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We were walking through the park today, because it's the Merry Merry Month of May! And, who should we run into but our book club pal, Alan, to ring in the new topics we'll be discussing this month. After reminiscing on the fun of discussing Neurotribes, we look forward to our episodes on quality of life, bullying, and the evolution of the functional analysis with Dr. Jessica Slaton. We're about as...

Got any behavior analytic research? Plenty! And good as only ABA Inside Track could discuss 'em. Special sweet articles, spicy with bits of behavioral technologies like preference assessments, functional analyses, and plain ones like pre-post test designs that graph up all crunchy. Hard to choose which one to discuss first. That's some problem. You try 'em! Behavior analytic research reviews as on...

This week Camille Morgan, host of the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast , joins us to talk…well, love, sex, and ABA. Specifically we discussed the long and continuing work of the civil rights movement, what verbal behavior and ACT can add to the work of black liberation, and how these conversations relate to equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles...

Going way back to our very first episode, we're talking all about tummy time. You know, that fun activity where you put a baby on its stomach to strengthen muscles and minimize the risk of getting a flat head. The one that makes most babies cry hysterically. Now research is here to inform how we can promote this very necessary activity without all the tears. Don't shell out your hard-earned cash o...

Now that we've gotten our vaccines, we're all back together at the studio table and raring to discuss this month's episodes. First, we're taking it back to the beginning with an episode on infant behavior, specifically, tummy time. Then we'll be joined by Camille Morgan from the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast to discuss LGBTQIA+ diversity. Finally, we dust off the ol' grab bag for the 11th time? Or 12...

We were so fascinated by research on mindfulness in classroom management practices that we hunted down one of the researchers and demanded that they share all their secrets with us. Fortunately, we found the nicest one out there. And he even wrote a book on the subject! Dr. Joshua Felver brings the work of his research group into a deep dive into what is (and isn't) mindfulness, how does it all wo...

Ready for our newest book club? We discussed Steve Silberman's book "Neurotribes" for over two hours. And that still doesn't cover everything we wanted to get to! Whether viewed as a history of society's relationship with autism, an acknowledgment of autism's place in history, or a look into the future of neurodiversity, we've got hot takes from all angles. Join Rob, Diana, Jackie, and Alan as we...

Though many of us have probably spent much of our careers fretting over how we can help autistic children stop engaging in stereotypic or seemingly ritualistic behavior, have we spent enough time asking whether attending to these unique interests might actually be beneficial? This week we're joined by Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA to flip the script on that old chestnut and see what research tel...

If you're anything like us, you're probably starting to hit the pandemic wall by now. Rather than trying to white-knuckle through it, we invite you to look at what the ACT research has to offer to improve your personal psychological flexibility in these tough times. And as you're examining your values and committed actions, perhaps the parents you're supporting would appreciate some help with thei...

Coming to you from the distant year of 2022, we bring you some hot, timely takes on the new BCBA Ethics Code!! While the future may have a lot of giant cockroaches attacking our domed cities, we also have some fabulous updates to how diversity and cultural competence plays into our ethical practice. And while Terminator-esque robots run the government, we can live peacefully knowing that debates a...

It's our 5th anniversary! And to celebrate, all the episodes this month have silly titles! But the topics we'll be discussing are anything but silly. More like timely, relevant, and professionally fulfilling. First, we'll be putting out our hot takes on the updated BACB ethics code. Then we'll be joined by some special guests, Dr. Evelyn Gould and Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA and Dr. Josh Felve...

When you get to higher education, you should learn something more than facts, right? Shouldn't you learn how to use those facts to solve new and exciting problems? This week, Dr. Darlene Crone-Todd breaks out the scaffolding and shares her research on how to define and plan for teaching higher-order thinking skills. For students of all ages, if you're responsible for teaching others, there's somet...

