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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher While responding to challenges related to feeding isn't easy, aren't there set treatments that can be implemented to overcome any problem? Well....yes and no. While you ponder that mystery, enjoy this discussion of recent research related to a few of the common food refusal treatments including escape extinction, stimulus fading, and DRA. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for the terrifying twist ending!! Articles discussed this episode: Patel, M.R., Piazza, C.C., Martinez, C.J., Volkert, V.M., & Santana, C.M. (2002). An evaluation of two differential reinforcement procedures with escape extinction to treat food refusal. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 363-374. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-363 Mueller, M.M., Piazza, C.C., Patel, M.R., Kelley, M.E., & Pruett, A. (2004). Increasing variety of foods consumed by blending nonpreferred foods into preferred foods. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 159-170. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004/37-159 Valdimarsdottir, H., Hallodorsdottir, L.Y., & Sigurdardardottir, Z.G. (2010). Increasing the variety of foods consumed by a picky eater: Generalization of effects across caregivers and settings. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 101-105. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-101 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We can't think of anyone who works with individuals with autism who hasn't been faced with food refusal. Next week, we'll be reviewing articles related to responding to feeding issues including using escape extinction and stimulus fading. But, in the meantime, enjoy this preview episode where we become the only ABA podcast willing to play the Crossfire 80's TV show jingle. We're just that brave. Articles for next week: Patel, M.R., Piazza, C.C., Martinez, C.J., Volkert, V.M., & Santana, C.M. (2002). An evaluation of two differential reinforcement procedures with escape extinction to treat food refusal. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 363-374. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-363 Mueller, M.M., Piazza, C.C., Patel, M.R., Kelley, M.E., & Pruett, A. (2004). Increasing variety of foods consumed by blending nonpreferred foods into preferred foods. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 159-170. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004/37-159 Valdimarsdottir, H., Hallodorsdottir, L.Y., & Sigurdardardottir, Z.G. (2010). Increasing the variety of foods consumed by a picky eater: Generalization of effects across caregivers and settings. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 101-105. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-101

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Is anxiety just some imprecise term developed by our verbal community? Or does anxiety refer to a specific series of private events that can affect human behavior? Well, we've spent over an hour discussing the who's, what's, and where's of anxiety in the hopes of coming to some sort of a conclusion. I don't know if we do, but at least Rob wrote a new song for the occasion! Articles discussed this episode: Friman, Patrick C., Hayes, S.C., & Wilson, K.G. (1998). Why behavior analysts should study emotion: The example of anxiety. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 137-156. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1998.31-137 Flood, W.A. & Wilder, D.A. (2004). The use of differential reinforcement and fading to increase time away from a caregiver in a child with separation anxiety disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 27, 1-8. Hagopian, L.P. & Jennett, H.K. (2008). Behavioral assessment and treatment of anxiety in individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 20, 467-483. doi: 10/1007/s10882-008-9114-8 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We're a little nervous to say it, but next week, we're going to talk about anxiety from a behavior analytic standpoint and try to make sense of whether or not its treatment is a realm appropriate for BCBAs to tackle. Spoiler: of course it is! Meanwhile, listen to Rob drone on about how great he is at running. And let us know if you like the new camera set up! Articles for next week: Friman, Patrick C., Hayes, S.C., & Wilson, K.G. (1998). Why behavior analysts should study emotion: The example of anxiety. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 137-156. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1998.31-137 Flood, W.A. & Wilder, D.A. (2004). The use of differential reinforcement and fading to increase time away from a caregiver in a child with separation anxiety disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 27, 1-8. Hagopian, L.P. & Jennett, H.K. (2008). Behavioral assessment and treatment of anxiety in individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 20, 467-483. doi: 10/1007/s10882-008-9114-8

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher On this week's episode we discuss CMO-R's, CMO-T's, and everything in between. Is it possible to improve discrete trial training with a better understanding of why kids hate DTT? And how can we shift student motivation to improve discrimination in PECS training? Then, between all of Diana and Jackie's smart talkin', Rob gets the ultimate revenge on those who have wronged him! Don't forget to download this; our absence serves as a CMO-P (for podcast). Articles discussed this episode: Carbone, V.J., Morgenstern, B., Zecchin-Tirri, G., & Kolberg, L. (2010). The role of the reflexive-conditioned motivating operation (CMO-R) during discrete trial instruction of children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25, 110-124. doi: 10.1177/1088357610364393 Gutierrez, A. Jr., Vollmer, T.R., Dozier, C.L., Borrero, J.C., Rapp, J.T., Bourret, J.C., & Gadaire, D. (2007). Manipulating establishing operations to verify and establish stimulus control during mand training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 645-658. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.645-658 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Next week is all about CMOs, one of the first topics we were ever asked to do by a listener. And it only took us until episode 42 to get there. So, while you wait for the new episode, let's discuss everyone's fall preferences. Or perhaps its Diana's Christmas list, it's hard to tell... Articles for next week: Carbone, V.J., Morgenstern, B., Zecchin-Tirri, G., & Kolberg, L. (2010). The role of the reflexive-conditioned motivating operation (CMO-R) during discrete trial instruction of children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25, 110-124. doi: 10.1177/1088357610364393 Gutierrez, A. Jr., Vollmer, T.R., Dozier, C.L., Borrero, J.C., Rapp, J.T., Bourret, J.C., & Gadaire, D. (2007). Manipulating establishing operations to verify and establish stimulus control during mand training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 645-658. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.645-658

