Behaviorbabe

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Tarbox joins Dr. Kelly to discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as how to empirically evaluate kindness when working with clients. Jonathan provides an overview of ACT, offers suggestions for readings, and encourages analysts to get started by trying strategies on themselves. Dr. Tarbox further discusses his interests in evaluating how we can improve the perception of our behavior analytic interventions. Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about ACT, creating kindness, and maintaining a healthy dose of philosophic doubt while doing it all. For other information related to ABA, please check out www.behaviorbabe.com.

Dr. Rob Pennington joins the show to discuss important trends in teacher education. On this episode, Pennington shares common barriers that ail our public school systems. He shares lessons learned while drawing from personal experience to offer listeners strategies for success when consulting in these settings. Pennington urges behavior analysts not to be “part-time lovers”, meaning he wants us to use the principles to help ourselves through all challenges, not just challenges we face when working with children with autism. We never blame the learner, only the environment. Pennington reminds us to stay true to this in everything we do. To learn more about ABA, please visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly interviews Chrissy Kelly, creator of “Life with Greyson and Parker” about inclusion. What is inclusion? What is needed to make inclusion a success? Where do you begin? For more information, check out Chrissy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LifeWithGreysonParker.

In this episode, Ashley Rose joins Dr. Kelly to talk about teaching social engagement and not taking ourselves too seriously. Ashley offers listeners a definition of social engagement, some suggestions for effective facilitation, and how to play, pair, and condition ourselves as fun! To learn more about Ashley and the work she does, check out www.missioncognition.com.

In this episode, our guest Jennifer Lonardo, BCaBA who lives in Kona on the island of Hawai’i discusses how she effectively and ethically advocates for access to ABA services across settings for her clients. To learn more about ABA, visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Dixon join the show to discuss broad applications of behavior analysis. Dixon conducts research in 3 very distinct areas: cockroaches, casinos, and curricula. ABA principles embedded in the conversation include: stimulus equivalence & relational frame theory, which are embodied in Dixon’s PEAK curricula. To learn more about PEAK, visit www.peak2ABA.com.

Dr. Kelly describes some clear indicators, which are cause for concern when evaluating treatment options. Whether we are talking about autism interventions, weight loss approaches, or ways to decrease baldness, there are many imposters out there! Dr. Kelly offers listeners some keys ways to detect the difference between science and pseudoscientific approaches. For more information, visit www.Behaviorbabe.com.

One year ago my dear friend, Feda and her son, Mu who was severely autistic, died in a house fire. Feda made it out of the house, but her son was still inside. She went back in and sadly neither of them survived. Feda died how she lived, dedicated to her children and full of love. On the one year anniversary we ask that you honor their memory by testing your smoke alarms, creating an evacuation route, and taking extra steps if your child or family member has special needs.

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Cruz-Torres joins the show to discuss the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential. Cruz-Torres discusses the process of becoming an RBT, constraints when trying to obtain competencies in ABA, and responsibilities and restrictions of supervisors. Lastly, Cruz-Torres offers some suggestions for overcoming barriers that may exist. To learn more visit www.behaviorbabe.com.

In this episode, Feda Almaliti joins Dr. Kelly to speak on the need for specialization within the field of behavior analysis. Feda shares from her own experiences as an autism mother, insurance champion, and legislative advocate the need for further developing existing treatment and supports for adolescents and adults with severe challenging behavior.