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Unlike mercy, our quality of life does NOT droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven. Instead, our perception of how well (or not) our lives are is based on a number of factors relating to job satisfaction, social relationships, and physical wellbeing. Or so we thought. Turns out, all measures of quality of life may not be created equally, especially for autistic individuals. This week, we hit the research journals to identify what does and doesn't matter in improving quality of life (and, what research still has to find out!). This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bernhardt, J.B., Larn, G.Y.H., Thomas, T., Cubells, J.F., Bohlke, K. Reid, M., & Rice, C.E. (2020). Meaning in measurement: Evaluating young autistic adults' active engagement and expressed interest in quality-of-life goals. Ausitm in Adulthood, 2, 227-242. doi: 10.1089/aut.2019.0081 Burgess, A.F. & Gutstein, S.E. (2007). Quality of life for people with autism: Raising the standard for evaluating successful outcomes. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12, 80-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00432.x Ayres, M., Parr, JR., Rodgers, J., Mason, D., Avery ,L., & Flynn, D. (2017). A systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism spectrum. Autism, 22, 774-783. doi: 10.1177/1362361317714988 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 were walking through the park today, because it's the Merry Merry Month of May! And, who should we run into but our book club pal, Alan, to ring in the new topics we'll be discussing this month. After reminiscing on the fun of discussing Neurotribes, we look forward to our episodes on quality of life, bullying, and the evolution of the functional analysis with Dr. Jessica Slaton. We're about as funny as a screen door on a battleship. Articles for May 2021 Quality of Life Bernhardt, J.B., Larn, G.Y.H., Thomas, T., Cubells, J.F., Bohlke, K. Reid, M., & Rice, C.E. (2020). Meaning in measurement: Evaluating young autistic adults' active engagement and expressed interest in quality-of-life goals. Ausitm in Adulthood, 2, 227-242. doi: 10.1089/aut.2019.0081 Burgess, A.F. & Gutstein, S.E. (2007). Quality of life for people with autism: Raising the standard for evaluating successful outcomes. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 12, 80-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00432.x Ayres, M., Parr, JR., Rodgers, J., Mason, D., Avery ,L., & Flynn, D. (2017). A systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism spectrum. Autism, 22, 774-783. doi: 10.1177/1362361317714988 The History and Evolution of Functional Analysis w/ Dr. Jessica Slaton Smith, R.G. & Churchill, R.M. (2002). Identification of environmental determinants of behavior disorders through functional analysis of precursor behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 125-136. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2002.35-125 Thomason-Sassi, J.L., Iwata, B.A., Neidert, P.L., & Roscoe, E.M. (2011). Response latency as an index of response strength during functional analyses of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 51-67. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-51 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2018). Nature and scope of synthesis in functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 943-973. doi: 10.1002/jaba.498 Warner, C.A., Hanley, G.P., Landa, R.K., Ruppel, K.W., Rajaraman, A., Ghaemmaghami, M., Slaton, J.D., & Gover, H.C. (2020). Toward accurate inferences of response class membership. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 331-354. doi: 10.1002/jaba.598 Bullying Gaffney, H., Farrington, D.P., & Ttofi, M.M. (2019). Examining the effectiveness of school-bullying intervention programs globally: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 1, 14-31. doi: 10.1007/s42380-019-0007-4 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of school-bullying prevention programs: An updated meta-analytical review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 45, 111-133. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.001 Gaffney, H., Ttofi, M.M., & Farrington, D.P. (2021). What works in anti-bullying programs? Analysis of effective intervention components. Journal of School Psychology, 85, 37-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2020.12.002 Ross, S.W. & Horner, R.H. (2009). Bully prevention in positive behavior support. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 747-759. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-747 Stannis, R.L., Crosland, K.A., Miltenberger, R., & Valbuena, D. (2019). Response to bullying (RTB): Behavioral skills and in situ training for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 73-83. doi: 10.1002/jaba.501

Got any behavior analytic research? Plenty! And good as only ABA Inside Track could discuss 'em. Special sweet articles, spicy with bits of behavioral technologies like preference assessments, functional analyses, and plain ones like pre-post test designs that graph up all crunchy. Hard to choose which one to discuss first. That's some problem. You try 'em! Behavior analytic research reviews as only ABA Inside Track could discuss 'em. 'Cause ABA Inside Track remembers. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. NOTE: If you're looking for the 2nd code word, please redownload the file. Had to make some last-minute edits. Apologies to earlier listeners. Articles discussed this episode: Clayton, M. & Shrock, T. (2020). Making a tiger's day: Free-operant assessment and environmental enrichment to improve the daily lives of captive Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 883-893. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00478-z Cengher, M., Clayborne, J.C., & O'Connor, J.T. (2020). Assessment and treatment of escape from attention in the form of conversation. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 21-39. doi: 10.1002/bin.1754 Machado, M.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2021). Computer-based training to teach observers to accurately score problem behavior using fast forwarding at 5x normal speed. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 417-428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.783 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.

This week Camille Morgan, host of the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast, joins us to talk…well, love, sex, and ABA. Specifically we discussed the long and continuing work of the civil rights movement, what verbal behavior and ACT can add to the work of black liberation, and how these conversations relate to equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: King, Jr., M.L. (1968). The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement. Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021). Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh 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.

Going way back to our very first episode, we're talking all about tummy time. You know, that fun activity where you put a baby on its stomach to strengthen muscles and minimize the risk of getting a flat head. The one that makes most babies cry hysterically. Now research is here to inform how we can promote this very necessary activity without all the tears. Don't shell out your hard-earned cash on a tummy time play mat until you've listened to this episode! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A. (2018). Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J. (2020). Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382. doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B. (2020). Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107. doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 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.

