Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

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Behavior Analysis and Down Syndrome with Dr. Nicole Neil, Ph.D., BCBA-D Mar 26, 2021

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In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Nicole Neil who is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University. Nicole’s research focuses on behaviour analytic supports for individuals with Down Syndrome.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General

Contact:

Nicole Neil

https://neilbc.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-neil-90798a161/

Show Notes:

McMaster University - Hamilton Ontario: https://www.science.mcmaster.ca/pnb
Brock University - St. Catherines Ontario: https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mad
Emily Jones, Queens College CUNY: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Psychology/Faculty-Bios/Emily-A-Jones
London Down Syndrome Association: https://www.ldsa.ca
Canadian Down Syndrome Society: https://cdss.ca
Deborah Fidler: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/bio-page/deborah-fidler-2364
Milleu Communication Training: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-1-4419-1698-3_1679
Elisabeth Dykens: https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/bio/elisabeth-dykens
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome: https://www.woodbinehouse.com/product/off-to-a-good-start-book-1 ; https://www.woodbinehouse.com/product/off-to-a-good-start-a-behaviorally-based-model-for-teaching-children-with-down-syndrome-book-2-teaching-programs

Articles Referenced:

Neil, N. M. & Jones, E. A. (2019). Effects of intervention intensity on skill acquisition and task persistence in children with Down syndrome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32, 1163-1175.
Hart, K. M., and Neil, N. (2021). Down syndrome caregivers' support needs: a mixed‐method participatory approach. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 65, 60-76.
Neil, N., Amicarelli, A., Anderson, B., & Liesmer, K. (in press). A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Research on Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions for Individuals with Down Syndrome.
Neil, N. & Liesemer, K. (2020). Early behavioral intervention for young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Current Developmental Disorder Reports, 7, 139-148.

Behaviour Analysis in Botswana with Maleshwane Mauco, M.S., BCBA Mar 19, 2021

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In this episode Ben chats with Maleshwane Mauco, a board-certified behaviour analyst from Botswana in southern Africa. Maleshwane shares her experiences going to school in the US and practicing in Ireland, the Middle East, and Africa navigating different cultures. This culturally diverse journey had her writing programs to herd goats and how to call a butler.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleshwane-shwane-mauco-bcba-53969815/

Show Notes:

May Institute: https://www.mayinstitute.org
New England Center for Children: https://www.necc.org
Northeastern University ABA Program: https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/program/master-of-science-in-applied-behavior-analysis-628
D.A.N. (Defeat Autism Now): https://quackwatch.org/consumer-education/nonrecorg/dan
Apartheid: https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa
Louka Tsami - Telehealth World ABA Project: https://www.uhcl.edu/autism-center/telehealth
Southern Africa Development Community: https://sadc.int
SABA: http://saba.abainternational.org
BACB and Global Certification: https://www.bacb.com/global-certification
IDEA: https://sites.ed.gov/idea

Solutions for Sleep with Hilary McClinton, M.Ed., BCBA, and Nicole Shallow, M.Ed., BCBA Feb 26, 2021

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In this episode I chat with Hilary and Nicole about everything from sleep assessment to intervention.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning

Contact:

Hilary McClinton

https://coastalridgeconsulting.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coastalridgeconsulting/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/coastalridgeconsulting/

Nicole Shallow

https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleshallow/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/yourbehaviourgal/

Show Notes:

Durand, V. Mark, "Sleep better!: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs." (1998). Faculty Books. 47.
Friman, P. C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you: Now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town, NE: Boys Town Press.
Greg Hanley’s Sleep Tutorial: https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/presentations
Dr. Keira Moore, BCBA-D: https://moorebehaviorconsulting.com
Dr. Craig Canapari: https://drcraigcanapari.com/year-in-sleep2020
Dr. Cathleen Piazza: https://experts.nebraska.edu/en/publications/bedtime-fading-in-the-treatment-of-pediatric-insomnia
Walker, Matthew. 2018. Why We Sleep. Harlow, England: Penguin Books.
Hilary McClinton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastalridgeconsulting/

Journals:

Sleep: https://academic.oup.com/sleep
Journal of Sleep Research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652869
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: https://jcsm.aasm.org/journal/jcsm
Journal of Pediatrics: https://www.jpeds.com

Podcast Episodes:

Dr. Sandy Jin: https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2017/5/15/episode-32-sleeeeeep

Research:

Friman, P.C., Hoff, K.E., Schnoes, C., Freeman, K.A., Woods, D.W., & Blum, N. (1999). The bedtime pass: An approach to bedtime crying and leaving the room. Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 153, 1027-1029. doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.10.1027
Jin, C.S., Hanley, G.P, & Beaulieu, L. (2013). An individualized and comprehensive approach to treating sleep problems in young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 161-180. doi: 10.1002/jaba.16

Parent Coaching with ESDM and The Balance Program with Maria Sample, M.A., BCBA Feb 19, 2021

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In this episode, Ben chats with Maria Sample, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in Vancouver, BC. Maria and Ben talk about the Early Start Denver Model and Parent Coaching. They go down a few rabbit holes in their conversation including ABA Reform, The Balance Program, Naturalistic Developmental Behaviour Interventions, and even talk about life in the circus arts!

