahan, T.A. (2019). Resurgence as choice: Implications for promoting durable behavior change. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 816-846. doi: 10.1002/jaba.573 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.

MAY we offer you some new podcast episodes about behavior analysis? This month we're talking about a whole dearth of issues. And, what with everyone staying at home, we even managed to squeeze in an additional full-length episode that we don't even mention in the preview. First, we tackle a listener topic with a discussion of resurgence. Then we welcome special guest Dr. Derek Reed to school us on behavioral economics. Finally, we return to a discussion of treatment for individuals with autism by reviewing articles on perspective taking. Then, we share one of our recent live talks from the TexABA conference on washing your hands and social distancing during a pandemic. MAYbe we're crazy, but that's one heck of a line-up! Articles for May 2020 Resurgence Lambert, J.M., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Dayton, E., & Rodewald, A.M. (2015). Serial alternative response training as intervention for target response resurgence. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 765-780. doi: 10.1002/jaba.253 Bloom, S.E. & Lambert, J.M. (2015). Implications for practice: Resurgence and differential reinforcement of alternative responding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 781-784. doi: 10.1002/jaba.266 Volkert, V.M., Lerman, D.C., Call, N.A., & Trosclair-Lasserre, N. (2009). An evaluation of resurgence during treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 145-160. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-145 BONUS ARTICLE (that Rob reaaaaaaly loved): Greer, B.D. & Shahan, T.A. (2019> Resurgence as choice: Implications for promoting durable behavior change. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 816-846. doi: 10.1002/jaba.573   Behavioral Economics w/ Dr. Derek Reed Critchfield, T.S. & Reed, D.D. (2017). The fuzzy concept of applied behavior analysis research. The Behavior Analyst, 40, 123-159. doi: 10.1007/s40614-017-0093-x Amlung, M., Reed, D.D., Morris, V., Aston, E.R., Metrik, J., & MacKillop, J. (2018). Price elasticity of illegal versus legal cannabis: A behavioral economic substitutability analysis. Addiction, 114, 112-118. doi: 10.1111/add.14437 Naude, G.P., Foster, R.N.S., Bartley, M., Martinetti, M.P., Ayers, L.O., Reed, D.D. (2019). Predicting adverse consequences of alcohol consumption in underage college students using a novel fake ID purchase task. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Online Access. doi: 10.1037/pha0000345 Gelino, B.W. & Reed, D.D. (2020). Temporal discounting of tornado shelter-seeking intentions amidst standard and impact-based weather alerts: A crowdsourced experiment. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 26, 16-25. doi: 10.1037/xap0000246   Perspective Taking Welsh, F., Najdowski, A.C., Strauss, D., Gallegos, L., & Fullen, J.A. (2019). Teaching a perspective-taking component skills to children with autism in the natural environment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 439-450. doi: 10.1002/jaba.523 Stauch, T.A., Plavnick, J.B., Sankar, S., & Gallagher, A.C. (2018). Teaching social perception skills to adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities using video-based group instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 647-666. doi: 10.1002/jaba.473 Gould, E., Tarbox, J., O'Hora, D., Noone, S., & Bergstrom, R. (2011). Teaching children with autism a basic component skill of perspective-taking. Behavioral Interventions, 26, 50-66. doi: 10.1002/bin.320   Promoting Pandemic Safety Measures (LIVE) Fenichel, E.P. (2013). Economic considerations for social distancing and behavioral based policies during an epidemic. Journal of Health Economics, 32, 440-451. doi: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2013.01.002 Fournier, A.K. & Berry, T.D., (2012). Effects of response cost and socially-assisted interventions on hand-hygiene behavior of university students. Behavior and Social Issues, 21, 152-164. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.21i0.3979 Bowman, L.G., Hardesty, S.L., Sigurdsson, S.O., McIvor, M., Orchowitz, P.M., Wagner, L.L., & Hagopian, L.P. (2019). Utilizing group-based contingencies to increase hand washing in a large human service settings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 600-611. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00328-z Bordlein, C. (2020). Promoting hand sanitizer use in a university cafeteria. Behavior and Social Issues, Online Access. doi: 10.1007/s42822-020-00026-y Chance, P. & Heward, W.L., (2010). Climate change: Meeting the challenge. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 197-206. doi: 10.1007/bf03392219 Pritchard, J. (2010). Virtual rewards for driving green. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 185-187. doi: 10.1007/bf03392216

Outta tha' way, professors (Diana and Jackie). It's time for the BCBA working-class to shine! Joking aside, this week we focus on research related to being the best darn behavior consultants to teachers and to schools. And, to do it up right, we invited our podcasting pal, Matt Cicoria of the Behavioral Observations podcast to join us and to share his expertise. And if you think all we do is share our favorite TAs to teach new skills, then buckle up, because you're in for a deep dive into consulting culture. Articles discussed this episode: Critchfield, T.S., (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Noell, G.H., Witt, J.C., LaFleur, L.H., Mortenson, B.P., Ranier, D.D., & LeVelle, J. (2000). Increasing intervention implementation in general education following consultation: A comparison of two follow-up strategies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 271-284. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-271 Nadeem, E., Gleacher, A., & Beidas, R.S. (2013). Consultation as an implementation strategy for evidence-based practices across multiple contexts: Unpacking the black box. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 40, 439-450. doi: 10.1007/s10488-013-0502-8 Menendez, A.L., Mayton, M.R., & Yurick, A.L. (2017). Board certified behavior analysts and related ethical and professional practice considerations for rural schools. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 36, 31-37. doi: 10.1177/8756870517703397 Guiney, M.C. & Zibulsky, J. (2017). Competent consultation: Developing self-efficacy for process and problem aspects of consultation. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 27, 52-71. doi: 10.1080/10474412.2016.1171718 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.

It's one thing to have a decent understanding of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Protocol (VB-MAPP). It's another to discuss bringing this tool up to scale in practice. This week we invite local special educator/BCBA, Colleen Callahan, to share her work in implementing the VB-MAPP in the public school setting. We discuss materials management, research on verbal behavior testing techniques, and how to min-max your session. Articles discussed this episode: Barnes, C.S., Mellor, J., & Rehfeldt, R.A. (2014). Implementing the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP): Teaching assessment techniques. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 36-47. doi: 10.1007/s40616-013-0004-5 Mason, L.L., Sawchak, A., Curtis, S.S., Andrews, A. Arriaga, A., & Pena, H. (2018). A comparison of outcomes from criterion-reference and experimental evaluations of verbal behavior. Behavioral Development, 23, 118-129. doi: 10.1037/bdb0000080 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.

Somewhere in space, this could all be happening right now. ABA Inside Track, the team that brought you Grab Bag 9, now bring you a podcast unlike anything on your planet: Grab Bag In Space! The story of social skills training, furniture reorganization, and green shopping bag purchases. It's a big, sprawling ABA saga of research…and romance. It's a discussion of articles light years ahead of their time. It's an epic of behavior and analysis and aliens from a thousand worlds. Grab Bag In Space, a billion years in the making. And it's coming to your podcast player right now. Articles discussed this episode: Kaplan, B.A., Gelino, B.W., & Reed, D.D. (2018). A behavioral economic approach to green consumerism: Demand for reusable shopping bags. Behavior and Social Issues, 27, 20-30. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.27i0.8003 Mann, C.C. & Karsten, A.M. (2020). Efficacy and social validity of procedures for improving conversational skills of college students with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 402-421. doi: 10.1002/jaba.600 Sharp, R.A., Williams, E. Rornes, R., Lau, C.Y., & Lamers, C. (2019). Lounge layout to facilitate communication and engagement in people with dementia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 637-642. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00323-4 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 are very excited to have Dr. Jim Carr, president of the BACB, joining us on this week's episode to discuss an area of research of which he is very passionate about: child welfare. Though many of us have a history of working with caregivers, few of us have done so in order to reunite children with their biological families. Dr. Carr shares some promising work of how behavior analysis can support these parents on a larger scale. Articles discussed this episode: Franks, S.B., Mata, F.C., Wofford, E., Briggs, A.M., LeBlanc, L.A., Carr, J.E., & Lazarte, A.A. (2013). The effects of behavioral parent training on placement outcomes of biological families in a state child welfare system. Research on Social Work Practice, 23, 377-382. doi: 10.1177/1049731513492006 Kessler, M.L. & Greene, B.F. (1999). Behavior analysis in child welfare: Competency training caseworkers to manage visits between parents and their children in foster care. Research on Social Work Practice, 9, 148-170. doi: 10.1177/104973159900900202 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.

As online communication becomes our new normal—at least for the time being—BCBAs are left scrambling to figure out how to adapt their services to their clients. Fortunately, telehealth systems have been in use in the medical field for some time. This week, we review a bevy of articles describing some of the ways training over telehealth can occur, some troubleshooting tips for your telehealth setup, and a nice think piece on rethinking how we address problem solving with our clients. And, to say thank you to all of our listeners (and to do what we can to help our BCBA friends out there), this episode's 1.0 learning credit can be purchased for FREE!! Articles discussed this episode: Wacker, D.P., Lee, J.F., Dalmau, Y.C., Kopelman, T.G., Lindgren, S.D., Kuhle, J., Pelzel, K.E., Dyson, S., Schieltz, K.M., & Waldron, D.B. (2013). Conducting functional communication training via telehealth to reduce the problem behavior of young children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 25, 35-48. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9314-0 Lee, J.F., Schieltz, K.M., Suess, A.N., Wacker, D.P., Romani, P.W., Lindgren, S.D., Kopelman, T.G., & Dalmau, Y.C. (2015). Guidelines for developing telehealth services and troubleshooting problems with telehealth technology when coaching parents to conduct functional analyses and functional communication training in their homes. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 190-200. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0031-2 Brookman-Frazee, L. (2004). Using parent/clinician partnerships in parent education programs for children with autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 4, 195-213. doi: 10.1177/109830070400600040201 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. NOTE: The free CE offer mentioned has expired as of 1/1/2021

April showers bring…lots of guests? That's the case this extra-long month where we bring in non-stop guests to discuss topics across the board. First, we have president of the BACB, Dr. Jim Carr, join us to share research on work to improve the child welfare system. Then, we dip into our 10th grab bag before inviting our pals Colleen Callahan and Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast about the VB-MAPP and consulting in schools. Stay dry and enjoy! Also, for the audio-only listeners, here are some links from previous episodes including worksheets for executive functioning skills from Dr. Adel Najdowski and a visual inspection graph support document.   Articles for April 2020 Child Welfare w/ Dr. Jim Carr Franks, S.B., Mata, F.C., Wofford, E., Briggs, A.M., LeBlanc, L.A., Carr, J.E., & Lazarte, A.A. (2013). The effects of behavioral parent training on placement outcomes of biological families in a state child welfare system. Research on Social Work Practice, 23, 377-382. doi: 10.1177/1049731513492006 Kessler, M.L. & Greene, B.F. (1999). Behavior analysis in child welfare: Competency training caseworkers to manage visits between parents and their children in foster care. Research on Social Work Practice, 9, 148-170. doi: 10.1177/104973159900900202   Grab Bag X: Grab Bag in Space Kaplan, B.A., Gelino, B.W., & Reed, D.D. (2018). A behavioral economic approach to green consumerism: Demand for reusable shopping bags. Behavior and Social Issues, 27, 20-30. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.27i0.8003 Mann, C.C. & Karsten, A.M. (2020). Efficacy and social validity of procedures for improving conversational skills of college students with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 402-421. doi: 10.1002/jaba.600 Sharp, R.A., Williams, E. Rornes, R., Lau, C.Y., & Lamers, C. (2019). Lounge layout to facilitate communication and engagement in people with dementia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 637-642. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00323-4   VB-MAPP w/ Colleen Callahan Barnes, C.S., Mellor, J., & Rehfeldt, R.A. (2014). Implementing the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP): Teaching assessment techniques. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 36-47. doi: 10.1007/s40616-013-0004-5 Mason, L.L., Sawchak, A., Curtis, S.S., Andrews, A. Arriaga, A., & Pena, H. (2018). A comparison of outcomes from criterion-reference and experimental evaluations of verbal behavior. Behavioral Development, 23, 118-129. doi: 10.1037/bdb0000080   School Consultation w/ Matt Cicoria Critchfield, T.S., (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Noell, G.H., Witt, J.C., LaFleur, L.H., Mortenson, B.P., Ranier, D.D., & LeVelle, J. (2000). Increasing intervention implementation in general education following consultation: A comparison of two follow-up strategies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 271-284. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-271 Nadeem, E., Gleacher, A., & Beidas, R.S. (2013). Consultation as an implementation strategy for evidence-based practices across multiple contexts: Unpacking the black box. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 40, 439-450. doi: 10.1007/s10488-013-0502-8 Menendez, A.L., Mayton, M.R., & Yurick, A.L. (2017). Board certified behavior analysts and related ethical and professional practice considerations for rural schools. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 36, 31-37. doi: 10.1177/8756870517703397 Guiney, M.C. & Zibulsky, J. (2017). Competent consultation: Developing self-efficacy for process and problem aspects of consultation. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 27, 52-71. doi: 10.1080/10474412.2016.1171718