Now that we've gotten our vaccines, we're all back together at the studio table and raring to discuss this month's episodes. First, we're taking it back to the beginning with an episode on infant behavior, specifically, tummy time. Then we'll be joined by Camille Morgan from the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast to discuss LGBTQIA+ diversity. Finally, we dust off the ol' grab bag for the 11th time? Or 12th. We've lost track. Articles for April 2021 Tummy Time Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A. (2018). Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J. (2020). Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382. doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B. (2020). Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107. doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 LGBTQIA+Diversity w/ Camille Morgan King, Jr., M.L. (1968). The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement. Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021). Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh Grab Bag XI? Clayton, M. & Shrock, T. (2020). Making a tiger's day: Free-operant assessment and environmental enrichment to improve the daily lives of captive Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 883-893. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00478-z Cengher, M., Clayborne, J.C., & O'Connor, J.T. (2020). Assessment and treatment of escape from attention in the form of conversation. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 21-39. doi: 10.1002/bin.1754 Machado, M.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2021). Computer-based training to teach observers to accurately score problem behavior using fast forwarding at 5x normal speed. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 417-428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.783

We were so fascinated by research on mindfulness in classroom management practices that we hunted down one of the researchers and demanded that they share all their secrets with us. Fortunately, we found the nicest one out there. And he even wrote a book on the subject! Dr. Joshua Felver brings the work of his research group into a deep dive into what is (and isn't) mindfulness, how does it all work, and what's most important for behavior analysts to know. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Felver, J.C. & Singh, N.N. (2020). Mindfulness in the classroom. New Harbinger Publications, 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.

Ready for our newest book club? We discussed Steve Silberman's book "Neurotribes" for over two hours. And that still doesn't cover everything we wanted to get to! Whether viewed as a history of society's relationship with autism, an acknowledgment of autism's place in history, or a look into the future of neurodiversity, we've got hot takes from all angles. Join Rob, Diana, Jackie, and Alan as we celebrate the unsung heroes of autism research, bemoan the role of toxic personalities in holding back autism treatment, and discuss what it all means for us behavior analysts in providing strength-based, person-focused supports. The full recording is only available for our $10 and up patrons and includes 2 learning credits at no additional charge. Enjoy this preview of our opening thoughts on the book. Interested in the full episode, plus our previous Book Clubs, social meet-ups every other month, and discounts for CEs? Head on over to our Patreon page and subscribe now! This episode could be worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUs…but ONLY for our patrons. Content discussed in this episode Silberman, S. (2015). Neurotribes: The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity. Avery. Muratori, F., Calderoni, S. & Bizzari, V. George Frankl: an undervalued voice in the history of autism. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2020). doi.org/10.1007/s00787-020-01622-4

Though many of us have probably spent much of our careers fretting over how we can help autistic children stop engaging in stereotypic or seemingly ritualistic behavior, have we spent enough time asking whether attending to these unique interests might actually be beneficial? This week we're joined by Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA to flip the script on that old chestnut and see what research tells us about all of the benefits to appreciating a person's preferences, no matter how different they may be. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 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.

If you're anything like us, you're probably starting to hit the pandemic wall by now. Rather than trying to white-knuckle through it, we invite you to look at what the ACT research has to offer to improve your personal psychological flexibility in these tough times. And as you're examining your values and committed actions, perhaps the parents you're supporting would appreciate some help with their own self-care practices. Not sure how? Don't worry: Dr. Evelyn Gould will help us stay in the moment. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Coyne, L.W., Gould, E.R., Grimaldi, M., Wilson, K.G., Baffuto, G., & Biglan, A. (2020). First things first: Parent psychological flexibility and self-compassion during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00435-w Fiebig, J.H., Gould, E.R., Ming, S., Watson, R.A. (2020). An invitation to act on the value of self-care: Being a whole person in all that you do. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 559-567. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00442-x Neuringer, A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior Analyst, 14, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/BF03392543 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.

Coming to you from the distant year of 2022, we bring you some hot, timely takes on the new BCBA Ethics Code!! While the future may have a lot of giant cockroaches attacking our domed cities, we also have some fabulous updates to how diversity and cultural competence plays into our ethical practice. And while Terminator-esque robots run the government, we can live peacefully knowing that debates about whether we can receive small gifts from clients are a thing of the past! Looking for more ethics discussions? Don't forget to check out the Inside the BACB Podcast to get monthly, section-by-section breakdowns from Dr. Jim Carr and Dr. Tyra Sellers of the new code. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: The New Ethics Code: Skybridge to Tomorrow Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author. Introducing the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. (December 2020). BACB Newsletter, 1-4. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BACB_December2020_Newsletter-201209.pdf 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.

It's our 5th anniversary! And to celebrate, all the episodes this month have silly titles! But the topics we'll be discussing are anything but silly. More like timely, relevant, and professionally fulfilling. First, we'll be putting out our hot takes on the updated BACB ethics code. Then we'll be joined by some special guests, Dr. Evelyn Gould and Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA and Dr. Josh Felver, to talk about acceptance and commitment therapy and its impact on our practice (and ourselves!) during the COVID-19 pandemic, how we can use student perseverative interests to improve learning outcomes, and the research behind utilizing mindfulness curricula in schools. Not all at once of course. That would be a really confusing episode. Wondering if you should get us a gift for our anniversary? Nothing would make us happier than seeing you over at our Patreon page so we can all get together to discuss our March Book Club topic, "Neurotribes". And, starting this month, patrons get access to our episodes a week early! Articles for March 2021 The New Ethics Code: Skybridge to Tomorrow Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author. Introducing the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. (December 2020). BACB Newsletter, 1-4. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BACB_December2020_Newsletter-201209.pdf Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Time of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Evelyn Gould Coyne, L.W., Gould, E.R., Grimaldi, M., Wilson, K.G., Baffuto, G., & Biglan, A. (2020). First things first: Parent psychological flexibility and self-compassion during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00435-w Fiebig, J.H., Gould, E.R., Ming, S., Watson, R.A. (2020). An invitation to act on the value of self-care: Being a whole person in all that you do. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 559-567. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00442-x Neuringer, A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior Analyst, 14, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/BF03392543 Incorporating Unique Interests w/ Tameika Meadows Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 Teaching Mindfulness w/ Dr. Josh Felver Felver, J.C. & Singh, N.N. (2020). Mindfulness in the classroom. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

When you get to higher education, you should learn something more than facts, right? Shouldn't you learn how to use those facts to solve new and exciting problems? This week, Dr. Darlene Crone-Todd breaks out the scaffolding and shares her research on how to define and plan for teaching higher-order thinking skills. For students of all ages, if you're responsible for teaching others, there's something here for you. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Crone-Todd, D.E., Pear, J.J., & Read, C.N. (2000). Operational definitions for higher-order thinking objectives at the post-secondary level. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 4, 99-106. Crone-Todd, D.E. & Pear, J.J. (2001). Application of Bloom's taxonomy to PSI. The Behavior Analyst Today, 2, 204-210. doi: 10.1037/h0099931 Pear, JJ., Crone-Todd, D.E., Wirth, K.M., & Simister, H.D. (2001). Assessment of thinking levels in students' answers. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 5, 94-99. Crone-Todd, D.E. (2007). Assessment of thinking in adult learners. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 13, 43-46. doi: 10.1037/h0100500 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.

