The Behavioral View

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Charna Mintz, Chief Clinical Officer for Action Behavior Centers and Past President of APBA, joins the panel for an honest look at assent-based practices. We travel through regrets of the past, the frustrations and excitement of current practices, and the hopes for a future in which research, training, and practice strike the balance inherently required...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Darren Sush, co-author of The Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis, joins the panel for an in-depth discussion of the ethics involved in shaping and reshaping the professions of Applied Behavior Analysis. The talk centers around the role of leadership in navigating us through controversial topics, and ways of talking with vario...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Karin Torsiello , BCBA , President of Behavior Basics, Incorporated, joins the panel to discuss her team's approach to working with families affected by trauma, mental health concerns, and abuse. By integrating their services within a larger interdisciplinary approach, Behavior Basics has been able to utilize a BST approach to parent training , which has enj...

CR's own Manager of Educational Content Cas Breaux, MA, MS, BCBA, LBA joins the panel for this month's Hot Topics mini-episode, where we chat about our time at ABAI, answer a mailbag question about identity-first language, and celebrate some news from the BACB.  Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click here if you wish to watch t...

The Behavioral View panel welcomes Dr. Becca Tagg, owner of Del Mar Behavioral Services, to discuss burnout through a lens of community care (as opposed to self-care). In this episode, we define stress and burnout and emphasize the differences between them. We identify risk factors for burnout, including behaviors of the individual, leadership, and the cultural context of the organization. We wrap...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Shannon Biagi joins the panel to discuss organizational behavior management (OBM) as it applies to various levels of ABA practice. Principles discussed include using OBM as a lens for clinical practice, making supervision more data-based, and enhancing the ability to function in leadership roles. We also provide information for people who want to learn more...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, we introduce Dr. Nissa Van Etten as the newest panel member.  The panelists dive deep into randomly selected hot topics in behavior analysis: behavior analysts as parents, the rapid increase in certified behavior analysis professionals, the industrialization of ABA, and diversity in ABA.   To earn CEUs for listening, click  here  , log in or sign up, pay the...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Michael Mueller joins the panel to discuss school consultation. The conversation extends to models of consultation, working with non-behavioral systems, and the incorporation of functional living skills into assessment and instruction. Emphasis is placed on providing assessment and intervention services in systems and locations that have limited behavior...

In January 2022, the BACB's new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts goes into effect. The new code represents a push toward viewing ethical decision making as a process of using guidance, values, science, and philosophy to make decisions on an everyday basis, as opposed to using the code as a "thou shalt not" list. CR's team of BCBA-Ds meet to discuss the code changes from an everyday practitioner p...

Mapy Chavez Askins, Ph. D, CABAS®, BCBA-D joins the TBV panel to share her experiences with Alcanzado, a foundation providing telehealth services throughout South America, to discuss the importance of parent participation in obtaining optimal outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click here , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't...

Corina Jimenez-Gomez joins us live immediately following Day 2 of CR Unite, where she will take follow-up questions about her presentation, Moving Towards Culturally Responsive Behavior Analytic Services. To earn CEUs for listening, click  here  , log in or sign up,+ take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review

Dr. James Partington, legendary author of the ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills), joins the Behavioral View panel for stories and discussions about the differences between testing and assessment, the importance of B.F. Skinner's verbal operants, and the relationship between assessment, goal development and meaningful outcomes. Learn some time-saving assessment tricks and ti...

Linda LeBlanc and Tyra Sellers, two of the authors of Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective Relationships as a Supervisor and Mentor, join The Behavioral View to chat about the intricacies of the supervisory relationship. To earn CEUs for listening, click here , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe...

As ABA continues to grow as a profession, behavior analysts and service seekers need ways to identify high quality organizations. In this episode of The Behavioral View, the BCBA panelists discuss accreditation for ABA organizations, including the way accrediting organizations fit into the professional landscape, how standards are set, how the Learn. Develop. Grow. accrediting process differs from...

The clinical application of ABA teaching techniques has been demonstrated to be useful in teaching functional skills in a variety of settings, but barriers to implementation are many. Fewer funding streams exist to support ABA services to transition-aged students and adults. Intensive 1:1 instruction can be time consuming and may also be unwanted by learners and caregivers. Naturally occurring com...

The science of ABA is solidly supported by generations of research, but in recent years the clinical approach has been criticized from within and without. In this panel discussion, the discussants identify behavior analytic concepts that emphasize the importance of compassionate care as we apply our science. From Skinner's early writings on the use of behavior analysis to create a kinder world, to...

As ABA becomes increasingly integrated into the healthcare community, behavior analysts must work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure access to services on a macro level and a micro level. In this episode of The Behavioral View, the Learn. Develop. Grow.  BCBA panelists discuss obstacles and potential solutions with Dr. Steven Merahn, a leading physician and advocate for full int...