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Now that the leaves are almost all fallen in New England, it must be time for a new round of ABA Inside Track episodes to keep you busy during awkward pauses at the Thanksgiving table. After a discussion of our whirlwind Octobers of conferences and business trips, we get to business with a review from Jackie of how video feedback can be used as a powerful self-monitoring tool. Then we ask our friend/SLP/BCBA, Rose Griffin, from ABA Speech to explain gestalt language processing models and where on the Brodhead flowchart of "jump on the table to decry...

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While circle time should be a joyous occasion with learning and meaningful, fun activities, many students find themselves fixated on singing the "Goodbye, everyone" song just to get the heck out of there! So, how do we make our circle times more engaging while supporting the needs of diverse learners still figuring...

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Sure, B.F. Skinner's work is THE keystone for everything we do in behavior analysis. But, that's all just boring "into to ABA" history, right? Well, Dr. Judah Axe, president of the B.F. Skinner Foundation, begs to differ (and we totally agree!). In this episode we discuss two of Dr. Axe's...

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In our effort to cover every topic in behavior analysis ever, we're heading back to a basic, but key, topic: shaping. Is this is your 10th review of loading the problem loader? Or have you been too scared to utilize shaping because you've never mastered the art of the approximation? This episode...

The podcast is coming out a few days early just to give you a little more time to get tickets to one (or more) of some of our favorite conference events of the year. Not enough time to book a flight, sadly. But, if you're in the area, we strongly encourage you to check out one of the options we discuss in the episode.

The only thing scary about this month is how to find time to attend all of the amazing conferences, talks, and events given by some of the best minds in behavior analysis! But...

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To wrap up Supervision September, ABA Inside Track tackles the classic management book "Who Moved My Cheese?" and finds the whole thing less sharp than the millions of people who bought it on Amazon. Nevertheless, your stalwart Book Club crew finds a few ways to take the tiny parable of mice and...

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Can it really be 10 years since Sellers, Valentino, and LeBlanc laid out an amaing and actionable list of supervision activities for behavior analysts to follow? Yup, you're that much older! And while you're undoubtedly better than your younger self, could the field of supervision say the same thing? This week Dr. Amber...

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We spend a lot of time as supervisors using our brilliant, veteran brains to pass wisdom on to those under our supervisory purview. But does that mean that our friends and colleagues don't have anything useful to add to our learning experience? Jackie and Diana lead a discussion of what is known...

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Gamification adds fun, game-like components to otherwise dull, dry activities to increase motivation to engage with the task. But could it work for supervision? This episode Diana takes charge as she reviews how gamficiation can be added to the BCBA trainee practicum experience to make the basic ABA supervision activity go from...

Don't despair now that your summer vacation is over, because ABA Inside Track will dull the pain of the workday with the return of Supervision September! A whole month of supervision discussion and research to make you the greatest boss/mentor/leader in the world. First, we dig into the archives for a special episode released as a bonus to patrons to launch the new site in which Diana digs deep into Gamification methodology as a means to improve supervision data entry in the practicum experience. Next we turn the tables from our bosses to ourselves to see if...

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We're wrapping up the summer with a re-release of one of our most popular past episodes. If you've never heard it before, we think you'll appreciate Dr. Karsten's discussion of ethical data collection and usage. And if you listened when it aired back in 2016, it's a great time for a review!

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Thanks to our awesome listeners, we're bringing ANOTHER Listener Choice episode out a bit early because folks can't wait to revisit a discussion of ABA and public policy. This time we're focusing on the licensure process for behavior analysts: How it happened, what we learned, and what comes next to ensure the...

We were so excited to take the trip back up to Utica, NY for the 3rd Compassionate Care Conference, hosted by Dr. Erik Jacobson and his team at Upstate Caring Partners. And the conference did not disappoint. In this extra-long bonus episode, we spend some time remembering our favorite moments regarding the definition of compassion and the place of PFA-SBT in today's ABA before diving into over an hour's worth of great poster discussion with a slew of excellent presenters. Honestly, I think it's our biggest poster segment ever! Come for the Utica greens, stay for the updated treatment...

