Moms On Their Best Behavior

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Sasha Long, BCBA. Sasha is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. Sasha works full time as a consultant, writer, and behavior analyst. Sasha manages and writes The Autism Helper Blog, as a way to share easy to use and ready to implement strategies and ideas. Sas...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Julia Chalker. Julia is the Director of The Arc of DFW Area, a role in which she is able to apply her 30+ years of experience in public education and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and her personal experience as being sister to Bobby, who has autism.  She holds a B.S. in Special Education and a M.S.Ed. in...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Kelsey Hunter. Kelsey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) with almost 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intellectual disabilities and severe behavior disorders.  Kelsey is a skilled clinician that prides herself on her ability to provide meaning...

Dr. Kathryn Unruh, PhD is an assistant research professor at the University of Kansas Life Span Institute. Her research interests include understanding the psychological and brain processes that underlie core features of autism and developing methods for measuring behaviors that are more closely tied to their underlying biological mechanisms. She is specifically interested in using this work to im...

In today’s episode we are excited to share about our new company, Best Behavior Solutions! Best Behavior Solutions, LLC aims to close the research to practice gap by training schools, churches, and businesses on how to include people of all abilities. We train on how to implement evidence-based behavior strategies in order to serve and support all individuals. We offer in person and online trainin...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with with Jennifer Stracquadanio, BCBA, and Meghan Stenziano, the mom team of Moms Managing Behavior! Meghan Stenziano is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Moms Managing Behavior, LLC, and a Special Education Teacher specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She received a master’s degree in Special Education from Rutgers University and is a certified...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Corrine Mercer, BCBA, LBA. Corrinne Mercer is the Founder of Empower Adults Consulting, LLC, where she provides behavior support services for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through insurance and Medicaid waiver programs. With over ten years of experience working with individuals with special needs, Corrinne has worn man...

Today we have the pleasure of taking with Madyline Ekins, BCBA. Madyline is a Seattle-based author and a mom to two energetic boys. After more than a decade of experience in education and behavior, she holds a Master's in Special Education and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. It was through her work and the everyday adventures of raising her own children that she realized her true calling: h...

In today’s episode we get to talk with Dr. Shelby Dorsey, Ph. D, BCBA. Dr. Shelby Dorsey, is a neurodivergent behavior analyst, mom, and entrepreneur dedicated to bridging the gap between behavior science and everyday parenting. With more than 15 years of experience across Texas and Oklahoma, she specializes in parent training for neurodivergent families—equipping parents with practical, compassio...

Today we have the joy of talking with Nicole Parks, BCBA, LBA, IBA. Nicole has been working as a behavior analyst for two decades and has worked with clients of all ages. She has experience in early intervention, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, organizational behavior management and acceptance and commitment therapy. She founded Rooted Consultation in 2020 to help new and established busin...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Annie McLaughlin about all things IEP Advocacy. Dr. Annie McLaughlin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, former special educator, a mom of three, and IEP advocate. She works primarily with families navigating the special education system. She also teaches other behavior analysts how to start or add IEP advocacy to their business through a course c...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Diane Hudson, PhD, BCBA about her social groups supporting neurodivergent teenage girls. Dr. Diane Hudson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working with Neurodivergent kids, teens, and their people. She works with clients individually and in small groups, both in person in Jackson, WY and virtually across the United States. Dr. Hudson is a strong...

Today we discuss what to do when you encounter different common parenting and teaching scenarios. We give our advice on how as behaviorist and moms we would handle these types of situations. We discuss identifying the functions of behavior, teaching replacement behaviors, and doing your best to be calm and consistent with your implementation. We specifically address what to do when… -your toddler...

Today we discuss Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) for Autism. We discuss what EBP are, why they are important, and how to implement some of the most common EBP. We specifically go through: Reinforcement/Differential Reinforcement, Behavioral Momentum, Functional Communication Training (FCT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Naturalistic Environment Training (NET), and Social Skills Training. Find more...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS. Dena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who is renowned for her over 15-year dedication to improving children's eating, enhancing their quality of life, and positively impacting their families. After over a decade of direct feeding intervention, Dena founded Focused Approach, developing c...

Today we discuss strategies to help with interfering behaviors such as non-compliance, stereotypy, perseveration, and elopement. We discuss identifying the function of behavior, finding functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, evaluating if it is a skill or motivation issue, as well as teaching appropriate boundaries. For all behaviors we advocate for finding compassionate and positive ways...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Leanne Page, BCBA, LBA. Leanne is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the founder of parentingwithaba.org, mom of two, author, and parent coach. We discuss how she came to specialize in parent training, helpful parenting strategies for all parents, as well as her new book The Calm and Connected Journal. We dive into how her new book uses the principles o...

Today we discuss the history of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and how these strategies and research can be applied today. We discuss the beginning of Behaviorism with B.F. Skinner, how the field of ABA has evolved, and how you can use these principles and strategies to make meaningful behavior change in your own life. https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/87-years-ago-a-legendary-psychologist-d...

Today we discuss different behavioral strategies that are helpful in the classroom or when taking care of multiple children. We discuss the different types of group contingencies, how to use group reward systems or token economies and how to engage students in group work.

Todays episode we discuss how to set children up for success when tackling conflict and bullying. We discuss prerequisite skills such as perspective taking, tolerating no, and understanding boundaries in relationships. We dive into how to teach what a bully is and how children should respond to bullying. Finally, we share tools such as using a contingency map and kidpower.org to help support child...

Episode 27: Behavior Breakthrough with Bailey Payne, BCBA Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Bailey Payne, BCBA about her new book Behavior Breakthrough. We discuss her function based approach to behavior change as well as her heavy focus on utilizing reinforcement to its fullest potential. We go into the difference between reinforcement and bribing and how to focus on the good in your ch...

Today we break down 7 modern parenting tips based on a cosmotogether.com article and give a behavioral prospective on these tips. These tips include: embracing technology, using intrinsic motivation, encouraging independence, balancing screen time, teaching emotional intelligence, being flexible and adaptable, and raising global citizens. We discuss how these tips can be useful to both learners wi...

Today we discuss strategies and tips to help reduce stress around the holidays. Recognizing that this is a special time with many new events and changes in routine going on, we share how to set children with and without disabilities up for success. Some of these strategies include visual supports and schedules, helping them know who they will be around and navigating expectations with your childre...

Today we had the pleasure of talking with Tina Stewart about advocating for her son Jaxon. Tina is a mom to four beautiful children, including her son Jaxon who has Autism. Tina discussed what is was like advocating for him through the process of getting him diagnosed with Autism, to getting the correct therapies, to advocating and collaborating with school professionals. Tina also shared what is...

Today we discuss the importance of early intervention in developmental and intellectual disabilities. We discuss what signs to look for that you may need early intervention or to further pursue a diagnosis. We discuss the differences between public school early intervention and private therapy such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. We discuss what an assessment for early intervention m...