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Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Coming back into the public consciousness, it's the Good Behavior Game! Next week, we'll review the original 1969 article describing this amazing classroom management system as well as some more recent research into its utility. But first: errata, Rob in a captain's hat, and the musical stylings of the Inside Track crew. See you next week for the full-length discussion. Articles for next week: 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

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Because noncontingent reinforcement goes beyond constant access to a bag of M+Ms, we bring you this, the latest episode of ABA Inside Track. Jackie and Rob are ready to meet your response-independent schedule needs, especially if those needs include a synopsis of the Hugga Bunch movie. Diana reviews NCR schedules, from dense to lean and everything in between, though expresses a preference for dense when candy is involved. Finally, a heated discussion ensues regarding extinction as a ruiner of contingency marriages. Listen closely: this episode is chock-full of putative possibilities. Articles discussed this episode: Hagopian, L.P., Fisher, W.W., & Legacy, S.M. (1994). Schedule effects of noncontingent reinforcement on attention-maintained destructive behavior in identical quadruplets. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 317-325. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-317 Wallce, M.D., Iwata, B.A., Hanley, G.P., Thompson, R.H., & Roscoe, E.M. (2012). Noncontingent reinforcement: A further examination of schedule effects during treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 709-719. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-709 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 Next week, we're talking about the somewhat misunderstood treatment: non-contingent reinforcement. And before we even get into the topic, Jackie gets belligerent. So you know it'll be a good episode. Then, in errata, we review updates to the professional and ethical compliance code for behavior analysts in relation to reporting public health- and safety-related fines or tickets to the BACB. Let's hope none of our hypothetical scenarios every come to pass! Articles for next week: Hagopian, L.P., Fisher, W.W., & Legacy, S.M. (1994). Schedule effects of noncontingent reinforcement on attention-maintained destructive behavior in identical quadruplets. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 317-325. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1994.27-317 Wallce, M.D., Iwata, B.A., Hanley, G.P., Thompson, R.H., & Roscoe, E.M. (2012). Noncontingent reinforcement: A further examination of schedule effects during treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 709-719. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-709

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Everyone needs help sometimes whether it's a family dealing with challenging behavior or podcast hosts avoiding nonsensical tangents. This week's episode spends most of it's running time with the former, reviewing research on how to help behavior analysts to help parents in the home. From tantrums in quadruplets to overcoming mealtime woes, we've got something for even the smartest parents and practitioners to learn. In regards to the latter--with Rob getting in character with his Fran Drescher nanny impression, Jackie bringing up fishing and Beyonce, and Diana comparing research to delicious gravy--we may have been less successful. Articles discussed this episode: Miles, N.I. & Wilder, D.A. (2009). The effects of behavioral skills training on caregiver implementation of guided compliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 405-410. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-405 Crone, R.M. & Mehta, S.S. (2016). Parent training on generalized use of behavior analytic strategies for decreasing the problem behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder: A data-based case study. Education and Treatment of Children, 39, 64-94. Stocco, C.S. & Thompson, R.H. (2015). Contingency analysis of caregiver behavior: Implications for parent training and future directions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 417-435. doi: 10.1002/jaba.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 We're back with another preview episode to prepare for a full-length discussion on helping parents learn to respond to challenging behavior. But first, we get a bit ABA OFF-track as Rob recounts the time he almost met Neil Gaiman, Diana shares some recent Facebook links with the crowd, and Jackie recounts our BABAT rock star moment. And speaking of which, if you haven't listened to our BABAT special, please do so, if not for our sunny voices than for all of the cool movie music Rob edited in there. Articles for next week: Miles, N.I. & Wilder, D.A. (2009). The effects of behavioral skills training on caregiver implementation of guided compliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 405-410. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-405 Crone, R.M. & Mehta, S.S. (2016). Parent training on generalized use of behavior analytic strategies for decreasing the problem behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder: A data-based case study. Education and Treatment of Children, 39, 64-94. Stocco, C.S. & Thompson, R.H. (2015). Contingency analysis of caregiver behavior: Implications for parent training and future directions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 417-435. doi: 10.1002/jaba.206

