New Autism Book for Parents & Professionals Coming in 2021 by Dr. Mary Barbera
I’ve been sitting on this announcement for a while, but now I can finally share it with you: I’m writing my second book! What’s the premise? When’s the release date? I’m giving you all of the details today!
Escape Extinction, Evidence Based Practice & Autism Ethics with Dr. Megan Miller
Ethics sets a parameter of behavior that protects both a patient and a therapist, and Dr. Megan Miller talks with me about the ethical guidelines that she follows in this podcast. In addition, we talk about the alternatives to escape extinction, when you might need to use it and some of its limitations.
Better Ethics for Behavior Analysts: Understanding the Ethics Code | Interview with Dr. Ilene Schwartz
Dr. Ilene Schwartz is not only a professor of special of education and a BCBA, but she is also an ethics expert. In the field of ABA, it can be difficult to weed through the differing opinions and build your own solid beliefs. That’s why I asked Dr. Schwartz all sorts of questions, so that you can take from her knowledge and form your own code of ethics.
The 4 Functions of Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis
Most people in the ABA community know that there are 4 functions of behavior. However, we usually only hear and talk about 3 of the functions of behavior. The fourth function that usually isn’t discussed is behaviors related to pain or stress, which in technical terms is called automatic negative reinforcement. Today, I’m breaking down […]
Dr. Mark Sundberg – Using VB-MAPP to Assess and Teach Language
This is an interview that I’ve been excited about for a long time. I’ve mentioned Dr. Mark Sundberg many times on this podcast, crediting him as the creator of the VB-MAPP as well as a favorite mentor of mine. Now I’m lucky enough to sit down with Dr. Sundberg and be privy to his knowledge, and share it with you! By the time you’re done listening, I promise you’ll have learned something new.