As the summer hits the beginning of the end, we're taking a few minutes to reflect on all of our vacation fun. And what better way to share one of our favorite 2026 vacations than to do an entire bonus episode reviewing our trip to Utica, New York. More specifically, our trip to the Compassionate Care Conference hosted by Upstate Caring Partners. And, for ABA Inside Track, nothing says vacation like amazing speakers, street audio poster sessions, and scintillating conversations about the state of behavioral treatment. Next, we supplement your beach reading time with last year's Book Club episode on...

A quick update on some required CE changes coming in September to make sure everyone has plenty of time to get ready.

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Returning to the show with a brand new book in tow, we're joined by Dr. Denise Ross and Dr. Doug Greer to talk all about the research behind teaching reading and reading comprehension skills, as put into their edited work, When Text Speaks. We go deep into the foundations of reading instruction...

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While behavior analysts might think themselves immune to falling into poor practices when supporting students in public schools, don't forget that we too are sensitive to the contingencies of our environment. And when those environments are using statistically higher rates of punishment in the form of harsh discipline practices for females of...

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After 10 years of podcasting, we decided that if we were going to do an ethics episode for Guest Month, we'd go big. And you can't get much bigger when talking about ethics in behavior analysis than Dr. Jon Bailey himself. We dive into the formation of the ethical codes we know, love...

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Since we've done about 100 episodes pointing out the general lack of preparedness of BCBAs leaving grad school and jumping right into public school work, it'd be pretty mean of us not to have some episodes where we tell you HOW to prepare. And this week we have special guests, Dr. Kristin Foley...

As July heat makes its way to New England, we're staying inside with the AC on and a bevy of exciting guests in the studio. That's right: It's GUEST MONTH! Nothing but episodes featuring amazing guests. First we kick things off by reviewing how to get ready for the new school season with Dr. Kristin Foley and Dr. Fina Robertson sharing their work on preparing behavior analysts to work effectively and ethically in schools. Next Dr. Jon Bailey shares his unique and masterful perspective on ethical behavior from the past to the future! Turning back to schools, we learn...

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Some of us struggle going to the doctor. Some of us shrink in terror at the sight of nail clippers. But when individuals with histories of avoiding medical care need help learning to tolerate these necessary procedures, what treatments can we use? This week we head to the doctor's office with a...

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As more and more behavior analysts spread out from private clinics into the world of public school education, it becomes pretty obvious how little most of us know about the needs and challenges required of working with teachers, students, and administrators. But what if I told you there was a book that could give you a crash course to turn your un...

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Sure, I bet we can all think of a concept. But could you define exactly what a "concept" is? What it isn't? How about teach a concept? This week Dr. Catherine Williams joins us to look at the concept of concepts using both behavior analytic terminology and some fun, experimental behavioral research...

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Double double your behavior.

Double double your analysis.

Oh no single podcast, ABA Inside Track freshens your brain like...

Double research, double discussion,

Come on and double listen.

ABA Inside Track, ABA inside Track...episode.

Articles discussed this episode:

Nussbaum, N.L. (2012). ADHD and female specific concerns: A review of the literature and clinical implications. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 87-100. doi: 10.1177/1087054711416909

Kurtz, P. F., Chin, M. D., Robinson, A. N., O...

As the summer weather turns its bright face towards New England, we find ourselves wrapping up another year of book club...just in time to start planning for NEXT YEAR'S BOOK CLUB!! Get your phone loaded with all the podcasts you need for the beach with this month's new episodes. First, we open up a themed grab bag with articles all related to participants with dual-diagnoses. Then we dig into the details of concept formation with Dr. Catherine Williams to find out exactly how you should really be teaching new things. Last, get prepared for your annual medical check-up...

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While "just the facts" might be one way to ask questions, it's certainly not the ONLY way. And, if you're not careful, your interviewing style could get you all the wrong answers. This week we're joined by Dr. Ray Joslyn to discuss ALL the behavior analytic research there is on forensic interviewing...

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A few years back, we contributed a book chapter on non-traditional options for disseminating behavior analysis with Matt Cicoria where we became slightly enamored with the idea of communities of practice as a means for knowledge sharing. Well, thanks to our amazing listeners on Patreon, that topic is back and with a...

