Behaviorbabe

In this episode, Dr. Patricia Wright discusses the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility. Wright shares how culture can be social habits, religion, language, and beyond. For behavior analysts, being culturally aware includes adapting our language, especially when we are working with other professions or cultures. Wright shares some of her own missteps and lessons learned, modeling for us all how we can become more humble. To learn more, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Amy Evans joins Dr. Kelly to describe and discuss Precision Teaching, Instructional Design and what she means by getting the party charted! Amy fluidly describes the benefits of measuring fluency when teaching and learning new skills. Amy shares her journey as an expert in these areas and outlines what lies ahead for herself and the field! To learn more about PT, SSC, and Amy visit www.octavetraining.com.

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In this episode, Saundra Bishop joins the show to discuss trauma informed treatment. Bishop has been certified 13 years as a behavior analyst. Yet, she reflects on how being a foster parent led her to shift how she views and delivers ABA services. In this episode, Bishop discusses the importance of taking a trauma informed approach to treatment, providing clear and concise examples and descriptions for listeners. Other topics also discussed include early career analysts, the role of licensure, and the importance of being involved with your state chapter. To learn more visit more about Saundra Bishop, the work she does, or the resources she offers, visit www.basicsabatherapy.com.

In this episode, Dr. Rick Kubina joins the show to discuss precision teaching; why it’s useful and what makes him so passionate about the science. Together, they review the barriers and benefits to dissemination, the value of standardizing measurement, and the future of our science. To learn more, check out www.behaviorbabe.com. To access a list of Dr. Kubina’s publications, visit https://centralreach.com/publications-dr-rick-kubina/. To contact Dr. Kubina, you can email him at [email protected].

Quick update on my upcoming Treatment Plan Master Class, being offered in partnership with BrightKyte. I also share info about my upcoming talks in Ireland and at Autism New Jersey. To learn more about these upcoming events, visit https://www.behaviorbabe.com/presentationsfall2022.

In this episode, Leanne Page from “Parenting with ABA” sits down with Dr. Kelly. Leanne talks about parenting advice and how much of it relies on punishment and is often based on our own experiences. Through her dissemination and education efforts, Leanne helps parents save their sanity by embedding positive practices based on the science of behavior analysis into their everyday interactions. Learn more at www.parentingwithABA.org.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly shares her journey to becoming a behavior analyst. To learn more about applied behavior analysis, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

Meme Hieneman joins the show to discuss her career as a behavior analyst, which includes a long history with positive behavior support (PBS). Hieneman, originally certified in the 1980’s as an analyst, practiced in the field of behavior analysis until her passing. “Although she battled cancer for many years, she remained fully engaged, creating beautiful memories with her loved ones.” This episode was recorded on March 8, 2021. Hieneman, at age 55, passed away on August 5, 2021. To learn more about Hieneman’s contributions and the resources mentioned in the episode, visit www.hcpbs.org.

In this episode, Lorna Murdock joins the show to discuss the inspiration behind her site “Adulting on the Spectrum”. Lorna shares her experiences with her daughters autism diagnosis and shares how the lack of meaningful, appropriate resources led her to create her own. To learn more about Lorna, visit www.adultingonthespectrum.com.