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Did you ever notice how hard it is to get from place to place? Is it the fact that your new location just isn't as much fun as your starting point? Is it that dawdling is its own reward? Or could it be some sort of existential crisis concerning the movement of your body through space and time as we all hurtle through space towards total entropy? This week we talk about challenging behavior around transitioning from place to place. We review a classic analysis of the function of SIB during transitions and get a glimpse into how our new computer overlords will make us all more efficient students as we move about the classroom. Invariably we wander from tangent to tangent: our favorite transition of all! Articles discussed this episode: McCord, B.E. & Thomson, R.J (2001). Functional analysis and treatment of self-injury associated with transitions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 195-210. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-195 Hine, J.F., Ardoin, S.P., & Foster, T.E. (2015). Decreasing transition times in elementary school classrooms: Using computer-assisted instruction to automate intervention components. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 495-510. doi: 10.1002/jaba.233 Brewer, A.T., Strickland-Cohen, K., Dotson, W., & Williams, D.C. (2014). Advance notice for transition-related problem behavior: Practice guidelines. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 117-125. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0014-3 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 Next week we'll be discussing behavior analytic research on the topic of transitions. Moving from one place or activity to another can be a real source of challenging behavior with many individuals with autism and a real source of wasted time for any student. But why? And what can practitioners do to help? All that and errata including a fun discussion about what transitions we can't stand. Articles for next week: McCord, B.E. & Thomson, R.J (2001). Functional analysis and treatment of self-injury associated with transitions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 195-210. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-195 Hine, J.F., Ardoin, S.P., & Foster, T.E. (2015). Decreasing transition times in elementary school classrooms: Using computer-assisted instruction to automate intervention components. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 495-510. doi: 10.1002/jaba.233 Brewer, A.T., Strickland-Cohen, K., Dotson, W., & Williams, D.C. (2014). Advance notice for transition-related problem behavior: Practice guidelines. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 117-125. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0014-3

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's our super special episode at the BABAT Conference! We're recording LIVE from the top of the UMASS Amherst Student Center then saving it to go out prerecorded today. Your three hosts chat about the various goings-on during this two-day cavalcade of behavior analysis and pull in some special guests to share their own experiences at the conference. Come on and listen to the very first recorded ABA conference post-show in history! At least as far as I know of.

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher If you think you're a pro at tracking behavior, this week's episode may be a cue to reflect on just how easy it is to collect bad data. We're joined by special guest Dr. Amanda Karsten to discuss the ethics of taking good data as behavior analysts. Dr. Karsten reviews some great tips on how to go from data squirrel to data hero as well as some practical suggestions to get you using data ethically today! Plus, Diana shares a quiz to find out what kind of data you are and Jackie plugs her new ABA Christmas album. Rob sits in shock at the stark realization that he only uses data for evil. And for folks applying for continuing education credits, this episode counts towards 1 Ethics CE. Articles discussed this episode: LeBlanc, L.A., Raetz, P.B., Sellers, T.P., & Carr, J.E. (2016). A proposed model for selecting measurement procedures for the assessment and treatment of problem behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 77-83. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0063-2 Vollmer, T.R., Sloman, K.N., & St. Peter Pipkin, C. (2008). Practical implications of data reliability and treatment integrity monitoring. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1, 4-11. Carey, M.K. & Bourret, J.C. (2014). Effects of data sampling on graphical depictions of learning. Journal of Applied Behavior Analylsis, 47, 749-764. doi: 10.1002/jaba.153 This episode provides 1 ETHICS CE. 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 Behavior analysts collect so much data, yet we don't always think about why. Are there ethical standards which we should take into account with our data collection procedures? Dr. Amanda Karsten sure thinks so and she'll be joining us on next week's episode to provide some great tips on how to take ethical data. And in Errata we continue the debate between whether BCBAs should be more warm and fuzzy or more clinical-sounding. Plus, Mr. Rogers versus Mr. Dress Up. Articles for next week: LeBlanc, L.A., Raetz, P.B., Sellers, T.P., & Carr, J.E. (2016). A proposed model for selecting measurement procedures for the assessment and treatment of problem behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 77-83. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0063-2 Vollmer, T.R., Sloman, K.N., & St. Peter Pipkin, C. (2008). Practical implications of data reliability and treatment integrity monitoring. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1, 4-11. Carey, M.K. & Bourret, J.C. (2014). Effects of data sampling on graphical depictions of learning. Journal of Applied Behavior Analylsis, 47, 749-764. doi: 10.1002/jaba.153