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher The BABAT conference in Massachusetts is all done, but that doesn't mean the fun is over. Stay with us a while as we discuss our favorite talks, reflect on the highs of the conference, and bother a bunch of students until they agree to talk about their research on our show. Remember, we made this episode instead of getting a good night's sleep in our discount hotel beds. Posters discussed this episode: A Methodology for Testing Whether Tokens function as Reinforcers. Meacha Coon and Jason Bourret (The New England Center for Children). Teaching an Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Use an Activity Schedule During Vocational Beekeeping. Jessica Sances, Jessica Day-Watkins, and James Connell (Drexel University). Evaluating Procedural Parameters of Successive Matching-to-Sample for the Establishment of Equivalence Classes. Tim Howland, Karina Zhelezoglo, Areli Perez Sotelo, and Caio Miguel (California State University, Sacramento). Teaching Symbolic Play to Young Children with Autism. Laura Wilhelm and Bill Ahearn (The New England Center for Children). Effects of Category and Choice on Preference. Jessica Gutfleish, Diannelys Rojas, and Allen Karsina (The New England Center for Children). Positive Parent Contact to Enhance Family-School Communication: Does This Improve Classroom Behavior? Sarah Fefer, Ashley Thoma, and Marina Donnelly (University of Massachusetts, Amherst).

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher This week we're joined in the virtual studio with special guest, Dr. Mallory Quinn from ABA Sports Innovations, to talk about behavior analysis and improving sports performance. We stare blankly at one another while trying to figure out how pole vaulting works before Mallory breaks out the glitter and graphs to demonstrate how to improve dance moves. Then we stop everything for a musical number. Eat your heart out, Ryan Gosling! Articles discussed this episode: Scott, D., Scott, L.M., & Goldwater, B. (1997). A performance improvement program for an international-level track and field athlete. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 573-575. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1997.30-573 Quinn, M., Miltenberger, R., Abreau, A., & Narozanick, T. (2017). An intervention featuring public posting and graphical feedback to enhance the performance of competitive dancers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0164-6 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We're back to our regularly scheduled programming next week with a review of articles related to sports performance. Can you become a hooperball athlete and score all the slam runs? Special guest Mallory Quinn has all the research for you. In the meantime we reconvene to discuss some more supervision, specifically, how to TAKE feedback from others...with mixed results. Articles for next week: Scott, D., Scott, L.M., & Goldwater, B. (1997). A performance improvement program for an international-level track and field athlete. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 573-575. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1997.30-573 Quinn, M., Miltenberger, R., Abreau, A., & Narozanick, T. (2017). An intervention featuring public posting and graphical feedback to enhance the performance of competitive dancers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0164-6

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's our final episode in Supervision September and we saved the best for last. How to give your supervisees feedback! How to make work fun! Plus horror stories of the times we all utterly failed at supervising. And, of course, Diana gives a bunch of "Lost" spoilers. Because talking about great serialized television is the best way to let your staff know that you're a cool supervisor. Readings discussed this episode: Reid, D.H., Parsons, M.B., & Green, C.W. (2012). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff. Morganton, North Carolina: Habilitative Management Consultants, Inc. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher The supervising keeps on coming as we continue our discussion of "The Supervisor's Guidebook". This week, Rob talks really fast and for almost an hour all about competency-based training and performance monitoring before Jackie makes a veiled threat that she'll come to your workplace to observe your supervision in action. Our show refuses to serve complement sandwiches so don't even ask. Readings discussed this episode: Reid, D.H., Parsons, M.B., & Green, C.W. (2012). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff. Morganton, North Carolina: Habilitative Management Consultants, Inc. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Huzzah! It's our very first episode on supervision! For the whole month, ABA Inside Track will be channeling our favorite book clubs and discussing "The Supervisor's Guidebook". This week, we focus on the first part of supervising others: figuring out what you want to supervise! Then Rob and Diana finish each other's sandwiches. Readings discussed this episode: Reid, D.H., Parsons, M.B., & Green, C.W. (2012). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff. Morganton, North Carolina: Habilitative Management Consultants, Inc. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube It's Supervision September, everybody! Next week starts our three-in-a-row episode series on supervision. We'll be reading "The Supervisor's Guidebook" and sharing our thoughts in a friendly, informative, book-club format. We really hope you enjoy it! In the meantime, some great emails from around the world and Crayola's new behavior analysis colors. Readings for next week: Reid, D.H., Parsons, M.B., & Green, C.W. (2012). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff. Morganton, North Carolina: Habilitative Management Consultants, Inc.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher You might think this is the Cathleen Piazza episode. Well, it sort of is...but we're mainly here to talk about pica, its many functions, and how much of a Sherlock Holmes/Batman you need to be to come up with effective treatments for this significant problem. To discuss pica, we'll need to say the word "butt" a hundred times, dig into bad movie lore, and figure out just what an herbal cigarette is. Plus, Rob has an existential crisis about his podcasting ego and Jackie learns a new word. And we're still left with a million questions about pica treatment. Better listen to this episode, or you'll have a million and one. Articles discussed this episode: Piazza, C.C., Hanley, G.P., & Fisher, W.W. (1996). Functional analysis and treatment of cigarette pica. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 437-450. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-437 Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., Hanley, G.P., LeBlanc, L.A., Worsdell, A.S., Lindauer, S.E., & Keeney, K.M. (1998). Treatment of pica through multiple analyses of its reinforcing functions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 165-189. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1998.31-165 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Next week we're talking about the highly dangerous behavior, pica. Why do individuals ingest non-edible items and are there any treatments we can use to help them stop? But, before then, we share some updates to the website including where to find Preschool Life Skills data sheets (here) and what to get the BCBA who has everything. Articles for next week: Piazza, C.C., Hanley, G.P., & Fisher, W.W. (1996). Functional analysis and treatment of cigarette pica. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 437-450. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1996.29-437 Piazza, C.C., Fisher, W.W., Hanley, G.P., LeBlanc, L.A., Worsdell, A.S., Lindauer, S.E., & Keeney, K.M. (1998). Treatment of pica through multiple analyses of its reinforcing functions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 165-189. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1998.31-165

