🎙 AI Meets ABA: The Future of Behavior Analysis with Adam Ventura

In this forward-thinking episode, April and Stephen sit down with Adam Ventura, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection between artificial intelligence and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-making, supervision, and clinical efficiency. From concerns about data security to philosophical shifts in how we define "expertise," this conversation is packed with thoughtful insight for anyone navigating the future of ABA.

Together, they dig into the risks, possibilities, and ethics of integrating AI into clinical workflows—and what this tech revolution could mean for RBTs, BCBAs, and most importantly, clients.

🔍 Inside the Episode: 🧠 Stephen voices concerns about over-reliance on AI: What happens to professional judgment when we let machines make decisions?

📚 Adam compares ABA to education: We’re moving from knowing the right answers to learning how to ask the right questions.

🔐 A frank discussion on HIPAA, data privacy, and why clinicians need safe AI systems

👏 April praises the field: ABA leaders are having grown-up conversations about AI—and it’s brilliant to see.

🚫 Adam calls out the negative reinforcement embedded in session notes: We should remove the punishment contingencies around data collection and admin work.

🔮 A look ahead: Adam shares his vision for AI in ABA, and how it could streamline services without sacrificing ethics or outcomes

💡 Whether you're excited about AI or skeptical of it, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you with a clearer picture of where the field is headed.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

✅ Intraverbal AI – Explore Adam's company and tools designed to support ABA professionals

✅ Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment

✅ ABA Billing Tips

✅ Book a Free Consult with Stephen

✅ ABA Start-Up Checklist

🎧 Listen in and reimagine the future of ABA—with both humans and machines in mind.