Cooperant Learning Podcast

In this episode of the Cooperant Learning Podcast, we sat down with MtG enthusiast and choice and decision-making expert Dr. Matt Brodhead to discuss what teacher choice and adherence to interventions when challenging behavior is happening in the classroom. Centering the conversation around the research article “Delay Discounting and Teacher Decision‐Making of Behavioral Interventions,”  we discus...

Welcome to 2026! In this episode, we dove into the world of behavioral gerontology and behavior analysis with older adults. We’re joined by Dr. Jon Baker who helped break down what behavioral gerontology is, how it’s evolved, and what current research tells us about supporting the aging community in meaningful and effective ways. At the end, Dr. Baker breaks down some actionable steps for behavior...

Keywords behavior analysis, micro-credentials, education, BCBA, training, professional development, instructional design, ABA Summary In this conversation, Dr. Kent Johnson discusses the evolution of competence in behavior analysis, emphasizing the need for a new approach to training and professional development. He introduces the concept of micro-credentials as a way to demonstrate mastery of spe...

Keywords behavior analysis, parenting, parent coaching, Mandy Grass, family behaviorist, ABA, behavior management, parenting challenges, mental health   Kyle and Dr. Sparks welcome Mandy Grass, a BCBA and parent coach known as  @thefamilybehaviorist  on social media. They discuss Mandy's journey into behavior analysis, the challenges of parenting, and the importance of making behavior analysis acc...

Keywords behavior analysis, synchronous reinforcement, adult participants, health-related behaviors, staff training, research, applied behavior analysis, reinforcement schedules, clinical environments, behavior modification Summary Dr. Claudia Dozier and Dr. Katie McHugh discuss their research on synchronous reinforcement schedules and their application in promoting tolerance of health-related rou...

Keywords Morningside Academy, education, behavior analysis, generative instruction, standardized testing, precision teaching, educational practices, teaching strategies, student growth Takeaways Morningside Academy focuses on students who fall behind in traditional education. The learning guarantee ensures students make at least two years of growth. Behavior analytic principles are integral to ins...

Keywords behavior analysis, healthcare, dental procedures, desensitization, phobias, virtual reality, health disparities, individuals with disabilities, systematic desensitization, quality of life Takeaways Healthcare is an essential aspect of behavioral intervention. Desensitization can reduce the need for general anesthesia in dental procedures. Phobias can be reversed. Systematic desensitizatio...

In today's conversation Andrew Bulla joins CL to explore the intersections of behavior analysis and animal training. They discuss the importance of assent, the LIMA principle, and the role of animal models in understanding behavior. Andrew shares his journey from working with neurodivergent individuals to training animals, emphasizing the lessons behavior analysts can learn from animal trainers. T...

Intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis and AI | Cooperant Learning Podcast In this episode of Cooperant Learning, Dr. David Cox and Ryan O’Donnell join us to explore the intersection of applied behavior analysis and artificial intelligence. We dive into real-world case applications, the opportunities and pitfalls of corporate interest in AI solutions, potential risks of sacrificing quality for...

Dr. Maya Fallon joins Kyle Steury and Dr. Steve Sparks to discuss her research entitled "A preliminary analysis of teaching children with autism spectrum disorder self-protection skills for bullying situations" from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Fallon is a licensed behavior analyst in North Carolina and a board certified behavior analyst at the doctoral level. She holds a Master o...

🎙 Cooperant Learning Podcast | Ep. 9 🎧 Guests: Dr. Alison Cox & Nazurah Khokhar 📚 Topic: Research Patterns in the Treatment of Adults With Problem Behavior In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Alison Cox, BCBA-D, and Nazurah Khokhar, BCBA, to discuss their important new paper published in Behavior Modification: "Research Patterns in the Treatment of Adults With Problem Behavior and Intellec...

Cooperant Learning Podcast Episode: The Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success Hosts: Kyle Steury & Dr. Steve Sparks In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Margo Uwayo of the Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success (KABAS) — a K–6 school that blends behavior analysis with education to support both behavior intervention and academic skill acquisition. We dive into th...

In this episode of the Cooperant Learning Podcast, Sarah Campau and Abigail Petronelli join to discuss their 2022 call to action article on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and behavior analysis. The conversation explores the history of harmful practices in ABA, the removal of DEI requirements by the BACB, and actionable steps practitioners can take to support LGBTQ+ individuals and promote ethical, incl...

📊 Using Big Data to Inform ABA Hour Recommendations | Dr. David Cox on Cooperant Podcast Description: How can big data improve clinical decision-making in behavior analysis? In this episode of the Cooperant Podcast, host Kyle Steury welcomes Dr. David Cox—PhD behavior analyst, researcher at Endicott College, and expert in AI and clinical modeling—to discuss data-driven approaches to recommending...

Dr. Shane Spiker joins the Cooperant team to discuss crisis intervention in adult behavior analytic services. Cooperant Learning is a project of Sparks Behavioral Services. See more at https://www.sparksbehavioralservices.com .  Serving across the state of Michigan, Sparks uses behavioral science to improve the lives of the people we work with, regardless of the nature or severity of their needs. ...

Liz Elias of Empowered Behavior Collective (https://www.empoweredbehaviorcollective.com) joined us to discuss supervision, supervised fieldwork hours, mentorship, and other topics in behavior analysis and adult services. Liz is an independent BCBA who resides and practices in West Michigan. Through her company, Empowered Behavior Collective, Liz provides fieldwork supervision for aspiring behavior...

Tyra Sellers*, Emily Patrizi, and Sarah Lichtenberger, authors of the book Daily Ethics: Creating Intentional Practice for Behavior Analysts, join us for episode 3 of our series on behavior analysis, ethics, and recipient rights in adult services. Links: Purchase the book: https://abatechnologies.com/products/books/daily-ethics (APBA members can access a code for a 10% discount in the members only...

Behavior analyst and certified sexuality counselor Nicholas Maio-Aether joins the Cooperant Learning podcast episode number 2 to discuss the topic of sexual autonomy, behavior analysis and working with adult populations. In this episode Nicholas leads us in discussing everything from the history of sexuality and ABA (the good, the bad and the ugly), teaching consent and education and advocacy/reci...

On our inaugural episode, we discuss assent and assent-based interventions in behavior analysis as it pertains to treating aberrant behavior in adult populations. We were happy to invite our subject matter expert, Dr. Cody Morris, to explore and discuss this topic. Some research by Dr. Morris: Morris, C., Oliveira, J. P., Perrin, J., Federico, C. A., & Martasian, P. J. (2024). Toward a further...