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Put down that Facebook! Drop those Twitters! You can't risk a moment more on social media without first listening to this important episode on the ethics of social media. Think it's ok to share pictures of your fellow BCBAs relaxing on the beach on Instragram? What about Snapchatting with colleagues to discuss possible solutions a client with SIB? Y'know what: Don't even try to answer without listening to Rob, Diana, and Jackie discuss articles all about social media and the ethical quandry you may already be in! And, don't forget a handy link to the updated BACB Ethical Guidelines so you can read along. Articles discussed this episode: O'Leary, P.N., Miller, M.M., Olive, M.L., & Kelly, A.N. (2017). Blurred lines: Ethical implications of social media for behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 45-51. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0033-0 Chretien, K.C., Goldman, E.F., Beckman, L., & Kind, T. (2010). It's your own risk: Medical students' perspetives on online professionalism. Academic Medicine, 85, S68-S71. doi: 10.1097/ACM/0b013e3181ed4778 Greysen, S.R., Kind, T., Chretien, K.C. (2010). Online professionalism and the mirror of social media. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 25, 1227-1229. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1447-1 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.

Because one episode wasn't enough, we've got TWO big ethics episodes coming up throughout the rest of March. And not just any ethics! We're going to dive deep into the pitfalls inherent in social media and technology. How the heck can I post inappropriate pictures online and stay on the right side of my ethical obligations (answer: you can't!) and is it possible to teach my staff and co-workers to be an upstanding citizen of ethics (answer: it is!). In the meantime enjoy some Errata about a poorly behaved cat and a Rob ProTip about snagging your dream jobs. The power is yours! Articles for the next two weeks: O'Leary, P.N., Miller, M.M., Olive, M.L., & Kelly, A.N. (2017). Blurred lines: Ethical implications of social media for behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 45-51. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0033-0 Chretien, K.C., Goldman, E.F., Beckman, L., & Kind, T. (2010). It's your own risk: Medical students' perspetives on online professionalism. Academic Medicine, 85, S68-S71. doi: 10.1097/ACM/0b013e3181ed4778 Greysen, S.R., Kind, T., Chretien, K.C. (2010). Online professionalism and the mirror of social media. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 25, 1227-1229. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1447-1 Cavalari, R.N.S., Gillis, J.M., Kruser,N., & Romanczyk, R.G. (2015). Digital communication and records in service provision and supervision: Regulation and practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 176-189. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0030-3 Brodhead, M.T. & Higbee, T.S. (2012). Teaching and maintaining ethical behavior in a professional organization. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 82-88. doi: 10.1007/BF03391827

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Katherine McLaughlin of Sexuality and Developmental Disability Workshops, creator of a sex education curriculum for individuals with disabilities. We talk about how she came to this topic, the process of developing her curriculum, the challenges educators face in bringing up sex education, and why it's about time sexuality is being discussed in special education. More information about Katherine and her curriculum can be found here. Articles mentioned in this episode: Shapiro, J. (2018, January 9) For some with intellectual disabilities, ending abuse starts with sex ed. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org Collier, L. (2017, December). Seeking intimacy. Monitor on Psychology, 48(11), pp. 48 Anthes, E. (2017, December 7) Some adults with autism traits reject conventional sexual labels. Retrieved from https://spectrumnews.org Griswold, A. (2017, May 3) Sex and other foreign words. Retrieved from https://spectrumnews.org

We're celebrating 50 episodes of ABA Inside Track by going where BCBAs are wary to tread: mental health! We discuss why ABA and mental health stopped getting along and discuss ideas as to how behavior analysis can make a difference in treating mental illness. Then we save a nice chunk of time for Rob to go full hippy in his tear down of Big Pharma. But, can any of this content help Diana get over her mall-o-phobia? Articles discussed this episode: Harvey, M.T., Luiselli, J.K., & Wong, S.E. (2009). Application of applied behavior analysis to mental health issues. Psychological Services, 6, 212-222. doi: 10.1037/a0016495 Wong, S.E. (2006). Behavior analysis of psychotic disorders: Scientific dead end or casualty of the mental health political economy? Behavior and Social Issues, 15, 152-177. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v15i2.365 Singh, N.N., Matson, J.L., Lancioni, G.F., Singh, A.N., Adkins, A.D., McKeegan, G.F., & Brown, S.W. (2006). Questions about behavioral function in mental illness (QABF-MI): A behavior checklist for functional assessment of maladaptive behavior exhibited by individuals with mental illness. Behavior Modification, 30, 739-751. doi: 10.1177/0145445506286700 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.

