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In this episode of The Behavioral View, Nissa Van Etten, Elizabeth Barajas, Olivia Teal, and Heather Morton discuss motherhood, caregiving, mental health, and the professional experiences of behavior analysts who are also parents or prospective parents. The presenters explore how parenting experiences can influence caregiver collaboration, empathy for families, and the development of feasible parent training recommendations. The discussion includes practical considerations for individualizing caregiver goals, accounting for competing contingencies in family systems, and prioritizing connection between caregivers and children. The episode also addresses postpartum experiences, self-care, burnout, work-life balance, and organizational supports for behavior analysts.

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References 

Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., and Virues-Ortega, J. (2018). High levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment.  European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 

Slowiak, J. M., & DeLongchamp, A. C. (2022). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perception of work-life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(2), 414- 432.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35692525/

This episode features a discussion among experienced behavior analysts exploring career pathways within and beyond traditional applied behavior analysis settings. Presenters share personal career trajectories, including transitions from direct clinical work to roles in training, research, and software development. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development in shaping career outcomes. Additionally, the course examines opportunities for behavior analysts to expand into non-traditional areas such as organizational behavior management, healthcare systems, and community-based services. Practical strategies for skill development, networking, and career advancement are provided to support practitioners at various stages of their professional journey.

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References
Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2016). Ethics for behavior analysts (3rd ed.). Routledge.

LeBlanc, L.A., Sellers, T. P., & Ala'i, S. Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. Sloan Publishing, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. https://www.sloanpublishing.co...;

Li, A., Curiel, H. Pritchard, J., & Poling, A. Participation of Women in Behavior Analysis Research: Some recent and relevant data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 160-164.

Nosik, M. R., Luke, M. M., Carr, J. E. Representation of women in behavior analysis: an empirical analysis. Behavior Analysis Research and Practice, 19(2), 213-221.

Roane, H. S., Ringdahl, J. L., & Falcomata, T. S. (Eds.). (2015). Clinical and organizational applications of applied behavior analysis. Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2013-0-09993-8

Volkert, V. M. (2026). Empowering women to forge a path in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bar0000325

Wilson, A. N., & Grant, T. (2015). Implications of derived rule following of roulette gambling for clinical practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8(1), 52-56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-014-0029-9

Resources

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). (n.d.). Certificant data. https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. https://bacb.com/wp-content/ethics-code-for-behavior-analysts/

CentralReach Institute. Training and professional development resources. https://centralreach.com

This episode explores the intersection between applied behavior analysis and user experience (UX) research, demonstrating how behavior analysts can apply their skills in technology and design fields. The discussion focuses on transferable skills including interview techniques, observational methods, and behavioral assessment strategies that are valuable in UX research. Participants will learn about effective approaches to gathering stakeholder information, understanding user needs, and applying behavior analytic thinking to improve product design and user interfaces. The content emphasizes how behavior analysts can expand their career opportunities while contributing their unique skillset to interdisciplinary teams in technology and other fields. 

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References:  

Anderson, N. (2019, March 26). Getting specific with the TEDw method [Interview]. dscout People Nerds. https://www.dscout.com/people-nerds/tedw  

Cihon, T. M., Cihon, J. H., & Bedient, G. M. (2016). Establishing a common vocabulary of key concepts for the effective implementation of applied behavior analysis. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9(2), 337–348.  

Partington, J. W. (2006). Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R). Behavior Analysts, Inc. 

Partington, J. W., & Mueller, M. (2012). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS). Behavior Analysts, Inc. 

Sparrow, S. S., Cicchetti, D. V., & Saulnier, C. A. (2016). Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3). Pearson. 

Resources:  

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) - https://www.abainternational.org 

CentralReach - https://www.centralreach.com 

Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) - https://www.casproviders.org

This podcast episode explores the critical topic of cultural responsiveness in behavior analytic practice, with a specific focus on understanding and addressing implicit biases that may affect service delivery. The discussion examines how unconscious racial biases and attitudes impact healthcare delivery broadly and connects these concepts specifically to behavior analytic services. The presentation advances knowledge of ethics by examining the ethical implications of cultural responsiveness and implicit bias in behavior analytic practice, helping behavior analysts fulfill their ethical obligation to provide culturally sensitive and equitable services to diverse populations. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing implicit bias, developing culturally responsive practices, and improving equitable service delivery in accordance with the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. 

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References:

Jones, D. D. (2022). Examining the unconscious racial biases and attitudes of physicians, nurses, and the public: Implications for future health care education and practice. Health Equity, 6(1), 375-381. 

