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(Part 1 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' 

Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her early intervention prior to insurance mandates for autism treatment Michelle experienced a treatment model largely based on 'parent training' She took her early experiences to college and ultimately decided to work in Applied Behavior Analysis, applying the same treatment she received to others in need. 

Michelle shares a unique experience, akin to the neurosurgeon who becomes the patient to trust her own science during a surgical procedure. She offers a unique perspective from child to patient, from patient to professional treating patients. 

This is a full brew, rich and complex, offering a lot to palate, almost chew. Pour generously, sip slowly and always analyze responsibly. 

Find Michelle on Instagram @theautisticbehavioranalyst.

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. 

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds his professional expertise along the way. 

Know your rights, demand due process and always analyze responsibly.

You can find Matt's expert law firm at the link below:

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. 

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds his professional expertise along the way. 

Know your rights, demand due process and always analyze responsibly.

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https://calsped.com/

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The landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis has transformed dramatically over the last decade—from how we collect data to how we run our businesses. In this illuminating conversation, Dan and Mike welcome Suzanne Juzwick, BCBA and founder of Innovation Moon, who shares her unique perspective on the technological evolution reshaping our field.

Suzanne's journey from special education teacher to ABA technology consultant offers a fascinating window into how the profession has grown. After witnessing the significant impact of ABA in her classroom, she pursued more education and her board certification,  and eventually found her niche at the intersection of clinical quality and technology innovation. Today, she helps ABA businesses navigate the complex world of practice management platforms, offering insights that can mean the difference between struggling and thriving.

Whether you're considering opening your own practice, struggling with technology decisions, or simply trying to balance clinical excellence with business sustainability, this episode offers practical wisdom from someone who's been in the trenches. Tune in to gain insights that could transform how you approach the business side of behavior analysis.

And always analyze responsibly.

To learn more about Suzanne Juzwik, click the link below:

https://www.innovationmoon.com/

*This is part 2 of 2. 

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The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is evolving at breakneck speed—from practice management (PM) and data collection software to CRM platforms and value-based care models. To stay ahead, ABA professionals must adapt, innovate, and leverage technology to sustain their businesses.

In this must-listen episode of ABA on Tap, Dan and Mike sit down with Suzanne Juzwik, MA, BCBA—CEO of Innovation Moon and an expert in ABA business operations, EHR software & technology selection, and financial sustainability. Suzanne's journey from special education teacher to ABA tech consultant offers game-changing insights into how BCBAs, RBTs, and ABA business owners can navigate the challenges of reimbursement delays, practice scalability, and operational efficiency.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The biggest tech mistakes ABA business owners make—and how to fix them
✅ EHR, CRM, and Data Collection Platforms—What’s worth your investment?
✅ Why financial sustainability ("No money, no mission!") is the key to long-term success
✅ The rise of value-based care in ABA and what it means for insurance reimbursements
✅ How to future-proof your practice against emerging industry changes

🚨 New to ABA entrepreneurship? Facing billing, insurance, or operational roadblocks? This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you run a thriving, tech-savvy ABA practice.

🎉 Bonus Announcement: Suzanne Juzwik is officially joining ABA on Tap! As our newest partner, she’ll bring her expertise in business development, marketing, and leadership to help the podcast and our audience grow.

📢 This is Part 1 of a two-part series—don’t miss Part 2, dropping next week!

🎧 Listen now and “Analyze Responsibly”!

👉 Learn more about Suzanne Juzwik & Innovation Moon:
🔗 www.innovationmoon.com

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ABA on Tap has discussed the ever ubiquitous 'Do This!' as a discriminative stimulus. And of course, once the child imitates correctly, you say "GOOD JOB!" as the standard, overly used and potentially ineffective consequence, dare we say 'reinforcement.' 

In this episode, Mike and Dan brew over an article from Dr. Becky Kennedy (see link below). Dr. Becky advises parents to reconsider the use of 'good job' as a response to indicate satisfaction with a child's behavior. She provides great insight that is applicable to any parent and child dynamic, as well any RBT looking to differentiate their vocal responses toward positive and informative reinforcement. This brew is light, easy, and refreshing--pour, pour more and enjoy. 

And always analyze responsibly.

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Link to Dr. Becky's article: https://www.upworthy.com/ivy-league-expert-shares-why-parents-should-stop-saying-good-job-and-do-this-instead

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Happy New Year! ABA on Tap says 'thank you' for all your support over the last 5 seasons. We offer a 'Year in Review' for 2024 to revisit all the great tasting 'brews' we offered. Enjoy!

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In this episode we are excited to have a discussion with Kim Warma, the President of Pro-ACT, Inc. Pro-ACT is a widely used crisis management curriculum that is implemented in various settings, from schools, to hospitals, to group homes/residential facilities, and many more. Dan and Mike have experience utilizing the Pro-ACT curriculum,  with Dan training the principals for over 10 years for multiple ABA companies, and can both personally vouch for its value with increasing safety and improving company culture. 

Under continuous development since 1975, Pro-ACT has evolved over the past 50 years concurrent with the focus on increasing Civil Rights for all marginalized communities to become the pinnacle training for crisis management, focusing on maintaining dignity and respect for the people that we serve. 

Mike and Dan discuss with Kim how we can all work to manage challenging behaviors safely while respecting the people that we serve. Kim poses the question repeatedly, 'Whose needs are we meeting?,' highlighting how we often lose sight of the client needs, in favor of staff needs, when they become aggressive or uncooperative. 

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this unique brew safely. When you're done please visit www.proacttraining.com to check out their services and curriculum.

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AI has been injected into every aspect of our lives and its been a fast and furious deployment. While the speed of the technology is enticing, it quickly raises questions about the individuality and client specificity of AI output, especially for essential artifacts like medical notes. While medical notes are a well-known nightmare to ABA providers---lengthy, confusing, seemingly meant to confound and confuse, and clearly installed to defer payment wherever possible--they also serve a very important purpose for clinicians, who truly use them to document procedure, protocol and progress. Enter Michael Gao from Alpaca Health. He joins ABA on Tap to explain his solution and innovation. Despite Mike and Dan's initial skepticism, Michael elucidates his product and presents a convincing stance on its advantages and specificity to helping ABA professionals.

This is a light, refreshing and prospectively thirst quenching brew so enjoy a couple if you must. So keep running those sessions, take good data, consider AI for your notes, and always analyze responsibly.

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These days, there is no shortage of controversy over ABA treatment. The neurodivergent community, at least specific outspoken members within, often make general claims about ABA, calling it 'evil' and 'abusive.' Experienced and devoted practitioners beg to differ. Enter Jennifer Fitzpatrick and her efforts in organizing and successfully hosting the inaugural CPABA Conference for 2024. Her intent was to bring together professionals from both sides of the discussion to posit the role of ABA in medical treatment, specifically for autistic individuals. This was recorded prior to the conference, but publication held till now.

This is definitely an imperial oatmeal stout with robust notes of coffee and chocolate--a lot to take in and digest. Pour heavy, drink slowly, and always analyze responsibly.

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