The Behavioral View

AI is transforming ABA session documentation — and the stakes have never been higher. This episode explores how AI-assisted tools like Note Draft AI are helping BTs, RBTs, and BCBAs write more compliant, comprehensive session notes without replacing clinical judgment. The conversation covers CASP's documentation standards, rising OIG audit activity, early research comparing AI-assisted versus non-...

This episode of The Behavioral View explores collaboration between behavior analysts, school psychologists, special education teachers, and other professionals serving students across educational and clinical settings. The panel discusses practical strategies for building rapport with school teams, coordinating assessment and intervention efforts, and aligning goals across disciplines to improve l...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Nissa Van Etten, Elizabeth Barajas, Olivia Teal, and Heather Morton discuss motherhood, caregiving, mental health, and the professional experiences of behavior analysts who are also parents or prospective parents. The presenters explore how parenting experiences can influence caregiver collaboration, empathy for families, and the development of feasible pare...

This episode features a discussion among experienced behavior analysts exploring career pathways within and beyond traditional applied behavior analysis settings. Presenters share personal career trajectories, including transitions from direct clinical work to roles in training, research, and software development. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaborat...

This episode reviews the process of moving from assessment to behavior intervention planning within applied behavior analysis. The discussion highlights best practices for conducting assessments, including the use of informant reports, direct observation, and multiple assessment types to inform clinical decision-making. Presenters emphasize the importance of individualized assessment selection, co...

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Nissa Van Etten, Olivia Teal, Elizabeth Barajas, and Yagnesh Vadgama discuss the evolution of outcomes-based care within applied behavior analysis (ABA). Drawing from extensive experience in both clinical practice and payer systems, Vadgama outlines the differences between traditional fee-for-service models and outcomes-based care frameworks. The panel explo...

In this podcast episode, Shannon Hill, Nissa Van Etten, and Jordan Fries interview Thomas Frazier about outcome measurement in behavioral intervention services. Using Frazier and colleagues' work on adaptive social communication measurement as a foundation, the discussion explores why many legacy assessments were not designed for the ABA context or for individuals with autism and developmental dis...

Join us for a deep discussion on the ins and outs of developing meaningful content for aspiring RBTs - incorporating all required technical elements while maintaining a focus on compassionate, culturally relevant, assent-based professional services through an online asynchronous training format.  While there is no CEU associated with this episode at this time if you wish to watch the episode and e...

In this special in person episode of The Behavioral View, hosts Dr. Shannon Hill and Dr. Nissa Van Etten broadcast from the CR Unite 2025 Conference in Chicago to discuss the latest innovations shaping behavior analysis. They're joined by Amber Ledesma, BCBA and Customer Success Lead III at CentralReach, and Dr. Alana Fallucca , Director of Quality Assurance at Above and Beyond Therapy, for an uns...

This episode provides behavior analysts with practical guidance on navigating insurance authorization processes, with particular focus on peer review procedures. The panel discusses the workflow from initial clinical review through potential peer review, emphasizing that peer review is a collaborative process rather than punitive action. Key topics include understanding medical necessity requireme...

This panel discus sion brings together experienced ABA professionals to share insights and practical advice for new and aspiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The hosts and guests discuss their personal experiences entering the field, common challenges faced by new behavior technicians, and strategies for success. Key topics include the importance of authentic rapport-building and play s...

This episode features a comprehensive discussion of research examining socially assisted robotics for children with autism. Madeline Jürgensen presents findings from two single-case design studies that investigated whether children with autism would attend to and learn from a small humanoid robot called Kebbi . The first study used a multiple baseline design to measure attending behaviors, reveali...

This episode explores the intersection between applied behavior analysis and user experience (UX) research, demonstrating how behavior analysts can apply their skills in technology and design fields. The discussion focuses on transferable skills including interview techniques, observational methods, and behavioral assessment strategies that are valuable in UX research. Participants will learn abou...

This podcast episode explores the critical topic of cultural responsiveness in behavior analytic practice, with a specific focus on understanding and addressing implicit biases that may affect service delivery. The discussion examines how unconscious racial biases and attitudes impact healthcare delivery broadly and connects these concepts specifically to behavior analytic services. The presentati...

This podcast episode features Olivia Banks and Jessica Gruber from The Place for Children with Autism, who share their organization's journey implementing a comprehensive quality assurance framework. The discussion covers how they developed their Assessment of Service Delivery Quality (ASDQ) framework based on Silva and El Fattal's (2021) article, including the process of identifying internal qual...

In this episode of The Behavioral View podcast, Shannon Hill and Nissa Van Etten talk with Shahla Ala'i Rosales, co-author of "Between Now and Dreams: Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism," and Jamie Mish Smith, a parent of a child with autism. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between behavior analysts and parents, emphasizing the importance of perspective-taking, life...

This Season 5 Premier explores the current state and future possibilities of visual analysis in behavior analysis, with particular focus on how artificial intelligence may enhance these practices. Dr. Kubina discusses limitations in current visual analysis practices, including inconsistent application of analysis techniques, lack of standardization in graph construction, and reliability issues in...

This panel discussion examines critical considerations as artificial intelligence and automation technologies become increasingly integrated into behavior analytic practice. Expert panelists explore the implications of AI for clinical decision-making, documentation, training, and equitable service delivery while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human clinical judgment and ethical practice...

This episode explores the historical relationship between psychology and behavior analysis, examining both the separation of the fields and current movements toward reconciliation. The discussion features experts with dual credentials in psychology and behavior analysis who share insights on how combining perspectives from both fields can enhance clinical practice. Topics include the importance of...

This episode of The Behavioral View podcast explores the critical t opic of supervisory skills in applied behavior analysis. Featuring Amber Valentino PsyD, BCBA-D , the discussion centers around her recent publication on objectively evaluating supervisory behaviors in practice. The conversation delves into the importance of "soft skills" in supervision, strategies for creating a supportive superv...

This episode of The Behavioral View podcast focuses on supervision strategies for upskilling RBTs and career pathing, featuring guest Claire Ellis, BCBA, National Director of Clinical Training and Development at Acorn Health. The discussion explores how supervisors can support various career paths for RBTs beyond becoming BCBAs, including roles in training, recruitment, scheduling, and outreach. T...

This episode of The Behavioral View podcast focuses on collaboration between Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). The discussion explores strategies for effective interdisciplinary teamwork, the importance of understanding child development, and how to utilize multidisciplinary reports in treatment planning. Experts from both fields share their experie...

This podcast episode features a discussion on the ethical development and use of AI in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The panel, consisting of CentralReach subject matter experts, explores the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into ABA practice. They share insights on how AI can be used to enhance efficiency, support clinical decision-making, and maintain high ethi...

This episode of The Behavioral View focuses on parent training. It covers effective strategies for engaging parents in behavior-analytic interventions, improving collaboration, and tailoring techniques to meet the needs of families from diverse backgrounds. To earn CEUs for listening, click here , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate!...

In this episode of The Behavioral View we explore the intersection of technology and ABA services. CentralReach CEO Chris Sullens joins us to discuss how advancements like AI are transforming the field by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness without replacing human expertise. Our conversation covers the importance of ethical considerations, the role of technology in value-based care, and how mul...