Zaxbc, N. (n.d.). Swimming against the current: Why the BACB's DEI rollback move [LinkedIn article]. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/swimming-against-current-why-bacbs-dei-rollback-move-natalie-zaxbc 

Resources:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Cultural responsiveness. https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/cultural-responsiveness/ 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Cultural competence checklist: Service delivery. https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/cultural-competence-checklist-service-delivery.pdf 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Policies and procedures checklist. https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/multicultural/policies-and-procedures-checklist.pdf 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Culturally responsive practice checklist. https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/multicultural/culturally-responsive-practice-checklist.pdf 

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This podcast episode features Olivia Banks and Jessica Gruber from The Place for Children with Autism, who share their organization's journey implementing a comprehensive quality assurance framework. The discussion covers how they developed their Assessment of Service Delivery Quality (ASDQ) framework based on Silva and El Fattal's (2021) article, including the process of identifying internal quality standards, incorporating external guidelines, creating assessment tools, implementing quarterly evaluations, analyzing data, and developing targeted interventions. The presenters provide practical insights on implementing a quality framework within an ABA organization, addressing challenges such as staff training, data analysis, and using insights to drive organizational improvement. The episode offers valuable guidance for behavior analysts interested in developing or enhancing quality assurance systems within their own organizations. 

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References: 

• Silbaugh, B. C., & El Fattal, R. (2021). Exploring quality in the applied behavior analysis service delivery industry. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(2), 571-590. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00627-y

Resources: 

• BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts: https://www.bacb.com/ethics-information/ethics-codes/
• Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), now known as JADE: https://bhcoe.org/
• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) standards: https://casproviders.org/
• Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services (PDC-HS): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/a...
• The Behavioral View podcast: https://centralreach.com/resou...
• The Place for Children with Autism: https://www.theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/
  

In this episode of The Behavioral View podcast, Shannon Hill and Nissa Van Etten talk with Shahla Ala'i Rosales, co-author of "Between Now and Dreams: Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism," and Jamie Mish Smith, a parent of a child with autism. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between behavior analysts and parents, emphasizing the importance of perspective-taking, lifelong learning, building connections, and acknowledging the role of love in the work of behavior analysis. The discussion addresses how behavior analysts can better support parents through understanding their experiences, respecting their expertise, and building genuine partnerships that recognize the complexity of family systems. Insights are shared about challenges in contemporary service delivery models and how practitioners can enhance their ability to connect with and support families.

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References:

• Ala'i-Rosales, S., & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2023). Between now and dreams: Responsible and responsive parenting in autism. Self-published.

• Pritchett, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A. G., & Cihon, T. M. (2022). Social justice and the role of behavior analysts: Historical, current, and future directions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7

• Rosales-Ruiz, J., & Baer, D. M. (1997). Behavioral cusps: A developmental and pragmatic concept for behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30(3), 533-544. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1997.30-533

• Skinner, B. F. (1948). Walden Two. Macmillan.

• Wolf, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11(2), 203-214. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203

Resources:

• Amazon link to "Between Now and Dreams": https://www.amazon.com/Responsible-Responsive-Parenting-Autism-Between/dp/0991040384

• Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: https://contextualscience.org/

• CentralReach: https://centralreach.com/

• Parent to Parent: https://www.p2pusa.org/

• The Behavioral View Podcast: https://institute.centralreach.com/behavioral-view/

This Season 5 Premier explores the current state and future possibilities of visual analysis in behavior analysis, with particular focus on how artificial intelligence may enhance these practices. Dr. Kubina discusses limitations in current visual analysis practices, including inconsistent application of analysis techniques, lack of standardization in graph construction, and reliability issues in interpretation. The discussion extends to how AI tools might support more comprehensive and consistent visual analysis while maintaining the essential role of human judgment. The conversation includes practical considerations for implementing AI tools in clinical practice while maintaining ethical standards and professional competence. 

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References:

Datchuk, S. M., & Kubina, R. M. (2011). Communicating experimental findings in single case design research: How to use celeration values and celeration multipliers to measure direction, magnitude, and change of slope. Journal of Precision Teaching & Celeration, 27, 3-17. 

Kahng, S., Chung, K.-M., Gutshall, K., Pitts, S. C., Kao, J., & Girolami, K. (2010). Consistent visual analyses of intrasubject data. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(1), 35–45. 

Kubina, R. M., Kostewicz, D. E., Brennan, K. M., & King, S. A. (2017). A Critical Review of Line Graphs in Behavior Analytic Journals. Educational Psychology Review, 29, 583-598. 