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Every 12 episodes, our hosts choose articles from the research grab bag. And what a melange of delightful topics are discovered this week. We'll be reviewing research on infant vocalizations and imitations with Jackie, whether Daniel Tiger can teach children with autism to eat new foods and follow instructions with Rob, and which fun motor activity for children with autism may lead to the best on-task behavior with Diana. No topic is off-limits when it's a grab bag! Articles discussed this episode: Hirsh, J.L., Stockwell, F., & Walker, D. (2014). The effects of contingent caregiver imitation of infant vocalization: a Comparison of multiple caregivers. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 20-28. doi: 10.1007/s40616-014-0008-9 Dotson, W.H., Rasmussen, E.E., Shafer, A., Colwell, M., Densley, R.L., Brewer, A.T., Alonzo, M.C., & Martinez, L.A. (2017). Evaluating the ability of the PBS children's show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to teach skills to two young children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 67-71. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0134-z Miramontez, S.K.H. & Schwarts, I.S. (2016). The effects of physical activity on the on-task behavior of young children with autism spectrum disorders. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9, 405-418. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Oh joy! 12 more episodes in the bag. That means next week is a GRAB BAG!! What random research from the behavior analytic archives will we unearth? But, before the festivities begin, we share some errata from the ABA Inside Track community, meet Rob's new character, the BEERhaviorist, and learn about some exciting plans for supervision episodes in September. That's right, SUPERVISION CEs ARE COMING!!! Articles for next week: Hirsh, J.L., Stockwell, F., & Walker, D. (2014). The effects of contingent caregiver imitation of infant vocalization: a Comparison of multiple caregivers. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 30, 20-28. doi: 10.1007/s40616-014-0008-9 Dotson, W.H., Rasmussen, E.E., Shafer, A., Colwell, M., Densley, R.L., Brewer, A.T., Alonzo, M.C., & Martinez, L.A. (2017). Evaluating the ability of the PBS children's show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to teach skills to two young children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 67-71. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0134-z Miramontez, S.K.H. & Schwarts, I.S. (2016). The effects of physical activity on the on-task behavior of young children with autism spectrum disorders. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9, 405-418.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher This week we're joined by special guest, Dr. Bill Ahearn, to discuss response interruption and redirection (RIRD). We discuss the fascinating history of how this popular treatment for vocal stereotypy came to be, the ins and outs of implementing the treatment, when to use it, and, more importantly, when NOT to use it. Plus, some helpful troubleshooting tips for practitioners and why you shouldn't pronounce it "rrrrird". Articles discussed this episode: Ahearn, W.H., Clark, K.M., MacDonald, R.P.F., & Chung, B.I. (2007). Assessing and treating vocal stereotypy in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 263-275. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.30-06 Colon, C.L., Ahearn, W.H., Clark, K.M., & Masalsky, J. (2012). The effects of verbal operant training and response interruption and redirection on appropriate and inappropriate vocalizations. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 107-120. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-107 Colon, C.L. & Ahearn, W.H. (in prep). An analysis of treatment integrity of response interruption and redirection. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube On our next episode we'll be joined by Dr. Bill Ahearn to discuss the development of response interruption and redirection, one of the primary treatments for decreasing vocal stereotypy. But first, we read some listener emails about working with parents and fall into all manner of discussion, as is our wont. Articles for next week: Ahearn, W.H., Clark, K.M., MacDonald, R.P.F., & Chung, B.I. (2007). Assessing and treating vocal stereotypy in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 263-275. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007.30-06 Colon, C.L., Ahearn, W.H., Clark, K.M., & Masalsky, J. (2012). The effects of verbal operant training and response interruption and redirection on appropriate and inappropriate vocalizations. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 107-120. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-107 Colon, C.L. & Ahearn, W.H. (in prep). An analysis of treatment integrity of response interruption and redirection.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Love learning about classroom management strategies but wonder what's available for the junior set? Wonder no more as we review the Preschool Life Skills. Gaze in wonder at the power of name calling...or is that calling a name? Faint in shock at a variety of evocative situations. And flee in terror from attention-grabbing FCR! Remember, the children are our future; teach them appropriate means of accessing reinforcement and let them lead the way. Articles discussed this episode: Hanley, G.P., Heal, N.A., Tiger, J.H., & Ingvarsson, E.T. (2007). Evaluation of a classwide teaching program for developing preschool life skills. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 277-300. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007-57-06 Beaulieu, L., Hanley, G.P., & Roberson, A.A. (2012). Effects of responding to a name and group call on preschoolers' compliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 685-707. doi: 10.1901/jaa.2012.45-685 Luczynski, K.C. & Hanley, G.P. (2013). Prevention of problem behavior by teaching functional communication and self-control skills to preschoolers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 355-368. doi: 10.1002/jaba.44 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Following up from our last episode on classroom management, it's preschool life skills. Think about it like the junior version of techniques for maintaining a productive classroom. And, surprise! Young children won't just "run out" of inappropriate behavior or magically learn how to follow classroom rules. And while you're prepping for next week's full-length episode, enjoy some excellent listener posts from the ABA Inside Track Facebook page and a rant about Cars 3. Articles for next week: Hanley, G.P., Heal, N.A., Tiger, J.H., & Ingvarsson, E.T. (2007). Evaluation of a classwide teaching program for developing preschool life skills. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 277-300. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2007-57-06 Beaulieu, L., Hanley, G.P., & Roberson, A.A. (2012). Effects of responding to a name and group call on preschoolers' compliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 685-707. doi: 10.1901/jaa.2012.45-685 Luczynski, K.C. & Hanley, G.P. (2013). Prevention of problem behavior by teaching functional communication and self-control skills to preschoolers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 355-368. doi: 10.1002/jaba.44

