BCBAs Who Build

Summary In this episode, Dr. Sara Feldman speaks with Kendra Little about the emotional realities families face when navigating autism services, the importance of real-life skills, and how clinicians can build trust and connection with families. Key Topics Family emotional weight and stress Importance of real-life skills for independence Building trust and connection with families Delivering data...

Summary This episode tackles the critical issues facing the ABA industry, including recent media reports of unethical practices, profit-driven motives, and the importance of ethical standards. BCBAs share insights on maintaining integrity, navigating ethical dilemmas, and advocating for high-quality, ethical care. Key topics Media reports on unethical ABA practices Profit motives and industry acco...

Summary Dr. Sara Feldman shares her insights on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and creating a positive organizational culture in ABA. She discusses practical strategies from her entrepreneurial journey, book recommendations, and how to foster independent thinking within teams. Takeaways Leadership starts with self-awareness and self-leadership. Ask more questions, tell less, to fo...

Summary This episode features Dr. Kristen Byra (BCBA-D) discussing the importance of clinical quality in ABA, sharing her journey, insights on training, mentorship, and practical steps for BCBAs to improve their practice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to ABA Entrepreneurship 01:08 Journey into ABA: Personal Stories 03:26 The Importance of Clinical Quality 12:39 Navigating the ABA Landscape 17:05 Def...

Summary This episode features Dr. Sara Feldman, Breanna Holm, and Janelle Wade discussing the journey of building independent ABA practices, the support systems available through Headstart Health, and the transformation of providers from clinicians to entrepreneurs. They share insights on starting, scaling, and sustaining successful ABA businesses, emphasizing community, systems, and provider empo...