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ABA on Tap is proud to brew with Dr. Mallory Quinn (Part 2 of 2):

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mallory Quinn, a Ph.D., BCBA-D, and entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), health, and fitness. Dr. Quinn, the owner of ABA Sports Innovations and ABASI Dance Lab, shares her personal journey, applying behavior science to create a fulfilling career outside of traditional clinical paths.

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ABA on Tap is proud to brew with Dr. Mallory Quinn (Part 1 of 2):

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mallory Quinn, a Ph.D., BCBA-D, and entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), health, and fitness. Dr. Quinn, the owner of ABA Sports Innovations and ABASI Dance Lab, shares her personal journey, applying behavior science to create a fulfilling career outside of traditional clinical paths.

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Amy Jacobs-Schroeder (Part 2 of 2):

Amy Jacobs-Schroeder is a highly respected professional in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and a passionate advocate for empowering parents to take an active role in their child's therapy journey. With nearly 25 years of experience in working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She obtained her Bachelor's degrees in Child Development and Psychology from California State University - Sacramento in 2001, and later a BCABA degree...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Amy Jacobs-Schroeder (Part 1 of 2):

Amy Jacobs-Schroeder is a highly respected professional in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and a passionate advocate for empowering parents to take an active role in their child's therapy journey. With nearly 25 years of experience in working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She obtained her Bachelor's degrees in Child Development and Psychology from California State University - Sacramento in 2001, and later a BCABA degree...

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ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 2 of 2):

*PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. 

Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds certifications as a Sexuality Educator (CSE) and Certified Behavioral Sexologist (CBS), and is a professional member of the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

Rachel is passionate about applying the principles o...

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ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 1 of 2):

*PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. 

Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds certifications as a Sexuality Educator (CSE) and Certified Behavioral Sexologist (CBS), and is a professional member of the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

Rachel is passionate about applying the principles o...

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ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 2 of 2):

Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from her own personal experiences with sleep difficulties since childhood.

Nicole is the founder and CEO of Your Behaviour Gal Consulting Inc.. What started as a single practitioner's sleep and behavior consulting practice has expanded to include a team...

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ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 1 of 2):

Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from her own personal experiences with sleep difficulties since childhood.

Nicole is the founder and CEO of Your Behaviour Gal Consulting Inc.. What started as a single practitioner's sleep and behavior consulting practice has expanded to include a team...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 2 of 2):

Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behavior Analysis beyond its traditional scope, focusing on subspecialties and innovative applications of behavioral science. Nicole is a passionate advocate for mentorship, ethical practice, and supporting BCBAs in building careers that align with their interests and expertise. She believes that ABA...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 1 of 2):

Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behavior Analysis beyond its traditional scope, focusing on subspecialties and innovative applications of behavioral science. Nicole is a passionate advocate for mentorship, ethical practice, and supporting BCBAs in building careers that align with their interests and expertise. She believes that ABA...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 2 of 2)

Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied Behavior Analysis. Outside of her direct work with clients, Michelle is an active presence on social media as 'The Mindful Learner', actively helping prospective BCBAs with exam preparation. 

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 1 of 2)

Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied Behavior Analysis. Outside of her direct work with clients, Michelle is an active presence on social media as 'The Mindful Learner', actively helping prospective BCBAs with exam preparation. 

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ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Allyson Wharam (Part 2 of 2):

Allyson Wharam is the founder of Sidekick Learning, a company dedicated to streamlining training and supervision systems for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organizations.

 She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked hands-on in various clinical settings and served as a training coordinator for a large organization, gaining a deep understanding of the practicalities involved in creating effective systems in real-world scenarios. Her expertise also extends to instructional design, holding a Master's degree i...

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ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Allyson Wharam (Part 1 of 2):

Allyson Wharam is the founder of Sidekick Learning, a company dedicated to streamlining training and supervision systems for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organizations.

