The Behavioral View
CentralReach is proud to present its new limited web series, The Behavioral View. Hosted by three CentralReach BCBA-D panelists and featuring a new guest panelist each episode, the series tackles important topics around behavior analysis to engage in forward-thinking ABA conversation.
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The Behavioral View Episode 4.4: Apprenticeships in Applied Behavior Analysis Organizations with Chelsea Smith Shiroma M.Ed., BCBA, LBA-TX
04/29/2024
The Behavioral View Episode 4.4: Apprenticeships in Applied Behavior Analysis Organizations with Chelsea Smith Shiroma M.Ed., BCBA, LBA-TX
This episode of "The Behavioral View" features a discussion on apprenticeship models in behavioral analysis, focusing on the system used by Behavioral Innovations. The conversation covers the structure and benefits of apprenticeships, mentorship, and professional development in the field of behavior analysis. Ethical considerations and organizational strategies for implementing effective training programs are also discussed. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References and Resources: Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits : tiny changes, remarkable results : an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Hemingway, E. (1952). The Old Man and the Sea. Charles Scribner's Sons. Kazemi, E. & Shapiro, M. & Kavner, A.(2015). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 17, 106-115. 10.1016/j.rasd.2015.06.012. Pharaon, V. (2023). The origins of you : how breaking family patterns can liberate the way we live and love. G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Shapiro, M. & Kazemi, E. (2017). A Review of Training Strategies to Teach Individuals Implementation of Behavioral Interventions. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. 37, 32-62. 10.1080/01608061.2016.1267066. Silverstein, S. (1964). The Giving Tree. Harper & Row. Wine B, Osborne MR, Newcomb ET. (2020). On Turnover in Human Services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(2),492-501. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00399-6. PMID: 32647606; PMCID: PMC7314883. You can find more information about CentralReach's ABA Knowledge Builder . This platform is designed to prepare individuals for behavior analyst certification and supports career development, focusing on creating a robust test prep solution for aspiring BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs. It offers a variety of resources including unlimited mock exams and individualized curriculum based on the BACB® task list. Additionally, for broader educational resources and ongoing professional development, CentralReach Institute provides a platform that includes a learning management system, a course library with continuing education units, and more. More information about CentralReach Institute can be found .
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The Behavioral View Episode 4.3: School Transitions with Joanne Hill-Powell, BCBA-D
03/27/2024
The Behavioral View Episode 4.3: School Transitions with Joanne Hill-Powell, BCBA-D
This episode delves into the challenges and strategies associated with school transitions, highlighting the critical role of behavior analysts in facilitating these processes. The discussion covers practical approaches to supporting students during transitions, including the planning and implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) services, to ensure continuity and effectiveness of educational programs. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References and Resources: Gerhardt, P. F., Bahry, S., Driscoll, N. M., Cauchi, J., Mason, B. K., & Deshpande, M. (2023). Adulthood begins in preschool: Meaningful curriculum in support of increased independence for individuals with autism. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 15(3), 213-223. Retrieved from Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities and other works by James Partington can be found here: To learn more about CR Lifted:
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The Behavioral View Episode 4.2: Assessing and Advancing Skills with ABLLS and AFLS
02/22/2024
The Behavioral View Episode 4.2: Assessing and Advancing Skills with ABLLS and AFLS
This episode of The Behavioral View delves into the nuances of conducting effective assessments using ABLLS and AFLS, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach with parents and educators. It also previews upcoming enhancements in CR assessments that aim to facilitate more personalized and efficient educational planning. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References and Resources: Partington, J. W., & Mueller, M. M. (2012). The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R). Partington, J. W. (2010). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS). CentralReach Institute. (2024). "The Behavioral View" podcast series. Trzeciak, S., & Mazzarelli, A. (2019). Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference. Waldinger, R., & Schulz, M. S. (2020). The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.
