# Episode 1: From Shakespeare to Special Ed: Learning That SticksThis episode explores two fascinating studies that challenge conventional ABA approaches: one examining how actors memorize lines using precision teaching methods, and another following a twice-exceptional child with both giftedness and autism.Timestamps

• 00:00 - Cold Open
• 00:30 - Introduction
• 01:00 - Host Introductions
• 02:00 - SAFMEDS Study: Actors & Memory
• 06:00 - Case Study: Twice-Exceptional Learners
• 10:00 - Synthesis & Clinical Applications
• 13:00 - Limitations & Future Directions
• 14:00 - Outro

Articles DiscussedStudy 1: Fragale, D., Ruiz, S., Newsome, K. B., Day-Watkins, J., & Verdun, V. (2024). Acting, Charting, and Fluency: Using a Modified SAFMEDS Procedure to Increase Recall in a Stage Actor and Non-Actor. *Behavior Analysis in Practice*. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01038-5Study 2: Byrd, T. J., Glass, T. E., Desmet, O. A., & Olenchak, F. R. (2024). The Intersection of Giftedness, Disability, and Cultural Identity: A Case Study of a Young Asian American Boy. *Behavioral Sciences*, 15(8), 1036. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15081036Key Concepts

• SAFMEDS: Say All Fast Minute Each Day Shuffled - a precision teaching tool for building fluency
• Fluency: Speed plus accuracy; the ability to perform skills quickly and correctly
• Twice-Exceptional: Individuals who are both gifted and have disabilities
• Hear-Say vs See-Say: Auditory versus visual learning channels for information processing
• Talent Development: Nurturing strengths alongside addressing deficits

Key Takeaways

• Consider auditory prompting alongside visual prompts, especially for sequential information
• Focus on fluency (speed + accuracy) rather than accuracy alone for better generalization
• Standard ABA protocols may need significant modification for twice-exceptional learners
• Cultural identity intersects with both giftedness and disability status in important ways
• Holistic interventions may be more effective than purely deficit-focused approaches
• Generalization occurs more reliably when skills reach fluency levels

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