If you didn't know the difference between acquired and traumatic brain injuries, have we got a show for you. This week, Dr. Megan Heinicke shares the basics of the evidence-based for treatment of TBIs using the principles of behavior analysis. We discuss the research, the practice, and just how BCBAs should go about entering a new field. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Heinicke, M.R. & Carr, J.E. (2014). Applied behavior analysis in acquired brain injury rehabilitation: A meta-analysis of single-case design intervention research. Behavioral Interventions, 29, 77-105. doi: 10.1002/bin.1380 LeBlanc, L.A., Heinick, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2013). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813 Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Mozzoni, M.P. (2009). Using differential reinforcement to decrease academic response latencies of an adolescent with acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 861-865. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-861 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 goblin horde approaches your part of adventurers. Roll for attack! If the above statement brings back positive memories of your friends, you're probably a fan of games. If not, you may either a) hate games as much as Jackie or b) benefit from research on improving turn-taking and game-playing abilities. Don't worry, everyone can learn the basics of playing a game and in this week's episode, we break out the research instruction manual on just how to support children with a variety of disabilities to do just that. It's like rolling a natural 20. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Turn Taking Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Leaf, J.B., & Call, N.C. (2012). Teaching board games to two children with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 247-358. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9274-4 Davis-Temple, J., Jung, S., & Sainato, D.M. (2014). Teaching young children with special needs and their peers to play board games: Effects of a least to most prompting procedure to increase independent performance. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 21-30. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0001-8 Barton, E.E., Pokorski, E.A., Sweeney, E.M., Velez, M., Gossett, S., Qiu, J., Flaherty, C., & Domingo, M. (2018). An empirical examination of effective practices for teaching board game play to young children. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 20, 138-148. doi: 10.1177/1098300717753833 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.

While the month may be short on days, it's certainly not short on awesome behavior analytic content! When we're not giving each other virtual flowers, we're finding awesome, new guests to share their knowledge with us. Between discussions of turn-taking, best practice teaching in higher education, and traumatic brain injury, February's episodes will be as delicious and varied as a Valentine's box of chocolate. Articles for February 2021's Episodes Turn Taking Oppenheim-Leaf, M.L., Leaf, J.B., & Call, N.C. (2012). Teaching board games to two children with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 247-358. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9274-4 Davis-Temple, J., Jung, S., & Sainato, D.M. (2014). Teaching young children with special needs and their peers to play board games: Effects of a least to most prompting procedure to increase independent performance. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 21-30. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0001-8 Barton, E.E., Pokorski, E.A., Sweeney, E.M., Velez, M., Gossett, S., Qiu, J., Flaherty, C., & Domingo, M. (2018). An empirical examination of effective practices for teaching board game play to young children. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 20, 138-148. doi: 10.1177/1098300717753833 Traumatic Brain Injury w/ Dr. Megan Heinicke Heinicke, M.R. & Carr, J.E. (2014). Applied behavior analysis in acquired brain injury rehabilitation: A meta-analysis of single-case design intervention research. Behavioral Interventions, 29, 77-105. doi: 10.1002/bin.1380 LeBlanc, L.A., Heinick, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2013). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813 Heinicke, M.R., Carr, J.E., & Mozzoni, M.P. (2009). Using differential reinforcement to decrease academic response latencies of an adolescent with acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 861-865. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-861 Higher Order Thinking in Higher Education w/ Dr. Darlene Crone-Todd Crone-Todd, D.E., Pear, J.J., & Read, C.N. (2000). Operational definitions for higher-order thinking objectives at the post-secondary level. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 4, 99-106. Crone-Todd, D.E. & Pear, J.J. (2001). Application of Bloom's taxonomy to PSI. The Behavior Analyst Today, 2, 204-210. doi: 10.1037/h0099931 Pear, JJ., Crone-Todd, D.E., Wirth, K.M., & Simister, H.D. (2001). Assessment of thinking levels in students' answers. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 5, 94-99. Crone-Todd, D.E. (2007). Assessment of thinking in adult learners. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 13, 43-46. doi: 10.1037/h0100500

While mindfulness may feel like the new hotness, is there anything in the research that supports its effectiveness in improving classroom behavior? This week we stop our deep breathing exercises to discuss just what makes mindfulness so popular, whether the results match the increased fervor, and whether behavior analysts should be paying attention. If you enjoy this week's episode on mindfulness, keep an eye on your feed for a bonus episode coming out later this month with the authors of one of the mindfulness curricula that we discuss! Articles discussed this episode: Klingbeil, D.A., Fischer, A.J., Renshaw, T.L., Bloomfield, B.S., Polakoff, B., Willenbrink, J.B., Copek, R.A., & Chan K.T. (2017). Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on disruptive behavior: A meta-analysis of single-case research. Psychology in the Schools, 54, 70-87. doi: 10.1002/pits.21982 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2017). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 242-251. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x Black, D.S. & Fernando, R. (2014). Mindfulness training and classroom behavior among lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23, 1242-1246. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9784-4 Wilson, A.N. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). A mindfulness approach to improving classroom attention. Journal of Behavioral Health and Medicine, 1, 137-142. doi: 10.1037/h0100547 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.

Step right up! Step right up! It's time for the great ethics debate! In this corner, Jackie and Diana, the dynamic duo, ready to convince the listeners that the BACB ethics code fails to do enough to support meaningful ethical problem solving in the repertoire of behavior analysts. And, coming all the way from the other side of the podcast-o-sphere, it's Rob with special guest (i.e., ringer) Dr. Allen Karsina, ready to tangle in support of the current code because rules are the scaffolding that holds our moral wills and skills to be ethical together. It's no-holds barred on this week's episode. Four BCBAs enter…only two will leave! Did I hype this one up enough? NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the updated BACB ethics guidelines Articles discussed this episode: Rosenberg, N.E., & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Sellers, T.P., Carr, J.E., Nosik, M.R. (2020). On the BACB's ethics requirements: A response to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 714-717. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00463-6 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.

