The Spero Show

Let's talk some more about the system and perspectives that surround Autism treatment. This time we have Spero's first guest, Kevin Koo. He is a fellow BCBA, great friend, and owner of Behavior from Scratch. Kevin is currently doing amazing, person-centered work within the residential-care-home population. Join us as we candidly discuss the current climate of ABA services... You may find it's not quite as pristine as it seems.

Let's talk some more about the ABA system as it relates to ASD. Once someone gets a diagnosis of ASD, the main recommendation is ABA treatment. But what is it and what is the system clientele are jumping into. It's not a perfect system. There are flaws and let's break them down this time. But do know that even though there are massive holes in the system, it does not mean it cannot change.

It's April. But let's not talk about Autism like everyone else. Instead, let's talk about the systems, perspectives, treatments, and what we are doing to support Autistics to understand life from their lens. In this episode, I start out by spilling the beans on how ABA is NOT synonymous with Autism.

Everyone has an opinion on if Will Smith's slapping Chris Rock was for show or the real deal. I personally think we shouldn't look at the micro-events. We need to look at the macro. But what is that? Let's break down what these are and why macro should be the way to go.

We've all seen the clip by now of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. But WHY would he do it? What motivated him to do something so out of character? Was it staged?! Was it for more views?!... Let's say for argument's sake it was not staged. What then? What would drive this kind of behavioral episode? Well, let's shake down the possible behavior y-factors as they play out in this scenario.

So we are on another talk about person-centered treatment within residential group homes. We already talked about the necessary perspective behind it, but do we know how to apply it? It is going to be a little different across clients, but that's because it is PERSON-centered. Join me as I talk about some perspectives and how-to's to implement person-centered care.

When working in a residential group home I have often been asked about client/person-centered treatment. Well, I think it is more than just changing the setup. It is taking your client's perspective and wants into account accomodating to give them the most fulfilled life possible. However, we seomtimes have a lens of our own holding us back from truly seeing our client's perspective. Join me as I describe true stories of how we could evidently impose our views on our clients.

So I had a question about client-centered/based services within residential group homes. So this is the start of an answer. It starts with viewing the world the way they do. In this episode I share some true stories on how to change your lense to theirs.

Do you know that gut feeling when doing something you don't want? That's called doing it EVEN when it's uncomfortable. As humans, that does not come naturally. We are wired to avoid discomfort. It's going against the natural cycle of the y-factors. However, you can actually learn to do things that are uncomfortable. Join in and hear more about how this works. 

So, I know I'm not with the calendar, but with Women's International Day last week, I have been thinking a lot about women's behaviors. Why do we do things the way that we do? Why do we hold back? Why do we feel guilty if we EVER put anything but everything ELSE first?... Let's take a look at why (behaviorally) women tend to hold back and not allow themselves the freedom to do the actions they need to become who they want to be.