While all of us are doing our best to respond to rapid changes during the current COVID-19 pandemic, many families are struggling with the loss of home ABA services. In response to these barriers, many smart clinicians are looking for novel solutions. On this special extra episode, we talk with one of these super smart folks, Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa, about how she and her staff have responded to continued need for home ABA services in Italy in the midst of the health crisis. In addition to being able to share so many of Dr. Espinosa's amazing (and directly applicable) ideas out to our fellow BCBAs, we're also making this episode good for one FREE learning CEU. Just listen and go to checkout as normal. Then enjoy the content and the CE for free, courtesy of Dr. Espinosa and your friends at ABA Inside Track. Articles discussed this episode: Kazdin, A.E. (1982). The token economy: A decade later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 431-445. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431 Hackenberg, T.D. (2018). Token reinforcement: Translational research and application. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 393-435. doi: 10.1002/jaba.439 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.

Are you like me and you've been wondering why massed trials seem to be the most popular format for discrete trial training? Ever think that there could be a better way? Lucky for you, this week we're using research to pit massed trials head-to-head against other DTT formats in a knock-down, drag-out cage match for the ages. Will interspersed trials cause a big upset? Can distributed trials make it to the final round? Or will massed trials dominate all comers? Articles discussed this episode: Henrickson, M.L., Rapp, J.T., & Ashbeck, H.A. (2015). Teaching with massed versus interspersed trials: Effects on acquisition, maintenance, and problem behavior. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 36-50. doi: 10.1002/bin.1396 Majdalany, L.N., Wilder, D.A., Greif, A., Mathisen, D., & Saini, V. (2014). Comparing massed-trial instruction, distributed-trial instruction, and task interspersal to teach tacts to children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 657-662. doi: 10.1002/jaba.149 Haq, S.S., Kodak, T., Kurtz-Nelson, E., Porritt, M., Rush, K., & Cariveau, T. Comparing the effects of massed and distributed practice on skill acquisition for children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 454-459. doi: 10.1002/jaba.213 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.

Trapped in the house with nothing but a bag of chips and a 5 lb weight? Well, at least you could spend some time PLANNING how you'll create a healthier lifestyle. Tony Chambers and Clint Evans from The Behavior Chef podcast join us (virtually) to explain how choosing healthy foods is nothing but good old-fashioned behavior and how breaking bad health habits is a lot harder than you might think. Articles discussed this episode: Rafacz, S.D. (2019). Healthy eating: Approaching the selection, preparation, and consumption of healthy food as choice behavior. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 42, 647-674. doi: 10/1007/s40614-018-00190-y Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58 Meredith, S.E., Grabinski, M.J., & Dallery, J. (2011). Internet-based group contingency management to promote abstinence from cigarette smoking: A feasibility study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 118, 23-30. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.02.012 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.

What a nice way to kick off our March episodes with author, Dr. Mary Barbera, stopping by to talk about verbal behavior. We take a look into the process of using transfer procedures to teach tacts as well as get the chance to chat with Dr. Barbera about her own professional and personal history and how it led to her current work on the Turn Autism Around podcast. And, if you enjoy this episode, why not check out our guest appearance on Mary's show later this month! Articles discussed this episode: Barbera, M.L. & Kubina, Jr., R.M. (2005). Using transfer procedures to teach tacts to a child with autism. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 21, 155-161. doi: 10.1007/bf03393017 Bloh, C. (2008). Assessing transfer of stimulus control procedures across learners with autism. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 24, 87-101. doi: 10.1007/bf03393059 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.

Game on! We just can't stop having fun, so much so that Rob even invented a brand-new game to celebrate another month of research articles. Between trying to figure out arcane rules, we share the March topics which run the table from verbal behavior to healthy eating to which work-trial type is best for you (well, maybe). So, pull up a d20 and enjoy this month's preview! Articles for March 2020 Transfer of Stimulus Control w/ Dr. Mary Barbera Barbera, M.L. & Kubina, Jr., R.M. (2005). Using transfer procedures to teach tacts to a child with autism. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 21, 155-161. doi: 10.1007/bf03393017 Bloh, C. (2008). Assessing transfer of stimulus control procedures across learners with autism. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 24, 87-101. doi: 10.1007/bf03393059   Promoting Healthful Behavior w/ The Behavior Chefs (Clint Evans and Tony Chambers) Rafacz, S.D. (2019). Healthy eating: Approaching the selection, preparation, and consumption of healthy food as choice behavior. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 42, 647-674. doi: 10/1007/s40614-018-00190-y Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58 Meredith, S.E., Grabinski, M.J., & Dallery, J. (2011). Internet-based group contingency management to promote abstinence from cigarette smoking: A feasibility study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 118, 23-30. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.02.012   Massed Trials Vs. the World Henrickson, M.L., Rapp, J.T., & Ashbeck, H.A. (2015). Teaching with massed versus interspersed trials: Effects on acquisition, maintenance, and problem behavior. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 36-50. doi: 10.1002/bin.1396 Majdalany, L.N., Wilder, D.A., Greif, A., Mathisen, D., & Saini, V. (2014). Comparing massed-trial instruction, distributed-trial instruction, and task interspersal to teach tacts to children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 657-662. doi: 10.1002/jaba.149 Haq, S.S., Kodak, T., Kurtz-Nelson, E., Porritt, M., Rush, K., & Cariveau, T. Comparing the effects of massed and distributed practice on skill acquisition for children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 454-459. doi: 10.1002/jaba.213

Though the topic has come up before, we decided it was high time that self-monitoring got its very own episode. Then, rather than just share a bunch of old research about how cool self-monitoring is, we figured we'd look for some of the more interesting ways self-monitoring has been used to improve behavior. From spelling tests to training classes. From swimming pools to electricity meters (though not at the same time), Can a procedure so easy really be that effective? Articles discussed this episode: Winett, R.A., Neale, M.S., & Grier, H.C. (1979). Effects of self-monitoring and feedback on residential electricity consumption. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 12, 173-184. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1979.12-173 Critchfield, T.S. (1999). An unexpected effect of recording frequency in reactive self-monitoring. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 389-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-389 Rafferty, L.A., Arroyo, J., Ginnane, S., & Wilczynski, K. (2011). Self-monitoring during spelling practice: Effects on spelling accuracy and on-task behavior of three students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4, 37-45. doi: 10.1007/BF03391773 Plavnick, J.B., Ferreri, S.J., & Maupin, A.N. (2010). The effects of self-monitoring on the procedural integrity of a behavioral intervention for young children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 315-320. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-315 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.

One of the joys of having done the podcast long is learning about the sheer number of applications of behavior analysis in the world. This week, Dr. John O'Neill brings us ABA in a way we never expected: Behavior assessment as a means of improving police training. Aside from the novel use of FBA methodology, we discuss the current state of police academy procedure in America and some of the ways behavior analysis might be able to help. Articles discussed this episode: O'Neill, J. (2018). Functional behavior assessment of the unintentional discharge of firearms in law enforcement. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 275-287. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2018.1514348 O'Neill, J., O'Neill, D.A., Weed, K., Hartman, M.E., Spence, W., & Lewinski, W.J. (2019). Police academy training, performance, and learning. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 353-372. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00317-2 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.

For some reason Jackie decided that we needed to learn more about visual inspection. So, we did! Now we're all refreshed on the steps involved in analyzing data graphically and making the best treatment decisions possible. If you listen to this week's episode, your graph of "understanding the steps of visual inspection" will be on a very clear increasing trend. Articles discussed this episode: Vanselow, N.R., Thompson, R., & Karsina, A. (2011). Data-based decision making: The impact of data variability, training, and context. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 767-780. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-767 Wolfe, K., Barton, E.E., & Meadan, H. (2019). Systematic protocols for the visual analysis of single-case research data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 491-502. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00336-7 Falligant, J.M., McNulty, M.K., Hausman, N.L., & Rooker, G.W. (2019). Using dual-criteria methods to supplement visual inspection: Replication and extension. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.665 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.

If you're going to be in Massachusetts on February 26th at 7, come to Ground Effect Brewing in Hudson, MA for our first ABA Trivia Night! We'll have fun questions, prizes, and beer with your pals at ABA Inside Track. Come join a team of four like-minded BCBAs and make some new friends or bring your colleagues for some after-work bonding. And, best of all, this event will be entirely FREE! Check out the Ground Effect website for more information for directions and email us for more information. We can't wait to see you there!

Heeeeey, it's Rob's birthday. And rather than watch the time-caper thriller "Happy Death Day 2U" like he wanted to, let's have a February preview. This month we kick things off with a trip to the gallery of line graphs to discuss improvements in visual inspection methodology. After that, we'll be joined by Dr. John O'Neill to learn about how behavior analysis can inform research into improving police training. Finally, we revisit a tangentially-discussed topic with articles reviewing a multitude of ways to utilize self-monitoring. Then I'm promised we can eat cake and play video games. Also, don't forget to join us on February 26th @ 7pm at Ground Effect Brewery in Hudson, MA for our very first ABA Trivia evening! Articles for February 2020 Visual Inspection Vanselow, N.R., Thompson, R., & Karsina, A. (2011). Data-based decision making: The impact of data variability, training, and context. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 767-780. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-767 Wolfe, K., Barton, E.E., & Meadan, H. (2019). Systematic protocols for the visual analysis of single-case research data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 491-502. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00336-7 Falligant, J.M., McNulty, M.K., Hausman, N.L., & Rooker, G.W. (2019). Using dual-criteria methods to supplement visual inspection: Replication and extension. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.665   Police Academy 8: Behavior Analysts on Patrol w/ Dr. John O'Neill O'Neill, J. (2018). Functional behavior assessment of the unintentional discharge of firearms in law enforcement. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 275-287. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2018.1514348 O'Neill, J., O'Neill, D.A., Weed, K., Hartman, M.E., Spence, W., & Lewinski, W.J. (2019). Police academy training, performance, and learning. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 353-372. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00317-2   Self-monitoring Winett, R.A., Neale, M.S., & Grier, H.C. (1979). Effects of self-monitoring and feedback on residential electricity consumption. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 12, 173-184. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1979.12-173 Critchfield, T.S. (1999). An unexpected effect of recording frequency in reactive self-monitoring. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 389-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-389 Rafferty, L.A., Arroyo, J., Ginnane, S., & Wilczynski, K. (2011). Self-monitoring during spelling practice: Effects on spelling accuracy and on-task behavior of three students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4, 37-45. doi: 10.1007/BF03391773 Plavnick, J.B., Ferreri, S.J., & Maupin, A.N. (2010). The effects of self-monitoring on the procedural integrity of a behavioral intervention for young children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 315-320. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-315

Because your ABA Inside Track hosts are such chronic truth-tellers, we decided it was time to look into this "lying" we've heard so much about. For instance, we're not sure why anyone would ever lie. Or whether it's an important skill to learn how to lie, especially when your best friend tries on a questionable outfit. Or if learning about George Washington can really improve honesty. We promise, if you listen to ABA Inside Track's new episode, you will be popular and more attractive.* *Note: we're probably lying. Though we bet you're still swell. Articles discussed this episode: Reinecke, D.R., Newman, B., Kurtz, A.L., Ryan, C.S., & Hemmes, N.S. (1997). Teaching deception skills in a game-play context to three adolescents with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 127-137. doi: 10.1023/a:1025835706522 Bergstrom, R., Najdowski, A.C., Alvarado, M., & Tarbox, J. (2016). Teaching children with autism to tell socially appropriate lies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/jaba.295 Sauter, J.A., Stocco, C.S., Luczynski, K.C., & Moline, A.D. (2019). Temporary, inconsistent, and null effects of a moral story and instruction on honesty. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.552   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.