Next week we're doing an historical dive into the past of behavior analysis to discuss just why it is that ABA isn't "cool" when treating mental illness and to figure out just what ABA has to offer the field of mental health. But first, it's Wilford vs. Willard, BCBAs vs. outdated New York laws, and Rob's ranting vs. Rob's raving in a no-holds barred edition of Errata. Articles for next week: Harvey, M.T., Luiselli, J.K., & Wong, S.E. (2009). Application of applied behavior analysis to mental health issues. Psychological Services, 6, 212-222. doi: 10.1037/a0016495 Wong, S.E. (2006). Behavior analysis of psychotic disorders: Scientific dead end or casualty of the mental health political economy? Behavior and Social Issues, 15, 152-177. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v15i2.365 Singh, N.N., Matson, J.L., Lancioni, G.F., Singh, A.N., Adkins, A.D., McKeegan, G.F., & Brown, S.W. (2006). Questions about behavioral function in mental illness (QABF-MI): A behavior checklist for functional assessment of maladaptive behavior exhibited by individuals with mental illness. Behavior Modification, 30, 739-751. doi: 10.1177/0145445506286700

Take a deep dive into the Matrix...Training research world with special guest Cormac MacManus. Find out everything you needed to know about this efficient and powerful teaching tool but were afraid to ask. In addition to learning the inside scoop about Cormac's matrix training/video modelling mash-up research, we'll explore the origin story of Irish Batman, Jackie's slow descent into podcasting madness, and Rob's brief brush with stardom. Articles discussed this episode: Axe, J.B. & Sainato, D.M. (2010). Matrix training of preliteracy skills with preschoolers with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 635-652. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-635 MacManus, C., MacDonald, R., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Teaching and generalizing pretend play in children with autism using video modeling and matrix training. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 191-218. doi: 10.1002/bin.1406 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.

::RING RING:: Hello, we know you're out there. We can feel you now. We know that you're afraid. You're afraid of efficient teaching methodology. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how to train individual exemplars. I came here to tell you about matrix training. I'm going to hang up this phone, and then I'm going to podcast to BCBAs what you don't want them to hear. I'm going to tell them about a world of recombinative generalization, a world taught along the diagonal, a world where anything is possible. Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you. ::CUE RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE:: Articles for next week: Axe, J.B. & Sainato, D.M. (2010). Matrix training of preliteracy skills with preschoolers with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 635-652. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-635 MacManus, C., MacDonald, R., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Teaching and generalizing pretend play in children with autism using video modeling and matrix training. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 191-218. doi: 10.1002/bin.1406

Then, from beyond the realms of known behavior analysis comes the research grab bag. This lumbering beast has returned yet again to bring forth research from all corners of the globe. Gaze upon the grab bag's works, ye mighty, and despair that you have yet to learn of disguised mands, portion control, and text-message cueing. But you will, good listener...you will! Articles discussed this episode: Hausman, N.L., Borrero, J.C., Fisher, A., & Kahng, S. (2014). Improving accuracy of portion-size estimations through a stimulus equivalence paradigm. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 485-499. doi: 10.1002/jaba.139 Grosberg, D. & Charlop, M.H. (2017). Teaching conversational speech to children with autism spectrum disorder using text-message prompting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 789-804. doi: 10.1002/jaba.403 Najdowski, A.C., Bergstrom, R., Tarbox, J., & St. Clair M. (2017). Teaching children with autism to respond to disguised mands. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 733-743. doi: 10.1002/jaba.413 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.

Next week's episode is a magical multiple of 12 which means we'll be diving straight into the grab bag! What articles have piqued our fancies this week? Fortunately, Jackie and Diana decide to hijack the podcast with the amazing origin stories of their articles. Rob begrudgingly goes along for the ride. Afterwards: erRATta from listeners! Articles for next week: Hausman, N.L., Borrero, J.C., Fisher, A., & Kahng, S. (2014). Improving accuracy of portion-size estimations through a stimulus equivalence paradigm. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 485-499. doi: 10.1002/jaba.139 Grosberg, D. & Charlop, M.H. (2017). Teaching conversational speech to children with autism spectrum disorder using text-message prompting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 789-804. doi: 10.1002/jaba.403 Najdowski, A.C., Bergstrom, R., Tarbox, J., & St. Clair M. (2017). Teaching children with autism to respond to disguised mands. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 733-743. doi: 10.1002/jaba.413

By reading and discussing these two articles, we're pretty confident that every important aspect of social reinforcer assessment gets covered. From back pats to nose beeps, from finding social reinforcers to assessing them. Seriously. It's all here in these two articles. And when you gaze into social reinforcer assessments, social reinforcer assessments gaze into you! Articles discussed this episode: Smaby, K., MacDonald, R.P.F., Ahearn, W.H., & Dube, W.V. (2007) Assessment protocol for identifying preferred social consequences. Behavioral Interventions, 22, 311-318. doi: 10.1002/bin.242 Kelly, M.A., Roscoe, E.M., Hanley, G.P., & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2014). Evaluation of assessment methods for identifying social reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 113-135. doi: 10.1002/jaba.107 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.

