The Behavior Trap

Holy Schmoly! Episode 25 is finally here, and we got ourselves a good one! I got to speak with Alyssa Schlachter and Kaitlyn Diller from Sprouting Behavior for today's episode. This was exciting as we talked about contract work, being an FBI agent, and the struggles we all face as BCBA's.

You can find out more about them at @sprouting_behavior on Instagram.

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It is finally here! Season 2 is officially live, with a new revamped look! Autism is much more than a puzzle piece. A puzzle piece can not define autism, but it can be expressed as a rainbow hand. This field is about moving forward, promises, and experiencing new beginnings. The hand represents us all. They say when you've met one individual with autism, you've met one individual with autism. It's true! We're in this together to change the world. Now let's get to the first episode of Season 2!

Episode 24 is live! Victoria describes herself as an AWESOME AUTISTIC! She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Tougaloo in Tougaloo, MS. She is six months from receiving her Master's in ABA from Capella. She is also an autistic mom. She is working towards her dream of becoming a BCBA. She hopes to inspire others with her gift. Be sure to check her out on her Instagram @viccorley.

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Hey everyone! Episode 23 is live! On today's episode I got to speak with Paige Lemen. Paige recently graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Cincinnati and currently is a PhD student in the Biomedical Sciences program at UT in Memphis. She is currently studying neuroscience and genetics behind social isolation and addiction. 

You can find more out about Paige at @PaigeLemen on Instagram. 

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Hey everyone! Episode 22 is live! On Today's episode I got the opportunity to interview Sean Inderbitzen. 

Sean is a Behavioral Health Therapist for Northlakes Community Clinic, and lives with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has a caseload of 25% of his patients that live with ASD and varying comorbid psychiatric conditions. Prior to being a mental health clinician, he was a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for 3 years. He was also appointed by Governor Walker to the Statewide Independent Living Council of Wisconsin. He is an incoming Member to the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and provides training on Motivational Interviewing, ASD and Employment, ASD and Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions. If interested in a consult please email him at [email protected]

Hey everyone! Episode 21 is live! On today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Maria Helton. Maria is a behavior specialist who works in public schools supporting teachers with classroom management as well as incorporating behavioral and social emotional learning strategies into their daily teaching. She has a background is both school psychology as well as behavior analysis as uses both skill sets to support teachers as well as students to maximize success. Maria loves seeing students succeed and watching them learn new skills and wouldn't trade her job for the world.

To learn more about Maria you can find her on Instagram. @TeachingBehaviorTogether 

You can also check her out podcast. The Teaching Behavior Together Podcast.

Be sure to check out The Behavior Trap Podcast Instagram for the most up to date information. 

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 Holy Guacamole! Episode 20 is live! On today's episode I got the opportunity to speak with Tyler Artis. Tyler is a BCBA working out of Jackson, Mississippi with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Spectrum Academy, and is also is a part of the Rogue ABA team working as a question writer.  Tyler developed a passion for ABA during his time as an RBT working with children on the spectrum through in-clinic, community, and in-home services. Tyler earned his Master of Education with an emphasis in ABA from The University of Cincinnati and shortly after graduation passed his Board Certification exam on his first attempt. Supervision, teaching, parent training, 1-on-1 therapy, and tutoring are where Tyler feels the most at home in the ABA world. A self-proclaimed Hip-Hop Head, Videogame Lover, Plant Dad, Workout Enthusiast, and Obstacle Race Runner are multiple things mixed together to make up Tyler.

Don't forget, you can follow The Behavior Trap Podcast on Instagram. @TheBehaviorTrap

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Hey everyone! Episode 19 is live! On today's episode I got to speak with Laura Aleszczk.

Laura Aleszczyk earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to obtain her Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement from Rowan University, and a Graduate Certificate in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. Laura is originally from Delran, NJ, and currently lives near Ocean City, NJ, where you can usually find her on the beach, paddleboarding, or reading a good book. She is currently working as a full time Special Education teacher in a BD self-contained classroom, and part time as a BCBA providing in-home ABA services. Laura is passionate about advocating for her students and clients to help them succeed. You can follow her on her classroom page @schoolwithscrap and the new company page she is helping build, @amazing_transformations_llc