Vanselow, N. R., Thompson, R., & Karsina, A. (2011). Data-based decision making: The impact of data variability, training, and context. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(4), 767-780. 

Resources:

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com) 

• CentralReach (www.centralreach.com) 

• PrecisionX (www.centralreach.precisionx.com) 

This panel discussion examines critical considerations as artificial intelligence and automation technologies become increasingly integrated into behavior analytic practice. Expert panelists explore the implications of AI for clinical decision-making, documentation, training, and equitable service delivery while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human clinical judgment and ethical practice. The discussion highlights both opportunities and risks, providing behavior analysts with key considerations for evaluating and implementing AI tools in their practice while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

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Show Notes

References:

• Council of Autism Service Providers. (2024, October 24). CASP announces workgroup to develop artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines [Press release]. 

• Council of Autism Service Providers. (2023). Applied behavior analysis practice guidelines for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder: Guidance for healthcare funders, regulatory bodies, service providers, and consumers (Version 3.0). 

• Council of Autism Service Providers. (2022). Practice parameters for telehealth-based applied behavior analysis: Special considerations and recommendations for practitioners, funders, and regulators. 

Resources:

• Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) - www.bhcoe.org 

• CentralReach - www.centralreach.com 

• CARI by CentralReach - https://centralreach.com/blog/meet-cari-the-generative-ai-solution-from-the-leader-in-autism-and-idd-care-software/ 

• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) - www.casproviders.org 

• TransformVXR - www.transformvxr.com 

This episode explores the historical relationship between psychology and behavior analysis, examining both the separation of the fields and current movements toward reconciliation. The discussion features experts with dual credentials in psychology and behavior analysis who share insights on how combining perspectives from both fields can enhance clinical practice. Topics include the importance of understanding child development, assessment practices, therapeutic skills, and creating person-centered treatment plans. The presenters emphasize the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and discuss ways to bridge gaps in current behavior analytic training and practice. 

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References:

• Chomsky, N. (1959). Review of Verbal Behavior by B.F. Skinner. Language, 35(1), 26-58. 

• Rogers, C. (1951). Client-centered therapy: Its current practice, implications, and theory. Houghton Mifflin. 

• Tobey, L., & Ranade, E. (2024). Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts. 

• Watson, J.B. (1913). Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It. Psychological Review, 20, 158-177. 

Resources:

• Little Star ABA (Indianapolis autism center) 

• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales 

• Parenting Stress Index (PSI) 

• ABA CARES Conference 

• Illinois State University School Psychology Program 
  
  Website and Social
• https://www.instagram.com/thepsychobabblebcbas
  
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  Book Links 
• Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts 1st Edition - Amazon
  
• Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts - Routledge

This episode of The Behavioral View podcast explores the critical topic of supervisory skills in applied behavior analysis. Featuring Amber Valentino PsyD, BCBA-D, the discussion centers around her recent publication on objectively evaluating supervisory behaviors in practice. The conversation delves into the importance of "soft skills" in supervision, strategies for creating a supportive supervisory environment, and methods for giving and receiving feedback. Participants will gain insights into current research on supervision practices and practical tips for improving their supervisory repertoire. This CEU advances knowledge of supervision by providing concrete strategies for assessment and improvement of supervisory behaviors, emphasizing the importance of empathy, presence, and continuous learning in the supervisory relationship. 

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References:

Valentino, A. L., Fuhrman, A. M., & Beck, J. (2024). The Development of a Calculator for Objectively Evaluating Supervisory Behaviors in Practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(3), 932-944. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00946-w 

Taylor, B. A., LeBlanc, L. A., & Nosik, M. R. (2018). Compassionate Care in Behavior Analytic Treatment: Can Outcomes be Enhanced by Attending to Relationships with Caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 654-666. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3 

Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing. 

Scott, K. (2017). Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. St. Martin's Press. 

Odell, J. (2019). How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. Melville House. 

Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 Essential Skills & Strategies for the Professional Behavior Analyst: Expert Tips for Maximizing Consulting Effectiveness. Routledge.

LeBlanc, L. A., & Luiselli, J. K. (Eds.). (2016). Behavior Analysis in Practice: Special Issue on Supervision [Special Issue]. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4). 

Resources:

• BACB Supervisor Curriculum Outline: https://www.bacb.com/supervision-resources/ 

• CentralReach Institute: https://centralreach.com/solutions/cr-institute/ 

• CASP (Council of Autism Service Providers) Supervision Training: https://casproviders.org/ 

• Notebook LLM: https://www.notebooklm.com/ 

• MindColor Autism: https://www.mindcolorautism.com/