While we weren't able to record our live talk at the Thompson Center Conference this year, it did give us time to think about the ethical responsibility of BCBAs to include instruction and support in improving the cultural responsiveness of our supervisees. I mean, how else can we expect the next generations of behavior analysts to improve their ability to take culture into account during assessment, treatment, and rapport building activities? Note: This episode is worth 1.5 Learning Credits Articles discussed this episode: Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., MacDonald, R. P. F. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x Munoz, C. C., DoBroka, C. C., & Mohammad, S. (2009). Development of a multidisciplinary course in cultural competence for nursing and human service professions. Journal of Nursing Education, 48, 495-503. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090610-03 Rogers-Sirin, L., & Sirin, S. R. (2009). Cultural competence as an ethical requirement: Introducing a new educational model. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2, 19-29. doi: 10.1037/a0013762 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 new year means new podcasts and new resolutions. To help you out, we're starting off the year with two podcasts all on the topic of ethics. First, we welcome back Dr. Allen Karsina who will literally debate us about the ethics code. Then, we get into the ethics of cultural competence in the practice of a behavior analyst. Finally, we wrap it all up with a mindful podcast about mindfulness in the schools. Here's to a better year than the last! Articles for January 2021 Ethics of Teaching Cultural Responsiveness Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., MacDonald, R. P. F. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 299-308. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0144-x Munoz, C. C., DoBroka, C. C., & Mohammad, S. (2009). Development of a multidisciplinary course in cultural competence for nursing and human service professions. Journal of Nursing Education, 48, 495-503. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090610-03 Rogers-Sirin, L., & Sirin, S. R. (2009). Cultural competence as an ethical requirement: Introducing a new educational model. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2, 19-29. doi: 10.1037/a0013762 The "Debatable" Ethics Code w/ Dr. Allen Karsina Rosenberg, N.E., & Schwartz, I.S. (2019). Guidance or compliance: What makes an ethical behavior analyst? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 473-482. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00287-5 Sellers, T.P., Carr, J.E., Nosik, M.R. (2020). On the BACB's ethics requirements: A response to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 714-717. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00463-6 Mindfulness in Classroom Management Klingbeil, D.A., Fischer, A.J., Renshaw, T.L., Bloomfield, B.S., Polakoff, B., Willenbrink, J.B., Copek, R.A., & Chan K.T. (2017). Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on disruptive behavior: A meta-analysis of single-case research. Psychology in the Schools, 54, 70-87. doi: 10.1002/pits.21982 Kasson, E.M. & Wilson, A.N. (2017). Preliminary evidence on the efficacy of mindfulness combined with traditional classroom management strategies. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 242-251. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0160-x Black, D.S. & Fernando, R. (2014). Mindfulness training and classroom behavior among lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23, 1242-1246. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9784-4 Wilson, A.N. & Dixon, M.R. (2010). A mindfulness approach to improving classroom attention. Journal of Behavioral Health and Medicine, 1, 137-142. doi: 10.1037/h0100547

This week we discuss improving sedentary behavior, setting meaningful goals for physical activity in the workplace, and how New Year's Resolutions probably won't get you there. And we wouldn't think of talking about getting in shape without friend of the show, Dr. Nick Green, from BehaviorFit. If you're tired of click bait New Year articles about fitness and want something substantial, this is the episode for you. Also, to celebrate his new course, "Getting Started in Applied Behavior Analysis, Health, and Fitness" at BehaviorFit Acacdemy, Nick has a holiday gift for our listeners. Just enter the code "INSIDETRACK" for $5 off! NOTE: This file contains both keywords. Apologies for any inconvenience to our listeners. Articles discussed this episode: Green, N. & Dallery, J. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of education, feedback, and task clarification to increase workplace physical activity. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 3-4, 237-246. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1632239 Green, N. Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309 Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58 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.

2020 is finally over! One of the few good things about this dumpster fire of a year is that we get to end it with our buddy Matt Cicoria from the Behavioral Observations podcast. We discuss the lows, the other lows, and force ourselves to think of a few highs. And enjoy some adult beverages because nothing says 2020 like a Zoom call with wine and beer.

If social skills are an important component of human development and individuals with autism often have challenges in learning social skills, there must be a curriculum that lets specialists of all backgrounds teach these important lessons, right? Well, maybe? This week we look at what actual research there is behind commercially-available curricula for teaching social skills and highlight a few of the more promising programs. Articles discussed this episode: Bellini, S., Peters, J.K., Benner, L., & Hope, A. (2007). A meta-analysis of school-based social skills interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 28, 153-162. doi: 10.1177/07419325070280030401 Hall, L.J., Leinert, S., & Jacquez, J. (2018). A review of social skill manuals for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 5, 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s40474-018-0134-5 Stichter, J.P., O'Connor, K.V., Herzog, M.J., Lierheimer, K., & McGhee, S.D. (2012). Social competence intervention for elementary students with aspergers syndrom and high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 354-366. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1249-2 Laugeson, E.A., Frankel, F., Gantman, A., Dillon, A.R., & Mogil, C. (2012). Evidence-based social skills training for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: The UCLA PEERS program. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 1025-1036. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1339-1 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.

Despite being a classic component of most parent discipline practices, the average person tends to forget that time out procedures started in the field of behavior analysis. Does this old chestnut still hold value as a part of a behavior management plan? Dr. Jeanne Donaldson joins us this week to review her research on the subject and how time out fits in the framework of trauma-informed care. Articles discussed this episode: Dadds, M.R. & Tully, L.A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. American Psychologist, 74, 794-808. doi: 10.1037/amp0000449 Donaldson, J.M. & Vollmer, T.R. (2011). An evaluation and comparison of time-out procedures with and without release contingencies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 693-705. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-693 Donaldson, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., Yakich, T.M., & Van Camp, C. (2013). Effects of a reduced time-out interval on compliance with the time-out instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 369-378. doi: 10.1002/jaba.40 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.

