Cooperant Learning Podcast

CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to many of our episodes by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary: In this episode of the Behavior Business Roundtable we discuss the application of behavior analysis in workplace settings, focusing on...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Rethinking Assessment and Goal Selection Across the Lifespan | Stu Law & Mark Malady   CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to many of our episodes by visiting cooperantlearning.com !   Summary: In this epi...

In Episode 4 of Behavior Business Roundtable, Kyle Steury, Dr. Steve Sparks, Dr. Kristen Byra, and Taylor Barker tackle big questions through the lens of behavior analysis itself, using the philosophical underpinnings of science to guide discussion. Whether you're a BCBA, business owner, RBT, student, or just fascinated by where the field is headed, pull up a chair and join the roundtable.    

Taylor Barker (Ebb and Flow ABA), Kristen Byra (Upskill ABA), and Steve Sparks of Sparks Behavioral Services joined the Roundtable to tackle the economics of our field. Topics included reimbursement rates, workforce challenges, private equity in human services, industry growth, quality concerns, and the impact of bad actors. Financial realities shape clinical services, so what will it take to buil...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Observational Conditioning-By-Denial | Jessica Singer-Dudek, Hung Chang, & Jennifer Longano CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary:
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Behavior Business Roundtable Episode 2! Kristen @upskillaba and Taylor @ebbandflowaba join Steve Sparks to discuss BCBA education, the impact of workplace policies, and how to better prepare behavior analysts for real challenges in the field when the line between ethics and policy blurs. Our panel discusses mentorship, ethical dilemmas, and systemic issues affecting the field.  

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Brain Injury and Behavior Analysis | Christina Peters and Chris Schaub CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary: This episode we explored the complex world...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Assessing Social Validity in Functional Analysis | Michael Kranak & Isaac Melanson CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary In this episode our guests...

Cooperant Learning Presents: Behavior Business Roundtable | Episode 1: The Quality Crisis in ABA What does ‘quality’ in ABA really mean? Let’s unpack this critical conversation. In our first episode of the Behavior Business Roundtable, we dive deep into the ongoing Quality Crisis in ABA.  Kristen Byra @upskillaba, Steve Sparks @thedocanalyzesanything and Taylor Barker @ebbandflowaba join Cooperant...

Cooperant Learning Podcast |  From Dose to Data: Tracking Behavioral Change with Precision  | Alison Cox   Quick note: We ran into some tech issues, so this episode is audio-only.   CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by v...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Behavior Analysis in Residential Care | Nick Christensen CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary: Today we talked with Nick Christensen, a BCBA and the cl...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Precision Teaching and Measurement of Private Events | Jared Van & Rick Kubina  CEUs: Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004) is an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to this episode by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary: In this episode we invited Ja...

Cooperant Learning Podcast | Mand Modality Preference Assessments | Cynthia Livingston and Alexandra Cicero CEUs  Cooperant Learning is a project of Sparks Behavioral Services, LLC (ACE #OP-21-0004), an ACE-approved provider of continuing education units for behavior analysts. You can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for listening to episodes by visiting cooperantlearning.com! Summary In thi...

Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Ricky Price guests to discuss the critical aspects of transitioning students with disabilities from school to the workforce and where behavior analysis may fit into the mix. We talked about the importance of self-determination, the role of IDEA in transition assessments, and the need for individualized approaches that don't just check a box. Ricky highlights the...

It was a privilege to hear Dr. Al Poling discuss his extensive career in behavior analysis and the lessons he's learned along the way. What started as an interview about his work using operant conditioning procedures to train rats to detect mines and TB morphed into more of a career introspective with the lessons Dr. Poling has learned along the way.  We focused on the APOPO project, an NGO utiliz...

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...