Our newest topic, social reinforcer assessments, gives us such joy, we're seeing fireworks! But, before we get to talking about the big issue, we share some ABA-entertainment for these cold, snowy days, though mostly end up talking about home invasion movies and Hallmark romances. Plus, recent erRATta from the Facebook page. Articles for next week: Smaby, K., MacDonald, R.P.F., Ahearn, W.H., & Dube, W.V. (2007) Assessment protocol for identifying preferred social consequences. Behavioral Interventions, 22, 311-318. doi: 10.1002/bin.242 Kelly, M.A., Roscoe, E.M., Hanley, G.P., & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2014). Evaluation of assessment methods for identifying social reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 113-135. doi: 10.1002/jaba.107

This week our special guest becomes our special guest co-host as Nick Green from BehaviorFit returns to the podcast to talk with us about behavioral fitness. Can the Good Behavior Game increase our activity levels? And just how do variable-ratio schedules deal with obesity. All that, plus an update on Nick's movement about movement. Don't make the rest of us run: we're full of chocolate! Articles discussed this episode: De Luca, R.V. & Holborn, S.W. (1992). Effects of a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule with changing criteria on exercise in obese and nonobese boys. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 671-679. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-671 Galbraith, L.A. & Normand, M.P. (2017). Step it UP! Using the Good Behavior Game to increase physical activity with elementary school students at recess. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 856-860. doi: 10.1002/jaba.402 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 It's that time of the year when Rob spends way too much time combing through the nonsensical garbage that didn't make the actual podcast to put together a semi-coherent amalgamation of our screw-ups, tangents, and off-task singing. It's our second volume of bloopers! Seriously, Rob spent hours editing this...try to laugh a little. Articles discussed this episode: None! There is nothing of value here!

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube We get ready to welcome back guest Nick Green to talk about behavioral fitness on our next full-length episode. But, before then, let's look back on 2017 together with a discussion of some of our personal, most essential research articles. Special note: Episode 46 will be released in 2 weeks (i.e., AFTER New Year's). Next week's episode will be our year-end blooper special. Whoopee! Articles for next week: De Luca, R.V. & Holborn, S.W. (1992). Effects of a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule with changing criteria on exercise in obese and nonobese boys. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 671-679. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-671 Galbraith, L.A. & Normand, M.P. (2017). Step it UP! Using the Good Behavior Game to increase physical activity with elementary school students at recess. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 856-860. doi: 10.1002/jaba.402

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Whether you're a female or a male behavior analyst, we're sure you'll get a kick out of our discussion about the history of and challenges facing women in ABA. Don't believe us? Well, maybe Devon Sundberg, the primary organizer of the Women In Behavior Analysis conference can convince you. Devon brings us three fascinating articles discussing barriers of gender norms, the role of mentorship for young practitioners, and a batch of women in behavior analysis trivia. And after you listen in, perhaps you'll be inspired to attend the Women in Behavior Analysis conference this March. Tell 'em ABA Inside Track sent you! Articles discussed this episode: Ruiz, M.R. (2003). Inconspicuous sources of behavioral control: The case of gendered practices. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 12-16. doi: 10.1037/h0100005 LeBlanc, L.A. (2015). My mentors and their influences on my career. The Behavior Analyst, 38, 237-245. doi: 10/1007/s40614-015-0035-4 Simon, J.L., Morris, E.K., & Smith, N.G. (2007). Trends in women's participation at the meetings of the association for behavior analysis: 1975-2005. The Behavior Analyst, 30, 181-196. 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'll be talking with special guest Devon Sundberg, coordinator of the Women in Behavior Analysis conference on the topic of--wait for it--women in behavior analysis. But first, some listener love for the Lake House and feedback on our feeding episode. Alliteration ahoy! Articles for next week: Ruiz, M.R. (2003). Inconspicuous sources of behavioral control: The case of gendered practices. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 12-16. doi: 10.1037/h0100005 LeBlanc, L.A. (2015). My mentors and their influences on my career. The Behavior Analyst, 38, 237-245. doi: 10/1007/s40614-015-0035-4 Simon, J.L., Morris, E.K., & Smith, N.G. (2007). Trends in women's participation at the meetings of the association for behavior analysis: 1975-2005. The Behavior Analyst, 30, 181-196.

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