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Since medication for ADHD isn't the only treatment in town, what behavioral interventions can help students take part in the important parts of learning? Like staying on-task with schoolwork for instance. This week we review how functional analyses, good peer models, and sounds of the cosmos can decrease off-task behavior in children. And are you a behavior analyst with no experience working with individuals with ADHD? Let our introductory summary get you started on understanding this chronic disorder. And, in the spirit of the research, we actually manage to keep our typical tangents to a minimum. Like maybe only 10% of the running time if you don't count Jackie and Rob making white-noise sound effects. Articles discussed this episode: Flood, W.A., Wilder, D.A., Flood, A.L., & Masuda, A. (2002). Peer-mediated reinforcement plus prompting as treatment for off-task behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 199-204. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-199 Grauvogel-MacAleese, A.N. & Wallace, M.D. (2010). Use of peer-mediated intervention in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 547-551. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-547 Cook, A., Bradley-Johnson, S., & Johnson, C.M. (2014). Effects of white noise on off-task behavior and academic responding for children with ADHD. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 160-164. doi: 10.1002/jaba.79 And, for some background on behavioral interventions for ADHD: Fabiano, G.A., Pelham Jr., W.E., Coles, E.K., Gnagy, E.M., Chronis-Tuscano, A., & O'Connor, B.C. (2009). Clinical Psychology Review, 29, 129-140. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2009.11.001 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 ADHD is an increasingly common disability seen most regularly in public schools. How can behavior analysis help? Next week, we'll be discussing research into increasing the on-task behavior of students with ADHD as well as reviewing some facts and figures related to overall treatment. Articles for next week: Flood, W.A., Wilder, D.A., Flood, A.L., & Masuda, A. (2002). Peer-mediated reinforcement plus prompting as treatment for off-task behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 199-204. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-199 Grauvogel-MacAleese, A.N. & Wallace, M.D. (2010). Use of peer-mediated intervention in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 547-551. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-547 Cook, A., Bradley-Johnson, S., & Johnson, C.M. (2014). Effects of white noise on off-task behavior and academic responding for children with ADHD. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 160-164. doi: 10.1002/jaba.79 And, for some background on behavioral interventions for ADHD: Fabiano, G.A., Pelham Jr., W.E., Coles, E.K., Gnagy, E.M., Chronis-Tuscano, A., & O'Connor, B.C. (2009). Clinical Psychology Review, 29, 129-140. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2009.11.001

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher We all know that while behavioral skills training is a research-based method for training an individual to mastery, it can take a long time. We all know that while training videos are super-fun, they have very little impact on promoting a skill to mastery. This week we talk to Dr. Nick Vaneslow about how he mixed peanut butter and chocolate and used CBST and in situ training to teach young children safety skills. The "C" is for computer. Plus, Dr. Vaneslow tells us about his personalized cardboard cut-out, Diana learns gun-safety skills, Jackie discovers that there are more than four dangers in the world, and Rob begs everyone for a million dollars to create educational apps that save the best sound effects for choosing the wrong answers. Articles discussed this episode: Vaneslow, N.R. & Hanley, G.P. (2014). An evaluation of computerized behavioral skills training to teach safety skills to young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 51-69. doi: 10.1002/jaba.105 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 We're all about using technology to improve teaching. But is there really anything out there worth using? We'll be chatting with Dr. Nick Vanselow, creator of CEU Helper, about how he used computerized behavioral skills training to tackle the very important issues of teaching children abduction prevention and fire safety skills. But first, we share technologies that we love to use to start off a new school year. And, if you aren't watching our YouTube channel, you missed a fabulous singing intro. Articles for next week: Vanselow, N.R. & Hanley, G.P. (2014). An evaluation of computerized behavioral skills training to teach safety skills to young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 51-69. doi: 10.1002/jaba.105

