BT Focus

In today's episode, we're joined by an extra special guest to share a special Mother's Day message, hear your listener submitted feedback for upcoming episodes, and discuss "5 ABA Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist" (besides the BT Focus Podcast, of course!).

Head on over to their pages and subscribe for some excellent content within our behavior analytic community!

• The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria 
• Inside the BACB 
• ABA Inside Track
• Do Wonders 
• The Three Host Contingency 

Our BT Focus team would like to wish a very special Mother's Day to all of the Moms out there! 

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In today's episode, we are joined again by BT's Victoria Deshazer and Dan Jones to discuss our May core value of "Situational Ownership."

We discuss the many ways that behavior technicians work to embody this core value through active problem solving, strategic thinking, and personal accountability.

We share some personal stories and shared experiences around this core value, ending with an important quote on how we can best approach our life and work as behavior technicians surrounding this value.

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As the month of April comes to a close, our team shares some reflections on what Autism Awareness Month means to them and how advancements within ABA continue to enable optimal outcomes in the lives of the clients and families that we are privileged to serve.

We're joined by Ian McGarvey, MA, BCBA to discuss the April Clinical Topic of "Instructional Control," talking through "The Seven Steps to Earning Instructional Control with Your Child" by Robert Schramm, MA, BCBA.

Finally, we close with some words from "A Perspective on Today's ABA" by Dr. Greg Hanley - a tremendous commentary on how practitioners can "learn by listening, creating joy, empowering, and while teaching" our learners in our aspirational work of enriching the lives of individuals with autism and supporting their own unique goals and dreams.

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In this episode, we sit down with RBT Dan Jones to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "A. Measurement:"

A6 - Describe behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification! 

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In this episode, we sit down with RBTs Taj Campbell and Logan Wurster to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "A. Measurement:"

A5 - Enter data and update graphs

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification! We conclude with some encouraging words from Taj & Logan on the moment they found out they had become RBTs.

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at [email protected]

In today's episode, we have a discussion with RBT guest Dan Jones (TX) centered around our April BT Team Meeting core value of "Relationship-Oriented."

We discuss how relationships are at the core of all that we do as BTs and RBTs. We also dive into the classic "How to Win Friends & Influence People" text by Dale Carnegie to see what interpersonal advice applies across our work in Applied Behavior Analysis, ranging from the power of joint decision making, how to admit mistakes, "I" over "you" statements, how to be an active listener, and much more.

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, we sit down with RBTs Taj Campbell and Logan Wurster to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "A. Measurement:"

• A4 - Implement permanent-product recording procedures

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification! We conclude with study tips from Logan & Taj.

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, we sit down with Ian McGarvey, MA, BCBA to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "A. Measurement:"

• A3 - Implement discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., partial & whole interval, momentary time sampling)

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification!

In this episode, we are joined by special guests Taj Campbell, RBT (CA) & Ian McGarvey, BCBA (MI) to discuss our monthly clinical topic: Preference Assessments.

We discuss the various ways you can "Ask, Observe, & Test" for preferred items as potential reinforcers. We discuss the importance of choice as a way to make therapy individualized, dignified, and engaging.

We review several different types of preference assessments including: Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO), Multiple Stimulus With Replacement (MSW), Paired Stimulus, Single Stimulus, and Free Operant - including distinguishing features and advantages of each.

We conclude with a "decision-tree" model for considerations on when one preference assessment type may be preferred over another - with stories and experiences along the way.

A most sincere thanks to today's guests Taj & Ian!

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In today's episode, we have a roundtable discussion with three incredible BT guests centered around our March BT Team Meeting core value of "Sharp."

You will hear from the group, as well as listener submissions, on what this core value means as a behavior technician, how it's made evident in practice - we also have some fun sharing "therapy hacks" on ways you can remain "sharp" as a BT!

A most sincere thanks to today's talented BT guests: Victoria Deshazer (MI), Dan Jones (TX), & Jenna Leavitt (OR).

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