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Summer vacation is here and that's as true for the ABA Inside Track crew as it is for everyone else. So, rather than try to podcast on location from the beach next week, we'll be rebroadcasting a classic episode featuring an interview with Dr. Peter Gerhardt on the challenges young adults and adolescents with disabilities face when entering adulthood. But first, in errata, we share some listener emails on podcasting and mindfulness then take a moment to appreciate the awesomeness of a new microphone stand. Nothing says vacation like admiring podcast equipment. And, don't forget to check out the new ABA Inside Track CE store! Articles for next week: Gerhardt, P.F. & Lainer, I. (2011). Addressing the needs of adolescents and adults with autism: A crisis on the horizon. Journal of Contemporary Psychoherapy, 41, 37-45. doi: 10.1007/s10879-010-9160-2

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's almost summertime for teachers in America so what better time to review some classroom management strategies to mull over for the next few months. This week we review the timeout ribbon and mindfulness strategies and mull over some big questions. What timeout ribbon will the most fashionable students be wearing this fall? Does mindful eating sound as gross in the classroom as it does when Rob tries it on the podcast? And does Jackie approve of the new Anne of Green Gables series on Netflix? Plus, Diana's favorite number and the worst IOA we've ever seen. Get ready to get that classroom into shape with your pals at ABA Inside Track! Articles discussed this episode: Foxx, R.M. & Shapiro, S.T. (1978). The timeout ribbon: A nonexclusionary timeout procedure. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 125-136. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-125 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2016). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online only. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube If you've ever been faced with a group of two, four, 10, 20, or more students, you've been thankful for all of the great strategies for classroom management that friendly behavior analysts have shared with you. Wait, what? You don't have any great strategies for dealing with all those students? Well, don't tell them that. Just fake it until next week's full-length episode on classroom management! In the meantime enjoy these citations, a musical interlude, and some general good-times with your hosts. Articles for next week: Foxx, R.M. & Shapiro, S.T. (1978). The timeout ribbon: A nonexclusionary timeout procedure. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 125-136. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1978.11-125 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2016). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online only. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Everyone sleeps. Some of us, not so well. So we spend this week's episode talking about how to assess and treat sleep problems and considerations relevant to helping families implement these treatments without having nightmares about BCBAs! And, thanks to Jackie's amazing stalking abilities, we're joined by Dr. Sandy Jin to discuss her research into the matter. We're also joined by Rob, who has more sleep training than the average pediatrician, Diana, who can answer the popular children's question, "When is God's birthday?", and Jackie, who'll be sharing the results of her husband's participation with bedtime pass research. This podcast provides the equivalent of eight hours of delightful dreams. Articles discussed this episode: Friman, P.C., Hoff, K.E., Schnoes, C., Freeman, K.A., Woods, D.W., & Blum, N. (1999). The bedtime pass: An approach to bedtime crying and leaving the room. Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medecine, 153, 1027-1029. doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.10.1027 Jin, C.S., Hanley, G.P, & Beaulieu, L. (2013). An individualized and comprehensive approach to treating sleep problems in young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 161-180. doi: 10.1002/jaba.16 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube It's our latest preview episode. Next week we'll be talking about sleep (said in a terrifying Bela Lugosi voice, please) with Dr. Sandy Jin. But first, some research on words people hate in behavior analysis and our regular brand of nonsense. Articles for next week: Friman, P.C., Hoff, K.E., Schnoes, C., Freeman, K.A., Woods, D.W., & Blum, N. (1999). The bedtime pass: An approach to bedtime crying and leaving the room. Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medecine, 153, 1027-1029. doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.10.1027 Jin, C.S., Hanley, G.P, & Beaulieu, L. (2013). An individualized and comprehensive approach to treating sleep problems in young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 161-180. doi: 10.1002/jaba.16

