Behaviorbabe

In this episode, Clint Evans joins Dr. Kelly to discuss the Behavior Chef. Clint shares how his love for the science and desire to improve his health led to an opportunity, which also allows him to help others. In this episode, Clint and Dr. Kelly discuss how our histories, private thoughts, and existing repertoires influence our behaviors, related to health and nutrition. Listeners have the opportunity to hear Clint delve into the art of cooking, through a behavior analytic lens. To learn more about Clint, his partner Tony Chambers, and their mission, visit www.behaviorchef.com.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly talks about the challenges behavior analysts face when switching between a technical and conversational description of ABA. Learn more at www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Josh Cobbs joins Dr. Kelly and shares his journey in the world of advocacy and parenting. Josh shares his self-care strategies as well as his no nonsense “nothing will stop me” attitude, which led to the creation of his company, Joyency. Let joy be your currency! Learn more at www.joyency.com.

In this episode, Sasha Long joins Dr. Kelly to discuss how to best support teachers and students in our public schools. Sasha’s background as an educator led to her career as a behavior analyst. Sasha details her journey, where she struggled, and how she found success in the classroom setting. Sasha shares strategies for how to be an effective consultant and how to translate technical lingo to the layperson. To learn more about Sasha Long, The Autism Helper, visit www.theautismhelper.com.

In this episode, Dr. Purnima Hernandez discusses her journey into behavior analysis. She shares how she practiced Pediatric Dentistry before starting her own family. After becoming a mother, it was through her son and his needs that behavior analysis entered her life. After returning to work full-time Hernandez began blending the principles and procedures of behavior analysis into her work with her pediatric patients. She discusses the integration of operant and respondent paradigms and how they come into play in a dentist’s chair. Hernandez also shares her passion for learning and how her focus is shifting to health, nutrition, and neuroscience. To learn more about Hernandez and the excellent work she is doing, visit www.bergenpediatricdenistry.com. You can also find her on YouTube “From Chef H’s Kitchen”. To learn more about applied behavior analysis, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Parks joins the show to discuss her passion for partnering with police. Parks describes her interest in leadership, diversity and inclusion, and organizational systems and shares the great work she and her colleagues are doing in St. Louis. Collaborating with police officers and departments allows Parks, as a behavior analyst, a point of entry into the justice system. To learn more about Dr. Parks, visit drnatalieparks.com. To learn more about behavior analysis, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Shannon Biagi joins Dr. Kelly to discuss Organizational Behavior Management (OBM): what it is and what it is not. Shannon describes for listeners some parallels between clinical practice and OBM endeavors: such as the focus on behaviors of social significance and the use of single subject designs. To learn more about OBM, visit www.OBMnetwork.com.

In this episode, Katy Stallings joins Dr. Kelly to discuss what OpenABA is and how the software came to be. Katy shares how the need for a customizable, FREE platform, almost overnight (due to COVID19) compelled her to reach out to friends and colleagues in other professions. Together, with feedback from users and input and from dedicated and talented volunteers, the platform continues to grow and evolve, adapting to meet client needs. To learn more about this project, or to volunteer your time, visit www.Openaba.com.

Hear Dr. Kelly's thoughts on the importance of being involved in advocacy and the dissemination of behavior analysis. Being involved in the discussions will ensure behavior analysts are defining the practice and not others. Uphold the ethics and rigor of the field and do your part to protect the public, as well as the profession.

Behaviorbabe counts down the TOP 10 episodes of 2020!