Ho ho ho! And a merry podcast! We're back with a wintry mix of exciting topics featuring a guest we've been dying to have on the show, a guest we've been dying to have return, and a topic we've been dying to explore. Articles for December 2020 Time Out w/ Dr. Jeanne Donaldson Dadds, M.R. & Tully, L.A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. American Psychologist, 74, 794-808. doi: 10.1037/amp0000449 Donaldson, J.M. & Vollmer, T.R. (2011). An evaluation and comparison of time-out procedures with and without release contingencies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 693-705. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-693 Donaldson, J.M., Vollmer, T.R., Yakich, T.M., & Van Camp, C. (2013). Effects of a reduced time-out interval on compliance with the time-out instruction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 369-378. doi: 10.1002/jaba.40 Social Skills Curricula Bellini, S., Peters, J.K., Benner, L., & Hope, A. (2007). A meta-analysis of school-based social skills interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 28, 153-162. doi: 10.1177/07419325070280030401 Hall, L.J., Leinert, S., & Jacquez, J. (2018). A review of social skill manuals for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 5, 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s40474-018-0134-5 Stichter, J.P., O'Connor, K.V., Herzog, M.J., Lierheimer, K., & McGhee, S.D. (2012). Social competence intervention for elementary students with aspergers syndrom and high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 354-366. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1249-2 Laugeson, E.A., Frankel, F., Gantman, A., Dillon, A.R., & Mogil, C. (2012). Evidence-based social skills training for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: The UCLA PEERS program. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 1025-1036. doi: 10.1007/s10803-011-1339-1 Fitness, Physical Activity, and Fake Resolutions w/ Dr. Nick Green Green, N. & Dallery, J. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of education, feedback, and task clarification to increase workplace physical activity. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 3-4, 237-246. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2019.1632239 Green, N. Sigurdsson, S., & Wilder, D.A. (2016). Decreasing bouts of prolonged sitting among office workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 717-722. doi: 10.1002/jaba.309 Kurti, A.N. & Dallery, J. (2013). Internet-based contingency management increases walking in sedentary adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 568-581. doi: 10.1002/jaba.58

While nobody really wants to go to the dentist, there's a big difference between a grumbling as you walk in for a cleaning and hiding under the dining room table when the word "fluoride" is uttered. This week, Dr. Kelly McConnell stops by to discuss her research on helping individuals with autism tolerate dental exams, including the do's and do not's of working with dentists and ensuring that the program in the clinic actually results in a successful trip to the dentist's office. 4 out of 5 dentists recommend you listen to this episode (we're guessing). Articles discussed this episode: Allen, K.D., & Wallace, D.P. (2013). Effectiveness of using noncontingent escape for general behavior management in a pediatric dental clinic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 723-737. doi: 10.1002/jaba.82 Carter, L., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2019). Dental desensitization for students with autism spectrum disorder through graduated exposure, reinforcement, and reinforcement fading. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31, 161-170. doi: 10.1007/s10882-018-9635-8 McConnell, K.L., Sassi, J.L., Carr, L., Szalwinski. J., Courtemanch, A., Njie-Jallow, F., & Cheney, W.R. (2020). Functional analysis and generalized treatment of disruptive behavior during dental exams. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.747 Appukuttan, D.P. (2016). Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: Literature review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 8, 35-50. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S63626 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.

For our first patrons-only book club, you voted on "Meaningful Differences" by Hart and Risley. And here it is: 2+ hours all about this classic, and sometimes controversial, book documenting Betty Hart and Todd Risley's longitudinal study exploring the home lives of 42 families to try to determine why some children develop more robust language than others. If you ever wondered where the 30 million word gap comes from, you've found it. Interested in listening to the definitive podcast about "Meaningful Differences" (IMHO) AND earning 2 learning credits? Head on over to our Patreon page and join up at the $10 or up level to get access to these episodes as well as monthly social meet-up opportunities and discounts in our regular CE store. Works discussed this episode: Hart, B., & Risley, T. R. (1995). Meaningful differences in the everyday experience of young American children. Baltimore, Md: Paul H. Brookes. Sperry, D.E., Sperry, L.L., & Miller, P.J. (2019). Reexamining the verbal environments of children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Child Development, 90, 1303-1318. doi: 10.1111/cdev.13072 Golinkoff, R.M., Hoff, E., Rowe, M.L., Tamis-LeMonda, C.S., & Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2019). Language matters: Denying the existence of the 30-million word gap has serious consequences, Child Development, 90, 985-992. doi: 10.1111/cdev.13128 Gilkerson, J., Richards, J.A., Warren, S.F., Montgomery, J.K., Greenwood, C.R., Oller, D>K., Hansen, J.H.L., & Paul, T.D. (2017). Mapping the early language environment using all-day recordings and automated analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 26, 248-265. doi: 10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0169

Diana was so amazed by a talk given by our special guests, Worner Leland and Barb Gross from Sex Ed Continuing Ed, that she emailed them immediately to join us on the show. We're thankful that they agreed and spent an evening discussing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with developmental disabilities. We discuss the danger of seeing sexual behavior as problem behavior, review the ExPLISSIT model for addressing sexual wellbeing, and even get Rob to move beyond his classic New England Puritan viewpoints on "sex". Interested in learning more? Check out these links shared by our guests: Sex Ed Continuing Ed Sexual Behavior Research and Practice SIG Kids Ask Our Whole Lives curriculum Sex Ed for Social Change Articles discussed this episode: Davis, T.N., Machalicke, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., Pinkelman, S., Chan, J.M., & Sigafoos, J. (2016). A review and treatment selection model for individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 389-402. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0062-3 Stein, S. & Dillenburger, K. (2017). Ethics in sexual behavior assessment and support for people with intellectual disability. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 16, 11-17. doi: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0023 Taylor, B. & Davis, S. (2007). The extended PLISSIT model for addressing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with an acquired disability of chronic illness. Sexuality and Disability, 25, 135-139. doi: 10.1007/s11195-007-9044-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.

If you've ever tried to develop a function-based treatment on elopement, you've probably wondered where in the research to start. The answer is start here with this week's episode! Not only are we joined by Dr. Megan Boyle to discuss the findings of her extensive literature review on the subject, but we also get to enjoy her first-hand accounts of assessment and treatment of elopement. The hipsters call it "bolting". Articles discussed this episode: Boyle, M.A. & Adamson, R.M. (2017). Systematic review of functional analysis and treatment of elopement (2000-2015). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 375-385. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0191-y Boyle, M.A., Keenan, G., Forck, K.L., & Curtis, K.S. (2019). Treatment of elopement without blocking with a child with autism. Behavior Modification, 43, 132-145. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740871 Boyle, M.A., Bacon, M.T., Brewer, E.M., Carton, S.M., & Gaskill, L.A. (2020). Evaluating a treatment wihtout extinction for elopement maintained by access to stereotypy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1531-1541. doi: 10.1002/jaba.682 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.