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

1.0 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sample-turner-233a0a17/

Up Early Intervention

https://www.upearlyintervention.com/about/#maria-sample,-ma,-bcba,-rasp-a

Show Notes:

Association for Science in Autism Treatment:
- https://asatonline.org
- https://asatonline.org/for-parents/becoming-a-savvy-consumer/is-there-science-behind-that-early-denver-model
RUBI Parent Training Curriculum: https://www.rubinetwork.org
Simon Fraser University/Douglas College ABA Program: https://www.sfu.ca/psychology/ugrad/programs/ABAConcentration.html
Laura Grow, Ph.D., BCBA-D: https://www.gardenacademy.org/grow
Maria’s Master’s Thesis: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.797
Pivotal Response Training in Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/mental-health/documents/Nova-Scotias-Early-Intensive-Behavioural-Intervention-Program.pdf
Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513196
Laurie Vismara: https://10to8.com/book/esdmonline
Balance Parent Coaching Program: https://ftfbc.com/courses/dr-ruppel-presents-the-balance-program
Podcast episodes that discuss ABA reform:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-25-aba-reform-movement-jo-ramirez-messina-jeff-newman/id1476337731?i=1000489139828
- https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans/episodes/Ep-26-ABA-Reform-Movement-with-Jo-Ramirez-Messina-and-Jeff-Newmanpart-2-ei4foh
ESDM Randomized Control Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4951085

Trauma-informed Supports for Autism with Alexia Stack, M.Ed., BCBA Jan 22, 2021

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Ben chats with Alexia Stack, M.Ed, BCBA about all things trauma and autism including a thorough discussion of her 2019 article entitled “Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism”. They also talk about consent, assent, acceptance and commitment training and so much more!

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
CBA: Learning

Contact:

Alexia Stack

https://www.ablockabove.com/our-team

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexia-stack-36b51622/

Show Notes:

Stack, A., & Lucyshyn, J. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 49(4), 1613–1625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3854-9
Chapter in The Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law: https://law.stanford.edu/publications/clinicians-as-advocacy-allies-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder
Kim Bartholomew Attachment Research: http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/people/bartholomew/papers/adultattachment.html
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine: https://www.nicabm.com
Praxis Continuing Education and Training: https://www.praxiscet.com
Cusp Emergence (Camille Kolu, Ph.D, BCBA-D): https://cuspemergence.com
Robin Walser, Ph D.: http://www.tlconsultationservices.com/Podcasts-and-Interviews.html
The Association for Contextual Behavior Science: https://contextualscience.org

Facebook Groups:

Trauma (ACES) From An Applied Behavior Analysis Perspective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2190700404281176
Trauma-Informed Schools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542002662929768
Listen.Learn.Lead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement
ACT for ABA Practitioners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429925357078709
Contextual Behavior Science: https://www.facebook.com/groups/139577856152643

Recommended References:

Brenner, J., Pan, Z., Mazefsky, C., Smith, K. A., & Gabriels, R. (2017). Behavioral symptoms of reported abuse in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in inpatient settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3183-4.
Ciarrochi J., Hayes, L. & Bailey, A. (2012). Get out of your mind and into your life for teens: A guide to living an extraordinary life.
Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A., Kliethermes, M. & Murray, L. K. (2012). Trauma-focused CBT for youth with complex trauma. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36, 528-541.
Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. & Murray, L. K. (2011). Trauma-focused CBT for youth who experience ongoing traumas. Child Abuse and Neglect, 35, 637-646.
Dixon, M., & Paliliunas., D. AIM: A behavior analytic curriculum for social emotional development in children.
Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D. F., Spitz, A. M., Edwards, V., Koss, M. P., & Marks, J. S. (1998). Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245-256.
Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy.
Hoover, D. W. (2015). The effects of psychological trauma on children with autism spectrum disorders: A research review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 287-299.
Kerns, C., Newschaffer, C., & Berkowitz, S., & Lee, B. K. (2017). Brief report: Examining the association of autism and adverse childhood experiences in the national survey of children’s health: The important role of income and co-occuring mental health conditions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47, 2275-2281.

A Behaviour Analyst‘s Experience with Racism in Canada with Danielle Reid, M.Sc., BCBA Jan 11, 2021

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In our first episode I speak with Danielle Reid, MSc., BCBA, who shares her personal story of coming to Canada from Trinidad & Tobago in terms of her experiences with racism in both the community at large and within the field of behaviour analysis.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop