{"id":50219,"date":"2025-07-18T19:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T23:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/?p=50219"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T13:42:32","slug":"how-to-train-staff-and-improve-outcomes-in-adult-autism-services-session-306-with-dr-john-guercio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/how-to-train-staff-and-improve-outcomes-in-adult-autism-services-session-306-with-dr-john-guercio","title":{"rendered":"How to Train Staff and Improve Outcomes in Adult Autism Services: Session 306 with Dr. John Guercio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37460910\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/233d61\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"128\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to on: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/how-to-train-staff-and-improve-outcomes-in-adult\/id1086413253?i=1000717999044\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3P4rHcIORBal8UdtTnMOLy?si=s-Kzu-tPRHSFpv-EvHOrBw\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N8XwiPSaxOI?si=oIYVb81sBWW_10a1\">YouTube<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Supporting Adults with Severe Behavioral Needs: Data Collection, Staff Training, and Dignity in Service Delivery with Dr. John Guercio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc4 Episode Description:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-guercio-phd-bcba-d-nadd-cc-16b2505b\/\">Dr. John Guercio<\/a> returns to the Behavioral Observations Podcast for his third appearance, bringing his extensive experience and fresh insights into the world of adult services in behavior analysis. In this episode, John and Matt discuss the vital, yet often overlooked, field of supporting adults with autism and other developmental disabilities\u2014particularly those with severe behavioral challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">John\u2019s new leadership role at The <a href=\"https:\/\/thearcoftheozarks.org\/\">Arc of the Ozarks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/abacnj.com\/\">Applied Behavior Analysis Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The development of a new adult-specific <a href=\"https:\/\/abacnj.com\/behavior-technicians-in-adult-service-settings\">RBT training program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">His <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GGyxSt\">latest book<\/a> on staff training in adult service settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Key findings from his <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40617-024-00961-x\">recent research<\/a> on enhancing data collection in residential facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The systemic and practical challenges of working in group homes and ISLs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Throughout the conversation, Dr. Guercio emphasizes the importance of dignity, choice, and inclusion, and provides practical strategies for training and retaining staff who work in high-demand settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 About the Guest:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/john-guercio-phd-bcba-d-nadd-cc-16b2505b\/\">Dr. John Guercio<\/a><\/strong> is the Vice President of Crisis Services and ABA Services at The Arc of the Ozarks. He has over three decades of experience in adult services and is a published researcher, trainer, and advocate for ethical and effective behavioral interventions for adults. Dr. Guercio is also the author of the <em>Staff Training Manual: Staff Training Strategies for Adult Service Settings<\/em>, and co-creator of a new 40-hour RBT training program specific to adult services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda Resources &amp; Links:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">John's <a href=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/downloads\/session-179-what-is-behavioral-relaxation-training-with-john-michael-guercio\">Behavioral Relaxation Training episode<\/a> (CEU available!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The paper we discussed: <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40617-024-00961-x\">Guercio, et al. (2025)<\/a>: Blending Staff Preference Assessments and Contingent Reinforcement to Enhance Data Collection in a Residential Facility for Adults with Severe Aggressive Behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reid and Parsons (2006): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eV8sMd\">Motivating Human Service Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OpenFutureLearningOfficial\">Open Future Learning<\/a> Facebook page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ft32807-000\">Performance Diagnostic Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Daniels and Bailey (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4luU6EA\">Performance Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/academics\/blog-posts\/17-therapeutic-communication-techniques\/\">17 Therapeutic Communication Skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/karynharvey.org\/professional-services.html\">Dr. Karyn Harvey<\/a>, Trauma-Informed Supports for People with IDD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Paulie Gavoni: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46d26Fy\">Positional Authority Ain't Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. John Austin on <a href=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/downloads\/session-230-how-to-get-better-results-3\">Results<\/a> (Supervision CEU available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Amy Edmonson: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GPfWUi\">The Fearless Organization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reid (1992). <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1279658\/pdf\/jaba00015-0099.pdf\">The need to train more behavior analysts to be better applied researchers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce2 Sponsor shoutouts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fronterahealth.com\/demo\/\">Frontera<\/a>. 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