Join us this November for a cornucopia of riches to give thanks to. At least, when it comes to awesome behavior analytic topics and guests. Between challenging behavior, necessary life skills, and human rights, we've got enough content to entertain you on Thanksgiving from the first dinner roll to the last slice of turkey. And, if your Zoom family gathering is going south, just put on ABA Inside Track on and pretend we're joining you for after-dinner pumpkin pie. Pie not included. Articles for November 2020 Elopement w/ Dr. Megan Boyle Boyle, M.A. & Adamson, R.M. (2017). Systematic review of functional analysis and treatment of elopement (2000-2015). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 375-385. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0191-y Boyle, M.A., Keenan, G., Forck, K.L., & Curtis, K.S. (2019). Treatment of elopement without blocking with a child with autism. Behavior Modification, 43, 132-145. doi: 10.1177/0145445517740871 Boyle, M.A., Bacon, M.T., Brewer, E.M., Carton, S.M., & Gaskill, L.A. (2020). Evaluating a treatment wihtout extinction for elopement maintained by access to stereotypy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1531-1541. doi: 10.1002/jaba.682 Sexual Wellbeing w/ Worner Leland + Barb Gross Davis, T.N., Machalicke, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., Pinkelman, S., Chan, J.M., & Sigafoos, J. (2016). A review and treatment selection model for individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 389-402. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0062-3 Stein, S. & Dillenburger, K. (2017). Ethics in sexual behavior assessment and support for people with intellectual disability. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 16, 11-17. doi: 10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0023 Taylor, B. & Davis, S. (2007). The extended PLISSIT model for addressing the sexual wellbeing of individuals with an acquired disability of chronic illness. Sexuality and Disability, 25, 135-139. doi: 10.1007/s11195-007-9044-x Dental Exam Tolerance w/ Dr. Kelly McConnell Allen, K.D., & Wallace, D.P. (2013). Effectiveness of using noncontingent escape for general behavior management in a pediatric dental clinic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 723-737. doi: 10.1002/jaba.82 Carter, L., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2019). Dental desensitization for students with autism spectrum disorder through graduated exposure, reinforcement, and reinforcement fading. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31, 161-170. doi: 10.1007/s10882-018-9635-8 McConnell, K.L., Sassi, J.L., Carr, L., Szalwinski. J., Courtemanch, A., Njie-Jallow, F., & Cheney, W.R. (2020). Functional analysis and generalized treatment of disruptive behavior during dental exams. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: 10.1002/jaba.747 Appukuttan, D.P. (2016). Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: Literature review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 8, 35-50. doi: 10.2147/CCIDE.S63626

If your list of self-care activities begins and ends at a big glass of wine, you may not be doing it right. And, as our special guest, Dr. Shane Spiker, shares, you're not alone. This week, we discuss the challenges of self-care for behavior analysts including the consequences of burnout and the surprising fact that taking care of ourselves is an actual learned skill. Articles discussed this episode: Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High level of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 Dounavi, K., Fennell, B., & Early, E. (2019). Supervision for certification in the field of applied behaviour analysis: Characteristics and relationship with job satisfaction, burnout, work demands, and support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 2098. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122098 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.

This Halloween, don't run away. Don't lock your doors. Don't hide under your bed. Because, the audio file is already in your ears. Grab Bag Reboot. This time, it's personal. Articles discussed this episode: Gunning, C., Holloway, J., & Grealish, L. (2020). An evaluation of parents as behavior change agents in the Preschool Life Skills program. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 889-917. doi: 10.1002/jaba.660 Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10/1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Milata, E.M., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Dickson, C.A. (2020).. A blueprint for general-case procedures illustrated by teaching adolescents with autism spectrum disorder to use a chip-debit card. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 1-26. doi: 10.1002/bin.1719 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.

By popular demand (of Diana), we're talking all about stimulus equivalence. After drawing multiple pictures to remind ourselves of the inner workings of this powerful process, we dive into relevant research from three generations: a Sidman original, a go-go 90's extension, and a practical example of stimulus equivalence in special education. Articles discussed this episode: Sidman, M. Cresson, Jr., O., & Willson-Morris, M. (1974). Acquisition of matching to sample via mediated transfer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 22, 261-273. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1974.22-261 Cowley, B.J., Green, G., & Braunling-McMorrow, D. (1992). Using stimulus equivalence procedures to teach name-face matching to adults with brain injuries. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 461-475. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-461 Keintz, K.S., Miguel, C.F., Kao, B., & Finn, H.E. (2011). Using conditional discrimination training to produce emergent relations between coins and their values in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 909-913. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-909 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.

No tricks this month on the show unless you're terrified of stimulus equivalence like Rob! For everyone else, it'll be all treats for your ears with the return of a popular (?) episode format as well as a cozy fall discussion about self-care with special guest, Dr. Shane Spiker. Snuggle up with some hot apple cider, a warm sweater, and a brand new delay tolerance flow chart. Articles for October 2020 Stimulus Equivalence Sidman, M. Cresson, Jr., O., & Willson-Morris, M. (1974). Acquisition of matching to sample via mediated transfer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 22, 261-273. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1974.22-261 Cowley, B.J., Green, G., & Braunling-McMorrow, D. (1992). Using stimulus equivalence procedures to teach name-fce matching to adults with brain injuries. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 461-475. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1992.25-461 Keintz, K.S., Miguel, C.F., Kao, B., & Finn, H.E. (2011). Using conditional discrimination training to produce emergent relations between coins and their values in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 909-913. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2011.44-909 Grab Bag Reboot Gunning, C., Holloway, J., & Grealish, L. (2020). An evaluation of parents as behavior change agents in the Preschool Life Skills program. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 889-917. doi: 10.1002/jaba.660 Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10/1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Milata, E.M., Reeve, S.A., Reeve, K.F., & Dickson, C.A. (2020).. A blueprint for general-case procedures illustrated by teaching adolescents with autism spectrum disorder to use a chip-debit card. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 1-26. doi: 10.1002/bin.1719 Self-Care w/ Dr. Shane Spiker Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High level of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19, 195-207. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 Dounavi, K., Fennell, B., & Early, E. (2019). Supervision for certification in the field of applied behaviour analysis: Characteristics and relationship with job satisfaction, burnout, work demands, and support. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 2098. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122098

Finally, rounding out our month-long Supervision September comes an episode all about how to be the superest supervisor that ever did supervise. Whether it's maximizing your supervision bandwidth or hyper-focusing your supervisee's experiences, we're checking out some new ideas to make supervision more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Articles discussed this episode: Garza, K.L., McGee, H.M., Schenk, Y.A., & Wiskirchen, R.R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 62-70. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0186-8 Hartley, B.K., Courtney, W.T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V.J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-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.

This week we conclude our deep dive into "Bringing Out the Best in People" by discussing some of the more ephemeral components of supervision. For instance, did you know that you can supervise creativity? And what does the future hold for supervision now that Zoomers are entering the work force. All this and the history of Nintendo. Articles discussed this episode: Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, 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.

Continuing with Supervision September, we delve deep into the science and generalization of supervisory skills with our newest book club series on "Bringing Out the Best in People", the classic management book by Aubrey Daniels. How are running Fortune 500 companies and ABA like peanut butter and chocolate? And what does positive reinforcement have to do with improving the widget production line? Listen in and join us for part 2 next week! Book discussed this episode: Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, 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.

It's time for our 4th Annual Supervision September! All month long, we'll be discussing supervision of BCBAs, supporting good management practices, and advances in the supervisory process. And, to kick things off, live (via Zoom!), it's our talk from the Greater Boston Applied Behavior Analysis in Urban Education conference. While we couldn't be there in person, we were honored to be asked to talk all about the trials and tribulations of supervising BCBAs in the public school system. Finally, it's Rob's time to shine! Articles discussed this episode: Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Parsons, M.B., Rollyson, J.H., & Reid, D.H. (2013). Teaching practitioners to conduct behavioral skills training: A pyramidal approach for training multiple human service staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 4-16. doi: 10.1007/BF03391798 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4 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.

Joy of joys! It's Supervision September! All month long, we'll be discussing topics related to supervision. Whether supervision in the schools or supervision on the job, we're covering all the angles. And, if four whole episodes about supervision weren't enough, we're so excited to launch our very first Patreon to provide listeners more opportunities for exclusive episodes, discounts, and chances to meet (and maybe even podcast) with us. All that, and Jackie takes a vacation. Articles for September 2020 Navigating Supervision in the Public Schools Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1024-1030. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 Parsons, M.B., Rollyson, J.H., & Reid, D.H. (2013). Teaching practitioners to conduct behavioral skills training: A pyramidal approach for training multiple human service staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 4-16. doi: 10.1007/BF03391798 Turner, L.B., Fischer, A.J., & Luiselli, J.K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0121-4 "Bringing Out the Best in People " Book Club Daniels, A.C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc Super Supervision Garza, K.L., McGee, H.M., Schenk, Y.A., & Wiskirchen, R.R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 62-70. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0186-8 Hartley, B.K., Courtney, W.T., Rosswurm, M., & LaMarca, V.J. (2016). The apprentice: An innovative approach to meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board's supervision standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 329-338. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0136-x

Hey, ABA Inside Track Listeners. As we embark into our 4th year of the podcast, we wanted to stop and recognize that we couldn't have continued creating our brand of scientific and entertaining behavior analytic content without your support. And, to acknowledge the importance of our community of BCBA students and practitioners, we've decided to team up with Patreon to provide more opportunities for our audience to interact with the show than ever before. Patreon is an online platform that allows fans to donate at a variety of levels to unlock access to more shows, CE store discounts, and even a chance to join our recording sessions. For just 5 dollars a month, you'll be invited to join us for a behavior analysis social stream every other month. You'll be able to share your thoughts on a set topic with Rob, Diana, and Jackie as well as other behavior analysts in our online community. If you're interested in more podcast content, why not join at the 10 dollar a month level. You'll also gain access to 3 additional shows a year taking our popular book club format to discuss behavior analytic literature that YOU get to vote on. Each of these episodes will be good for 2 learning credits at no additional cost and include the fun and detailed commentary you've come to expect from our show. And, to add an extra incentive, 10-dollar a month patrons will receive a special ABA Inside Track sticker and a monthly 10% discount at our CE store. Finally, for those of you who'd like to be a part of the show, if you sign up at the 20 dollar a month level, you'll earn everything at the previous levels AND get to join us during the recordings of the book club episodes. That's right, you'll be able to take the role of one of our special guest co-hosts for an entire episode! Plus, as our guest, you'll receive a show mug designed specifically for our Inside Tracker patrons as well as a 20% discount each month at the CE store. As an added bonus, all patrons who sign up before September 30th will receive a free CE store credit as a thanks from us for your early support. To find more information and to sign up, just go to patreon.com/abainsidetrack. Or email us with questions at [email protected]. Keep responding!

We've sung the praises of functional communication training (FCT) on plenty of episodes. However, we're in the same boat as you when it comes time to start thinning the reinforcement schedule to use FCT in real life. Luckily, Dr. Jeffrey Tiger is here to save the day by sharing recent research on improving delay tolerance procedures. Is DRA the special ingredient? Plus, another chapter in the ongoing struggle of Jackie vs. DRO procedures. Articles discussed this episode: Sumter, M.E., Gifford, M.R., Tiger, J.H., Effertz, H.M., & Fulton, C.J. (2020). Providing noncontingent, alternative, functional reinforcers during delays following functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.708 Drifke, M.A., Tiger, J.H., & Lillie, M.A. (2020). DRA contingencies promote improved tolerance to delayed reinforcement during FCT compared to DRO and fixed-time schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.704 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.

Are you still using preference assessments based on research you read in grad school. Get with the times and learn about some cool, recent updates to the literature with your pals on ABA Inside Track. Did you know you can use videos in your preference assessment? Or that you can compare preference for chocolate versus gummy candy? If you answered "no" then this episode is definitely for you. Note: if you said "yes" this episode will also be good. Articles discussed this episode: Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Increasing the efficiency of paired-stimulus preference assessments by identifying categories of preference. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 221-226. doi: 10.1002/jaba.190 Wiggins, H.C., & Roscoe, E.M. (2020). Evaluation of an indirect assessment for identifying tasks for functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 997-1012. doi: 10.1002/jaba.656 Brodhead, M.T., Kim, S.Y., & Rispoli, M.J. (2019). Further examination of video-based preference assessments without contingent access. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 258-270. doi: 10.1002/jaba.507 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.

While summer vacation may not quite be over here in America, we sure better be planning for how we're reopening school for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help with planning the new school term, we're releasing an extra episode this month to review some recent articles from Behavior Analysis in Practice. What lessons can be learned from current research? Are our front-line staff and teachers ready? And how will behavior analysts help in the public and private school settings? Join us as we get ready to go back to school. Articles discussed this episode: Kornack, J., Williams, A.L., Johnson, K.A., & Mendes, E.M. (2020). Reopening the doors to center-based ABA services: Clinical and safety protocols during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00462-7 Palaez, M. & Novak, G. (2020). Returning to school: Separation problems and anxiety in the age of pandemics. Behavior Analysis in Practice, online first. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00467-2 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.