 She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked hands-on in various clinical settings and served as a training coordinator for a large organization, gaining a deep understanding of the practicalities involved in creating effective systems in real-world scenarios. Her expertise also extends to instructional design, holding a Master's degree i...

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ABA on Tap is always ready to share a pour with 3 Pie Squared and the illustrious Stephen and April Smith. In this case, we did a podswap!

Start this tasty podcast pour on 3 Pie Squared and the ABA Business Leaders podcast. Then continue with a second serving here on ABA on Tap. The combined crew of brew masters create a wonderfully easy and refreshing libation, allowing you to sit, sip, and ponder 'why.' What was the original vision for your ABA business? Is this holding true to life or just...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Derreck Ogden and Joshua Nelson (Part 2 of 2):

Derreck Ogden, part of the, ABA Impact Team, works with business owners and c-level executives. His work focuses on preventing business disruption. He is highly regarded for his professionalism, courtesy, and trustworthiness, and clients appreciate his cutting-edge knowledge of technology. A testimonial praises his expertise in choosing and adapting computers to meet specific needs. Derreck Ogden is also recognized as the Chief Executive Officer at WOM Technology Management Group. In this role, he...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Derreck Ogden and Joshua Nelson (Part 1 of 2):

Derreck Ogden, part of the, ABA Impact Team, works with business owners and c-level executives. His work focuses on preventing business disruption. He is highly regarded for his professionalism, courtesy, and trustworthiness, and clients appreciate his cutting-edge knowledge of technology. A testimonial praises his expertise in choosing and adapting computers to meet specific needs. Derreck Ogden is also recognized as the Chief Executive Officer at WOM Technology Management Group. In this role, he d...

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ABA on Tap is so proud to spend some time with the illustrious Portia James. (Part 2 of 2)

As a visionary, a powerhouse of a leader, and a pioneer for women and people of color in her field, Portia James has been shaking conference room tables for nearly two decades. She shares bold perspectives on the lack of representation for black leadership in the workplace and how it impacts decision-making and strategic execution at the executive level. She is one of few Behavior Analysts to have been featured in both Forbes and...

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ABA on Tap is so proud to spend some time with the illustrious Portia James. (Part 1 of 2)

As a visionary, a powerhouse of a leader, and a pioneer for women and people of color in her field, Portia James has been shaking conference room tables for nearly two decades. She shares bold perspectives on the lack of representation for black leadership in the workplace and how it impacts decision-making and strategic execution at the executive level. She is one of few Behavior Analysts to have been featured in both Forbes and...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Mr. Adam Ventura. (Part 2 of 2)

Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-making, supervision, and clinical efficiency. Adam's current focus is on leveraging technology to make data-driven insights and innovative systems more accessible to behavior analysts across settings. A graduate of Florida International University (FIU) and a long-standing adjunct professor, Adam...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Mr. Adam Ventura. (Part 1 of 2)

Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-making, supervision, and clinical efficiency. Adam's current focus is on leveraging technology to make data-driven insights and innovative systems more accessible to behavior analysts across settings. A graduate of Florida International University (FIU) and a long-standing adjunct professor, Adam...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. 

Dr. O’Donnell began working with adults with autism and intellectual disabilities in 2013, youth with autism and intellectual disabilities in 2015, and received his registered behavior technician credential in 2016 working for multiple companies providing autism services. Dr. O’Donnell earned his masters i...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. 

Dr. O’Donnell began working with adults with autism and intellectual disabilities in 2013, youth with autism and intellectual disabilities in 2015, and received his registered behavior technician credential in 2016 working for multiple companies providing autism services. Dr. O’Donnell earned his masters i...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part II)

Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena develops ABA-based feeding programs and trains professionals and caregivers nationwide. She has presented at major conferences such as ABAI and FABA and continues to advance the field through education and advocacy. Dena has led feeding programs in both clinical and mu...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part I)

Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena develops ABA-based feeding programs and trains professionals and caregivers nationwide. She has presented at major conferences such as ABAI and FABA and continues to advance the field through education and advocacy. Dena has led feeding programs in both clinical and mu...