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The Behavioral View Episode 4.1: Exploring AI in Behavior Analysis with David Stevens
01/25/2024
The Behavioral View Episode 4.1: Exploring AI in Behavior Analysis with David Stevens
In the Season 4 Premiere of "The Behavioral View" the panel explores the integration of artificial intelligence in behavior analysis, discussing its potential to reduce administrative burdens, improve clinical decision-making, and its ethical implications. David Stevens, an AI expert, joins the conversation, offering insights into the future of AI in the field and its alignment with behavior analytic principles. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References and Resources:
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.12: Exploring Human Dignity and Social Justice in Behavior Analysis
12/18/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.12: Exploring Human Dignity and Social Justice in Behavior Analysis
This episode delves into the principles of human dignity and their relevance to social justice within the field of behavior analysis. Featuring insights from Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Ph.D., BCBA-D, the discussion highlights the ethical considerations and responsibilities of behavior analysts in addressing racial injustice and equity. The episode emphasizes the necessity of ethical communication and conflict resolution strategies, aligning with the BACB’s code of ethics. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References and Resources: Hicks, D. (2011). Dignity: The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict. Yale University Press. Rosenberg, M. B. (2015). Nonviolent communication: A language of life (3rd edition). PuddleDancer Press.
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The Behavioral View 3.11: Building Capacity and Effective Supervision in Behavior Analysis
11/29/2023
The Behavioral View 3.11: Building Capacity and Effective Supervision in Behavior Analysis
This episode, titled "The Behavioral View: Building Capacity and Effective Supervision in Behavior Analysis," explores the critical areas of capacity building, effective supervision, and workforce retention strategies in behavior analysis. Featuring experienced professionals in the field, the event provides insightful discussions, personal stories, and practical strategies focusing on empathetic supervision and innovative training techniques, such as role-playing, for behavior analysts. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References: Razza, N. J., & Tomasulo, D. (2005). Healing Trauma: The Power of Group Treatment for People With Intellectual Disabilities. American Psychological Association. Resources: CentralReach website and software tools BST (Behavior Science Technology) software and its applications University of Memphis (Mentioned in relation to graduate programs) Mississippi Behavior Services (Disclosed affiliation of Deterrence Allen) Dr. Zahra Hajiaghamohseni, Ph.D., BCBAin relation to coaching and professional development: http://www.abxsolutions.org/Consultants.html
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.10: ACT for YOU with Dr. Lori Ochoa
10/27/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.10: ACT for YOU with Dr. Lori Ochoa
In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Lori Ochoa joins us to talk about the application of ACT principles to our daily lives. Whether integrating it into work with children and families or guiding our personal experience of the environment, the session offers a refreshing perspective on personal and professional growth. The content takes a deeper dive into the concepts of acceptance and self-as-context, shedding light on the transformative potential of ACT in behavior training. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References: Partington, J. W. (2006). Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R). Behavior Analysts Inc. Partington, J. W., & Mueller, M. M. (2012). Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS). Behavior Analysts Inc. Hayes, S.C. (2004). Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications. Resources:
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The Behavioral View October Special Edition: Parent Training with the CR Clinical Programming Team
10/16/2023
The Behavioral View October Special Edition: Parent Training with the CR Clinical Programming Team
Dr. Kerri Milyko, Dr. Tim Fuller, Kristin Smith, BCBA and Alison Walker, BCBA join Shannon and Nissa to talk about their development of the CR Elements parent training curriculum. The group describes the values that drove their work and how it can be used to meet the needs of parents and BCBAs who want to make meaningful change in the lives of families. They also provide suggestions for incorporating curriculum into a larger, systematic approach to parent training that emphasizes it as an important component of the overall service plan. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes * coming soon
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.9: Meaningful Skill Selection with Steve Ward, MA, BCBA
09/27/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.9: Meaningful Skill Selection with Steve Ward, MA, BCBA
Join us for this episode focused on selecting developmentally appropriate, socially meaningful goals. We discuss the importance of understanding the skill repertoires that serve as pre-requisites for other meaningful outcomes, with emphasis on building toward safety and independence in adolescence and adulthood. The panel takes on a discussion of assent, compassionate care, and trauma inasmuch as how these issues are dividing the field and what we can do to move forward. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.8: Race, Trauma, and ABA with Robin Williams, MS, BCBA