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Problem: You need to keep up with behavior analytic research, get CEs, and be entertained. What can you do? Close your eyes, and imagine you're hanging around the ABA Inside Track Table. What do you see? It's a host and two fabulous co-hosts! And who's that? Special guest Dr. Judah Axe! What do you hear? It's a hilarious and educational discussion about Diana's hatred of new math, Jackie's inappropriate hugging, and Judah's tips for hiding tape recorders circa 1989. Open your eyes: it's the latest episode of ABA Inside Track, the solution to all of your problems! Articles discussed this episode: Park, H. & Gaylord-Ross, R. (1989). A problem-solving approach to social skills training in employment settings with mentally retarded youth. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 22, 373-380. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1989.22-373 Kisamore, A.N., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2011). Training preschool children to use visual imagining as a problem-solving strategy for complex categorization tasks. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 255-278. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-255 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Whether you have one or 99 problems, there's got to be a better way to solve them. Next week, we'll be joined by special guest, Dr. Judah Axe from Simmons College, to get the bottom of the problem solving mystery. But first, Diana shares an infographic on scientific bologna, Jackie teaches us all about ponytails, and we rate our top Beatles albums. And Batman demands we honor the function of behavior. Articles for next week: Park, H. & Gaylord-Ross, R. (1989). A problem-solving approach to social skills training in employment settings with mentally retarded youth. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 22, 373-380. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1989.22-373 Kisamore, A.N., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2011). Training preschool children to use visual imagining as a problem-solving strategy for complex categorization tasks. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 255-278. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-255

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Welcome to prompting Thunderdome where only one type of prompting can survive! Will it be the classic most-to-least prompt? The odd-sounding "no-no" prompt? Maybe least-to-most prompting will take the top prize. All we can say is, you won't believe who wins it all! Plus, the secrets of Diana's birthday present, hot takes on prompts Rob hates, and the most famous Duplo constructs this side of the Mississippi. Prompting research is the ::expectant look:: Articles discussed this episode: Libby, M.E., Weiss, J.S., Bancroft, S., & Ahearn, W.H. (2008). A comparison of most-to-least and least-to-most prompting on the acquisitio of solitary play skills. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1, 37-43. Leaf, J.B., Sheldon, J.B., & Sherman, J.A. (2010). Comparison of simultaneous prompting and no-no prompting in two-choice discrimination learning with children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 215-228. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-215 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Let's get ready for prompting with this week's new preview episode. Ever wonder what the best prompts around are? We get the discussion going with a comparison of most-to-least, least-to-most, simultaneous, and no-no prompts. But before the big discussion next week, Diana stops to finally give us all our gifts from APBA and to share some excellent listener emails. Then we discuss Julia, the new Muppet with autism on Sesame Street. Finally, other nonsense ensues, probably something with Jackie and terrible TV shows. Articles for next week: Libby, M.E., Weiss, J.S., Bancroft, S., & Ahearn, W.H. (2008). A comparison of most-to-least and least-to-most prompting on the acquisitio of solitary play skills. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1, 37-43. Leaf, J.B., Sheldon, J.B., & Sherman, J.A. (2010). Comparison of simultaneous prompting and no-no prompting in two-choice discrimination learning with children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 215-228. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-215

