Operant Innovations by ABA Technologies

For the last episode of 2023, we are pulling back the curtain to share some bloopers and outtakes from the last few months of the year! We have a lot of fun creating this podcast, and we hope you enjoy laughing alongside us. Disclaimer: While all clips are taken out of their original context, the purpose of this episode is not to make fun of any person or conversation. Have an idea for 2024 episod...

This month on Thought Leaders, we finish our conversation with Dr. Kristyn Peterson, discussing the future of OBM. Dr. Peterson shares her thoughts, advice, and the ways she is personally working to improve this field. If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations Follow Kristyn on Instagram!...

This week, Maddie Duke speaks with Joshua Levins, a BCBA who focuses on teaching the behaviors essential for learning. Listen to their conversation about why context is always important in teaching, learning, training, and interacting with others. Questions, comments, or concerns: operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations

This month on Thought Leaders, we are joined by Dr. Kristyn Peterson as she shares her story of entering the field of behavior analysis, finding the right fit within the field, and starting a business using OBM in the tech industry. If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations Follow Kristyn...

Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guest Dr. Thomas G. Szabo, PhD., BCBA-D., LBA. Listen to Dr. Szabo tell his story of evolving from a graffiti artist to a teacher to an amazing behavior analyst. After hearing Dr. Szabo’s story, we will hear more about his recent endeavors, including writing a book to help behavior analysts conceptualize Acceptance and Commitment Training (...

Maddie Duke, Sebastian Jimenez, and Victoria German all completed master's degrees in ABA and OBM in the last two years. Join these recent graduates as they discuss what happened after graduation- including the decision to become certified by the BACB® or not, finding jobs, and dealing with toxic productivity and burnout. Questions, comments, or suggestions: operantinnovations@abatechnologies...

This month on Thought Leaders, we are back with Dr. Nicole Gravina as she answers the questions, "Where do you see the field going?" and/or "Where would you like to see the field go?" - If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at  operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com . - Follow us on Instagram!  @operantinnovations

This episode is worth 1.0 BACB CEs:   -   Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guest Dr. danyelle beal, Psy. D., BCBA, as they discuss Dr. beal’s research on thetraumatic experiences of Black women. They will focus on how trauma affects people in every environment they encounter, including professional environments. To succeed as coworkers and supervisors, we should use a trau...

Join Maddie and her husband, Alan, as they discuss creativity. Is it a skill that can be measured and taught, or is this an innate characteristic that you either have or you don’t? What does creativity look like in acting, music, or woodworking?   If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please get in touch with us at operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com   Follow us on Instagram! @operan...

This month on Thought Leaders, we are joined by Dr. Nicole Gravina as she tells us about how she got into the field of behavior analysis. - If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at  operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com . - Follow us on Instagram!  @operantinnovations

Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guest Rashida Biera, MA, BCBA, founder of Hue-Man Expressions . They will share a heavy focus on community, especially as people of color. This can come in different forms as a professional. We may find our community with other behavior analysts, it may come from other professions we interact with, or a combination of the two. To succeed as...

This month on the University Series we spoke to Cambridge College to learn more about their online Masters Program and hybrid Ph. D. Program. For more information on the program, reach out below! - Contact Information: Dr. Joseph Vedora - joseph.vedora@go.cambridgecollege.edu Dr. Daniel Almeida - Daniel. Almeida@cambridgecollege.edu - Additional Links: MEd Program - https://www.cambridgecollege.ed...

This week, Maddie talks with Trevor Maxfield about future possibilities for our field and science! Join us as we talk through where our field is heading, how we can expand into new avenues, and more. - If you have questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at  operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com - Follow us on Instagram!  @operantinnovations

This month on Thought Leaders, we are back with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she answers the questions, "Where do you see the field going," and/or "Where would you like to see the field go?"  - To get in contact with Nasiah Building and Sustaining Effective Relationships - If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at  operantinnovations@abatechnologie...

Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guests pushing the bounds of the field of Behavior Analysis. This month she speaks with Dr. Andy Bondy about curiosity, communication, and pushing the field of Behavior Analysis. Come back every month for a new episode with new guests. The Pyramid Approach to Education, 2nd Edition - If you have questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions...

Positive Psychology is the pursuit of identifying what makes people happy in life. We are lucky, at ABA Tech, to employ Student Interns looking to gain non-clinical experience. In today's episode, Adrian Mendoza and Dr. Scott Geller talk about how OBM can be used to help with this pursuit and create a better world for people. Additionally, Adrian and Dr. Geller talk about how OBM can be appli...

Linda & Tyra are back with Dr. Bridget Taylor to talk about their new CE Course! This dynamic six-part course series will focus on emerging research in behavior analysis in building therapeutic relationships with caregivers, the skills to build these relationships and strategies to strengthen these relationships over time. Video examples and activities will illustrate practical strategies that...

This month on Thought Leaders, we are joined by Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she tells us about she got into the field of behavior analysis. Nasiah explains the journey, not only she, and her family took to try to achieve a better life, but it wasn't always easy. - If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at  operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com .

In our last episode of Operant Innovation’s pride month series, Maddie, Kelcie, Abby, and Ari from ABA Technologies discuss their experience researching LGBTQIA+ topics in behavior analysis. They focus on their experiences, findings, barriers, and how others can get involved. - References:  https://linktr.ee/operantinnovations Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/operantinnovations/...

In this episode of Operant Innovation’s pride month series, Ari and Kira from ABA Technologies discuss the framework of cultural humility versus striving for cultural competence. A special focus is given to actionable steps behavior analysts can take to create inclusive environments for traditionally marginalized communities while working within organizations and when serving clients, stakeholders...

Happy Pride Month! We are shifting our focus to the steps that behavior analysts can take to provide compassionate care to their clients. Join Maddie, Kelcie, Victoria, and Kira as they discuss social validity and how to ensure social validity when there is disagreement about what that looks like for individuals. References:  https://linktr.ee/operantinnovations Follow us on Instagram!  https://ww...

Happy Pride Month! Here at Operant Innovations, we feel that we need to start Pride Month off by acknowledging the harm our science has contributed to. Join Maddie, Abby, and Kelcie as they discuss the history of ABA and how our science has affected the LGBTQ+ community. - References:  https://linktr.ee/operantinnovations   - Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/operantinnovations/  ...

Join Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi as she brings on special guests pushing the bounds of the field of Behavior Analysis. This month she speaks with Dr. Celeste Malone about School Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. Come back every month for a new episode with new guests. - If you have questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions, please reach out to operantinnovations@abatechnologies.com

This episode is worth 1.0 BACB CEs: https://abatechnologies.com/products/podcast-ces - Private Equity firms have invested vast sums in ABA service delivery organizations.  Results have varied.  In the current discussion, we will trace the history of this development, discuss pros and cons for entering into such agreements, and describe ways practitioners should protect themselves and their clients...

This month on the University Series we have our first update! Last time we spoke to Georgia Southern University they only had a bachelor's program, now they have a Masters Program! This Masters Program has some of the most unique opportunities to explore non-traditional fields within behavior analysis. For more information on the program, reach out below! - Contact Information: Dr. Andrew Bul...