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's the second part of our shows on transitioning to adulthood and the challenges therein. This week we return to our typical format and discuss two articles related to needed vocational skills: asking for assistance with a vocational task and using an iPhone cueing system to perform as a fire safety mascot. Yes, you read that right: a fire safety mascot. If research about inflatable suits with an iPhone Velcroed inside was on your wish list, consider this show your friendly genie. And if you think the gifts stop there, you're in for a treat when Jackie shares her favorite Starbucks drink and Diana tells us what TV show she enjoys while falling asleep on the couch. Is anything more representative of adulthood than overpriced coffee and bad TV? P.S. from Rob: Please don't tell me how The Wire ends. Not cool, dude. Articles discussed this episode: Burke, R.V., Andersen, M.N., Bowen, S.L., Howard, M.R., & Allen, K.D. (2010). Evaluation of two instruction methods to increase employment options for young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 31, 1223-1233. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.07.023 Dotto-Fojut, K.M., Reeve, K.F., Townsend, D.B., & Progar, P.R. (2011). Teaching adolescents with autism to describe a problem and request assistance during simulated vocational tasks. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 826-833. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2010.09.012 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 We were so astonished at the paucity of research related to teaching adolescents and adults with autism that we decided to put together two full episodes to raise awareness about the topic. Our first episode summarizes many of the overall challenges that society and adults with autism will face in the coming years. Start by listening to Jackie, Rob, and Diana grapple with the big issues by making fun of educational videos and smiling politely at another Rob Rant about the government. End by listening to a fascinating interview with Dr. Peter Gerhardt in which he discusses the life skills nobody is talking about (or training on!), which target academics have already become obsolete, the goal every behavior analyst should strive to achieve, and what social interaction will replace the high five in America. Articles discussed this episode: 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 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 In this double-album edition of our preview episodes, we're talking about research on transitioning to adulthood for individuals with autism. In addition to our typical review of research related to the subject, we've got an interview with Dr. Peter Gerhardt, a leader in spreading awareness of the crisis that is special education services for adults. On the lighter side of things: the results of our filler speech challenge! Only one can win, though everyone gets candy. Also, errata featuring a fun link from a listener about standard celeration charts. Listen to the full episodes over the next two weeks (yes, back-to-back episodes) for maximum information and discussion. 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 And, while not a research article, a parent's perspective on the transition process: "Luke's best chance: One man's fight for his autistic son" from Rolling Stone magazine Articles for the week after that: Burke, R.V., Andersen, M.N., Bowen, S.L., Howard, M.R., & Allen, K.D. (2010). Evaluation of two instruction methods to increase employment options for young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 31, 1223-1233. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.07.023 Dotto-Fojut, K.M., Reeve, K.F., Townsend, D.B., & Progar, P.R. (2011). Teaching adolescents with autism to describe a problem and request assistance during simulated vocational tasks. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 826-833. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2010.09.012

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher This week we take out three articles from our research grab bag, three articles related only by our enjoyment of the subject matter. Diana teaches us all the merits of good yoga poses, Rob chides everyone for all of their filler responses, and Jackie uses bark collars to keep the hosts behaving. Plus, Rob breaks our brand new mixer and we all reiterate Skinner's proposition that applied behavior analysis is the cat's pajamas. That "cat's pajamas" part might be a paraphrase. Articles discussed this episode: Protopopova, A., Kisten, D., & Wynne, C. (2016). Evaluating a humane alternative to the bark collar: Automated differential reinforcement of not barking in a home-alone setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-10. doi:10.1002/jaba.334 Mancuso, C. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2016). Using habit reversal to decrease filled pauses in public speaking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 188-192. doi: 10.1002/jaba.267 Gruber, D.J. & Poulson, C.L. (2016). Graduated guidance delivered by parents to teach yoga to children with developmental delays. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 193-198. doi: 10.1002/jaba.260 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 It's research grab bag time! Next week, we're discussing three articles only linked by our interest in the subject matter. But first, Rob reads some listener mail while Jackie and Diana prepare to give a speech. How many times will they say "um" or "like"? Email us with the answer for a chance at a CE credit. Articles for next week: Protopopova, A., Kisten, D., & Wynne, C. (2016). Evaluating a humane alternative to the bark collar: Automated differential reinforcement of not barking in a home-alone setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-10. doi:10.1002/jaba.334 Mancuso, C. & Miltenberger, R.G. (2016). Using habit reversal to decrease filled pauses in public speaking. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 188-192. doi: 10.1002/jaba.267 Gruber, D.J. & Poulson, C.L. (2016). Graduated guidance delivered by parents to teach yoga to children with developmental delays. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 193-198. doi: 10.1002/jaba.260