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Hey hey hey! ::cow mooing sound effect:: It's J-Dog, Dr. D, and the Rob-meister, comin' at ya with an all new episode of ABA Inside Track. This week the zoo crew is trying to use behavior analysis to go green. Our street team will be handing out rulers to all the campers at the state park picking up trash. And, at the top of the hour, we'll prank local university students by hiding all the recycle bins to see how much trash we can get them to generate. ::WAHOOGA:: Finally, one lucky winner is going to take home the top prize for conserving the most gas! ::fart noises:: Then, coming up after the show, a roundtable discussion of issues related to conservation and how ABA can provide meaningful solutions to ecological crises. But right now, back to our hilarious antics...This ain't your mom's podcast about behavior analysis, boy-ee! Articles discussed this episode: Clark, R.N., Burgess, R.L., & Hendee, J.C. (1972). The development of anti-litter behavior in a forest campground. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 5, 1-5. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1972.5-1 Foxx, R.M. & Schaeffer, M.H. (1981). A company-based lottery to reduce the personal driving of employees. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 14, 273-285. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1981.14-273 Miller, N.D., Meindl, J.N., & Caradine, M. (2016). The effects of bin proximity and visual prompts on recycling in a university building. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 4-10. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6141 Chance, P. & Heward, W.L. (2010). Climate change: Meeting the challenge. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 197-206. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube In honor of Earth Day, we're delving into how behavior analysis can help solve issues related to sustainability. And while recording by candlelight might save electricity, it will take more than that to promote lasting green change. But, before we get into the research, Rob stops the show cold by declaring himself the Scrooge of environmental causes requires counteracting by sharing positive vibes with some listener mail and the Reading Rainbow song. It's not ABA Inside Track without a musical number. Articles for next week: Clark, R.N., Burgess, R.L., & Hendee, J.C. (1972). The development of anti-litter behavior in a forest campground. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 5, 1-5. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1972.5-1 Foxx, R.M. & Schaeffer, M.H. (1981). A company-based lottery to reduce the personal driving of employees. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 14, 273-285. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1981.14-273 Miller, N.D., Meindl, J.N., & Caradine, M. (2016). The effects of bin proximity and visual prompts on recycling in a university building. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 4-10. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6141 Chance, P. & Heward, W.L. (2010). Climate change: Meeting the challenge. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 197-206.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher SPOILER WARNING! FCT is superior to many other treatments. If you want to know which treatments, you'll have to go 5 rounds with Diabolical Dr. D in the ring, suffer through Rob's snooty New England anecdotes, and share your favorite foods to eat while reading journal articles with Jackie. Only then will you have the joy of hearing a discussion about Carr and Durand and the epic Tale of FCR. And you won't even need to use an FCR response (or should that be FC response?) to witness the heartwarming return of the lag schedule. This podcast is like EZ tasks 100, folks! Articles discussed this episode: Carr, E.G. & Durand, V.M. (1985). Reducing behavior problems through functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 18, 111-126. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1985.18-111 Reeve, C.E. & Carr, E.G. (2000). Prevention of severe behavior problems in children with developmental disorders. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 144-160. doi: 10.11777/109830070000200303 Adami, S., Falcomata, T.S., Muething, C.S., & Hoffman, K. (2017). An evaluation of lag schedules of reinforcemetn during functional communication training: Effects of varied mand responding and challenging behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice doi:10.1007/s40617-017-0179-7 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube Next week we'll be discussing some blast from the past articles related to functional communication training (FCT) as well as a revisit with our old friend lag schedules. But first, we thank our listeners from upstate New York and India for their Jackie-fandom and grow increasingly incensed at all those people trying to nip us in the "butt". Articles discussed next week: Carr, E.G. & Durand, V.M. (1985). Reducing behavior problems through functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 18, 111-126. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1985.18-111 Reeve, C.E. & Carr, E.G. (2000). Prevention of severe behavior problems in children with developmental disorders. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 144-160. doi: 10.11777/109830070000200303 Adami, S., Falcomata, T.S., Muething, C.S., & Hoffman, K. (2017). An evaluation of lag schedules of reinforcemetn during functional communication training: Effects of varied mand responding and challenging behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice doi:10.1007/s40617-017-0179-7

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Are you tired of using nothing but punishment procedures when treating stereotypy? Wishing you could use some form of reinforcement as a function-based treatment? Well, maybe you can as we discuss two research articles exploring stereotpy as reinforcement. And, for long-time listeners, we finally uncover what crazy images Rob thinks of when reading research articles. If you don't listen now, it's just going to be spoiled for you at work tomorrow. Articles discussed this episode: Potter, J.N., Hanley, G.P., Augustine, M., Clay, C.J., & Phelps, M.C. (2013). Treating stereotypy in adolescents diagnosed with autism by refining the tactic of "using stereotypy as reinforcement". Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 407-423. doi: 10.1002/jaba.52 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2016). Effects of multiple versus chained schedules on stereoypy and item engagement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 927-946. doi: 10.1002/jaba.345 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube If stereotypy is so fun, why can't we use it as reinforcement? Well, there are a couple big reasons and we've got the articles that explain it all. But that's next week. In our preview episode this week, we head back down our ethical decision-tree with another chance to practice talking with non-behaviorist colleagues. And, in a shocking twist of fate, one of our hosts will be featured in the New England Behavior Analyst. It's a 33% chance of guessing which one, but a 100% chance for awesome podcast! Articles for next week: Potter, J.N., Hanley, G.P., Augustine, M., Clay, C.J., & Phelps, M.C. (2013). Treating stereotypy in adolescents diagnosed with autism by refining the tactic of "using stereotypy as reinforcement". Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 407-423. doi: 10.1002/jaba.52 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2016). Effects of multiple versus chained schedules on stereotypy and item engagement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 927-946. doi: 10.1002/jaba.345