If you've listened to more than one of our episodes, you must enjoy listening to behavior analytic terminology. If so, that makes you unlike most of America who ::GASP:: really dislikes ABA jargon. Should we be offended? Drop our monocles in shock? Perhaps instead we should use research to figure out a better way to improve how we disseminate the science of behavior in plain English. Articles discussed this episode: Lindsley, O.R. (1991). From technical jargon to plain English for application. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 449-458. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-449 Becirevic, A., Critchfield, T.S., Reed, D.D. (2016). On the social acceptability of behavior-analytic terms: Crowdsourced comparisons of lay and technical language. The Behavior Analyst, 39, 305-317. doi: 10.1007/s40614-016-0067-4 Critchfield, T.S., Doepke, K.J., Epting, L.K., Becirevic, A., Reed, D.D., Fienup, D.M., Kremsreiter, J.L., & Ecott, C.L. (2017). Normative emotional responses to behavior analysis jargon or how not to use words to win friends and influence people. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 97-106. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0161-9   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've certainly mentioned and even discussed the IISCA in previous episodes, for some reason we've yet to do a full-length episode on this relatively new tool in the behavior assessment arsenal. That all changes this week as we do a deep dive into the interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis with our special guest, Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman. What is the IISCA? Why use the IISCA? And when is the IISCA? We promise to answer at least two of those burning questions. Articles discussed this episode: Rajaraman A., Hanley G.P. (2018) Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA). In: Volkmar F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8 Hanley, G.P., Jin, C.S., Vanselow, N.R., & Hanratty, L.A. (2014). Produing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 16-36. doi: 10.1002/jaba.106 Jessel, J., Ingvarsson, E.T., Metras, R., Kirk, H., & Whipple, R. (2018). Achieving socially significant reductions in problem behavior following the interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis: A summary of 25 outpatient applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 130-157. doi: 10.1002/jaba.436 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2018). Nature and scope of synthesis in functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 943-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.498 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.

It may be a question you remember from graduate school: What's the deal with sensory extinction? Is it a form of extinction? Of punishment? Or, is it something else? This week, we revisit that old chestnut by discussion four articles that hope to solve the mystery of sensory extinction. And we review one of the most complementary replication articles of all time! Articles discussed this episode: Iwata, B.A., Pace, G.M., Cowdery, G.E., & Miltenberger, R.G. (1994). What makes extinction work: An analysis of procedural form and function. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 131-144. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-131 Mazaleski, J.L., Iwata, B.A., Rodgers, T.A., Vollmer, T.R., & Zarcone, J.R. (1994). Protective equipment as treatment for stereotypic hand mouthing: Sensory extinction or punishment effects? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 345-355. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-345 Lerman, D.C. & Iwata, B.A. (1996). A methodology for distinguishing between extinction and punishment effects associated with response blocking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 231-233. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-231 Smith, R.G., Russo, L., & Le, D.D. (1999). Distinguishing between extinction and punishment effects of response blocking: A replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 367-370. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-367 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.

Happy New Year! We brush off our New Year's Resolutions by promising even more fun and exciting topics. You can trust us: We've read all the research on lying! Plus, Jackie promises more fun by announcing our inaugural ABA Inside Track Trivia Night. And the proper unveiling of our updated theme song by a musician you'll recognize. Welcome to 2020, BCBAs! Articles for January 2019 Sensory Extinction Iwata, B.A., Pace, G.M., Cowdery, G.E., & Miltenberger, R.G. (1994). What makes extinction work: An analysis of procedural form and function. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 131-144. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-131 Mazaleski, J.L., Iwata, B.A., Rodgers, T.A., Vollmer, T.R., & Zarcone, J.R. (1994). Protective equipment as treatment for stereotypic hand mouthing: Sensory extinction or punishment effects? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 345-355. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-345 Lerman, D.C. & Iwata, B.A. (1996). A methodology for distinguishing between extinction and punishment effects associated with response blocking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 231-233. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-231 Smith, R.G., Russo, L., & Le, D.D. (1999). Distinguishing between extinction and punishment effects of response blocking: A replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 367-370. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-367   IISCA w/ Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman Rajaraman A., Hanley G.P. (2018) Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA). In: Volkmar F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8 Hanley, G.P., Jin, C.S., Vanselow, N.R., & Hanratty, L.A. (2014). Produing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 16-36. doi: 10.1002/jaba.106 Jessel, J., Ingvarsson, E.T., Metras, R., Kirk, H., & Whipple, R. (2018). Achieving socially significant reductions in problem behavior following the interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis: A summary of 25 outpatient applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 130-157. doi: 10.1002/jaba.436 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2018). Nature and scope of synthesis in functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 943-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.498   Behavior Analytic Language Lindsley, O.R. (1991). From technical jargon to plain English for application. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 449-458. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-449 Becirevic, A., Critchfield, T.S., Reed, D.D. (2016). On the social acceptability of behavior-analytic terms: Crowdsourced comparisons of lay and technical language. The Behavior Analyst, 39, 305-317. doi: 10.1007/s40614-016-0067-4 Critchfield, T.S., Doepke, K.J., Epting, L.K., Becirevic, A., Reed, D.D., Fienup, D.M., Kremsreiter, J.L., & Ecott, C.L. (2017). Normative emotional responses to behavior analysis jargon or how not to use words to win friends and influence people. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 97-106. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0161-9   Lying Behavior Reinecke, D.R., Newman, B., Kurtz, A.L., Ryan, C.S., & Hemmes, N.S. (1997). Teaching deception skills in a game-play context to three adolescents with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 127-137. doi: 10.1023/a:1025835706522 Bergstrom, R., Najdowski, A.C., Alvarado, M., & Tarbox, J. (2016). Teaching children with autism to tell socially appropriate lies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/jaba.295 Sauter, J.A., Stocco, C.S., Luczynski, K.C., & Moline, A.D. (2019). Temporary, inconsistent, and null effects of a moral story and instruction on honesty. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.552

As 2019 comes to a close, we're joined by our podcasting buddy, Matt Cicoria, of the Behavioral Observations podcast to wax philosophical about all the going's-on in behavior analysis in the past 12 months. From memorials to trends in research and practice we'd like to see continue to our hopes for the next year of our science. Wishing all of you Happy Holidays!

Well, how nice of you to stop by the ol' campfire. Pull up a log, why dontcha? We're just swappin' stories, stories about our favorite research topics. Care for a marshmallow with chocolate and graham crackers? You can make one of those, whaddya call 'em. S'mores? Do you have a favorite research article to spin a yarn about? Something to keep the dark and cold away? Here, why don't I start…   Articles discussed this episode: Bowman, L.G., Hardesty, S.L., Sigurdsson, S.O., McIvor, M., Orchowitz, P.M., Wagner, L.L., & Hagopian, L.P. (2019). Utilizing group-based contingencies to increase hand washing in a large human service setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 600-611. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00328-z Sheply, C. & Grisham-Brown, J. (2019). Applied behavior analysis in early childhood education: An overview of policies, research, blended practices, and the curriculum framework. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 235-246. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0236-x Ingul, J.M., Havik, T., & Heyne, D. (2019). Emerging school refusal: A school-based framework for identifying early signs and risk factors. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26, 46-62. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2018.03.005 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 got tired of executive functioning feeling like some ephemeral concept so we decided to reach out to someone who wrote a book on the subject, Dr. Adel Najdowski to demystify the term. Besides getting a great behavioral definition of executive functioning, we also get a whole boatload of tips on how to teach these very important skills. We're pretty sure this episode is so fun, you won't have to worry about maintaining focus! PRODUCTION NOTE: Due to some wonky technical problems, this episode has a few choppy bits in the audio. It doesn't spoil any of the content, but we wanted to give you the heads-up so you were prepared. Articles discussed this episode: Najdowski, A.C. (2017). Flexible and focused. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. 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.

With so much holiday shopping to do, we're keeping our topics fun and light this month. First up we'll be talking with Dr. Adel Najdowski all about executive functioning. Seriously, all about it. Then we'll dive into the old grab bag for three topics totally unrelated to each other. And, on December 25th, everybody gets a special bonus episode Christmas present! Articles for December 2019 Executive Functioning w/ Dr. Adel Najdowski Najdowski, A.C. (2017). Flexible and focused. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.   Grab Bag IX: Research S'Mores Bowman, L.G., Hardesty, S.L., Sigurdsson, S.O., McIvor, M., Orchowitz, P.M., Wagner, L.L., & Hagopian, L.P. (2019). Utilizing group-based contingencies to increase hand washing in a large human service setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 600-611. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00328-z Sheply, C. & Grisham-Brown, J. (2019). Applied behavior analysis in early childhood education: An overview of policies, research, blended practices, and the curriculum framework. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 235-246. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0236-x Ingul, J.M., Havik, T., & Heyne, D. (2019). Emerging school refusal: A school-based framework for identifying early signs and risk factors. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26, 46-62. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2018.03.005

This year the Berkshire Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), our regional conference, celebrated it's 40th anniversary. As a special treat, the BABAT board asked us at ABA Inside Track to interview guest speakers and attendees to celebrate this momentous occasion. It took Rob a while to edit together THREE HOURS of awesome conversations about BABAT, but now, here it is in all it's glory. Listen to some of the best minds in the field and their thoughts on the BABAT conference, its history, present, and future. Big thanks to Stacie Bancroft, Liz Martineau, Maureen Kelly, Alison Bergenholtz, Christal Braughton, Ryan Laurie, Beth, Cheryl Lynn Guarini, Catharine Sorenson, Natalie Mandel, Carolyn Beaumier, Colleen Callahan, Leslie Quiroz, Kim Madar, Katy Trust, Brandon Richardson, Amy Weinstock, Kendra Guinness, Sam Breeman, Terry Paretti, Nan Leonard, Mary Jane Weiss, Mike Dorsey, Alan Harchick, Jason Bourret, John Austin, Brian Blair, Jeff Tiger, Ivy Chong, Amanda LePrime, Francesca Espinoza, Ilene Schwartz, Terry Falcamata, Jeanne Donaldson, Joel Ringdahl, Einar Ingvarsson, Alan Neuringer, David Wilder, Jim Carr, Bill Ahearn, and Dave Palmer for their gracious gift of time.

I hope that you're listening closely, paying attention, because that's all we'll be talking about on this week's episode. Whether you think of attending as looking at the teaching, looking at your work, or looking at yourself, attending plays a big part in learning. So, let's get focused! Articles discussed this episode: Broden, M., Bruce, C., Mitchell, M.A., Carter, V., & Hall, R.V. (1970). Effects of teacher attention on attending behavior of two boys at adjacent desks. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 3, 205-211. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1970.3-199. Walpole, C.W., Roscoe, E.M., & Dube, W.V. (2007). Use of a differential observing response to expand restricted stimulus control. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 707-712. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.707-712 Holifield, C., Goodman, J., Hazelkorn, M., & Heflin, L.J. (2010). Using self-monitoring to increase attending to task and academic accuracy in children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25, 230-238. doi: 10.1177/1088357610380137 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.

Speedy Delivery ain't got nothing on us this episode as we sign, seal, and deliver all of our pressing ethical concerns to special guest, Dr. Darren Sush. Much like a BCBA Dear Abby, Dr. Sush discusses an array of ethical quandries pulled straight from his new book "A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis". It's almost two whole hours of ethical discussion! Sincerely, your friends from ABA Inside Track. Articles discussed this episode: Sush, D.J. & Najdowski, A.C. (2019). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. 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.

If you thought behavior assessment was hard, how much harder does it get when you add in the challenges of working with individuals from a different cultural background? We pose the question to special guest Dr. Liz Hughes-Fong and find out just how much more we have to learn about improving our cultural competence. Articles discussed this episode: Mandell, D.S. & Novak, M. (2005). The role of culture in families' treatment decisions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 11, 110-115. doi:10.1002/mrdd.20061 Salend, S.J. & Taylor, L.S. (2002). Cultural perspectives: Missing pieces in the functional assessment process. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38, 104-112. doi: 10.1177/10534512020380020601 Tanaka-Matsumi, J., Seiden, D.Y., Lam, K.N. (1996). The culturally informed functional assessment (CIFA) interview: A strategy for cross-cultural behavioral practice. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 3, 215-233. doi: 10.1016/S1077-7229(96)80015-0 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 we weren't attending amazing talks or giving our own—and when we weren't enjoying all the snacks in between activities—we were able to meet up with a number of students presenting at the Thompson Center for Autism Conference poster session. We thought you'd like to hear about some of the work coming out of the University of Missouri and beyond. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with us…especially anyone who had to do their talk twice when I failed to turn on my recorder! Poster Presentations: John P. Hegarty II, Stanford University. Neuroimaging predictors of benefits from pivotal response treatment for children with autism. Briann Sutton, University of Missouri. Identifying disparities in autism spectrum disorder diagnostic processes. Genevieve Weaver, Liberty University. Autism spectrum disorders and positive familial effects. Kelly Boland, University of Missouri. Examining visual perception in autism spectrum disorder: The role of anxiety. Laura Avery, University of Missouri. Statistical learning as it relates to language and autism: A literature review. Brandon K. May, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Towards a comprehensive approach: An evaluation of the PEAK Challenging Behavior Assessment. Austin Bateman, University of Missouri. The more the merrier? The BCBA interdisciplinary practices questionnaire. Mallory Stevens, University of Missouri. Preteaching keywords to increase reading skills of students with intellectual disabilities.

Pay attention, because we're only telling you once. This November, we're thankful for all of our awesome guests! First, Dr. Liz Hughes-Fong joins us to share all of her knowledge on developing cultural competence in the area of assessment. Then, Dr. Darren Sush calls in to judge our ethical answers to his ethical scenarios for almost 2 HOURS!! Finally, we take it easy with a review of research all about attending. What are you thankful for in behavior analysis? Articles for November 2019 Culturally Competent Assessment w/ Dr. Elizabeth Hughes-Fong Mandell, D.S. & Novak, M. (2005). The role of culture in families' treatment decisions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 11, 110-115. doi:10.1002/mrdd.20061 Salend, S.J. & Taylor, L.S. (2002). Cultural perspectives: Missing pieces in the functional assessment process. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38, 104-112. doi: 10.1177/10534512020380020601 Tanaka-Matsumi, J., Seiden, D.Y., Lam, K.N. (1996). The culturally informed functional assessment (CIFA) interview: A strategy for cross-cultural behavioral practice. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 3, 215-233. doi: 10.1016/S1077-7229(96)80015-0   Ethics Mailbag w/ Dr. Darren Sush Sush, D.J. & Najdowski, A.C. (2019). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.   Attending Broden, M., Bruce, C., Mitchell, M.A., Carter, V., & Hall, R.V. (1970). Effects of teacher attention on attending behavior of two boys at adjacent desks. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 3, 205-211. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1970.3-199. Walpole, C.W., Roscoe, E.M., & Dube, W.V. (2007). Use of a differential observing response to expand restricted stimulus control. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 707-712. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.707-712 Holifield, C., Goodman, J., Hazelkorn, M., & Heflin, L.J. (2010). Using self-monitoring to increase attending to task and academic accuracy in children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25, 230-238. doi: 10.1177/1088357610380137

LIVE from the Thompson Center! It's ABA Inside Track! We're back again with a talk we gave last month at the 14th Annual Thompson Center for Autism Conference all about parent stress. But, a funny thing happened on the way to the podium: We realized that decreasing parent stress isn't as easy as just doing good training. Listen in for some tips on how to improve your parent-BCBA collaboration skills. And, as a big thank you to all of our listeners, this episode is good for one FREE CEU!!! After you listen to the whole thing, of course. Articles discussed this episode: Strauss, K., Vicari, S., Valeri, G., DElia, L., Arima, S., & Fava, L. (2012). Parent inclusion in Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention: The influence of parental stress, parent treatment fidelity and parent-mediated generalization of behavior targets on child outcomes. Research i n Developmental Disabilities, 33, 688-703. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.11.008 Allen, K.D. & Warzak, W.J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Helton, M.R., & Alber-Morgan, S.R. (2018). Helping parents understand applied behavior analysis: Creating a parent guide in 10 steps. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 496-503. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00284-8 Taylor, B.A., LeBlanc, L.A., & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 654-666. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3 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.

So once we get past some acronym confusion, we dig deep into the mystery of PBIS. We discuss the levels of support, the controversy, the research, and the journal article with the longest title ever! At the end, do we cast our votes for PBIS as an effective treatment? Or do we send PBIS to the principal's office? Articles discussed this episode: Anderson, C.M. & Kincaid, D. (2005). Applying behavior analysis to school violence and discipline problems: Schoolwide positive behavior support. The Behavior Analyst, 25, 49-63. doi: 10.1007/bf03392103 Horner, R.H., Sugai, G., & Anderson, C.M. (2010). Examining the evidence base for school-wide positive behavior support. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42, 2-16. doi: 10.17161/fec.v42i8.6906 Bradshaw, C.P., Waasdorp, T.E., & Leap, P.J. (2012). Effects of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports on child behavior problems. Pediatrics, 130, 1136-1145. doi: 10.1542/peds.2012-0243 Putnam, R.F. & Knoster, T. (2016). A reply to the commentaries on "school-wide PBIS: An example of applied behavior analysis implemented at a scale of social importance" by Horner and Sugai (2015): PBIS is function over form: The clear behavioral roots and opportunities the PBIS framework presents to the field of behavior analysis moving forward. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 95-101. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0092-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.

We all love instructions. We all love fading. But, when the two go together, do we create a treatment better than the sum of its parts? Let's take a trip through the literature and discuss the ins and outs of instructional fading together, shall we? Articles discussed this episode: Pace, G.M., Iwata, B.A., Cowder, G.E., Andree, P.J., & McIntyre, T. (1993). Stimulus (instructional) fading during extinction of self-injurious escape behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 205-212. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1993-26-205 Zarcone, J.R., Iwata, B.A., Smith, R.G., Mazaleski, J.L., & Lerman, D.C. (1994). Reemergence and extinction of self-injurious escape behavior during stimulus (instructional) fading. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 307-316. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994/27-307 Ringdahl, J.E., Kitsukawa, K., Andelman, M.S., Call, N., Winborn, L., Barretto, A., & Reed, G.K. (2002). Differential reinforcement with and without instructional fading. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 291-294. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-291 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.

It's finally here! Our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate than to take the time to remember the events that came before us, namely, the origins of applied behavior analysis. And if you thought we were just going to say "Skinner" a bunch of times, how wrong you are. Special guest, Dr. Gina Green from APBA, leads our trip down memory lane with an amazing account of how the field has changed over the years before we all break out our crystal balls and look to what the future holds. Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported us low these many episodes! Articles discussed this episode: Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (2017). Identifying applied behavior analysis interventions. San Diego, CA: ABPA Morris, E.K., Altus, D.E., & Smith, N.G. (2013). A study in the founding of applied behavior analysis through its publications. The Behavior Analyst, 36, 73-107. doi: 10.1007/bf03392293 Mace, F.C. & Critchfield, T.S. (2010). Translational research in behavior analysis: Historical traditions and imperative for the future. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 93, 293-312. doi: 10.1901/jeab.2010.93-293 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.

This October, we're celebrating our 100th episode! While we spend time patting ourselves on the back, we almost forget to share our topics for the month including our longest episode yet with Dr. Gina Green taking a deep dive into the history of ABA. And, another fun live show from the Thompson Center for Autism Conference. Get ready for more episodes than you can shake a pumpkin at! Articles for October 2019 The History of ABA w/ Dr. Gina Green Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (2017). Identifying applied behavior analysis interventions. San Diego, CA: ABPA Morris, E.K., Altus, D.E., & Smith, N.G. (2013). A study in the founding of applied behavior analysis through its publications. The Behavior Analyst, 36, 73-107. doi: 10.1007/bf03392293 Mace, F.C. & Critchfield, T.S. (2010). Translational research in behavior analysis: Historical traditions and imperative for the future. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 93, 293-312. doi: 10.1901/jeab.2010.93-293   Instructional Fading Pace, G.M., Iwata, B.A., Cowder, G.E., Andree, P.J., & McIntyre, T. (1993). Stimulus (instructional) fading during extinction of self-injurious escape behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 205-212. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1993-26-205 Zarcone, J.R., Iwata, B.A., Smith, R.G., Mazaleski, J.L., & Lerman, D.C. (1994). Reemergence and extinction of self-injurious escape behavior during stimulus (instructional) fading. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 307-316. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994/27-307 Ringdahl, J.E., Kitsukawa, K., Andelman, M.S., Call, N., Winborn, L., Barretto, A., & Reed, G.K. (2002). Differential reinforcement with and without instructional fading. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 291-294. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-291   PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Anderson, C.M. & Kincaid, D. (2005). Applying behavior analysis to school violence and discipline problems: Schoolwide positive behavior support. The Behavior Analyst, 25, 49-63. doi: 10.1007/bf03392103 Horner, R.H., Sugai, G., & Anderson, C.M. (2010). Examining the evidence base for school-wide positive behavior support. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42, 2-16. doi: 10.17161/fec.v42i8.6906 Bradshaw, C.P., Waasdorp, T.E., & Leap, P.J. (2012). Effects of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports on child behavior problems. Pediatrics, 130, 1136-1145. doi: 10.1542/peds.2012-0243 Putnam, R.F. & Knoster, T. (2016). A reply to the commentaries on "school-wide PBIS: An example of applied behavior analysis implemented at a scale of social importance" by Horner and Sugai (2015): PBIS is function over form: The clear behavioral roots and opportunities the PBIS framework presents to the field of behavior analysis moving forward. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 95-101. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0092-x   Parent Training: The effects of parent stress, child outcome, and the BCBA-caregiver relationship (LIVE at the Thompson Center for Autism Conference) Strauss, K., Vicari, S., Valeri, G., DElia, L., Arima, S., & Fava, L. (2012). Parent inclusion in Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention: The influence of parental stress, parent treatment fidelity and parent-mediated generalization of behavior targets on child outcomes. Research i n Developmental Disabilities, 33, 688-703. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.11.008 Allen, K.D. & Warzak, W.J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Helton, M.R., & Alber-Morgan, S.R. (2018). Helping parents understand applied behavior analysis: Creating a parent guide in 10 steps. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 496-503. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00284-8 Taylor, B.A., LeBlanc, L.A., & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 654-666. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3

As behavior analysts, we all know how much fun work can be. But, somehow, people in other fields don't always think of doing their jobs as fun. Suspend disbelief and learn all about what can be done to be sure that the staff at your organization are effectively reinforced. From lotteries to the paradox of the fun boss, our final Supervision September episode is the definition of a good time. Articles discussed this episode: Tews, M.J., Michel, J.W., & Stafford, K. (2013). Does fun pay? the Impact of workplace fun on employee turnover and performance. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 54, 370-382. doi: 10.1177/1938965513505355 Johnson, D.A. & Dickinson, A.M. (2010). Employee-of-the-month programs: Do they really work? Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 30, 308-324. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2010.520144 Wine, B., Edgerton, L., Inzana, E., & Newcomb, E.T. (2017). Further effects of lottery odds on responding. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 37, 75-82. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1267064 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.

Working with people is hard, so is it any wonder that the burnout rate for employees in human services can reach 40% or more? And paying more money doesn't seem to be the answer. In this week's Supervision September episode, we discuss some of the common patterns of staff burnout, whether there's anything to be done to mitigate the problem, and how you can be a part of the solution. Articles discussed this episode: Kazemi, E., Shapiro, M., & Kavner, A. (2015). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17, 106-115. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2015.06.012 Hensel, J.M., Lunsky, Y., & Dewa, C.S. (2015). Exposure to aggressive behaviour and burnout in direct support providers: the Role of positive work factors. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 36, 404-412. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd/2014.10.033 Plantiveau, C., Ounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). Hih levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 2, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339   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.

Get excited, everyone, because Supervision September is finally here! Up first, we have special guest, Dr. Amy Henley joining us to discuss her research on staff management and the proper delivery of feedback. Then we all take a break from podcasting to order the feedback sandwich. Was it as delicious as thought it would be? And did Rob's extra pickles actually improve feedback? Articles discussed this episode: Choi, E., Johnson, D.A., Moon, K., & Oah, S. (2018). Effects of positive and negative feedback sequence on work performance and emotional responses. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 97-115. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2017/1423151 Alvero, A.M., Bucklin, B.R., & Austin, J. (2001). An objective review of the effectiveness and essential characteristics of performance feedback in organizational settings (1985-1998). Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 21, 3-29. doi: 10.1300/J075v21n01_02 DiGennaro Reed, F.D. & Henley, A.J. (2015). A survey of staff training and performance management practices: the Good, the bad, and the ugly. Behavior Analysis and Practice, 8, 16-26. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0044-5   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.

Back by popular demand, it's SUPERVISION SEPTEMBER! The one month of the year where you're guaranteed three straight weeks of podcasting all about the fascinating topic of staff supervision. This year we're back with a full slate of research articles and discussion all about that most critical of supervision topics: Our staff. We talk about how, when, and why to give feedback, what we can do as supervisors to minimize burnout, and just how effective our staff rewards systems really are. Articles discussed this episode: Supervision Series III, pt. 1 - Staff Feedback w/ Dr. Amy Henley Choi, E., Johnson, D.A., Moon, K., & Oah, S. (2018). Effects of positive and negative feedback sequence on work performance and emotional responses. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 97-115. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2017/1423151 Alvero, A.M., Bucklin, B.R., & Austin, J. (2001). An objective review of the effectiveness and essential characteristics of performance feedback in organizational settings (1985-1998). Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 21, 3-29. doi: 10.1300/J075v21n01_02 DiGennaro Reed, F.D. & Henley, A.J. (2015). A survey of staff training and performance management practices: the Good, the bad, and the ugly. Behavior Analysis and Practice, 8, 16-26. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0044-5   Supervision Series III, pt. 2 - Staff Burnout Kazemi, E., Shapiro, M., & Kavner, A. (2015). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17, 106-115. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2015.06.012 Hensel, J.M., Lunsky, Y., & Dewa, C.S. (2015). Exposure to aggressive behaviour and burnout in direct support providers: the Role of positive work factors. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 36, 404-412. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd/2014.10.033 Plantiveau, C., Ounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). Hih levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 2, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339   Supervision Series III, pt. 3 - Staff Reinforcement Tews, M.J., Michel, J.W., & Stafford, K. (2013). Does fun pay? the Impact of workplace fun on employee turnover and performance. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 54, 370-382. doi: 10.1177/1938965513505355 Johnson, D.A. & Dickinson, A.M. (2010). Employee-of-the-month programs: Do they really work? Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 30, 308-324. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2010.520144 Wine, B., Edgerton, L., Inzana, E., & Newcomb, E.T. (2017). Further effects of lottery odds on responding. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 37, 75-82. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1267064

In a world where research is the only resource that matters, only one crack team of podcasters have the brains, the brawn, and the bandwith, to fight back. This summer, only in your listening device of choice, the ABA Inside Track team returns and, this time, the fate of the world rests in their hands. Behavior analysis is about to E-X-P-L-O-D-E when preceded by…the Dark Stimulus. Articles discussed this episode: Jones, M.E., Allday, A., & Givens, A. (2019). Reducing adolescent cell phone usage using an interdependent group contingency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 386-393. doi: 10/1002/jaba.538 Alligood, C., Anderson, C., & McGee, H. (2019). Casting a wider net: an Analysis of scholarly contributions of behavior analysis graduate program faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 466-472. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00281-x Russell, S.M. & Reinecke, D. (2019). Mand acquisition across different teaching methodologies. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 127-135. doi: 10.1002/bin.1643 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.

After hours and hours of sun and fun at the beach, Rob brings you his favorite books on behavior from the past three months. Plus, the origin of Uncle Scrooge. Rob's Summer Reading List Najdowski, A.D. (2017). Flexible and focused. London, United Kingdom: Acacdemic Press. Brodhead, M.T., Cox, D.J., & Quigley, S.P. (2018). Practical ethics for effective treatment of autism spectrum disorder. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. Sush, D.J., Najdowski, A.D. (2019). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. Kearney, C.A. (2007). Getting your child to say "yes" to school. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kearney, C.A. (2016). Managing school absenteeism at multiple tiers. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Harris, R. (2009). ACT made simple. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. (link to 2nd edition)

Boldly going beyond the original research, it's Preschool Life Skills: The Next Generation! We engage in this updated review of the PLS research with our discussion captain, Dr. Einar Ingvarsson, and lock phasers on new topics such as whether PLS can be used as a proactive learning curriculum, how behavior analysts could adopt a tiered model of teaching, and why Romulan Ale and warp drive don't mix. Articles discussed this episode: Fahmie, T.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2018). Preschool life skills: Recent advancements and future directions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 183-188. doi: 10.1002/jaba.434 Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J.H., Currier, T.D.R., Ferguson, J.L., Leaf, J.B., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Weinkauf, S.M. (2019). The big four: Functional assessment research informs preventative behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 222-234. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00291-9 Robison, M.A., Mann, T.B., & Ingvarsson, E.T. (2019). Life skills instruction for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10/1002/jaba.602 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.

To get ready for this week's all-new episode all about Preschool Life Skills (PLS), here's our original review of the PLS research in podcast form. Reacquaint yourself with the basics or learn about them for the first time. Then join us and special guest, Dr. Einar Ingvarsson, on Wednesday to discuss PLS: The Next Generation! Love learning about classroom management strategies but wonder what's available for the junior set? Wonder no more as we review the Preschool Life Skills.  Gaze in wonder at the power of name calling...or is that calling a name? Faint in shock at a variety of evocative situations.  And flee in terror from attention-grabbing FCR! Remember, the children are our future; teach them appropriate means of accessing reinforcement and let them lead the way. Articles discussed this episode: Hanley, G.P., Heal, N.A., Tiger, J.H., & Ingvarsson, E.T.  (2007).  Evaluation of a classwide teaching program for developing preschool life skills.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 277-300.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007-57-06 Beaulieu, L., Hanley, G.P., & Roberson, A.A.  (2012).  Effects of responding to a name and group call on preschoolers' compliance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 685-707.  doi: 10.1901/jaa.2012.45-685 Luczynski, K.C. & Hanley, G.P.  (2013).  Prevention of problem behavior by teaching functional communication and self-control skills to preschoolers.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 355-368.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.44 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.

As a bunch of cisgender podcasters, we figured we could use some help in discussing issues related to gender diversity in behavior analysis. That's why we invited our friends, Erin Donovan and Kristen Lancaster, from Confessions of a Behavior Analyst to share their knowledge and experience on how behavior analysts can improve their competence working with nonbinary or transgender colleagues and clients. Articles discussed this episode: Priola, V., Lasio, D., De Simone, S., & Serri, F. (2014). The sound of silence: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender discrimination in 'inclusive organizations'. British Journal of Management, 25, 488-502. doi: 10.1111/1467-8551.12043 Brewster, M.E., Velez, B., DeBlaere, C., & Moradi, B. (2012). Transgender individuals' workplace experiences: the Applicability of sexual minority measures and models. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 59, 60-70. doi: 10/1037/a0025206 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, 1-19. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00313-6 For extra resources: Hook, J. N. & Watkins, C. E., Jr. (2015). Cultural humility: The cornerstone of positive contact with culturally different individuals and groups? American Psychologist, 70, 661-662. doi: 10.1037/a0038965 Chang, Sand C., Singh, Anneliese A., & dickey, lore m. (2018). A clinician's guide to gender-affirming care. Oakland, CA: Context Press. Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People from American Psychological Association Rosenberg, N.E. & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst?Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Fine, C. (2010). Delusions of gender. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company.The gender delusion 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.

Taking into account its renewed popularity, Rob busts out the dice for this Dungeons and Dragons-themed preview episode. Possible topics this month: gender diversity, preschool life skills, or goblins. Then, in errata, one of the nicest emails we've ever received. Articles discussed this episode: Gender Diversity in Behavior Analysis w/ Erin Dononvan and Kristen Lancaster Priola, V., Lasio, D., De Simone, S., & Serri, F. (2014). The sound of silence: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender discrimination in 'inclusive organizations'. British Journal of Management, 25, 488-502. doi: 10.1111/1467-8551.12043 Brewster, M.E., Velez, B., DeBlaere, C., & Moradi, B. (2012). Transgender individuals' workplace experiences: the Applicability of sexual minority measures and models. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 59, 60-70. doi: 10/1037/a0025206 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, 1-19. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00313-6   Preschool Life Skills; The Next Generation w/ Dr. Einar Ingvarsson Fahmie, T.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2018). Preschool life skills: Recent advancements and future directions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 183-188. doi: 10.1002/jaba.434 Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J.H., Currier, T.D.R., Ferguson, J.L., Leaf, J.B., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Weinkauf, S.M. (2019). The big four: Functional assessment research informs preventative behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 222-234. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00291-9 Robison, M.A., Mann, T.B., & Ingvarsson, E.T. (2019). Life skills instruction for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10/1002/jaba.602   Grab Bag VIII: Dark Stimulus Jones, M.E., Allday, A., & Givens, A. (2019). Reducing adolescent cell phone usage using an interdependent group contingency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 386-393. doi: 10/1002/jaba.538 Alligood, C., Anderson, C., & McGee, H. (2019). Casting a wider net: an Analysis of scholarly contributions of behavior analysis graduate program faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 466-472. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00281-x Russell, S.M. & Reinecke, D. (2019). Mand acquisition across different teaching methodologies. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 127-135. doi: 10.1002/bin.1643

This week we're putting the virtual in our virtual studio with two amazing guests, Dr. Sveinbjornsdottir and Dr. Clay, discussing how they're pulling behavior analysis training into the future with virtual reality training technology. If you ever wanted to imagine what behavior skills training might look like as the world's coolest video game, this is definitely the episode for you. Articles discussed this episode: Sveinbjornsdottir, B., Johannsson, S.H., Oddsdottir, J., Sigurdardottir, T.P., Valdimarsson, G.I., & Vilhajalmsson, H.H. (2019). Virtual discrete trial training for teacher trainees. Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 13, 31-40. doi: 10.1007/s12193-018-0288-9 Garland, K.V., Vasquez, E., & Pearl, C. (2012). Efficacy of individualized clinical coaching in a virtual reality classroom for increasing teachers' fidelity of implementation of discrete trial teaching. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47, 502-515. 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.

How hot is our book club discussion of chapters 11-19 in Murray Sidman's Coercion and Its Fallout? So hot Rob had to edit out about 15 minutes of our takes! What's left goes into detailed descriptions of how many of the societal systems we take for granted are, in fact, coercive. And, of course, that there's got to be a better way (hint: positive reinforcement). Plus, Rob and Diana describe old Disney cartoons from the 40s while Jackie sings preschool songs. Truly, something for everyone. Book discussed this episode: Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and it's fallout. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative, Inc. 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.

It's time for the 3rd Annual ABA Inside Track book club. This year we'll be discussing the late, great Murray Sidman's important social work Coercion and Its Fallout. Rob, Diana, and Jackie go on a deep dive through chapters 1-10 of the book including a discussion of rat behavior, societal shocks, and a laundry list of the crummy ways in which society treats itself. Book discussed this episode: Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and it's fallout. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative, Inc. 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 behavior analysts work hard, right? We effect behavior change for our clients and feel pretty darn good about our efforts. But what happens if our clients don't actually like anything we've done? This week we're talking all about social validity, how to make sure we're paying attention to it, and why some BCBAs might be a bit wary about it. Articles discussed this episode: Wolf, M.M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding it's heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203 Carr, J.E., Austin, J.L., Britton, L.N., Kellum, K.K., & Bailey, J.S. (1999). An assessment of social validity trends in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 223-231. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(199910/12)14:43.0.CO;2-Y Hanley, G.P., Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., & Maglieri, K.A. (2005). On the effectiveness of and preference for punishment and extinction components of function-based interventions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 51-65. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.6-04 Gabor, A.M., Fritz, J.N., Roath, C.T., Rothe, B.R., Gourley, D.A. (2016). Caregiver preference for reinforcement-based interventions for problem behavior maintained by positive reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 215-227. doi: 10.1002/jaba.286 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.

Summer may be heating up, but ABA Inside Track is staying cool with a remote guest from Iceland and our third annual book club (which we'll pretend was recorded on a beach). This month, we discuss social validity, virtual reality training with special guest Dr. Berglind Sveinbjornsdottir, and how coercive practices may be synonymous with nuclear war. All that and listener emails and our typical preview episode nonsense. Articles for July 2019 Social Validity Wolf, M.M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding it's heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203 Carr, J.E., Austin, J.L., Britton, L.N., Kellum, K.K., & Bailey, J.S. (1999). An assessment of social validity trends in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 223-231. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(199910/12)14:43.0.CO;2-Y Hanley, G.P., Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., & Maglieri, K.A. (2005). On the effectiveness of and preference for punishment and extinction components of function-based interventions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 51-65. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.6-04 Gabor, A.M., Fritz, J.N., Roath, C.T., Rothe, B.R., Gourley, D.A. (2016). Caregiver preference for reinforcement-based interventions for problem behavior maintained by positive reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 215-227. doi: 10.1002/jaba.286   Virtual Reality Training w/ Dr. Berglind Sveinbjornsdottir Sveinbjornsdottir, B., Johannsson, S.H., Oddsdottir, J., Sigurdardottir, T.P., Valdimarsson, G.I., & Vilhajalmsson, H.H. (2019). Virtual discrete trial training for teacher trainees. Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 13, 31-40. doi: 10.1007/s12193-018-0288-9 Garland, K.V., Vasquez, E., & Pearl, C. (2012). Efficacy of individualized clinical coaching in a virtual reality classroom for increasing teachers' fidelity of implementation of discrete trial teaching. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47, 502-515.   Coercion and It's Fallout Book Club Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and it's fallout. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative, Inc.

From the archives: If one were to enter the virtual world, could we really expect that person to come out the other side with great fire safety skills and a fearlessness about spiders?  Well, this week we discuss two articles that say, "Yes."  Featuring our very first call-in co-host, anecdotes galore about Rob's favorite video games, and more terrifying spider scenarios than you could shake a stick it.  Strap on those VR headsets and step into the next level of research-based entertainment.  And we never even mention that "Virtual Reality" song, because we refuse to make the easy references.  And we ran out of money to license it. Articles discussed this episode: Bouchard, S., Cote, S., St-Jacques, J., Robillard, G., & Renaud, P.   (2006).  Effectiveness of virtual reality exposure in the treatment of arachnophobia using 3D games.  Technology and Health Care, 14, 19-27.   Padgett, L.S., Strickland, D., & Coles, C.D.  (2006).  Case study: Using a virtual reality computer game to teach fire safety skills to children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 65-70.  doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj030 And for the gravy: Morina, N., Ijntema, H., Meyerbroker, K., & Emmelkamp, P.M.G.  (2015).  Can virtual reality exposure therapy gains be generalized to real-life? A meta-analysis of studies applying behavioral assessments.  Behaviour Research and Therapy, 74.  18-24.  doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.08.010 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.

Everybody loves the idea of teaching complex behaviors. Everybody loves teaching new skills efficiently. Is it always possible to do both? Dr. Stacie Bancroft joins us to explain how these two great goals can go great together. This ain't your parents' chaining procedure. Articles discussed this episode: Bancroft, S.L., Weiss, J.S., Libby, M.E., & Ahearn, W.H. (2011). A comparison of procedural variations in teaching behavior chains: Manual guidance, trainer completion, and no completion of untrained steps. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 559-569. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-559 Slocum, S.K. & Tiger, J.H. (2011). An assessment of the efficiency of and child preference for forward and backward chaining. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 793-805. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-793 Lambert, J.M., Copeland, B.A., Karp, E.L., Finley, C.I., .Houchins-Juarez, N.J., & Ledford, J.R. (2016). Chaining functional basketball sequences (with embedded conditional discriminations) in an adolescent with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 199-210. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0125-0 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 all live in an interconnected, WiFi world. So shouldn't our work as behavior analysts be the same? Telehealth provides an exciting means to share our science at a distance; however, if we're not careful, who knows what ethical dilemmas using this technology might lead us into. Have no fear! Your pals at ABA Inside Track hit the books—well, research articles—to figure out some tactics for the ethical BCBA to follow instead. Articles discussed this episode: Peterson, S.M., Woodward, J., Crane, J,, & Garner, M. (2009). Teleconsultaiton in school settings: Linking classroom teachers and behavior analysts through web-based technology. Behavior Analysis in Practice,, 2, 32-39. doi: 10.1007/BF03391746 Machalicek, W., Lequia, J., Pinkelman, S., Knowles, C., Raulston, T., Davis, T., & Alresheed, F. (2016). Behavioral teleheatlh consultation with families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 31, 223-250. doi: 10.1002/bin.1450 Kaplan, B. & Litewka, S. (2008). Ethical challenges of telemedicine and telehealth. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 17, 401-416. doi: 10.1017/S0963180108080535 Hall, J.L. & McGraw, D. (2014). For telehealth to succeed, privacy and security risks must be identified and addressed. Health Affairs, 33, 216-221. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0997 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.

Starting summer off right with journal articles! This month we get back into a discussion of ethical dilemmas with the use of telehealth and telemedicine before inviting Dr. Stacie Bancroft to share some advance chaining variations. Finally, while we all enjoy some time off, a look back into the archives with our classic episode on research related to virtual reality. Bonus: Rob's award-winning writings are only marginally embarrassing to hear about. Articles for June 2019 Episode 88 - Ethics of Telehealth Peterson, S.M., Woodward, J., Crane, J,, & Garner, M. (2009). Teleconsultaiton in school settings: Linking classroom teachers and behavior analysts through web-based technology. Behavior Analysis in Practice,, 2, 32-39. doi: 10.1007/BF03391746 Machalicek, W., Lequia, J., Pinkelman, S., Knowles, C., Raulston, T., Davis, T., & Alresheed, F. (2016). Behavioral teleheatlh consultation with families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 31, 223-250. doi: 10.1002/bin.1450 Kaplan, B. & Litewka, S. (2008). Ethical challenges of telemedicine and telehealth. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 17, 401-416. doi: 10.1017/S0963180108080535 Hall, J.L. & McGraw, D. (2014). For telehealth to succeed, privacy and security risks must be identified and addressed. Health Affairs, 33, 216-221. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0997   Episode 89 - Next-Level Chaining w/ Dr. Stacie Bancroft Bancroft, S.L., Weiss, J.S., Libby, M.E., & Ahearn, W.H. (2011). A comparison of procedural variations in teaching behavior chains: Manual guidance, trainer completion, and no completion of untrained steps. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 559-569. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-559 Slocum, S.K. & Tiger, J.H. (2011). An assessment of the efficiency of and child preference for forward and backward chaining. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 793-805. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-793 Lambert, J.M., Copeland, B.A., Karp, E.L., Finley, C.I., .Houchins-Juarez, N.J., & Ledford, J.R. (2016). Chaining functional basketball sequences (with embedded conditional discriminations) in an adolescent with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 199-210. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0125-0   (REBROADCAST) Episode 25 - Virtual Reality Bouchard, S., Cote, S., St-Jacques, J., Robillard, G., & Renaud, P.   (2006).  Effectiveness of virtual reality exposure in the treatment of arachnophobia using 3D games.  Technology and Health Care, 14, 19-27.   Padgett, L.S., Strickland, D., & Coles, C.D.  (2006).  Case study: Using a virtual reality computer game to teach fire safety skills to children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 65-70.  doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj030 Morina, N., Ijntema, H., Meyerbroker, K., & Emmelkamp, P.M.G.  (2015).  Can virtual reality exposure therapy gains be generalized to real-life? A meta-analysis of studies applying behavioral assessments.  Behaviour Research and Therapy, 74.  18-24.  doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.08.010

We wind down "It's Gonna Be MAY" with a final topic that none of us have actually conducted research in but we think the field needs to know more about. Remember how we talked about behavioral momentum last week? Remember how "your BCBA friend" referred to the high-p/low-p sequence as an example of behavioral momentum. Well, THEY'RE USING THAT TERM WRONG!!! Find out why and how to avoid ever making that mistake again. Think of this episode as a public service announcement. Articles discussed this episode: Mace, F.C., Hock, M.L., Lalli, J.S., West, B.J., Belfiore, P., Pinter, E., & Brown, D.K.  (1988). Behavioral momentum in the treatment of noncompliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 21, 123-141.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1988.21-123 Normand, M.P., Kestner, K., & Jessel, J.  (2010). An analysis of stimuli that influence compliance during the high-probability instruction sequence.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 735-738.  doi; 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-735 Lipschultz, J. & Wilder, D.A.  (2017). Recent research on the high-probability instructional sequence: A brief review.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 424-428.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.378 Zuluaga, C.A. & Normand, M.P.  (2008). An evaluation of the high-probability instruction sequence with and without programmed reinforcement for compliance with high-probability instructions.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 453-457.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-453 Nevin, J.A.  (1996). The momentum of compliance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 535-547.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-535 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.

This week, we welcome returning guest, Dr. Bill Ahearn, to share in the "Gonna Be May" fun to discuss research related to behavioral momentum. And, in a behavior analytic podcast first, we discuss research with not one, not two, but three article authors! Remember, listeners, don't be scared of the behavioral momentum metaphor: Dr. Ahearn has faith in your abilities to understand it. Articles discussed this episode: MacDonald, J.M., Ahearn, W.H., Parry-Cruwys, D., Bancroft, S., & Dube, W.V.  (2013). Persistence during extinction: Examining the effects of continuous and intermittent reinforcement on problem behavior.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 333-338.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.3   Parry-Cruwys, D.E., Neal, C.M., Ahearn, W.H., Wheeler, E.E., Premchander, R., Loeb, M.B., & Dube, W.V. (2011). Resistance to disruption in a classroom setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 363-367.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-363 Ahearn, W.H., Clark, K.M., Gardenier, N.C., Chung, B.I., & Dube, W.V. (2003). Persistence of stereotypic behavior: Examining the effects of external reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 439-448. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-439 Nevin, J.A., Mandell, C., & Atak, J.R.  (1983). The analysis of behavioral momentum.  Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 39, 49-59.  doi: 10.1901/jeab.1983.39-49   Nevin, J.A.  (1996). The momentum of compliance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 535-547.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-535 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.