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Rather than pull your hair out about that discrete trial program that JUST...ISN'T...WORKING, why not listen to us discuss some possible solutions. We review research on minimizing overselectivity using a differential observing response and on using more salient behavior-consequence relations all in the name of helping you avoid those pesky DTT error patterns. Plus, we share the secrets of remembering the 140 Crayola crayon colors, literal reinforcer stacking, and Rob's Boston accent. Articles discussed this episode: Dube, W.V, & McIlvane, W.J. (1999). Reduction of stimulus overselectivity with nonverbal differential observing responses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 25-33. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-25 Fisher, W.W., Pawich, T.L., Dickes, N., Paden, A.R., & Toussaint, K. (2014). Increasing the saliency of behavior-consequence relations for children with autism who exhibit persistent errors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 738-748. doi: 10.1002/jaba.172 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 In preparing to talk about avoiding errors during discrete trial training, we take some time to celebrate milestones, thank our listeners, and discuss some interesting feedback. And, to stay hip with the kids, we try our hand at a YouTube stream. Articles for next week: Dube, W.V, & McIlvane, W.J. (1999). Reduction of stimulus overselectivity with nonverbal differential observing responses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 25-33. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-25 Fisher, W.W., Pawich, T.L., Dickes, N., Paden, A.R., & Toussaint, K. (2014). Increasing the saliency of behavior-consequence relations for children with autism who exhibit persistent errors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 738-748. doi: 10.1002/jaba.172

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher This week we're looking at using picture activity schedules to increase play and social interactions. We spill the beans, break the ice, hide, seek, and jump into the wood chips all in the name of extending the literature on this excellent technology. And, without a visual schedule, we let Rob review an article with humorous results. Well, they would have been humorous, but he does all the editing. Articles discussed this episode: Betz, A., Higbee, T.E., & Reagon, K.A. (2008). Using joint activity schedules to promote peer engagement in preschoolers with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 237-241. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-237 Brodhead, M.T., Higbee, T.S., Pollard, J.S., Akers, J.S., & Gerencser, K.R. (2014). The use of linked activity schedules to teach children with autism to play hide-and-seek. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 645-650. doi: 10.1002/jaba.145 Akers, J.S., Higbee, T.S., Pollard, J.S., Pellegrino, A.J., & Gerencser, K.R. (2016). An evaluation of photographic activity schedules to increase independent playground skills in young children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/jaba.327 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 Diana and Jackie hold down the fort in this preview of articles we'll be discussing next week on the topic of picture-activity schedules. Please don't mistake our rituals of cleaning as a reflection on the utility of a PAS. It's just us, we swear. Articles for next week: Betz, A., Higbee, T.E., & Reagon, K.A. (2008). Using joint activity schedules to promote peer engagement in preschoolers with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 237-241. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2008.41-237 Brodhead, M.T., Higbee, T.S., Pollard, J.S., Akers, J.S., & Gerencser, K.R. (2014). The use of linked activity schedules to teach children with autism to play hide-and-seek. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 645-650. doi: 10.1002/jaba.145 Akers, J.S., Higbee, T.S., Pollard, J.S., Pellegrino, A.J., & Gerencser, K.R. (2016). An evaluation of photographic activity schedules to increase independent playground skills in young children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/jaba.327