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Fresh off our last grab bag episode, Nick Green, CEO of BehaviorFit, joins us to discuss his article on decreasing sedentary behavior, to share how behavior analysis can be used to improve our health, and to question Rob on the utility of six-pack abs.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's our second ETHICS episode so gather around the ol' podcast table to learn how to disseminate behavior analysis to anyone and everyone without getting exiled from your place of employment. Here are some things you shouldn't do: 1) flip tables in a fit of rage when anyone proposes hippotherapy 2) break-up with your boyfriend over his insistence that a "mind-file" is a real thing and 3) use data sheets as deadly weapons. Oh, you wanted us to tell you what you should do? Guess you'll have to listen to the show. C'mon...there's discussion about a decision tree coming up! Articles discussed this episode: Bercirevic, A. (2014). Ask the Experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Critchfield, T. (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Todd, J. (2014). Some useful resources for students who are tempted to bring enlightenment to errant non-behaviorists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 143-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0027-y Brodhead, M. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J. (2015). In response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube The only thing better than sharing the amazing science of behavior analysis to the masses is learning how to do it better and netting an ethics CE in the process. Everybody wins! Except for Jackie who has never seen Back to the Future and Diana who has never seen Aspergers R Us live and Rob who was so disappointed to learn that talking to non-behavior analysts actually did require trying. But, hey, at least we've updated the previous episodes page so you can find all of our classic capers. Articles for next week: Bercirevic, A. (2014). Ask the Experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Critchfield, T. (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Todd, J. (2014). Some useful resources for students who are tempted to bring enlightenment to errant non-behaviorists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 143-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0027-y Brodhead, M. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J. (2015). In response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher If one were to enter the virtual world, could we really expect that person to come out the other side with great fire safety skills and a fearlessness about spiders? Well, this week we discuss two articles that say, "Yes." Featuring our very first call-in co-host, anecdotes galore about Rob's favorite video games, and more terrifying spider scenarios than you could shake a stick it. Strap on those VR headsets and step into the next level of research-based entertainment. And we never even mention that "Virtual Reality" song, because we refuse to make the easy references. And we ran out of money to license it. Articles discussed this episode: Bouchard, S., Cote, S., St-Jacques, J., Robillard, G., & Renaud, P. (2006). Effectiveness of virtual reality exposure in the treatment of arachnophobia using 3D games. Technology and Health Care, 14, 19-27. Padgett, L.S., Strickland, D., & Coles, C.D. (2006). Case study: Using a virtual reality computer game to teach fire safety skills to children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 65-70. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj030 And for the gravy: Morina, N., Ijntema, H., Meyerbroker, K., & Emmelkamp, P.M.G. (2015). Can virtual reality exposure therapy gains be generalized to real-life? A meta-analysis of studies applying behavioral assessments. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 74. 18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.08.010 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We're travelling onward into the virtual realm with articles on using virtual reality. But before the full-length discussions, we review just what VR is, and how you can do it too. Now including footage of Rob flying with a bunch of seagulls! And our 1000th Facebook like! Articles for next week: Bouchard, S., Cote, S., St-Jacques, J., Robillard, G., & Renaud, P. (2006). Effectiveness of virtual reality exposure in the treatment of arachnophobia using 3D games. Technology and Health Care, 14, 19-27. Padgett, L.S., Strickland, D., & Coles, C.D. (2006). Case study: Using a virtual reality computer game to teach fire safety skills to children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 65-70. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj030 And for the gravy: Morina, N., Ijntema, H., Meyerbroker, K., & Emmelkamp, P.M.G. (2015). Can virtual reality exposure therapy gains be generalized to real-life? A meta-analysis of studies applying behavioral assessments. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 74. 18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.08.010

