In this podcast, Dr. Amanda Kelly reviews the basic characteristics of ABA [applied behavior analysis]. To learn more visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Rachel Kramer, Executive Director of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis, joins Dr. Kelly to discuss her passion in the field, her involvement with her state association, and to share news about their upcoming conference, which will be hosted in April in Dallas, TX. To learn more please visit www.TXABA.org.

Plenty of fresh, updated and engaging content headed your way in 2022!

In this episode, Dr. McLay joins Dr. Kelly to discuss improving sleep behaviors (for your children and yourself). McLay shares information about the sleep study research her and her colleagues at the University of Canterbury are conducting with children and adolescents with autism and rare genetic disorders. In this episode, McLay shares three key areas for assessing and improving sleep: sleep-wake cycle, sleep efficiency/hygiene, and consequences for “curtain calls” or middle of the night awakenings. McLay speaks specifically to sleep disruptions during COVID19 and how parents can help their children (and themselves). To learn more, visit www.behaviorbabe.com. For anyone who wishes to reach out to Dr. McLay directly, she can be contacted at [email protected].

In this episode, Jessica Minahan talks with Dr. Kelly about treating anxiety and trauma in public school settings. Jessica discusses the challenges teachers face and how traditional strategies may not succeed. She also provides an explanation of these phenomena as well as some strategies for intervening, particularly for students on public school campuses. To learn more, visit www.jessicaminahan.com.

In this episode, Dr. Abigail Calkin shares her journey with behavior analysis studying inner behavior. Having been a student and colleague of Dr. Ogden Lindsley, Calkin learned first hand the value of the standard celeration chart and precision teaching on shifting one’s own covert verbal behavior. To learn more visit abigailbcalkin.com.

In this episode, Bethany Patterson joins Dr. Kelly to discuss life as a BCBA and a military spouse. Bethany shares with listeners her journey and highlights some difficulties for behavior analysts who are often moving with their military spouse. Bethany provides information and access to robust resources for those who may find themselves in a similar situation.

Dr. Kelly discusses briefly the ABCs of ABA and explains the four functions of behavior. To learn more visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Rebecca Womack joins Dr. Kelly for a discussion on serving adults, efforts related to advocacy, and some suggestions for achieving meaningful, systems change. For more information, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly discusses the process of developing a philosophy of education. She describes how this process will be shaped by your own educational experiences and will evolve over time. In this episode, Dr. Kelly shares her personal educational philosophy statement. For more information on education and ABA, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.