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Dr Allen Karsina drops by to share his research on choice. We review some key facts in the literature on choice, how manipulations to choice-making schedules affect the value of choice, and whether we should believe the hype about choice. Don't forget to listen all the way through to hear about exciting research using our family members as participants and for a delightful poetry jam to round out the episode. You chose to subscribe. Articles discussed this episode: Karsina, A., Thompson, R.H., & Rodriguez, N.M. (2011). Effects of a history of differential reinforcement on preference for choice. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 95, 189-202. doi:10.1901/jeab.2011.95-189 Fisher, W.W., Thompson, R.H., Piazza, C.C., Crosland, K., & Gotjen, D. (1997). On the relative reinforcing effects of choice and differential consequences. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 423-438. doi:10.1901/jaba.197.30-423 Tiger, J.H., Hanley, G.P., & Hernandez, E. (2006). An evaluation of the value of choice with preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 1-16. doi:10.1901/jaba.2006.158-04 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 What does it mean when we talk about choice? We know choosing in life is important, but just how important? And how does choice factor into working with individuals with disabilities? Next week, special guest Dr. Allen Karsina joins us to share his research and insight onto the subject. In the meantime your regular hosts get nostalgic about all the psych experiments they were subjected to as undergrads. And for anyone applying for CEs, we've created a new button so you can put your info right in on the webpage. If you still don't see the "CEU Required Information" portion anywhere, just email us with the info. Articles for next week: Karsina, A., Thompson, R.H., & Rodriguez, N.M. (2011). Effects of a history of differential reinforcement on preference for choice. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 95, 189-202. doi:10.1901/jeab.2011.95-189 Fisher, W.W., Thompson, R.H., Piazza, C.C., Crosland, K., & Gotjen, D. (1997). On the relative reinforcing effects of choice and differential consequences. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 423-438. doi:10.1901/jaba.197.30-423 Tiger, J.H., Hanley, G.P., & Hernandez, E. (2006). An evaluation of the value of choice with preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 1-16. doi:10.1901/jaba.2006.158-04

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe On Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher While we all try to teach individuals to use the potty in a day, what can we do after a week? We discuss research related to increasing the intensity of toilet training, transferring stimulus control, and using alarm systems before the conversation devolves into gross poop anecdotes and debates about archaic idioms. You might think we've run out of ideas while listening to us rattle off every name we can think of for the toilet, but flush those thoughts away. We eventually swirl back to some meaningful discussion about toilet training for children with disabilities. Then back to potty humor. It's our most mature episode yet. Articles discussed in this episode: LeBlanc, L.A., Carr, J.E., Crossett, S.E., Bennett, C.M., & Detweiler, D.D. (2005). Intensive outpatient behavioral treatment of primary urinary incontinence of children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20, 98-105. doi: 10.1177/10883576050200020601 Luiselli, J.K. (1996). A case study evaluation of a transfer-of-stimulus control toilet training procedure for a child with pervasive developmental disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 11, 158-162. doi:10.1177/108835769601100305 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 Few practitioners can get through a year without needing to help a family or classroom with toilet training. And we're guessing you've all read "Toilet Training in Less Than a Day." But what should you do when those techniques don't seem to be working for you? Join us next week to find out! Articles to read for next week:: LeBlanc, L.A., Carr, J.E., Crossett, S.E., Bennett, C.M., & Detweiler, D.D. (2005). Intensive outpatient behavioral treatment of primary urinary incontinence of children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20, 98-105. doi: 10.1177/10883576050200020601 Luiselli, J.K. (1996). A case study evaluation of a transfer-of-stimulus control toilet training procedure for a child with pervasive developmental disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 11, 158-162. doi:10.1177/108835769601100305

We're going off the rails on the way to Dissemination Station this week in a discussion of trial-based functional analysis procedures and their place in the assessment of problem behavior. Can this procedure provide sweet middle ground between the robust flavor of a full FA and the doughy, blandness of an FBA? All that and a discussion of which Hogwarts house Rob and Diana would be sorted into and what visuals Jackie uses to understand bar graphs. Articles discussed in this episode: Lambert, J.M., Bloom, S.E., & Irvin, J. (2012). Trial-based functional analysis and functional communication training in an early childhood setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 579-584. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-579 Austin, J.L, Groves, E.A., Reynish, L.C., & Francis, L.L. (2015). Validating trial-based functional analyses in mainstream primary school classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 274-288. doi: 10.1002/jaba.208 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.

