In the Field: The ABA Podcast

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast , I chat with Patrick Faga, behavior scientist and co-founder of FirstWork , about how technology is transforming discrete trial training (DTT) and behavior analysis. Patrick shares how his experiences as a behavior technician inspired the creation of FirstWork, a direct lesson delivery platform designed to simplify DTT while maintaining its core fl...

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast , I sit down with Matt Harrington, founder of the Behaviorist Book Club, to explore the essential role of research literacy in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Mathew shares his journey from clinical work to developing resources that help behavior analysts access and apply research effectively. He introduces practical frameworks, like his "Key...

Navigating School-Based ABA and Supervision with Jennifer Spilewski In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast , I’m joined by Jennifer Spilewski, a BCBA with over 20 years of experience working in school-based settings. Jennifer shares her unique journey from being a special education teacher to becoming a district-level BCBA, offering valuable insights into how behavior analysts can naviga...

Podcast Episode: Collaboration in School-Based ABA with Bailey Payne In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast , I sit down with Bailey Payne, a BCBA and educator with vast experience in school-based ABA. We dive into how she transitioned from clinical work to focusing on supporting schools and teachers through behavior analytic strategies. Bailey also shares insights from her recently publ...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Allyson speaks with Nicole Shallow, a behavior analyst and sleep consultant based in Vancouver, Canada. Nicole shares her journey into the world of behavioral sleep consulting and the critical role of understanding the underlying physiological factors affecting sleep. They explore how behavior analysts can expand their scope to address sleep issues, how to stay wi...

Guest: Dominique Shorter Taylor, BCBA, Founder of Dom the BCBA Mom and Shorter-Taylor Behavior Consulting Actionable Steps Based on the Episode: For Behavior Analysts: Identify Personal Biases: Reflect on your own biases and how they might affect your work with clients. Make a habit of self-assessment to ensure you’re providing culturally responsive care. Engage with Families: Ask families about t...

Guest: Angie Pickering is the founder of Tracker!, a tool designed to simplify supervision and documentation for ABA professionals. Angie's experience with supervision led her to create Tracker, aiming to streamline the documentation process and support both trainees and supervisors in meeting compliance requirements effectively. Key Takeaways: Supervision Requirements: Minimum of 20 hours an...

Guest Introduction: Courtney Domingue is the founder of Success Shaping and a BCBA supervisor. Success Shaping offers remote supervision, consulting supervision, and continuing education for BCBAs and trainees. Courtney emphasizes a well-rounded, flexible approach to ABA supervision. Key Takeaways: Flexible Supervision Approach Importance of Multiple Perspectives Psychological Safety Continuous Le...

Annie McLaughlin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) advocate. She supports other BCBAs in transitioning into the realm of IEP advocacy. In this episode, we cover: Career Journey: Annie's path from special education teacher to BCBA and IEP advocate, emphasizing the diverse experiences that shaped her expertise. Effective Support: Importan...

Welcome back to "In the Field"! In this episode, I'm super excited to chat with Dr. Katie Garza and Dr. Becky Eldridge. We're diving into their article, "Some Tools for Carrying Out a Proposed Process for Supervising Experience Hours for Aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts," published in Behavior Analysis in Practice. Here’s the scoop on what we chat about in t...

Join us as we delve into the nuances of compassionate parent training with BCBA Leanne Page from Parenting with ABA. In this episode, we explore how combining empathy with actionable strategies can transform parent training, enhancing both the practice and its outcomes AND how to support trainees and new BCBAs in developing these skills.  Here's what we're exploring: How compassionate pa...

In this episode of "In the Field," I'm thrilled to chat with Priscilla Rodriguez Haros, a BCBA and passionate advocate for integrating reading and personal development into the practice of ABA. Here's what we cover: Embracing a Mentorship Role : Priscilla shares her insights on the importance of clear boundaries in mentorship and how it enhances the supervision process. Continu...

In this podcast episode, BCBA, Dr. Shelby Dorsey, we dive into using AI to support neurodivergent supervisees. As two neurodivergent behavior analysts, we're unpacking how Dr. Shelby leverages AI to streamline clinical ABA practices and the significance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. Here's what we're exploring: The importance of representation supporting neurodiverge...

In this episode of "In the Field," I sit down with Amy Evans from Octave Innovation to talk about some of my absolute favorite things, instructional design, precision teaching, assent, AND ongoing supervision and learning. Amy brings such a wealth of knowledge as the founder of Octave Innovation and over a decade of experience working and learning alongside other experts in these areas. ...

Welcome to In the Field- The ABA Podcast, hosted by Allyson Wharam. This podcast is a resource hub for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), business owners, training coordinators, individual supervisors, and graduate students accruing fieldwork in ABA. Allyson, the creator of Sidekick, an innovative online curriculum and learning portal for behavior analysts, dives into the nuances of ABA wi...