The topics for "It's Gonna Be May" keep on a-comin' with Jackie's award-winning work in observational learning research. Sure, we discuss some other articles about how important learning just by watching other people can be, but Jackie spends most of the episode thrilling us with tales of gluing toy boulders into trucks and the Cookie Man. Research sure sounds hard. Articles discussed this episode: MacDonald, J. & Ahearn, W.H.  (2015). Teaching observational learning to children with autism.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 800-816.  doi:  10.1002/jaba.257 DeQuinzio, J.A. & Taylor, B.A.  (2015). Teaching children with autism to discriminate the reinforced and nonreinforced responses of others:  Implications for observational learning. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 38-51.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.192 Townley-Cochran, D., Leaf, J.B., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J.  (2015). Observational learning for students diagnosed with autism: A review paper.  Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 262-272.  doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0050-0 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 kick off "It's Gonna be May" with a discussion of Diana's work in early intensive behavior intervention (EIBI) including a discussion of what is and what isn't considered EIBI and how providing effective services passes the educational savings on to you. All that and Diana's favorite research article ever! Articles discussed this episode: MacDonald, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., Dupere, S., & Ahearn, W.  (2014). Assessing progress and outcome of early intensive behavioral intervention for toddlers with autism.  Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35, 3632-3644.  doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.08.036 Schreiman, L., Dawson, G., Stahmer, A.C., Landa, R., Rogers, S.J., McGee, G.G., Kasari, C., Ingersoll, B., Kaiser, A.P., Brinsma, Y., McNerney, E., Wetherby, A., & Halladay, A.  (2015). Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions: Empirically validated treatments for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 2411-2428.  doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8 Howard, J.S., Sparkman, C.R., Cohen, H.G., Green, G., & Stanislaw, H.  (2005). A comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young children with autism.  Research in Developmental Disabilities, 26, 359-383.  doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2004.09.005 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.

It's gonna be MAAAAY! Technically, it's May right now. And, in honor of May, all our episodes will be about ME! Well, about Diana and Jackie, to be exact. This month, we'll be discussing research articles actually written by our dynamic doctor duo . There's even an article that they wrote together. Plus, we finally dish out the answer to the question you've all been asking: What's the difference between behavioral momentum and the high-p/low-p sequence? I mean, you might not be asking it overtly, but it's at least a commonly occurring private event. NOTE: Sorry about our busted audio this month. It was either use the poor quality back-up or a loud buzzing sound every 5 seconds. We'll be back to normal next week. Articles for May 2019 EIBI MacDonald, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., Dupere, S., & Ahearn, W.  (2014). Assessing progress and outcome of early intensive behavioral intervention for toddlers with autism.  Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35, 3632-3644.  doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.08.036 Schreiman, L., Dawson, G., Stahmer, A.C., Landa, R., Rogers, S.J., McGee, G.G., Kasari, C., Ingersoll, B., Kaiser, A.P., Brinsma, Y., McNerney, E., Wetherby, A., & Halladay, A.  (2015). Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions: Empirically validated treatments for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 2411-2428.  doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8 Howard, J.S., Sparkman, C.R., Cohen, H.G., Green, G., & Stanislaw, H.  (2005). A comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young children with autism.  Research in Developmental Disabilities, 26, 359-383.  doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2004.09.005   Observational Learning MacDonald, J. & Ahearn, W.H.  (2015). Teaching observational learning to children with autism.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 800-816.  doi:  10.1002/jaba.257 DeQuinzio, J.A. & Taylor, B.A.  (2015). Teaching children with autism to discriminate the reinforced and nonreinforced responses of others:  Implications for observational learning. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 38-51.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.192 Townley-Cochran, D., Leaf, J.B., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J.  (2015). Observational learning for students diagnosed with autism: A review paper.  Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 262-272.  doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0050-0 Behavioral Momentum MacDonald, J.M., Ahearn, W.H., Parry-Cruwys, D., Bancroft, S., & Dube, W.V.  (2013). Persistence during extinction: Examining the effects of continuous and intermittent reinforcement on problem behavior.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 333-338.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.3   Parry-Cruwys, D.E., Neal, C.M., Ahearn, W.H., Wheeler, E.E., Premchander, R., Loeb, M.B., & Dube, W.V.  (2011). Resistance to disruption in a classroom setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 363-367.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-363 Nevin, J.A., Mandell, C., & Atak, J.R.  (1983). The analysis of behavioral momentum.  Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 39, 49-59.  doi: 10.1901/jeab.1983.39-49   Nevin, J.A.  (1996). The momentum of compliance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 535-547.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-535   High-P/Low-P Sequence Mace, F.C., Hock, M.L., Lalli, J.S., West, B.J., Belfiore, P., Pinter, E., & Brown, D.K.  (1988). Behavioral momentum in the treatment of noncompliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 21, 123-141.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1988.21-123 Normand, M.P., Kestner, K., & Jessel, J.  (2010). An analysis of stimuli that influence compliance during the high-probability instruction sequence.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 735-738.  doi; 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-735 Lipschultz, J. & Wilder, D.A.  (2017). Recent research on the high-probability instructional sequence: A brief review.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 424-428.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.378 Zuluaga, C.A. & Normand, M.P.  (2008). An evaluation of the high-probability instruction sequence with and without programmed reinforcement for compliance with high-probability instructions.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 453-457.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-453 Nevin, J.A.  (1996). The momentum of compliance.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 535-547.  doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-535

From beneath the depths of the sea comes a creature unlike any man has ever known. It destroys cities without care. Our mightiest weapons cannot stop it. It is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Only Grab Bag, friend to all children of the world, can help us now. Though Grab Bag may be small, he fights with the spirit of a million behavior analytic research articles. Go, Grab Bag! Save the world with your experimental designs and amazing science of human behavior. We believe in you! Don't forget, to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, all throughout April, a portion of proceeds from CE processing fees will be donated to the New England Center for Children, a globally acknowledged school for individuals with autism and a home of research and training in the field of behavior analysis. Pick up some CEs and donate to a worthy cause. It's win-win! Articles discussed this episode: Robinson, E.S., Desrochers, M., & Napolitano, D.A. (2019). Concurrent operant preference assessment to identify social consequences to decrease task latency for adolescents with dual diagnosis. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 52-61. doi: 10.1002/bin.1648 Groves, E.A. & Austin, J.L. (2019). Does the good behavior game evoke negative peer pressure? Analyses in primary and secondary classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 3-16. doi: 10.1002/jaba.513 Tyner, S., Brewer, A., Helman, M., Leon, Y., Pritchard, J., & Schulnd, M. (2016). Nice doggie! Contact desensitization plue reinforcement decreases dog phobias for children with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 54-57. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0113-4 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.

At some point in everyone's life, you will be forced to sit through a job interview. This modern rite of passage may well spell the difference between being employed and being flat broke. This week, in our most meta episode ever, we interview Dr. Rocio Rosales on the topic of interview skills. Will a firm handshake, fancy suit, and boastful claim that your biggest weakness is your lack of weaknesses give you the edge you need to succeed? Or is there more to interview skills mastery than a winning smile? Our resume is up to date and scented for that little something extra. Don't forget, to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, all throughout April, a portion of proceeds from CE processing fees will be donated to the New England Center for Children, a globally acknowledged school for individuals with autism and a home of research and training in the field of behavior analysis. Pick up some CEs and donate to a worthy cause. It's win-win! Articles discussed this episode: O'Neill, J. & Rehfeldt, R.A. (2017). Computerized behavioral skills training with selection-based instruction and lag reinforcement schedules for responses to interview questions. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17, 42-54. doi: 10.1037/bar0000043 Smith, M.J., Ginger, E.J., Wright, K., Wright, M.A., Taylor, J.L., Humm, L.B., Olsen, D.E., Bell, M.D., & Fleming, M.F. (2014). Virtual reality job interview training in adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 2450-2463. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2113-y Stocco, C.S., Thompson, R.H., Hart, J.M., & Soriano, H.L. (2017). Improving the interview skills of college students using behavioral skills training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 495-510. doi: 10.1002/jaba.385 Rosales, R. & Whitlow, H. (2019). A component analysis of job interview training for young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 1-16. doi: 10.1002/bin.1658 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 honor of Autism Awareness Month, a portion of all of ABA Inside Track's proceeds in April will be donated to the New England Center for Children. For those of you who haven't heard of this internationally recognized school for individuals with ASD, Kim Walter joins us for a bonus chat about the ongoing mission of NECC to improve the lives of students, families, and behavior analysts. Fun fact: Without the New England Center for Children, there wouldn't even BE an ABA Inside Track!!! Interested in reaching your professional development goals and simultaneously donating to a worthy cause? Why not order some CEs from us and make all the dreams come true!

Snacking sure is great. But, snacking isn't usually the healthiest choice available. Since chiding people to eat better doesn't seem to be cutting down the worldwide obesity epidemic, it looks like we'll need behavior analysis to save the day. What does the research tell us about food preferences and promoting healthy food choices at a young age? And is there any way that we could make the whole thing some big, fun game? This podcast comes with and without cheese. You know you're choosing the one with cheese. Remember, all this April, a portion of CE processing fees will be donated to the New England Center for Children, a school for individuals with autism and a home of behavior analytic research and training. By applying for CEs from ABA Inside Track, you'll be donating to a worthy cause. It's win-win! Articles discussed this episode: Stark, L.J., Collins, Jr., F.L., Osnes, P.G., & Stokes, T.F. (1986). Using reinforcement and cueing to increase healthy snack food choices in preschoolers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 19, 367-379. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1986.19-367 Zonneveld, K.L.M., Neidert, P.L., Dozier, C.L, Gureghian, D.L., & Bayles, M.W. (2019). Assessing factors that influence young children's food preferences and choices. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 240-257. doi: 10.1002/jaba.521 Jones, B.A., Madden, J.G., Wengreen, H.J., Aguilar, S.S., Desjardins, E.A. (2014). Gamification of dietary decision-making in an elementary-school cafeteria. PLoS ONE, 9, e93872. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093872 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.

Spring has sprung here at ABA Inside Track and a new garden of topics have grown into this months trio of podcasts. First, we take a look at what goes into making healthy food choices and how a space opera might be the key to battling obesity. Then we meet with special guest, Dr. Rocio Rosales, to discuss how to train individuals with ASD to improve job interview skills. Finally, we pull out the ol' grab bag for another round of dog articles, good behavior games, and concurrent operant assessments. Don't forget, to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, all throughout April, a portion of proceeds from CE processing fees will be donated to the New England Center for Children, a globally acknowledged school for individuals with autism and a home of research and training in the field of behavior analysis. Pick up some CEs and donate to a worthy cause. It's win-win! Looking for exciting and educational behavior analytic conferences where you might run into ABA Inside Track hosts? Then don't forget to check out the upcoming APBA Convention in Atlanta, GA on April 11-13, the BABAT Social in Natick, MA on April 25th (with guest speaker Diana!), and the ABAI Convention in Chicago, IL on May 23-27. Drop by and say "hi". Articles for April 2019: Healthy Food Stark, L.J., Collins, Jr., F.L., Osnes, P.G., & Stokes, T.F. (1986). Using reinforcement and cueing to increase healthy snack food choices in preschoolers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 19, 367-379. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1986.19-367 Zonneveld, K.L.M., Neidert, P.L., Dozier, C.L, Gureghian, D.L., & Bayles, M.W. (2019). Assessing factors that influence young children's food preferences and choices. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 240-257. doi: 10.1002/jaba.521 Jones, B.A., Madden, J.G., Wengreen, H.J., Aguilar, S.S., Desjardins, E.A. (2014). Gamification of dietary decision-making in an elementary-school cafeteria. PLoS ONE, 9, e93872. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093872 Interview Skills O'Neill, J. & Rehfeldt, R.A. (2017). Computerized behavioral skills training with selection-based instruction and lag reinforcement schedules for responses to interview questions. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17, 42-54. doi: 10.1037/bar0000043 Smith, M.J., Ginger, E.J., Wright, K., Wright, M.A., Taylor, J.L., Humm, L.B., Olsen, D.E., Bell, M.D., & Fleming, M.F. (2014). Virtual reality job interview training in adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 2450-2463. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2113-y Stocco, C.S., Thompson, R.H., Hart, J.M., & Soriano, H.L. (2017). Improving the interview skills of college students using behavioral skills training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 495-510. doi: 10.1002/jaba.385 Rosales, R. & Whitlow, H. (2019). A component analysis of job interview training for young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 1-16. doi: 10.1002/bin.1658 Grab Bag VII Robinson, E.S., Desrochers, M., & Napolitano, D.A. (2019). Concurrent operant preference assessment to identify social consequences to decrease task latency for adolescents with dual diagnosis. Behavioral Interventions, 34, 52-61. doi: 10.1002/bin.1648 Groves, E.A. & Austin, J.L. (2019). Does the good behavior game evoke negative peer pressure? Analyses in primary and secondary classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 3-16. doi: 10.1002/jaba.513 Tyner, S., Brewer, A., Helman, M., Leon, Y., Pritchard, J., & Schulnd, M. (2016). Nice doggie! Contact desensitization plue reinforcement decreases dog phobias for children with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 54-57. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0113-4

You may think that discrete trial teaching requires you to present only one stimulus at a time. But, what if you could present more? And, what if, like magic, your students learned both without taking any additional time. Special guest Dr. Jason Vladescu joins us to share this seemingly magical procedure known as instructive feedback. Then stay tuned to hear our million-dollar ideas for scented oils. Copyright us. Articles discussed this episode: Vladescu, J.C. & Kodak, T.M. (2013). Increasing instructional efficiency by presenting additional stimuli in learning trials for children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 805-816. doi: 10.1002/jaba.70 Haq, S.S., Zemantic, P.K., Kodak, T., LeBlanc,B., & Ruppert, T.E. (2017). Examination of variables that affect the efficacy of instructive feedback. Behavioral Interventions, 32, 206-216. doi: 10.1002/bin.1470 Dass, T.K., Kisamore, A.N., Vladescu, J.C., Reeve, K.F., Reeve, S.A., & Taylor-Santa, C. (2018). Teaching children with autism spectrum disorder to tact olfactory stimuli. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 538-552. doi: 10.1002/jaba.470 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.