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Behavior analysis runs wild and free, no longer bound by educational research in this, the Return of the Grab Bag! Between sharing tips for what to watch on maternity leave and positing which one of your hosts is actually a ghost, we discuss research related to taking medicine on time, breaking the cycle of procrastination, and getting off your butt. Is it really true that negative reinforcement makes the world go round? Count on your favorite space acquaintances to weigh in on that question and more. Articles discussed this episode: Johnson, Jr., P.E., Perrin, C.J., Salo, A., Deschaine, E., & Johnson, B. (2016). Use of an explicit rule decreases procrastination in university students. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 346-358. doi: 10.1002/jaba.287 Raiff, B.R., Jarvis, B.P., & Dallery, J. (2016). Text-message reminders plus incentives increase adherence to antidiabetic meication in adults with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 947-953. doi: 10.1002/jaba.337 Green, N., Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube It's the Return of the Grab Bag and boy do we have a varied assortment of articles from the world of applied behavior analysis. Can we incentivize taking medication on time? How do we avoid sitting down all day until we die? And is it true that studying is an aversive event? Join us next week for the full episode where the answers to these questions and more will be revealed. Pardon our review of dance movies of the 00s; it's our first recording of 2017. Articles for next week: Johnson, Jr., P.E., Perrin, C.J., Salo, A., Deschaine, E., & Johnson, B. (2016). Use of an explicit rule decreases procrastination in university students. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 346-358. doi: 10.1002/jaba.287 Raiff, B.R., Jarvis, B.P., & Dallery, J. (2016). Text-message reminders plus incentives increase adherence to antidiabetic meication in adults with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 947-953. doi: 10.1002/jaba.337 Green, N., Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's the first full episode of the year and boy are we excited! Waaaay too excited! This week we're turning our camera onto the world to view the instructional method that is video modeling. While many of us may know how video modeling can teach children with autism simple play skills, did you know it can be used to teach reciprocal play? Social skills? You will at the end of our show. We also share bonus tips on how to spend the rest of your life working on your doctorate, the secret formula of Cadbury chocolate, whether the cast of Lost would pass the Sally Anne test, and the whimsical world of Wookie holidays. OH YEAH! Articles discussed this episode: MacDonald, R., Sacramone, S., Mansfield, R., Wiltz, K., & Ahearn, W.H. (2009). Using video modeling to teach reciprocal pretend play to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 43-55. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-43 LeBlanc, L.A., Coates, A.M., Daneshvar, S., Charlop-Christy, M.H., Morris, C., & Lancaster, B.M. (2003). Using video modeling and reinforcement to teach perspective-taking skill to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 253-257. 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-253 And for some additional information on prerequisites to success with video modeling, a bonus article: MacDonald, R.P.F., Dickson, C.A., Martineau, M., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Prerequisite skill that support learning through video modeling. Education and Treatment of Children, 38, 33-48. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We're back from break and getting ready for the first full-length episode of the year. The topic: video modeling. And it's not just for play skills any more! Diana and I review the research we'll be discussing and share some adorable clips of kids doing the Sally Ann test. And since they're related to us, we didn't even have to pay union rates. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Articles for next week: MacDonald, R., Sacramone, S., Mansfield, R., Wiltz, K., & Ahearn, W.H. (2009). Using video modeling to teach reciprocal pretend play to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 43-55. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-43 LeBlanc, L.A., Coates, A.M., Daneshvar, S., Charlop-Christy, M.H., Morris, C., & Lancaster, B.M. (2003). Using video modeling and reinforcement to teach perspective-taking skill to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 253-257. 10.1901/jaba.2003.36-253 And for some additional information on prerequisites to success with video modeling, a bonus article: MacDonald, R.P.F., Dickson, C.A., Martineau, M., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Prerequisite skill that support learning through video modeling. Education and Treatment of Children, 38, 33-48.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Despite sounding like Lunchlady Doris from the Simpsons and zoning in and out of consciousness, Rob does his best to attend to Jackie and Diana's review of articles about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Whether using picture exchange or a speech-generating device, there's a lot to learn about how practitioners can improve the communication and vocalizations of clients using AAC. Plus, the proper nomenclature when discussing PECS, echoics in the face of outrageous accents, using "all done" to end a showtune review, and how to mand for the popcorn that's across the table. I think I got it. Just play the episode again, I wasn't listening. Special shout-out to Kate Ahern and her website, Teaching Learners With Multiple Special Needs for the amazing Periodic Table of AAC image in the episode thumbnail and in the post body below, as well as for being a great resource for special education technology news. Source: Kate Ahern, Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs Articles discussed this episode: Ganz, J.B. & Simpson, R.L. (2004). Effects on communicative requesting and speech development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in children with characteristics of autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34, 395-409. doi: 10.1023/B:JADD.0000037416.59095.d7 Gevarter, C., O'Reilly, M.F., Kuhn, M., Mills, K., Ferguson, R., Watkins, L., Sigafoos, J., Lang, R., Rojeski, L., & Lancioni, G.E. (2016). Increasing the vocalizations of individuals with autism during intervention with a speech-generating device. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 17-33. doi: 10.1002/jaba.270 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube On this week's preview edition, we get ready for a hearty discussion of augmentative and alternative communication or AAC. Whether high- or low-tech, these articles get at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to communication for non-vocal individuals. And in Errata, Diana shares a wonderful email, Jackie tells us all how to make her pocket ethics charts, and Rob thanks you all for listening then demands iTunes reviews and Facebook likes so he can feel pretty. Articles for next week: Ganz, J.B. & Simpson, R.L. (2004). Effects on communicative requesting and speech development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in children with characteristics of autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34, 395-409. doi: 10.1023/B:JADD.0000037416.59095.d7 Gevarter, C., O'Reilly, M.F., Kuhn, M., Mills, K., Ferguson, R., Watkins, L., Sigafoos, J., Lang, R., Rojeski, L., & Lancioni, G.E. (2016). Increasing the vocalizations of individuals with autism during intervention with a speech-generating device. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 17-33. doi: 10.1002/jaba.270

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Recorded with warmed-over outtakes and while my kids were taking a nap after too much Christmas merriment, it's ABA Inside Track's first (annual?) blooper episode. Relieve a whole bunch of garbage I deleted from our professional, full-length episodes and saved so I could cobble together this year-end capper. Please very much enjoy!

With the year coming to a close, we thought we'd put out a quick video wishing all of our listeners, friends, and colleagues a happy holidays and a restful start to the new year. And by quick, I mean we made my brother film us during his holiday party before we put all the kids to bed. Also, stay tuned to the whole episode for some big news about one of our hosts. Could Rob be getting his PhD? Could Diana be starting her own line of baby-wear? Could Jackie be moving to Canada to star in a toy-based TV show? Grab a glass of egg nog, sit by the fire with your headphones on, and listen to our heartfelt thanks for your continued support.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Back from the Summer of '69, it's the Good Behavior Game! We debunk the rumors that the benefits of this classic group contingency is all hype--it totally works--and rattle off a whole bunch of replications in addition to reviewing the original article that started the craze for this behavioral vaccine. Then, finally, the wait is over as we crown the worst classroom ever described in research. That teacher could only wish that her biggest problem was tardy Sailor Moon fans or a zombie apocalypse. Plus, Rob has a good idea, maybe. Articles discussed this episode: Barrish, H.H., Saunders, M., & Wolf, M.M. (1969). Good Behavior Game: Effects of individual contingencies for group consequences on disruptive behavior in a classroom. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2, 119-124. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1969.2-119 Donaldson, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., Krous, T., Downs, S., & Berard, K.P. (2011). An evaluation of the Good Behavior Game in kindergarten classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 605-609. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-605 Tingstrom, D.H., Sterling-Turner, H.E., & Wilczynski, S.M. (2006). The Good Behavior Game: 1969-2002. Behavior Modification, 30, 225-253. doi: 10.1177/0145445503261165 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.