Behind the ABA Talk Podcast

What if wellbeing is the key to helping autistic individuals live a life full of happiness, connection, and joy — and what if it can actually be measured, taught, and built into everyday practice? Dr. Paige Raetz returns to Behind the ABA Talk to unpack a pivotal new survey on Autism and wellbeing, the link between wellbeing and skill development, and how "joyful jolts" can shape our daily happiness. 

This episode is sponsored by Proof Positive. Proof Positive is dedicated to improving wellbeing for autistic people and their caregivers, providers, and communities. Go to www.proofpositive.org to learn more about the Autism Wellbeing Alliance and access the Autism Wellbeing Survey along with free resources, like wellbeing teaching materials, measurement tools, and research studies in positive psychology. 

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On-demand CE with Dr. Paige Raetz: Flourishing by Design: Integrating Positive Psychology into ABA Services Reimagining Wellbeing for Behavior Analysts and the Individuals 

What if everything you thought you knew about ADHD was wrong? It's not an inability to pay attention — and it's not an abundance of energy. It's dysregulated attention.

In this episode, Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA, ADHD-CCSP, shares his journey supporting children and adults with ADHD, along with his own late diagnosis and the experience of parenting two boys with ADHD. He demystifies the diagnosis, offers practical intervention ideas, and talks about the superpowers that come with it and those that do not.

Ryan doesn't just help individuals with ADHD as a behavior analyst — he lives it. If you're a BCBA, educator, or parent, this episode is for you.

Be sure to join us on October 2, 2026 to hear more about effective interventions tailored to ADHD: Beyond the Behavior Plan: The ADHD Interventions Behavior Analysts Overlook. Use promo code RBB-ADHD2-PODCAST for 50% off.

And, learn more about ADHD on Ryan’s on-demand CE: 

Reframing ADHD as Skill Acquisition Programming in Executive Function 

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Connect with Ryan Baker-Barrett on LinkedIn and explore his ADHD coaching practice for parents, adults, children, educators, and professionals: https://www.appliedbehavioral.health

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In this episode, Dr. Susan Ainsleigh joins host, Lisa Gurdin, to talk about what it's like to practice in a completely different cultural context, how she approaches training and supervising the next generation of behavior analysts, and what she learned after completing a multi-day solo hike through the mountains of Portugal. This conversation spans continents and decades, and may just inspire you to say “yes” to the next opportunity that comes your way.

Be sure to listen to Dr. Ainsleigh’s on-demand CE: Enhancing Supervisory Skills: A Supervision Panel for BCBAs Use promo code SA-PODCAST for 50% off.

Special thank you to our sponsor TherapyLake. Book a demo at therapylake.com and mention Behind the ABA Talk Podcast to receive promotional pricing.

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She's one of the most recognized names in behavior analysis and a 2026 WIBA Hall of Fame Inductee — and today, she's pulling back the curtain. The extraordinary Dr. Gina Green opens up about her career journey, shares advice for young behavior analysts, and offers her perspectives on evidence-based practice vs. pseudoscience. Learn what Dr. Green loves to read and whether she is an early bird or a night owl. This is an unbeatable in-depth episode that will inspire you and make you smile. 

Much gratitude to co-host, Janet Lund, and our partners, BehaviorLive and WIBA. Go to www.thewiba.com for information about the 2026 WIBA Conference and the WIBA Hall of Fame. 

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Fiesta Health. Fiesta helps families with autism find their path forward with a collaborative approach from diagnosis to treatment that truly meets every child's needs. Learn more at FiestaHealth.com.

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As a licensed speech pathologist and trained behavior analyst, Kim Edwards, M.Ed., CCC-SLP has dedicated her career to ensuring SLPs and BCBAs know exactly how to do that. In this episode, hear Kim's insights on cultural humility, why it matters for school professionals, and tips for enhancing your culturally responsive practice. 

If you want to learn more about cultural humility in schools and earn 1.5 BCBA Ethics CEUs, watch this on-demand panel conversation, Practicing ABA in Schools with Cultural Humility, with Kim Edwards, Mary Jane Weiss, Ksenia Gatzunis, Brian Connors, and Adriana Rodriguez. 

For more solutions on supervising staff positively and supportively, watch this on-demand supervision panel with Kim Edwards, Susan Ainsleigh and Hanna Rue: Enhancing Supervisory Skills: A Supervision Panel for BCBAs. Earn 1.5 BCBA Supervision CEUs. 

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In this episode, we dive into the world of pediatric anxiety with Dr. Hanna Rue. As a clinical psychologist, behavior analyst and leader in the field of ABA, Dr. Rue shares her take on how behavior analysts, clinicians, educators, and parents can transform the lives of children grappling with anxiety. This conversation is packed with valuable tools and perspectives to help you support your favorite young people along their journey toward emotional resilience. 

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Pediatric Anxiety: What Every Behavior Analyst Should Know
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Join Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Jennifer Magnuson, BCBA, shares her journey in ABA and provides practical insights on how behavior analysts can responsibly integrate emerging technologies into their practice. 

With over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, Jennifer has spent the last two years intentionally designing programs that support young adults transitioning out of high school and into adulthood. Her approach focuses on partnership, goal achievement, and creating a higher quality of life, while also building inclusive networks and communities where people with autism can contribute and thrive.

Register now for Jennifer Magnuson's CE event: Efficiency Meets Ethics: How BCBAs Can Responsibly Leverage AI Tools onApril 3, 12-1:30 PM EST. This event will also be available for on-demand CEUs. 

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Join host Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Ruane shares her journey from counseling to organizational behavior management in clinical settings and discusses the importance of creating a supportive work environment that emphasizes connection and collaboration. 

Listen now and mark your calendar for Dr. Ruane's CE event: Performance Management in Practice: Building and Sustaining Motivation, on March 6, 12-1:30 PM EST. This event will also be available on-demand. 

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Join host Lisa Gurdin, founder of LSGurdin Consulting, for heart-to-heart conversations with expert speakers from the LSGurdin Consulting Continuing Education program. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Markovits shares her journey in behavior analysis and discusses the importance of a supportive work environment in order to effectively address the complex needs of individuals with multiple diagnoses. Dr. Markovits also offers advice for building and maintaining resilience and connection while doing this incredible work. 

Listen now and mark your calendar for Dr. Markovits' CE event: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Multiple Diagnoses on February 6, 12-1:30 PM EST.

As with all LSGurdin CE events, this presentation will be offered live and on-demand for BCBA CEUs. Click HERE to register.

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Welcome to a special edition of Behind the ABA Talk podcast. In this series, host Lisa Gurdin and BehaviorLive co-founder and WIBA executive director, Janet Lund, have heart-to-heart conversations with ABA experts, thought leaders, and change-makers who are speaking at the WIBA's Women Behaving Boldly Conference. On January 15 and 16 (2026), this virtual live and on-demand conference will feature women in behavior analysis who are expanding the field of ABA with passion, innovation, and intentionality. 

In this podcast episode, Janet and Lisa share their professional journeys, the lessons they learned along the way, and what motivates their efforts to build communication and connection in the field of behavior analysis. Listen now and mark your calendar for the inspiring WIBA's Women Behaving Boldly Conference. 

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