If you didn't know the difference between acquired and traumatic brain injuries, have we got a show for you. This week, Dr. Megan Heinicke shares the basics of the evidence-based for treatment of TBIs using the principles of behavior analysis. We discuss the research, the practice, and just how BCBAs should go about entering a new field. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles dis...

A goblin horde approaches your part of adventurers. Roll for attack! If the above statement brings back positive memories of your friends, you're probably a fan of games. If not, you may either a) hate games as much as Jackie or b) benefit from research on improving turn-taking and game-playing abilities. Don't worry, everyone can learn the basics of playing a game and in this week's episode, we b...

While the month may be short on days, it's certainly not short on awesome behavior analytic content! When we're not giving each other virtual flowers, we're finding awesome, new guests to share their knowledge with us. Between discussions of turn-taking, best practice teaching in higher education, and traumatic brain injury, February's episodes will be as delicious and varied as a Valentine's box...

While mindfulness may feel like the new hotness, is there anything in the research that supports its effectiveness in improving classroom behavior? This week we stop our deep breathing exercises to discuss just what makes mindfulness so popular, whether the results match the increased fervor, and whether behavior analysts should be paying attention. If you enjoy this week's episode on mindfulness,...

Step right up! Step right up! It's time for the great ethics debate! In this corner, Jackie and Diana, the dynamic duo, ready to convince the listeners that the BACB ethics code fails to do enough to support meaningful ethical problem solving in the repertoire of behavior analysts. And, coming all the way from the other side of the podcast-o-sphere, it's Rob with special guest (i.e., ringer) Dr. A...

While we weren't able to record our live talk at the Thompson Center Conference this year, it did give us time to think about the ethical responsibility of BCBAs to include instruction and support in improving the cultural responsiveness of our supervisees. I mean, how else can we expect the next generations of behavior analysts to improve their ability to take culture into account during assessme...

A new year means new podcasts and new resolutions. To help you out, we're starting off the year with two podcasts all on the topic of ethics. First, we welcome back Dr. Allen Karsina who will literally debate us about the ethics code. Then, we get into the ethics of cultural competence in the practice of a behavior analyst. Finally, we wrap it all up with a mindful podcast about mindfulness in the...

This week we discuss improving sedentary behavior, setting meaningful goals for physical activity in the workplace, and how New Year's Resolutions probably won't get you there. And we wouldn't think of talking about getting in shape without friend of the show, Dr. Nick Green, from BehaviorFit . If you're tired of click bait New Year articles about fitness and want something substantial, this is th...

2020 is finally over! One of the few good things about this dumpster fire of a year is that we get to end it with our buddy Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast. We discuss the lows, the other lows, and force ourselves to think of a few highs. And enjoy some adult beverages because nothing says 2020 like a Zoom call with wine and beer.

If social skills are an important component of human development and individuals with autism often have challenges in learning social skills, there must be a curriculum that lets specialists of all backgrounds teach these important lessons, right? Well, maybe? This week we look at what actual research there is behind commercially-available curricula for teaching social skills and highlight a few o...

Despite being a classic component of most parent discipline practices, the average person tends to forget that time out procedures started in the field of behavior analysis. Does this old chestnut still hold value as a part of a behavior management plan? Dr. Jeanne Donaldson joins us this week to review her research on the subject and how time out fits in the framework of trauma-informed care. Art...

Ho ho ho! And a merry podcast! We're back with a wintry mix of exciting topics featuring a guest we've been dying to have on the show, a guest we've been dying to have return, and a topic we've been dying to explore. Articles for December 2020 Time Out w/ Dr. Jeanne Donaldson Dadds, M.R. & Tully, L.A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the pe...

While nobody really wants to go to the dentist, there's a big difference between a grumbling as you walk in for a cleaning and hiding under the dining room table when the word "fluoride" is uttered. This week, Dr. Kelly McConnell stops by to discuss her research on helping individuals with autism tolerate dental exams, including the do's and do not's of working with dentists and ensuring that the...