ABA Inside Track is coming at ya LIVE with a very special episode recorded at TACT (The Autism Community Therapists) all on the subject of….well…tacts. And this week's articles aren't messing around when it comes to using mands and echoics to beef up your tact training protocols. Plus, binkles for everybody! Articles discussed this episode: Carroll, R.J., & Hesse, B.E. (1987). The effects of alternating mand and tact training on the acquisition of tacts. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 5, 55-65. PMCID: PMC2748455 Kodak, T. & Clements, A. (2009). Acquisition of mands and tacts with concurrent echoic training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 839-843. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-839 Arntzen, E. & Almas, I.K. (2002). Effects of mand-tact versus tact-only training on the acquisition of tacts. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 419-422. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-419 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 many of you may have heard of Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking curriculum, have you ever wondered if it's appropriate for behavior analysts to use it? Well, Dr. Justin Leaf certainly has and he joins us on the podcast to share all of his thoughts on the subject including whether Social Thinking is empirically supported, whether it should be categorized as scientific or pseudoscientific, and whether behavior analysts may be at risk of violating our ethical code for using it. Articles discussed this episode: Leaf, J.B., Townley-Cochran, D., Taubman, M., Cihon, J.H., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Kassardjian, A., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Pentz, T.G. (2015). The teaching interaction procedure and behavioral skills training for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: a Review and commentary. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 402-413. doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0060-y Leaf, J.B., Kassardjian, A., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L, Cihon, J.H., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2016). Social Thinking: Science, pseudoscience, or antiscience? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 152-157. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0108-1 Leaf, J.B., Kassardjian, A., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Cihon, J.H., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2016). Erratum to: Social Thinking: Science, pseudoscience, or antiscience? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 158-159. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0119-y Crooke, P.J. & Winner, M.G. (2016). Social Thinking methodology: Evidence-based or empirically supported? A response to Leaf et al. (2016). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 403-408. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0151-y Crooke, P.J., Hendrix, R.E., & Rachman, J.Y. (2008). Brief report: Measuring the effectiveness of teaching Social Thinking to children with Asperger syndrom (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 581-591. doi: 10.1007/s10803-007-0466-1 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.

It's another exciting month here at ABA Inside Track. Not only do we have two amazing guests lined up to review their research, but we also have a recording from one of our recent live shows. But, before all of that, we review some follow-up from last month's episodes in errata and take a few moments to celebrate our THIRD YEAR of podcasting! Interested in applying for a job in an area in desperate need for ABA services? Autism Compassion Africa is looking to expand their team. Check out the posting here for more information. And feel free to listen to our interview with co-founder Whitney Hammel to learn more about ACA Articles for February 2019 Should Behavior Analysis Use Social Thinking? w/ Dr. Justin Leaf Leaf, J.B., Townley-Cochran, D., Taubman, M., Cihon, J.H., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Kassardjian, A., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Pentz, T.G. (2015). The teaching interaction procedure and behavioral skills training for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: a Review and commentary. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 402-413. doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0060-y Leaf, J.B., Kassardjian, A., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L, Cihon, J.H., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2016). Social Thinking: Science, pseudoscience, or antiscience? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 152-157. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0108-1 Leaf, J.B., Kassardjian, A., Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Cihon, J.H., Taubman, M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2016). Erratum to: Social Thinking: Science, pseudoscience, or antiscience? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 158-159. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0119-y Crooke, P.J. & Winner, M.G. (2016). Social Thinking methodology: Evidence-based or empirically supported? A response to Leaf et al. (2016). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 403-408. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0151-y Crooke, P.J., Hendrix, R.E., & Rachman, J.Y. (2008). Brief report: Measuring the effectiveness of teaching Social Thinking to children with Asperger syndrom (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 581-591. doi: 10.1007/s10803-007-0466-1 Teaching Tacts at TACT (LIVE) Carroll, R.J., & Hesse, B.E. (1987). The effects of alternating mand and tact training on the acquisition of tacts. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 5, 55-65. PMCID: PMC2748455 Kodak, T. & Clements, A. (2009). Acquisition of mands and tacts with concurrent echoic training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 839-843. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-839 Arntzen, E. & Almas, I.K. (2002). Effects of mand-tact versus tact-only training on the acquisition of tacts. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 419-422. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-419 Instructive Feedback w/ Dr. Jason Vladescu Vladescu, J.C. & Kodak, T.M. (2013). Increasing instructional efficiency by presenting additional stimuli in learning trials for children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 805-816. doi: 10.1002/jaba.70 Haq, S.S., Zemantic, P.K., Kodak, T., LeBlanc,B., & Ruppert, T.E. (2017). Examination of variables that affect the efficacy of instructive feedback. Behavioral Interventions, 32, 206-216. doi: 10.1002/bin.1470 Dass, T.K., Kisamore, A.N., Vladescu, J.C., Reeve, K.F., Reeve, S.A., & Taylor-Santa, C. (2018). Teaching children with autism spectrum disorder to tact olfactory stimuli. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 538-552. doi: 10.1002/jaba.470

May I have your attention, please? Webster's dictionary defines public speaking as the act of speaking in front of an audience. And it's sort of terrifying…and I'm sweating just standing here talking to you. Now my PowerPoint slides have malfunctioned and I've dropped my notes. And I'm picturing the audience naked which is making me feel very uncomfortable. If only I'd listened to that amazing podcast about public speaking and how to improve my own abilities before agreeing to speak in front of all the best behavior analysts. Save me, ABA Inside Track! Articles discussed this episode: Friman, P.C. (2014). Behavior analysts to the front! A 15-step tutorial on public speaking. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 109-118. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y Fawcett, S.B. & Miller, L.K. (1975). Training public-speaking behavior: An experimental analysis and social validation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 125-135. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-125 Black, E.L. & Martin. G.L. (1980). A component analysis of public-speaking behaviors across individuals and behavioral categories. Communication Education, 29, 273-282. doi: 10.1080/03634528009378425 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.

What began as Rob's excuse to talk about his favorite Mario games turned into a long discussion of research about gamification and its role (if any) in improving human behavior. We review the literature, the theory, and the anecdotes around this hot hot trend in every field from education to environmentalism. Is gamification the Fortnite of productivity? Or should it be tossed in a landfill like E.T. for Atari 2600. Articles discussed this episode: Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Sailer, M., Hense, J.U., Mayr, S.K., & Mandi, H. (2017). How gamification motivates: An experimental study of the effects of specific game design elements on psychological need satisfaction. Computers in Human Behavior, 69, 371-380. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.033 Hamari, J., Koivisto, & Sarsa, H. (2014). Does Gamification Work? A literature review of empirical studies on gamification. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. doi: 10.1109/HICSS.2014.377 Fogel, V.A., Miltenberger, R.G., Graves, R., & Koehler, S. (2010). The effects of exergaming on physical activity among inactive children in a physical education classroom. Journal of Applied Behavior Anlaysis, 43, 591-600. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-591 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 a world where individuals with mental health needs are struggling, could acceptance and commitment training be the answer? We chat with Dr. Adam Hahs to learn all about this third-wave behavior therapy, its procedure, the research, and exactly how the phrase "milk, milk, milk" could help parents with autism. Articles discussed this episode: Harris, R. (2006). Embracing your demons: an Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Psychotherapy in Australia, 12, 2-8. Gould, E.R., Tarbox, J., & Coyne, L. (2018). Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 7, 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.06.003 Hahs, A.D., Dixon, M.R., & Paliliunas, D. (in press). Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.03.002 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 it might be the shortest month of the year, ABA Inside Track is running long on exciting content. Switching up our preview format a bit, we're here to tell you everything coming up in the ENTIRE MONTH! That's right: Three full-length episodes in a row! We'll be talking about acceptance and commitment training with our special guest, Dr. Adam Hahs, before discussing two outside-of-the-box topics with gamification and public speaking. Rob's hours of editing behavior analytic journal review is your gain! Also, if you're looking for a fun conference in leadership, tickets are now available for the Behavior Analyst Leadership Conference (BALC), coming to Connecticut at the end of March! *Note: Due to a camera SNAFU, we're audio only this month. We'll have our video back up for the next preview. Sorry about that! Articles for February 2019: Acceptance and Commitment Training Harris, R. (2006). Embracing your demons: an Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Psychotherapy in Australia, 12, 2-8. Gould, E.R., Tarbox, J., & Coyne, L. (2018). Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 7, 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.06.003 Hahs, A.D., Dixon, M.R., & Paliliunas, D. (in press). Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.03.002 Gamification Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Sailer, M., Hense, J.U., Mayr, S.K., & Mandi, H. (2017). How gamification motivates: An experimental study of the effects of specific game design elements on psychological need satisfaction. Computers in Human Behavior, 69, 371-380. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.033 Hamari, J., Koivisto, & Sarsa, H. (2014). Does Gamification Work? A literature review of empirical studies on gamification. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. doi: 10.1109/HICSS.2014.377 Fogel, V.A., Miltenberger, R.G., Graves, R., & Koehler, S. (2010). The effects of exergaming on physical activity among inactive children in a physical education classroom. Journal of Applied Behavior Anlaysis, 43, 591-600. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-591 Public Speaking Friman, P.C. (2014). Behavior analysts to the front! A 15-step tutorial on public speaking. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 109-118. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y Fawcett, S.B. & Miller, L.K. (1975). Training public-speaking behavior: An experimental analysis and social validation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 8, 125-135. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1975.8-125 Black, E.L. & Martin. G.L. (1980). A component analysis of public-speaking behaviors across individuals and behavioral categories. Communication Education, 29, 273-282. doi: 10.1080/03634528009378425

It's a belated birthday episode for Diana! In her honor we're talking about joint attention, one of the primary deficits noted in most children with autism. This week we discuss what joint attention is, which treatments are effective for improving responses and initiation to joint attention, and how a trip to Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag might be the ideal environment to master the skill. Happy birthday, Diana! Articles discussed this episode: Taylor, B.A. & Hoch, H. (2008). Teaching children with autism to respond to and initiate bids for joint attention. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 377-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-377 Klein, J.L., MacDonald, R.F.P, Vaillancourt, G., Ahearn, W.H., & Dube, W.V. (2009). Teaching discrimination of adult gaze direction to children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder, 3, 42-49. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2008.03.006 Isaksen, J. & Holth, P. (2009). An operant approach to teaching joint attention skills to children with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 24, 215-236. doi: 10.1002/bin.292 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.