In this event, Greg discusses his decision to leave Western New England, re-brand the IISCA to practical functional assessment (PFA), as well as the BALANCE parent training protocol. Greg discusses how the PFA model also embodies trauma-informed treatment by explaining the methodology he uses to assess and treat challenging...
Missy Olive joined the show to discuss consulting in the public school setting. In this episode, Missy discussed many topics including school consulting, special education law, disseminating our science within school districts and ethics. Missy also took listener questions about best practice in school consulting, practical advice for current...
Steve Hayes returns to the show, just about one year after his original appearance. In this episode, Steve provides a quick overview of Relational Frame Theory, as well as its relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also answers listener questions on this topic. We then spend quite the...
Session 102: Inside JABA Series #1. Inside the peer review process for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Instructor: Linda LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D CE Offering: 1.5 The field of behavior analysis places significant importance on the scientific underpinnings of our practice. This means that every certified practitioner is taught...
Session 87 Straight Talk on Restraint and Seclusion with Merrill Winston Instructor: Merrill Winston, Ph.D., BCBA-D Dear fellow Behavior Analyst, In Session 87 Dr. Merrill Winston joins me to talk about the use of restraints and seclusion in the context of supporting individuals who exhibit unsafe behaviors. Specifically, we...
In Session 79, I speak with Dr. Merrill Winston about the topic of mass shootings. Merrill discusses why he became interested in this subject, and how he has analyzed these events from a behavior analytic perspective. By the end of the podcast, listeners will be able to state the...
Session 50 Get your ACT together with Jonathan Tarbox Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an exciting development in Behavior Analysis. In this episode of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, Jonathan Tarbox not only describes the basic ACT processes, he relates each one to basic, understandable behavioral principles. In doing...
Dear fellow Behavior Analyst, If you’ve attended any local or national conferences over the last few decades, the chances are good that you’ve seen Pat Friman give a Keynote address. I have seen him at least a ½ dozen times over the years, and it never ceases to amaze...
Dear fellow Behavior Analyst, In this episode of the podcast, Megan Miller reviews seven steps for earning instructional control. These include controlling access to reinforcers, pairing oneself with reinforcement, being consistent with expectations, focusing on positive rather than negative reinforcement, prioritizing oneself and the learner, and managing challenging behavior....
In Session 29 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, I interview Dr. Lisa Britton, from Britton Behavioral Consulting. Lisa specializes in providing high quality Independent Fieldwork Supervision, especially in remote contexts. We spend the better part of the hour discussing a wide variety of supervision issues, and she provides many...