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(PREVIEW) The Nurture Effect Book Club May 30, 2022

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Enjoy a short preview of our latest full-length Book Club episode. Want to hear the whole thing and get 2 CEs for free? Subscribe to our Patreon today at the premium $10+ levels for that plus other bonuses!

Who's ready to save the world with behavior analysis? While our original goal of reading books about ACT may have only been partially accomplished, what we got instead is Dr. Anthony Biglan's overview of what 40+ years of prevention science, behavioral science, and policy making say about improving our lives at the family, school, community, and global stages. Tune in to our mega-long discussion to see where we agree, where we disagree, and what's still left to do.

Content discussed in this episode

Biglan, A. (2015). The nurture effect: How the science of human behavior can improve our lives and our world. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

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Episode 204 - Trauma-Informed Applications of ABA w/ Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman + Dr. Jennifer Austin May 25, 2022

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The days of assuming traumatic events are terrible situations that couldn't happen to us are past. But how can we work to minimize the risk of traumatic events, especially when working with children? Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman returns to the show with collaborator Dr. Jennifer Austin to discuss the state of research on trauma-informed applications in ABA. We review the goal of compassionate care, the impacts of trauma, and steps that you can take tomorrow to work within a trauma-informed framework of practice.

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.

Articles discussed this episode:

Rajaraman, A., Austin, J.L., Gover, H.C., Cammilleri, A.P., Donnelly, D.R., & Hanley, G.P. (2022). Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 40-61. doi: 10.1002/jaba.881

Taylor, B.A., LeBlanc, L.A., & Nosik, M.R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 654-666. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3

Episode 203 - Ethics Mailbag II w/ Dr. Darren Sush May 18, 2022

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New code, new ethics problems, new episode! Friend of the show, Dr. Darren Sush, joins us just in time for all of these changes with a second edition of one of our favorite publications, "A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis." We tackle six big cases from the book covering whole new areas of ethical behavior, as well as a classic or two. Plus, we discuss how we've been using ethical case scenarios in our own groups to keep sharp. Come along and see if you get the same answers as us!

This episode is available for 1.5 ETHICS CEU.

Articles discussed this episode:

Sush, D.G. & Najdowski, A.C. (2022). A workbook of ethical case scenarios in applied behavior analysis (2nd Ed). Academic Press.

Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts.

Episode 202 - (LIVE) Changing Professional Focus May 11, 2022

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Ever wonder whether there's more to ABA than education and autism? Surprise! There are plenty of fields currently accepting more and more behavior analysts and even some new trails to blaze with bringing our science to new ventures and areas of study. But it's not going to be easy. This episode, we discuss just what it takes to change professional focus while maintaining both your professional AND ethical good-name.

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Patrons can receive this CE for FREE!

Articles discussed this episode:

Alligood, C.A. & Gravina, N.E. (2020). Branching out: Finding success in new areas of practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 283-289. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00483-2

Alligood, C.A., Anderson, C., McGee, H. (2019). Casting a wider net: an Analysis of scholarly contributions of behavior analysis graduate program faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 466-472. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00281-x

Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P, & Wilczynski, S.M. (2018). A call for discussion about scope of competence in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 424-435. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00303-8

LeBlanc, L., Heinicke, M.R., & Baker, J.C. (2012). Expanding the consumer base for behavior-analytic services: Meeting the needs of consumers in the 21st century. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 4-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03391813

Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Recommendations for respecializing in a new ABA practice area. Littleton, CO: Author

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May 2022 Preview May 04, 2022

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Episode 201- Advances in Treatment for Autistic Adults w. Dr. Sungwoo Kahng Dr. Christopher Manente Apr 27, 2022

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As part of our effort to get the word out about the need for more robust services for adults with disabilities, we invited two passionate supporters of this important work, Dr. Sungwoo Kahng and Dr. Christopher Manente. We learn all about recent replications and novel extensions supporting the autonomy and employment skills of autistic adult clients, as well as some of the benefits and challenges specific to supporting this population.

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.

Articles discussed this episode:

Pubylski-Yanofchick, W., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2021). Treatment of food selectivity in an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00650-z

Butler, C., Kobylarz, A., Zaki-Scarpa, C., LaRue, R.H., Manente, C., & Kahng, S. (2020). Differential reinforcement to decrease stereotypy exhibited by an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 261-270. doi: 10.1002/bin.1760

Kahng, S., Butler, C., Kronfli, F.R., Zaki-Scarpa, C., Boragi, B., & Scott, J. (in prep). An individualized approach to teaching adults with autism to successfully navigate job interviews via remote instruction.

Episode 200 - (ETHICS) Ethical Decision-Making w/ Dr. Matthew Brodhead Apr 20, 2022

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To celebrate the 200th episode of the show, we finally coaxed Sir Dr. Matthew Brodhead out of his castle to share his knowledge of how to make ethical decisions with all of us. And if you think we were going to miss the chance to get Dr. Brodhead to share a new decision tree, you haven't been listening to us fan-person him for the past six years. Plus, how ethics starts at the job interview, and Rob gets a special anniversary copy of ::REDACTED::

This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU.

Articles discussed this episode:

Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Cox, D.J. (2018). How to identify ethical practices in organizations prior to employment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 165-173. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0235-y

Cox, D.J., & Brodhead, M.T. (2021). A proof of concept analysis of decision-making with time-series data. The Psychological Record, 21. doi: 10.1007/s40732-020-00451-w

Episode 199 - Self-Care and Modern-Day Burnout w/ Dr. Julie Slowiak Apr 13, 2022

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With (we hope) the COVID-19 pandemic nearing its end, many behavior analysts find themselves facing burnout for the first time after the past two, grueling years. And while opening up an Etsy store to finally sell all those beer koozies you knitted during lockdown might make for a fun summer project, it might not do much to keep your performing at a top level. Luckily, our special guest, Dr. Julie Slowiak, is here to teach you a new type of craft: job crafting! We learn all about updates to what professional self-care might look like in our brave new world, and how you may be able to re-energize in your current job without breaking the bank on yarn and glitter.

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.

Articles discussed this episode

Slowiak, J.M. & DeLongchamp, A.C. (2021). Self-care strategies and job-crafting practices among behavior analysts: Do they predict perceptions of work-life balance, work engagement, and burnout? Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00570-y

Jimenez-Gomez, C., Sawhney, G., & Albert, K.M. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on the applied behavior analysis workforce: Comparison across remote and nonremote workers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00625-0

April 2022 Preview Apr 06, 2022

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While we may be unclear what the weather is like, we ARE clear just how many great topics we'll be discussing this month. And to celebrate our 200th episode, it's guests, guests, guests! We'll be chatting with Dr. Julie Slowiak about self-care in the COVID-19 times, Sir Dr. Matthew Brodhead about ethical decision making, and Dr. SungWoo Kahng and Dr. Christopher Manente about advances in treatment for autistic adults. For podcast birthdays, the listeners get all the good gifts.

Articles for April 2022

Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic w/ Dr. Julie Slowiak

Ethical Decision Making w/ Dr. Matthew Brodhead

Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Cox, D.J. (2018). How to identify ethical practices in organizations prior to employment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 165-173. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0235-y

Cox, D.J., & Brodhead, M.T. (2021). A proof of concept analysis of decision-making with time-series data. The Psychological Record, 21. doi: 10.1007/s40732-020-00451-w

Advances in Treatment for Autistic Adults w/ Dr. SungWoo Kahng + Dr. Christopher Manente