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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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