08/28/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.8: Race, Trauma, and ABA with Robin Williams, MS, BCBA
In this episode of "The Behavioral View," the panel engages in a discussion on creating equitable learning environments with special guest Robin Williams, founder and lead consultant of Simplify Behavior. Williams emphasizes the transformative potential of integrating behavior analysis, trauma-informed care, and diversity and inclusion practices within educational settings. The conversation centers around mindset shifts, behavior change, and the challenges posed by fixed beliefs. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the panel highlights the significance of ongoing connections, mentorship, and collaboration in advancing the field and promoting positive outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.7: Trauma Informed ABA with Dr. Camille Kolu
07/20/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.7: Trauma Informed ABA with Dr. Camille Kolu
Dr. Camille Kolu is passionate about preventing harm through behavior analysis and listening to the stories folks share about their experience. As a behavioral scientist in Colorado, Kolu owns Cusp Emergence, a private practice joining families, universities, hospitals, schools, and agencies of all kinds to engineer behavioral cusps for individuals, their loved ones, or their communities. Through Cusp Emergence University she provides continuing education enabling behavioral providers, teachers, and therapists of all kinds to level up their practices in taking trauma into account in measurable, informative, and compassionate ways. Kolu trained at University of North Texas and Rutgers University examining autism, contextual conditioning, and their neurobiology, and has published her work in peer reviewed journals. She is the author of the SAFE-T Model, which urges behavior analysts toward providing better supervision and support, assessment of risks, and analysis of historical functions of behavior, when trauma has played a role in someone’s life. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References and Resources Cusp Emergence uses a compassionate constructional approach to facilitate new behaviors, repertoires, and interaction patterns. We collaborate with clients to engineer changes and challenges that improve the behavioral wellness of individuals, families, teams and organizations, and communities. Cusp Emergence University
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.6: ABA and Academics with Morningside Academy's Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta
06/23/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.6: ABA and Academics with Morningside Academy's Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta
Dr. Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta, M.A. of Morningside Academy join the panel to talk about the intersection of applied behavior analysis, educational psychology, and academic instruction. Discussion centers around training of behavior analysts to specialize in academic instruction, the role of technology in education, and broader dissemination of their model. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References and Resources Morningside Academy
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.5: Trauma, Compassion, and ABA with Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman
05/25/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.5: Trauma, Compassion, and ABA with Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman
In this episode, the hosts and Dr. Rajaraman engage in a conversation about trauma-informed care and the application of behavior analysis. They emphasize the importance of considering individuals' potential traumatic experiences and question the ethical implications of contributing to additional trauma in the name of interventions. The hosts advocate for a kinder and gentler approach, highlight the negative health outcomes associated with multiple traumatic experiences, and challenge narrow definitions of trauma. They emphasize the significance of social validity, the lived experiences of individuals, and the need to prioritize well-being and autonomy in interventions. Overall, they stress the importance of listening to and believing individuals when they communicate their traumas and adapting interventions accordingly. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References and Resources Burke Harris, N. (2018). The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Gover, H.C, Hanley, G.P., Ruppel, K.W., Landa, R.K. & Marcus, J. (2023) Prioritizing choice and assent in the assessment and treatment of food selectivity. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69:1, 53-65, DOI: Rajaraman, A., Austin, J. L., Gover, H. C., Cammilleri, A. P., Donnelly, D. R., & Hanley, G. P. (2022). Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 40-61. Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G. P., Gover, H. C., Staubitz, J. L., Staubitz, J. E., Simcoe, K. M., & Metras, R. (2021). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(2), 219-242. Staubitz, J. L., Staubitz, J. E., Pollack, M. S., Haws, R. A., & Hopton, M. (2022). Effects of an enhanced choice model of skill-based treatment for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 55(4), 1306–1341.