As a response to our tumultuous times, it's so fortunate that we have so many behavior analysts speaking out about equality and social justice. This week two such leaders in the discussion, Denisha Gingles and Arin Donovan from the Beautiful Humans social change-cast, had some time to review this very important topic with us. This week, we look at how behavior analysis can learn from other fields (and from our own) to continue our professional journey to promote greater social and cultural change. Articles discussed this episode: Biglan, A. & Embry, D.D. (2013). A framework for intentional cultural change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.06.001 Miller, K.L., Cruz, A.R., & Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2019). Inherent tensions and possibilities: Behavior analysis and cultural responsiveness. Behavior and Social Issues, 28, 16-36. doi: 10.1007/s42822-019-00010-1 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.

Summer may be winding down, but we've still got lots of podcast visitors taking a trip by the virtual studio. This month, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Tiger to discuss delay tolerance and functional communication training and by Arin Donovan and Denisha Gingles from the Beautiful Humans social change-cast to discuss social justice. And, to top it all off, we discover if chocolate is better than gummies…with science! Articles for August 2020 Social Justice w/ Arin Donovan & Denisha Gingles Biglan, A. & Embry, D.D. (2013). A framework for intentional cultural change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.06.001 Miller, K.L., Cruz, A.R., & Ala'i-Rosales, S. (2019). Inherent tensions and possibilities: Behavior analysis and cultural responsiveness. Behavior and Social Issues, 28, 16-36. doi: 10.1007/s42822-019-00010-1 Advanced Preference Assessment Ciccone, F.J., Graff, R.B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2015). Increasing the efficiency of paired-stimulus preference assessments by identifying categories of preference. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 221-226. doi: 10.1002/jaba.190 Wiggins, H.C., & Roscoe, E.M. (2020). Evaluation of an indirect assessment for identifying tasks for functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 997-1012. doi: 10.1002/jaba.656 Brodhead, M.T., Kim, S.Y., & Rispoli, M.J. (2019). Further examination of video-based preference assessments without contingent access. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 258-270. doi: 10.1002/jaba.507 Functional Communication Training and Delay Tolerance w/ Dr. Jeffrey Tiger Sumter, M.E., Gifford, M.R., Tiger, J.H., Effertz, H.M., & Fulton, C.J. (2020). Providing noncontingent, alternative, functional reinforcers during delays following functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.708 Drifke, M.A., Tiger, J.H., & Lillie, M.A. (2020). DRA contingencies promote improved tolerance to delayed reinforcement during FCT compared to DRO and fixed-time schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Access. doi: 10.1002/jaba.704

It's the full audio from our February 2019 trivia night, for your enjoyment. We've got questions about acronyms, questions about CMOs, a picture round (pictures can be found here), Brad Pitt, lasers, and popular lyrics—operationally defined. Listen, answer, and send us your high scores!

Given how the world has been going, it's about time we acknowledge that trauma is a much more regular occurrence than we might have originally believed. With that in mind, we asked Brian Middleton (a.k.a., the Bearded Behaviorist) from the Oh, Behave! podcast to join us to discuss research on trauma-informed care. We review signs of trauma in treatment, simple ways to avoid adding stressors into your practice with others, and how to respond professionally to research critical of your life's work (i.e., behavior analysis). Articles discussed this episode: Slocum, S.K. & Vollmer, T.R. (2015). A comparison of positive and negative reinforcement for compliance to treat problem behavior maintained by escape. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 563-574. doi: 10.1002/jaba.216 Kunnavatana, S.S., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Slocum, T.A., & Clay, C.J. (2018). Manipulating parameters of reinforcement of reduce problem behavior without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 283-302. doi: 10.1002/jaba.443 Kupferstein, H. (2018). Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis. Advances in Autism, 4, 19-29. doi: 10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0016 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.

Training people the first time is easy. Actually ensuring that they've learned the target skills…is a tiny bit harder. Fortunately, special guest, Dr. Paula Braga Kenyon has some research-based ideas on how clinicians can use self-monitoring and technology to improve procedural integrity. And not just in one setting, but in multiple settings. Plus, you get to use performance feedback, our favorite! Articles discussed this episode: Pelletier, K., McNamara, B., Braga-Kenyon, P., & Ahearn, W.H. (2010). Effect of video self-monitoring on procedural integrity. Behavioral Interventions, 25, 261-274. doi: 10.1002/bin.316 Mouzakitis, A., Codding, R.S., & Tryon, G. (2015). The effects of self-monitoring and performance feedback on the treatment integrity of behavior intervention plan implementation and generalization. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 223-234. doi: 10.1177/1098300715573629 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've extolled the virtues of behavior skills training (BST) nearly weekly on this show. But, can you believe, we've never actually done a full episode on this effective, research-based training intervention? Well, we decided to fix that oversight by digging into what components actually make BST so darn great. Plus, we finally review the oft-mentioned, never discussed Himle et al. article on gun safety. We sure know how to have a good time! Articles discussed this episode: Himle, M.B., Miltenberger, R.G., Flessner, C., & Gatheridge, B. (2004). Teaching safety skills to children to prevent gun play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 1-9. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2004.37-1 Ward-Horner, J. & Sturmey, P. (2012). Component analysis of behavior skills training in functional analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 27, 75-92. doi: 10.1002/bin.1339 Kornacki, L.T., Ringdahl, J.E., Sjostrom, A., Nuernberger, J.E. (2013). A component analysis of a behavioral skills training package used to teach conversation skills to young adults with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7, 1370-1376. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.012 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.

Extra instructions, color cues, and visual models are par for the course when teaching many new skills. But, what happens when these helpful prompts turn harmful? This week, we're joined by Dr. Catia Cividini-Motta to discuss ways to overcome prompt dependence with learners. And, after all the research is reviewed, we get a knock-down, drag-out fight to the finish to find out which methods are the best (spoiler alert: the results of these match-ups are never that simple). Articles discussed this episode: Cividini-Motta, C. & Ahearn, W.H. (2013). Effects of two variations of differential reinforcement on prompt dependency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2013, 640-650. doi: 10.1002/jaba.67 Karsten, A.M. & Carr, J.E. (2009). The effects of differential reinforcement of unprompted responding on the skill acquisition of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 327-334. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-327 Gorgan, E.M. & Kodak, T. (2019). Comparison of interventions to treat prompt dependence for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 1049-1063. doi: 10.1002/jaba.638 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.