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Could this book actually save your marriage? Well, that's not really the point of it; however, we found a LOT to enjoy and reflect on in our discussion of "Divergent Minds" by Jenera Nerenberg, a broad look at adult female neurodiversity in the modern era. Just how much of our socialization process practically mandates masking behavior in autistic women? And what does it mean to an individual labeled "highly sensitive" when entering the workforce or family life? Join us as we take a look at five commonly identified...

While Rob gets his Jedi robes back from the cleaners, let's take a moment for some fun chats, listener comments, and a preview of what's coming up this month on ABA Inside Track. First we open the Book Club vault to release last year's discussion of Jenara Nerenberg's female neurodiversity exploration, "Divergent Mind", the book that may have saved Diana and Rob's marriage (at least in the sense that they both liked it and are still married). Then we turn the episode-picking over to our listeners with a discussion of communities of practice and whether they're really as helpful...

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Though the Beatles remind us to get by with a little help from my friends, is there really any hard evidence to back their assertion up? This week we look into the data to determine whether the use of peer behavior and prompting is actually a worthwhile intervention. We explore how peers...

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As behavior analysis pursues more opportunities to meaningfully ally with the neurodiversity movement, we need to ensure we're doing more than just playing lip service to those seeking additional supports by improving our listening. But how can you listen for assent without good communication skills? This week we are joined by Armando...

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"Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times". - Mark Twain

While not an episode about nicotene withdrawal, this week we're talking all about research describing the phenomenon of relapse. Or is it renewal? Resurgence? All of the above? B...

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Thank you for being a behavior analyst.

Travel to your clients house and back again.

Your functional contextualism is true. You're a scientist who builds rapport.

And if you ran discrete trials, invited everyone you knew

You would see the greatest responding would be from me

And the consequence would be my saying

Thank you for being a behavior analyst.

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Loomis, K. Morales, L., Yeo, Y., & F...

April showers are fun, especially after winter snowstorms. Fortunately, we've thawed out a whole mess of episodes for you to enjoy this month including our latest grab bag. But what about the themed episodes? Glad you asked! First, we'll be talking all about relapse which includes discussions of resurgence and renewal (see, aren't you glad you're learning about this?). Then we're joined by Armando Bernal to discuss how PECS could be a key component of building up our support of assent practices. Finally we get real and talk about peer mediation. The kind where children support skill acquisition of...

To celebrate our 10-year podcast anniversary, we take a look back to the days before Rob, Diana, and Jackie talked about ABA over the airwaves and just talked about songs with Rob's first ever podcast "They're Playing Our Song". Each Friday we'll be highlighting the trio's first ever podcasts recorded. Look how far they've come!

Originally Posted: 9/14/2015

This week, it's Jackie's first podcast ever where she talks with Rob about her favorite song, "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars.

FUN FACT: Listen in at around the 20 minute mark to hear the first public...

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This week we're going back to the widget factory with a discussion of OBM research related to public posting. But don't worry: You can use this feedback technique anywhere and everywhere! From the classroom to the auto plant to the bicycle track, we review the research to see if this visual feedback...

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I don't want to sound like an old grump here, but kids these days with their devices and social medias are in trouble. What's that, you say? There's a whole book that not only agrees with that sentiment, but also has data to prove that the worsening outcomes of the world's youth are likely causal to the rise of social media an...

To celebrate our 10-year podcast anniversary, we take a look back to the days before Rob, Diana, and Jackie talked about ABA over the airwaves and just talked about songs with Rob's first ever podcast "They're Playing Our Song". Each Friday we'll be highlighting the trio's first ever podcasts recorded. Look how far they've come!

Originally Posted: 7/29/2015

This week, Rob takes center stage to talk with Diana about his favorite song, "Tonight, Tonight" by The Smashing Pumpkins.

FUN FACT: The microphone used to record this episode is the same one Rob and Diana...

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When food and toys just aren't cutting it for your learning needs, here comes awesomely fun social interactions. But which to choose? Wiggle arms? Tickles? There's got to be a better way! This week friend of the show, Dr. Casey Clay, returns to run down options for using social interaction preference assessments...