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.4: Quality Services and Organizational Culture with Maraca Learning
05/03/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.4: Quality Services and Organizational Culture with Maraca Learning
In this episode, Maraca Learning's Robbie El Fattal and Nicole McMillan join the panel to talk about quality services and organizational culture. In this wide-ranging discussion, the group connects the dots between creating and maintaining an organizational culture that enables the creation of happy staff and satisfied customers. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References and Resources Callahan, J. L. (2012). Seven characteristics of ethical leadership. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 9(2), 12-19. Cameron, K. (2016). Radical candor: Be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity. St. Martin's Press. Cameron, K., & Quinn, R. (2006). Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework. John Wiley & Sons. Climb Program. (n.d.). Maraca. Retrieved April 14, 2023, from El Fattal, R. (2022, January 20). Finding your organization's North Star: Integrating rhythms of compassionate collaboration [Blog post]. Maraca Learning. Foxx, R. M. (1993). The behavior artist: A new look at behavior modification. New York: Irvington Publishers. Novak, D. C., & Dixon, K. S. (2011). The Jefferson Scale of Empathy: A preliminary psychometric analysis and group comparisons in Korean physicians. Medical Teacher, 33(8), e417-e421. Paul, A. M. (2021). The extended mind: The power of thinking outside the brain. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Silbaugh, B. C., Conners, J., & Paul, E. A. (2022). Using a behavioral skills training package to teach self-advocacy skills to adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(1), 7-15.
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The Behavior Analytic World View for Behavior Technicians - March 2023 - Special Edition
03/28/2023
The Behavior Analytic World View for Behavior Technicians - March 2023 - Special Edition
In our first technician-focused episode, Dr. Timothy Fuller joins host Dr. Shannon Hill to talk about the behavior analytic world view and how it relates to the daily work of an applied technician. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click if you wish to watch the episode. 50 Minutes
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.3: The Transdisciplinary Approach to Value Based Care with Kathleen Stengel
03/22/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.3: The Transdisciplinary Approach to Value Based Care with Kathleen Stengel
In this episode, Kathleen Stengel of NeurAbilities joins the panel to discuss the importance of transdisciplinary services for meeting the holistic needs of the individual. The discussion extends into how we think about service value in healthcare, beginning with intake procedures, connecting patients with services, collaborating across disciplines, and establishing metrics that support our methods before we talk about outcomes. Kathleen also gives tips on working with insurance companies and how that changes over the life cycle of the organization. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes - Coming Soon!
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.2: Making the Organizational Shift to Compassionate Care with Dr. Greg Hanley
02/22/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.2: Making the Organizational Shift to Compassionate Care with Dr. Greg Hanley
Dr. Greg Hanley joins the panel to talk about "today's ABA." We discuss compassion and what it means in terms of behavior analytic services. Dr. Hanley shares information from his clinical and research work illustrating that, while traditional functional analysis has worked well in controlled settings, it has not enjoyed great social validity or effectiveness in natural settings. The conversation centers around the need to balance efficacy and effectiveness, and to provide services that are embraced by our stakeholders. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes - Coming Soon! https://neurabilities.com/ https://neurabilities.com/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-therapy/ https://neurabilities.com/webinars/
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The Behavioral View Episode 3.1: Case Conceptualization with Dr. Rachel Taylor
01/25/2023
The Behavioral View Episode 3.1: Case Conceptualization with Dr. Rachel Taylor
Dr. Rachel Taylor joins the panel to discuss the process of case conceptualization, with particular emphasis on expanding our lens on the concepts of risk assessment and goal selection in applied behavior analysis. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Deochand N, Eldridge RR, Peterson SM. (2020). Toward the Development of a Functional Analysis Risk Assessment Decision Tool. Behavior Analysis in Practice,13(4):978-990. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00433-y. Erratum in: Behav Anal Pract. 2020 Aug 24;13(4):991. PMID: 33269209; PMCID: PMC7666254. Hayes, S.C., Barlow, D.H. and Nelson-Gray, R.O. (1999) The Scientist Practitioner: Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care. 2nd Edition, Allyn & Bacon, Needham Heights. Reiss, S. (2010). Human needs and intellectual disabilities: Applications for person centered planning, dual diagnosis, and crisis intervention. NADD Press. Wolf, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11(2), 203–214. Resources BACB’s definition of ABA: Learn more about the four levels of measurement with Dr. Milyko: To learn more about Dr. Rachel Taylor’s Risk Driven Approach © keep an eye out for the upcoming paper Towards Socially Meaningful Case Conceptualization in ABA: Introducing the RDA ©. You can also see her presentation with Allyson Moore at the upcoming CASP conference Center for Applied Behavior Analysis:
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The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-12- Finale: ABA Love Notes
12/20/2022
The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-12- Finale: ABA Love Notes
In this episode of hot topics, Kerri, Nissa, and Shannon issue thank yous and invitations to people whose work makes us better practitioners, and in some cases, better humans! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click if you wish to watch the episode.
