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 abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Episode 159 - ACT in the Time of COVID w/ Dr. Evelyn Gould

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Now that our own toilet training experences are solidly in the parenting windshield, we thought it would be a good time to check back in with what research on toilet training has taught us in the intervening years. And, wouldn’t you know it, special guest, Dr. Maeve Donnelly took all that info and put it into a handy-dandy article. In this episode we look at extensions in toilet training methodology over the past five years as well as some updated recommendations for what to do when your programming goes into the…well, you get the idea. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Perez, B.C., Bacotti, J.K., Peters, K.P., & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). An extension of commonly used toilet-training procedures to children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2360-2375. doi: 10.1002/jaba.727  Donnelly, M.G. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Resolving barriers to continence for children with disabilities: Steps toward evidence-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 157-175. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00891-0 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 abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Episode 275 - Toilet Training Revisited w/ Dr. Maeve Donnelly

This May, the Force is strong with the podcast as the summer of Book Club continues unabated with our unlock of last year’s “Calling Bullshit” Meanwhile, our normal episodes featuring Dr. Maeve Donnelly updating our knowledge of toilet training treatments, a long-overdue look at concurrent chains arrangments, and a boffo Listener Choice episode on behavior analytic consultation make other podcasts feel like so many scruffy-looking nerf herders. Do you love these topics? We know. Looking to get free CEs? This summer is the place to be as we’re releasing a Book Club every month straight through into September. And everyone signed up on Patreon at the $10+ levels can get 2 CEs per Book Club for free! Sign-up today and do your beach reading in your ears!   Articles for May 2024 Toilet Training Revisited w/ Dr. Maeve Donnelly Perez, B.C., Bacotti, J.K., Peters, K.P., & Vollmer, T.R. (2020). An extension of commonly used toilet-training procedures to children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2360-2375. doi: 10.1002/jaba.727  Donnelly, M.G. & Karsten, A.M. (2024). Resolving barriers to continence for children with disabilities: Steps toward evidence-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 157-175. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00891-0   Concurrent Chains Arrangement  Catania, A.C. & Sagvolden, T. (1980). Preference for free choice over forced choice in pigeons. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 34, 7-86. doi: 10.1901/jeab.1980.34-77 Hanley, G.P. (2010). Toward effective and preferred programming: A case for the objective measurement of social validity with recipients of behavior-change programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 13-21. doi: 10.1007/BF03391754  Auten, E.M., Van Camp, C., & Ferguson, A.B. (2024). A review of the concurrent-chains arrangement to assess intervention choice: 2018-2023. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57, 319-330. doi:10.1002/jaba.1059 Luck, K.M., Lerman, D.C., Wu, W.L., Dupuis, D.L., & Hussein, L.A. (2018). A comparison of written, vocal, and video feedback when training teachers. Journal of Behavioral Education, 27, 124-144. doi: 10.1007/s10864-017-9279-2   (LISTENER CHOICE) Consultation in Behavior Analysis  Feldman, E.S. & Kratcohwill, T.R. (2003). Problem solving consultation in schools: Past, present and future directions. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 318-330. doi: 10.1037/h0100022 McKelvey, I. (2010). The consultation hill: A new model to aid teaching consultation skills. British Journal of General Practice, 60, 538-540. doi: 10.3399/bjgp10X514936 McGimsey, J.F., Green, B.F., & Lutzker, J.R. (1995). Competence in aspects of behavioral treatment and consultation: Implications for service delivery and graduate training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28, 301-315. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1995.28-301  Ruble, L.A., Dalrymple, N.J., & McGrew, J.H. (2010). The effects of consultation on individualized education program outcomes for young children with autism: The collaborative model for promoting competence and success. Journal of Early Intervention, 32, 286-301. doi: 10.1177/1053815110382973   (UNLOCKED) Calling Bullshit Book Club  Bergstrom, C.T. & West, J.D. (2020). Calling bullshit. Random House.

May 2024 Preview

Despite being an episode equivalent of eating all of our vegetables, we had a surprisingly good time talking about how to break in to public policy discussions. Even though we hate legal proceedings. And knowing tons of rules across multiple professions. And schmoozing with others. And sitting in lobbies. But, if that sounds like your bag, we salute your work in promoting meaningful ABA policies!

Episode 274 - ABA and Public Policy

Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode.  Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for FREE? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses! For our Spring 2024 Book Club we decided to read something a little lighter that could lead right into some new practice options. And, boy did we hit gold with McClannahan and Krantz’s “Activity Schedules for Children with Autism”! We gush profusely about the majority of the book’s content for a while then dive in with a review of the basics of teaching a child to independently use an activity schedule…with some modern quality-of-life suggestions where things get a little dated. Listen and learn nearly everything you need to know about creating and teaching activitiy schedules. Coming soon: Our Language Master-compatible recording on 144,000 flash cards! This full version of this episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs. Content discussed in this episode:  McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (1999). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. Woodbine House.  McClannahan, L.E. & Krantz, P.J. (2010). Activity schedules for children with autism: Teaching independent behavior. (2nd ed.). Woodbine House.

PREVIEW - Activity Schedules for Children with Autism Book Club

FCR is amazing and all, but what can be done about the that dense schedule of reinforcement? This week we explore what the research has to say about thinning that schedule using good old discrimination cues and a boatload of gumption. Well, mostly the first part. Plus, a fabulous recent summary of everything you wanted to know about the topic courtesy of Kranak and Brown. Think of us as the audiobook version of their recent article. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Hanley, G.P., Iwata, B.A., & Thompson, R.H. (2001). Reinforcement schedule thinning following treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 17-38. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2001.34-17 Betz, A.M., Fisher, W.W., Roane, H.S., Mintz, J.C., & Owen, T.M. (2013). A component analysis of schedule thinning during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 219-241. doi: 10.1002/jaba.23 Greer, B.D., Fisher, W.W., Saini, V., Owen, T.M., & Jones, J.K. (2016). Functional communication training during reinforcement schedule thinning: An analysis of 25 applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 105-121. doi: 10.1002/jaba.265 Kranak, M.P. & Brown, K.R. (2023). Updated recommendations for reinforcement schedule thinning following functional communication training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 87-106. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00863-4 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 abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Episode 159 - ACT in the Time of COVID w/ Dr. Evelyn Gould

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