Wish you could do a real functional analysis but don't think you have the time? Maybe a trial-based FA is just what you need? Next week we'll be discussing some updates to the literature on trial-based FAs and their possible use in the school setting. Articles to read for next week: Lambert, J.M., Bloom, S.E., & Irvin, J. (2012). Trial-based functional analysis and functional communication training in an early childhood setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 579-584. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2012.45-579 Austin, J.L, Groves, E.A., Reynish, L.C., & Francis, L.L. (2015). Validating trial-based functional analyses in mainstream primary school classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 274-288. doi: 10.1002/jaba.208

Is playing with students before presenting demands the secret to a great work session? We're joined by special guest Dr. Amanda Kelly, Behavior Babe herself, to answer this question with a detailed and in-depth discussion on her presession pairing research. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes tour of the research process and overcoming participant pitfalls, but also a heated discussion about whether Katie Perry or Angry Birds is the ultimate reinforcer. If you learn one thing this week, its stop grabbing things from our learners! Articles discussed this week: Kelly, A.N., Axe, J.B., Allen, R.F., & Maguire, R.W. (2015). Effects of presession pairing on the challenging behavior and academic responding of children with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 135-156. doi: 10.1002/bin.1408 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.

We're all jazzed up to announce our very first guest: Dr. Amanda Kelly, the Behavior Babe herself. She'll be joining us on next week's episode to discuss her article on presession pairing. And Jackie congratulates the BCBAs of tomorrow. Articles to read for next week: Kelly, A.N., Axe, J.B., Allen, R.F., & Maguire, R.W. (2015). Effects of presession pairing on the challenging behavior and academic responding of children with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 30, 135-156. doi: 10.1002/bin.1408

It's a brand new episode in which we talk about how TAGteach can help Diana to play golf, Jackie to dance in the ballet, and Rob to coach Little League. Will our intrepid hosts master these special skills? All this and Diana learns Japanese while Jackie previews her new Anne of Green Gables podcast. We even manage to talk about these articles! Quinn, M.J., Miltenberger, R.G., & Fogel, V.A. (2015). Using TAGteach to improve the proficiency of dance movements. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 11-24. doi: 10.1002/jaba.191 Persicke, A., Jackson, M., & Adams, A.M. (2014). Brief report: An evaluation of TAGteach components to decrease toe-walking in a 4-year-old child with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 965-968. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1934-4 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.

In preparation for this week's episode, Rob calls out Jurassic World for its poor representation of clicker training. To balance the scales, we'll be discussing TAGteach and its application in learning motor skills. Listen up, Hollywood! Articles to read for next week: Quinn, M.J., Miltenberger, R.G., & Fogel, V.A. (2015). Using TAGteach to improve the proficiency of dance movements. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 11-24. doi: 10.1002/jaba.191 Persicke, A., Jackson, M., & Adams, A.M. (2014). Brief report: An evaluation of TAGteach components to decrease toe-walking in a 4-year-old child with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 965-968. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1934-4 Remember, BCBAs, you can use the BACB portal to access many articles for free.

In this week's episode, we review articles on novel behavior. Diana gushes over lag schedules and their effects on novel architectural features in children's play, Rob demands 21st-century learning for America, and Jackie wishes for her very own block building kit. Then the gang gets cerebral in a discussion about creativity as behavior. All that and the home version of the Novel Vocalizations Game! Articles reviewed in this episode: Goetz, E.M. & Baer, D.M. (1973). Social control of form diversity and the emergence of new forms in children's blockbuilding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 6, 209-217. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1973.6-209 Cammillieri, A.P. & Hanley, G.P. (2005). Use of a lag differential reinforcement contingency to increase varied selections of classroom activities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 111-115. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.34-04 Esch, J.W., Esch, B.E., & Love, J.R. (2009). Increasing vocal variability in children with autism using a lag schedule of reinforcement. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 25, 73-78. 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 all new...and all about novel behavior. Not novel: goofy claims from the anti-vaccine lobby in the form of a new "documentary". Much teasing of anti-science ensues. To help you get prepared for the full episode, here are the articles we'll be discussing: Goetz, E.M. & Baer, D.M. (1973). Social control of form diversity and the emergence of new forms in children's blockbuilding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 6, 209-217. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1973.6-209 Cammillieri, A.P. & Hanley, G.P. (2005). Use of a lag differential reinforcement contingency to increase varied selections of classroom activities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 111-115. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2005.34-04 Esch, J.W., Esch, B.E., & Love, J.R. (2009). Increasing vocal variability in children with autism using a lag schedule of reinforcement. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 25, 73-78. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes for a chance to win a free CE! Well, the cost is "free"; the knowledge must be earned.