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.11: Health and Fitness Through An ABA Lens with Nick Green
12/15/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.11: Health and Fitness Through An ABA Lens with Nick Green
Nick Green joins the panel this month to talk about behavior analytic applications in the health and fitness industry. The discussion focuses on qualifications, application of basic principles to typically developing adult clients, and flexibility in our approach to reinforcement and data collection. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Cialdini, R. B. (2009) Influence: science and practice (5th ed.), Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson. Quinn, M., Miltenberger, R. G., & Fogel, V. A. (2015). Using TAGTeach to improve the proficiency of dance movements. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 1-14. (edited) Krukauskas, F., Miltenberger, R., & Gavoni, P. (2019). Using auditory feedback to improve striking for mixed martial artists. Behavioral Interventions, 34(3), 419-428. Resources Behavior Fit, and all of the amazing resources there can be found here:
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.10: Values-Aligned ABA with Mari Cerda
11/29/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.10: Values-Aligned ABA with Mari Cerda
MesoAmerican Indigenous Autist and BCBA Mari Cerda joins the panel to discuss her work mediating between the Autistic and ABA communities. The discussion links values to our work from multiple perspectives, including personal, professional, scientific, and cultural considerations.The panel shares ideas for ethical responding, including private behaviors and self-management techniques, when entering into emotionally charged conversations regarding ethical practice. The discussion also includes under-researched areas of ethical practice regarding cultural contextualism. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. https://bacb.com/wp-content/ethics-code-for-behavior-analysts/ Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roche, B. (Eds.). (2001). Relational frame theory: A post-Skinnerian account of human language and cognition. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. Skinner, B. F. (1948). Walden Two (p. 266). Macmillan. Resources LEAP Institute One way to access Mari’s podcast Supervisor’s Soapbox: Mari’s WIBA talk with Tyra Sellers and Patricia Wright: BACB Demographics Data: Learn about Morita therapy Learn about Hypnobabies For one example of Agatha Christie’s ACT skills Christie, A. (2000). Death on the Nile. New York: Berkley Books. Kerri’s talk with Tim Fuller and Kristin Smith is now available on CR Institute: Nissa’s assessment cohort series ABA Knowledge Builder – CR Institute’s test prep solution
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.9: Measurement Science in ABA with Dr. Ellie Kazemi
10/26/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.9: Measurement Science in ABA with Dr. Ellie Kazemi
Join us for this invigorating talk about the selection and use of measurements in ABA practice. We discuss the philosophic thought and scientific process behind the BHCOE's whitepaper on this topic, as well as tips for behavior analysts who want to incorporate multiple levels of measurement into their work with clients. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (Ed.). (2021). Selecting appropriate assessment instruments to measure treatment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Author. https://www.bhcoe.org/project/bhcoe-aba-outcomes-framework/ Johnson, K., & Street, E. M. (2004). The Morningside model of generative instruction. Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Johnson, K., & Street, E. M. (2013). Response to intervention and precision teaching: Creating synergy in the classroom. Guilford Press. Kubina, R. M.(2019) The precision teaching implementation manual. Greatness Achieved Publishing Company. Tanaka-Matsumi, J., Seiden, D. Y., & Lam, K. N. (1996). The culturally informed functional assessment (CIFA) interview: A strategy for cross-cultural behavioral practice. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 3(2), 215–233. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1077-7229(96)80015-0 Resources BHCOE’s Assessment Workshop Series: CentralReach Assessment Mentoring Cohort Series: Parenting Stress Index:
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The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-10
10/19/2022
The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-10
In this episode of hot topics, we discuss the concepts of assent, consent, and self determination through a behavior analytic lens. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click if you wish to watch the episode.