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ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education.  

Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotypes that is play-based and child-led. Unfurling Littles was created out of a desire to do better for neurodivergent children and create a model of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) that is not implicated in causing harm. Maggie believes that  "Th...

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ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education.  

Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotypes that is play-based and child-led. Unfurling Littles was created out of a desire to do better for neurodivergent children and create a model of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) that is not implicated in causing harm. Maggie believes that  "Th...

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(Part 2 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' 

Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her early intervention prior to insurance mandates for autism treatment Michelle experienced a treatment model largely based on 'parent training' She took her early experiences to college and ultimately decided to work in Applied B...

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(Part 1 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' 

Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her early intervention prior to insurance mandates for autism treatment Michelle experienced a treatment model largely based on 'parent training' She took her early experiences to college and ultimately decided to work in Applied B...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. 

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds h...

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. 

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds h...

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The landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis has transformed dramatically over the last decade—from how we collect data to how we run our businesses. In this illuminating conversation, Dan and Mike welcome Suzanne Juzwick, BCBA and founder of Innovation Moon, who shares her unique perspective on the technological evolution reshaping our field.

Suzanne's journey from special education teacher to ABA technology consultant offers a fascinating window into how the profession has grown. After witnessing the significant impact of ABA in her classroom, she pursued more education and her board certification,  and eve...

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The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is evolving at breakneck speed—from practice management (PM) and data collection software to CRM platforms and value-based care models. To stay ahead, ABA professionals must adapt, innovate, and leverage technology to sustain their businesses.

In this must-listen episode of ABA on Tap, Dan and Mike sit down with Suzanne Juzwik, MA, BCBA—CEO of Innovation Moon and an expert in ABA business operations, EHR software & technology selection, and financial sustainability...

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ABA on Tap has discussed the ever ubiquitous 'Do This!' as a discriminative stimulus. And of course, once the child imitates correctly, you say "GOOD JOB!" as the standard, overly used and potentially ineffective consequence, dare we say 'reinforcement.' 

In this episode, Mike and Dan brew over an article from Dr. Becky Kennedy (see link below). Dr. Becky advises parents to reconsider the use of 'good job' as a response to indicate satisfaction with a child's behavior. She provides great insight that is applicable to any parent and child d...

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Happy New Year! ABA on Tap says 'thank you' for all your support over the last 5 seasons. We offer a 'Year in Review' for 2024 to revisit all the great tasting 'brews' we offered. Enjoy!

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In this episode we are excited to have a discussion with Kim Warma, the President of Pro-ACT, Inc. Pro-ACT is a widely used crisis management curriculum that is implemented in various settings, from schools, to hospitals, to group homes/residential facilities, and many more. Dan and Mike have experience utilizing the Pro-ACT curriculum,  with Dan training the principals for over 10 years for multiple ABA companies, and can both personally vouch for its value with increasing safety and improving company culture. 

Under continuous development since 1975, Pro-ACT has evolved over the past 50 years co...

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AI has been injected into every aspect of our lives and its been a fast and furious deployment. While the speed of the technology is enticing, it quickly raises questions about the individuality and client specificity of AI output, especially for essential artifacts like medical notes. While medical notes are a well-known nightmare to ABA providers---lengthy, confusing, seemingly meant to confound and confuse, and clearly installed to defer payment wherever possible--they also serve a very important purpose for clinicians, who truly use them to document procedure, protocol and progress. Enter Michael Gao from...

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These days, there is no shortage of controversy over ABA treatment. The neurodivergent community, at least specific outspoken members within, often make general claims about ABA, calling it 'evil' and 'abusive.' Experienced and devoted practitioners beg to differ. Enter Jennifer Fitzpatrick and her efforts in organizing and successfully hosting the inaugural CPABA Conference for 2024. Her intent was to bring together professionals from both sides of the discussion to posit the role of ABA in medical treatment, specifically for autistic individuals. This was recorded prior to the conference, but publication held till now.<...