This week we bring you the maaaaaagic of stories as we discuss the use of social stories in skill instruction. Will these popular and easy-to-create documents prove successful in training children to engage in more prosocial skills? Or will social stories turn out too good to be true. All this plus Rob talks Muppet eye contact, Jackie engages in literal potty talk, and Diana sums it all up with a Little Critter metaphor. Don't forget the "Leave a Review on iTunes" contest. Just by leaving us a review, you're entered into the random drawing where the prize is a free CE! Well, the fee is waived...you still have to listen to the show and such. I consider that a double-prize! You've got until next week's preview episode (April 13th). Good luck! Articles reviewed this episode: Crozier, S. & Tincani, M. (2007). Effects of social stories on prosocial behavior of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37(9), 1803-1814. Thiemann, K.S. & Goldstein, H. (2001). Social stories, written text cues, and video feedback: Effects on social communication of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34(4), 425-446. 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.

Time for another fun preview episode! We let our hair down to celebrate the lack of any ErRATta this week (that we know of!) and prepare to talk about social stories. Feel free to email us your favorite social stories and we'll read them on the show. Next week's articles: Crozier, S. & Tincani, M. (2007). Effects of social stories on prosocial behavior of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37(9), 1803-1814. Thiemann, K.S. & Goldstein, H. (2001). Social stories, written text cues, and video feedback: Effects on social communication of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34(4), 425-446.

In this episode, Rob, Diana, and Jackie review research on establishing conditioned reinforcers through social means. Topics include using pairing to make praise reinforcing and learning that books can be reinforcing through observation of another person. We also discuss our favorite novel praise statements and get to the bottom of Rob's spending habits. Articles reviewed: Dozier, C. L., Iwata, B. A., Thomason-Sassi, J., Worsdell, A. S., & Wilson, D. M. (2012). A COMPARISON OF TWO PAIRING PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH PRAISE AS A REINFORCER. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45(4), 721–735. doi: 10.1901/jaba/2012.45-721 Singer-Dudek, J., Oblak, M., & Greer, R. D. (2011). ESTABLISHING BOOKS AS CONDITIONED REINFORCERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AS A FUNCTION OF AN OBSERVATIONAL INTERVENTION. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 421–434. doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2011.44-421 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.

In between our full episodes, we'll be recording short preview episodes to talk briefly about the next week's topic and/or whatever else comes to mind. This preview, we introduce "ErRATta", a segment putting the spotlight on the previous episode's errors. Let's hope this section never returns! Next week's articles cover conditioned reinforcers in the social setting. We'll be discussing the following: Dozier, C. L., Iwata, B. A., Thomason-Sassi, J., Worsdell, A. S., & Wilson, D. M. (2012). A COMPARISON OF TWO PAIRING PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH PRAISE AS A REINFORCER. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45(4), 721–735. doi: 10.1901/jaba/2012.45-721 Singer-Dudek, J., Oblak, M., & Greer, R. D. (2011). ESTABLISHING BOOKS AS CONDITIONED REINFORCERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AS A FUNCTION OF AN OBSERVATIONAL INTERVENTION. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 421–434. doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2011.44-421

For our inaugural episode, Rob, Diana, and Jackie talk about research regarding infants including the impact of crying on caregiver behavior and the use of high-preference items to increase infant compliance. Articles reviewed include: Kadey, H. J., & Roane, H. S. (2012). Effects of access to a stimulating object on infant behavior during tummy time. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45(2), 395–399. Thompson, R. H., Bruzek, J. L., & Cotnoir-Bichelman, N. M. (2011). The role of negative reinforcement in infant caregiving: An experimental simulation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(2), 295-304. 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.

A short introductory episode about the podcast format, our plans for the show, our expectations of the audience, and how to apply for CEUs.