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.8: Staff Performance Tracking with The Behavior Science Technology Team
09/30/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.8: Staff Performance Tracking with The Behavior Science Technology Team
In this episode of The Behavioral View the team from Behavior Science Technologies joins the panel to discuss data-based performance management. We discuss barriers to implementation and ways to begin making the shift with minimal pain, as well as how to make the business case to C-suite executives. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Abernathy, W. B. (2014). Beyond the Skinner Box: The Design and Management of Organization-Wide Performance Systems. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 34(4), 235–254. Rampersad, H. (2004). Total Performance Scorecard. Taylor & Francis. Scott, K. (2019). Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. St. Martin’s Publishing Group. Resources
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The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-09
09/14/2022
The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-09
The ABA Spectrum CentralReach recently expanded offerings to support a broader array of services for organizations and practitioners. By expanding the scope into adolescence and adulthood, and explicitly including Intellectual Disability services as part of the ABA market, the company does much to acknowledge the usefulness of our science beyond the current mandates. In this episode, we discuss the practical side of using ABA in education and adult services. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click if you wish to watch the episode.
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.7: Assent-Based Practices with Dr. Charna Mintz
08/19/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.7: Assent-Based Practices with Dr. Charna Mintz
In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Charna Mintz, Chief Clinical Officer for Action Behavior Centers and Past President of APBA, joins the panel for an honest look at assent-based practices. We travel through regrets of the past, the frustrations and excitement of current practices, and the hopes for a future in which research, training, and practice strike the balance inherently required by humane science. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2022, March). Introducing the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA Certification Requirements. BACB Newsletter. Littleton CO: Author. Fabrizio, M.A. (n.d.). Voting with their feet: The role of assent in behavior analytic interventions for children with Autism. Presentation available online: Lerman, D. C,; Iwata, B.A., & Wallace, M.D.(1999). Side effects of extinction: Prevalence of bursting and aggression during the treatment of self-injurious behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32(1), 1-8. Resources Dan Housepian’s Right Way Leadership: Greg Hanley’s Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Baesd Treatment: Steve Ward’s Inventory of Good Learner Repertoires and Resources: Talk to Dr. Mintz about data sharing on assent-based practices: Access Dr. Van Etten’s assessment courses:
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.6: The Ethics of Shaping Our Field with Dr. Darren Sush
07/21/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.6: The Ethics of Shaping Our Field with Dr. Darren Sush
In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Darren Sush, co-author of The Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis, joins the panel for an in-depth discussion of the ethics involved in shaping and reshaping the professions of Applied Behavior Analysis. The talk centers around the role of leadership in navigating us through controversial topics, and ways of talking with various stakeholders about what we do and how we do it. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Bailey, J.S. (1991). Marketing behavior analysis requires different talk. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(3), 445-448. Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst: Expert tips for maximizing consulting effectiveness. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Foxx, R.M. (1996). Translating the covenant: The behavior analyst and ambassador and translator. The Behavior Analyst, 12(3), 147-161. Rohrer JL, Marshall KB, Suzio C, Weiss MJ. (2021). Soft Skills: The Case for Compassionate Approaches or How Behavior Analysis Keeps Finding Its Heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice,14(4), 1135-1143. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x. PMID: 34868817; PMCID: PMC8586117. Sush, D., & Najdowski, A. C. (2021). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis. New York: Elsevier. Resources Amazon link to the Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis: Pat Friman’s Keynote address at CR Unite 2021 Kerri’s ABAI presentation with colleagues: Nissa’s Assessment Cohort Series: Tim Fuller’s RFT course:
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.5: Reducing Child Abuse and Out-of-Home Placement with Karin Torsiello
06/28/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.5: Reducing Child Abuse and Out-of-Home Placement with Karin Torsiello
In this episode of The Behavioral View, , BCBA , President of Behavior Basics, Incorporated, joins the panel to discuss her team’s approach to working with families affected by trauma, mental health concerns, and abuse. By integrating their services within a larger interdisciplinary approach, Behavior Basics has been able to utilize a BST approach to parent training , which has enjoyed great success working with parents who are at risk for child removal or who are working toward reunification. In addition to reducing recidivism, they have been able to demonstrate cost savings for the state. The panel discusses service needs, applicability of behavior analysis to this population, funding streams, training needs, and future research directions. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes References Berry, J. O., & Jones, W. H. (1995). The Parental Stress Scale: Initial Psychometric Evidence. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 12(3), 463–472. Resources Behavior Basics: Karin Torsiello’s contact information:
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The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-06
06/13/2022
The Behavioral View Episode: Hot Topics 2022-06
CR’s own Manager of Educational Content Cas Breaux, MA, MS, BCBA, LBA joins the panel for this month’s Hot Topics mini-episode, where we chat about our time at ABAI, answer a mailbag question about identity-first language, and celebrate some news from the BACB. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review! * This episode is not for a CEU, click if you wish to watch the episode. Show Notes: References Bottema-Beutel, K., Kapp, S. K., Lester, J. N., Sasson, N. J., & Hand, B. N. (2020). Avoiding ableist language: suggestions for autism researchers. Autism in Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2020.0014 Solomon, A. (2012). Far from the tree: Parents, children and the search for identity. New York: Scribner. CR Unite - Coming Soon! NABA:
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The Behavioral View Episode 2.4: All About Burnout with Dr. Becca Tagg
05/19/2022
The Behavioral View Episode 2.4: All About Burnout with Dr. Becca Tagg
The Behavioral View panel welcomes Dr. Becca Tagg, owner of Del Mar Behavioral Services, to discuss burnout through a lens of community care (as opposed to self-care). In this episode, we define stress and burnout and emphasize the differences between them. We identify risk factors for burnout, including behaviors of the individual, leadership, and the cultural context of the organization. We wrap up with tangible things leaders can do to create a community care model within. To earn CEUs for listening, click , log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes: References Houmanfar, R. & Johnson, R. (2004. Organizational implications of gossip and rumor, Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 23:2-3, 117-138, DOI: 10.1300/J075v23n02_07 Jaffe, S. (2021). Work won't love you back: How devotion to our jobs keeps us exploited, exhausted, and alone. New York: Bold Type Books. Parry-Cruwys, R. (Host). (2020, June 17). Staff Turnover w/ Dr. Byron Wine. (No. 139). [Audio podcast episode]. In ABA On Track. . Plantiveau, Camille & Dounavi, Katerina & Virués-Ortega, Javier. (2018). High Levels of Burnout among Early-Career Board-Certified Behavior Analysts with Low Collegial Support. European Journal of Behavior Analysis. 19, 195-207. 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339. Wine, B., Osborne, M. R., & Newcomb, E. T. (2020). On Turnover in Human Services. Behavior analysis in practice, 13(2), 492–501. World Health Organization. (2016). The ICD-10 classification of mental and behavioural disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines (10th ed.). Geneva: World Health Organization. World Health Organization. (2019). International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (11th ed.). https://icd.who.int/ Resources BACB Certificant Data: The Business of Behavior website and podcast: Del Mar Behavioral Health Maslach Burnout Inventory:
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