Do Better Pod Live - Feb 2025: Determining Treatment Intensity Feb 25, 2025

In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss considerations around determining treatment intensity.

Meeting Purpose

Live recording of the Do Better Podcast discussing how to determine appropriate service intensity for ABA therapy clients.

Key Takeaways

- There's a lack of standardized training/processes for determining ABA therapy hours

- New tools like POP-C (Patient Outcome Planning Calculator) are emerging to help guide decisions

- Many factors impact appropriate service intensity beyond just client needs (e.g. family capacity, funding constraints)

- More research is needed to determine optimal ways to prescribe treatment intensity

Topics

Current State of Service Intensity Decision-Making

- Historically, funding limitations often dictated hours (e.g. 6-10 hrs/week)

- Many BCBAs receive no formal training on how to determine appropriate hours

- Some organizations developing internal tools/processes, but no industry standard

- New research-based tools like POPC starting to emergePOP-C (Patient Outcome Planning Calculator)

- New tool published in 2023 to help determine service intensity

- 33-question assessment placing clients into high (30-40 hrs), medium (20-30 hrs) or low (up to 20 hrs) tiers

- Considers factors like diagnosis, behavior severity, communication skills, social avoidance

- Still in early stages

- authors seeking beta testers

Challenges in Determining Appropriate Hours

- Balancing clinical recommendations vs. family/logistical constraints

- Insurance requirements may not align with clinical judgment

- Difficulty measuring impact of prescribed vs. actual hours received

- Varying capacity of families to supplement therapy hours

- Considering opportunity costs (e.g. school time) of intensive 1:1 therapyFunding and Industry Trends

- Some providers only accepting clients who can meet minimum hour thresholds - Medicaid/insurance cutting back on covered services in some areas

- Potential for very limited covered hours (e.g. 4 hrs/month) in future

- Need for efficiency and prioritization if hours become more constrained

Next Steps

- Interested BCBAs can reach out to POP-C authors about beta testing

- Continue monitoring emerging research and tools for determining service intensity

- Consider how to adapt practices if funding becomes more limited in future

Do Better Podcast Live Nov 2024: Conferences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and AI Jan 28, 2025

In this Episode, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up on a variety of topics: conferences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and AI!

AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM

Key Takeaways

- Do Better Collective is hosting a month-long "Rejected Conference" in December with 30+ presentations and 40+ CEs available

- Megan presented on behavioral neuroscience and rethinking functions of behavior at the recent Disrupt ABA conference

- Integrating neuroscience concepts into ABA practice can improve understanding of client behavior and treatment approaches

- AI tools like ChatGPT are helpful for organizing ideas and creating contentTopics

Rejected Conference Details

- Runs Dec 1-19 with 30+ presentations on diverse ABA topics

- 40+ CEs available, including many ethics CEs

- Flexible pricing ($50-200) with scholarship options

- Free for Trailblazer members who share about the conference

- Presentations cover wide range of topics: ethics, group learning, precision teaching, neurodiversity, etc.

Behavioral Neuroscience in ABA

- Megan presented on integrating behavioral neuroscience concepts into ABA practice

- Focus on understanding nervous system regulation (sympathetic vs parasympathetic states)

- Importance of addressing neuroscience/regulation before attempting to teach skills

- Created resources on screening for neuroscience factors and connecting to ABA

AI Tools for Content Creation

- Megan and Joe use ChatGPT to organize ideas and create content

- Voice-to-text features helpful for capturing thoughts while driving

- AI can help structure "word vomit" of ideas into coherent content

Podcast Schedule

- May skip December episode due to holidays

- Considering moving to Wednesdays in 2025 based on audience feedback

Next Steps

- Megan to share behavioral neuroscience resources and possibly do webinar in January

- Send survey about moving podcast to Wednesdays in 2025

- Promote upcoming Rejected Conference in December

Do Better Pod Live Oct 2024: Motivational Interviewing with Callie Plattner Jan 28, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe interview Callie Plattner about Motivational Interviewing!

AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM Key Takeaways - Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication approach that can significantly enhance therapeutic relationships and outcomes in behavior analysis - MI skills (OARS: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries) require intentional practice but can be transformative for client interactions - Recent research shows strong social validity for integrating MI into ABA training and practice, addressing known skill deficits in therapeutic alliance building Topics Background and Relevance of MI in ABA - Multiple recent studies (2018-2023) highlight BCBAs' lack of skills in building therapeutic relationships - Less than 6% of surveyed BCBAs had practical training in MI-related skills during education - MI has extensive evidence base in other helping professions (e.g., addiction treatment, healthcare) - Key MI outcomes align with ABA needs: increased treatment adherence, goal clarity, session attendance Core MI Skills (OARS) - Open-ended questions: Elicit detailed responses beyond yes/no (e.g., "Tell me about your weekend") - Affirmations: Recognize client strengths and efforts (e.g., "You're clearly a dedicated parent") - Reflections: Demonstrate active listening and check understanding (e.g., "It sounds like you're worried about...") - Summaries: Synthesize key points and transition topics Implementing MI in ABA Practice - Pause before offering solutions; ask additional questions and reflect to ensure full understanding - Use OARS flexibly, not necessarily in order - Practice in various contexts (e.g., emails, casual conversations) to build fluency - Adjust approach based on individual client communication preferences Research and Training Developments - 100% of BCBAs in a study agreed MI skills should be developed in the field - Organizations like Mosaic Pediatric Therapy integrating MI into staff training and onboarding - Growing number of ABA-specific MI resources and conference presentations emerging Next Steps - Attendees encouraged to explore MI resources shared during session (articles, books, recorded trainings) - Consider attending upcoming MI workshops (e.g., Stone Soup Conference, Maryland ABA in December) - Potential future Do Better workshop on MI with Callie Plattner in 2025 - Field to continue work on incorporating MI into ABA coursework, fieldwork, and continuing education

Do Better Pod Live Jan 2025: Catching up and Parenting Jan 28, 2025

On this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up and discuss Parenting issues we face as behavior analyst.

AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM:

Key Takeaways

- The group tentatively selected a mountain goat as Do Better's mascot, symbolizing persistence and overcoming obstacles

- Parenting as a behavior analyst involves balancing analytical thinking with being present as a parent

- Contextual, collaborative approaches to parenting that explain rationales and teach problem-solving skills are preferred over rigid rule-setting

- Helping neurodivergent children navigate societal expectations while honoring their authentic selves is an ongoing challenge

Topics

Mascot Selection -

Mountain goat emerged as leading choice, representing persistence and overcoming challenges

- Other suggestions included owl, fox, wolf

- group favored an animal aligned with "trailblazer" theme

- Plan to create cartoon version; name suggestion "Doby" (pronounced "dough-be")

Parenting as a Behavior Analyst

- Challenge of balancing analytical thinking vs. being present as a parent

- Example: Flexibility around bedtime snacks, considering medication effects on appetite

- Importance of contextual decision-making rather than rigid rules

- Teaching children to make requests in advance and respect parents' time/planning needs

- Setting clear family values (e.g. "we don't lie") and explaining rationales behind rulesSupporting Neurodivergent Children

- Difficulty navigating societal expectations while honoring child's authentic self

- Explaining "neurotypical standards" as arbitrary social constructs

- Teaching self-advocacy skills when possible

- Using resources like Go Zen to address issues like negativity from a neurological perspective

Next Steps

- Finalize mascot selection and create cartoon version

- Schedule February podcast to discuss decision fatigue and long-term thinking in parenting

- Megan to upload full Do Better event calendar for the year by January 31st

Do Better Pod Live Sept 2024: Conferences and New Clinical Resource! Sep 24, 2024

In this episode Joe and Dr Megan discuss 2 upcoming conferences and a new clinical resource Dr. Megan created for FABA. Check out the links below and enjoy the show!

Conference Info:

1. CPABA

2. Rejected 2024 --> No Link yet but stay tuned for details!

3. ABA Reimagined

AI Summary from Fathom

Meeting Purpose

Record a podcast episode discussing upcoming ABA conferences and new resources for practitioners.

Key Takeaways

CPABA conference (Oct 11-12) offers 90+ CEs and aims to bring together diverse perspectives in ABA
"Rejected" conference planned for December to highlight practitioners and rejected presentations
New "Do Better Field Guide" resource created with tip sheets and checklists on key ABA topics
Multiple ABA conferences coming up, offering opportunities for learning and networking

Topics

CPABA Conference

Online conference Oct 11-12 with 90+ CE credits available
Aims to bring together differing perspectives on ABA topics
Panels on ableism, autism diagnosis, participatory research, ethics, social media impacts
Discount code DELEON2024 for 10% off registration
Recordings likely available after (to be confirmed)

Overview"Rejected" Conference

Planned for December 2024, online format
Goal: Highlight practitioners and presentations rejected from other conferences
1-2 hour time slots throughout month
Likely free for members, donation-based for non-members
Aiming for accessibility features (e.g. sign language interpreters)
Registration for presenters opening in October, attendees in late Oct/early Nov

Do Better Field Guide Resource

New resource with tip sheets and implementation checklists
Topics: language development, assent, emotional regulation, NET, toilet training, assessment, parent coaching
Designed for newer BCBAs to "hit the ground running"
Additional niche-specific guides may be developed in future

Other Conference Mentions

ABA Reimagined conference in February (online)
APBA conference in Dallas end of March

Do Better Pod Live Recording - Interview with Amanda "Mandy" Ralston Aug 26, 2024

In this episode Dr. Megan and Joe had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most innovative behavior analysts there is: Amanda "Mandy" Ralston. Our conversation focused on the new technology Amanda has created that is changing the landscape of how we develop treatment plans as behavior analysts. Tune in to find out more!

LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AMANDA:

AI Summary from Fathom:

Meeting purpose

Live recording of the "Do Better Podcast" featuring guest Amanda "Mandy" Ralston discussing her innovative AI-powered clinical decision support software for behavior analysts.

Key Takeaways

Knowetic is a pioneering clinical decision support system for behavior analysts, offering standardized intake, goal development, and treatment intensity forecasting
The software aims to enhance clinical decision-making by providing AI-assisted record review and recommendations based on 25+ years of practitioner experience
Knowetic addresses the complexity of autism and co-occurring conditions, emphasizing individualized, holistic treatment planning
The platform will incorporate standardized assessment tools (e.g. BHI) and aims to gather data to improve treatment outcomes across the field

Introduction to Knowetic AI

Knowetic is a subscription-based software platform for clinicians
Three main modules: care navigation, goal development, and intensity forecasting
Provides standardized intake process and builds behavioral profiles
Offers treatment recommendations based on 25+ years of clinical experience
Emphasizes clinician decision-making, not replacing clinical judgment

KnowYeti AI Assistant

HIPAA-compliant chatbot within Knowetic
Quickly reads and summarizes uploaded patient documents
Assists with record review and treatment plan writing
Does not access internet or retain information between sessions

Data Collection and Future Development

Standardized data collection allows for comparison across patients
Future plans to employ machine learning for pattern recognition and outcome prediction
Collaboration with Dr. Hanley to incorporate BHI (Behavioral Health Index) into the software

Expanding ABA Beyond Autism

Discussion on applying behavior analysis to other fields (e.g., substance abuse, human trafficking)
Emphasis on research, data collection, and dissemination to expand ABA's reach
Networking and interdisciplinary collaboration as key to expanding influence

Amanda Ralston's Career Journey

25+ years of experience in behavior analysis
Transitioned from clinical practice to tech entrepreneurship
Extensive networking and public speaking leading to diverse opportunities

Next Steps

Interested parties can sign up for a demo of Knowetic at Knowetic.ai
Follow Amanda Ralston on social media for updates (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)

Do Better Pod Live: Where do you see the field in 6 Years? Jul 23, 2024

At the CARES conference hosted by United Caring Partners, Dr. Megan had the pleasure of sitting on a panel presented by the folks at ABA Inside Track and the last question of the panel was: In 6 years, what do you hope to see at this conference? In today's episode, Dr. Megan, Joe, and members of the Do Better Collective discuss how they would answer this question.

We want to know your answer! Comment and let us know what you hope to see in 6 years in the field of ABA!

AI NOTES FROM FATHOM:
Meeting Purpose

Live recording of the Do Better Podcast to discuss the vision for the field of behavior analysis in 6 years

Key Takeaways

AI and ethical utilization of AI in ABA service delivery is a critical area the field needs to address
More robust training/supervision requirements and opportunities for BCBAs, focus on developing problem-solving skills
Increased emphasis on family systems, human development, and avoiding pathologizing in training
Conference speakers should highlight more practitioner work rather than just research
Include more focus on adult services as clients grow older

AI Utilization

Field needs guidelines on ethical, HIPAA-compliant use of AI for reducing burnout, increasing efficiency
Payers may utilize AI first if field does not get ahead of it
Opportunities for AI to support data collection, treatment planning, flagging non-individualized programming

BCBA Training

Need more robust training requirements beyond just passing exam
Potential internship model, assigned mentors, focus on applied skills
Conference sessions/discounts to engage current BCBA candidates

Human Development & Family Systems

Increased emphasis on human development to avoid pathologizing
Training on working with entire family system, not just client

Conference Focus

Shift towards practitioner speakers sharing actual clinical work
Include local providers, not just recurring list of presenters
Representation of all perspectives - race, disability, gender, etc.

Do Better Pod Live Recording June 2024: How do you feel when you complete a task? Jul 11, 2024

In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe and members of the Do Better Collective discuss how it feels to complete a task based on an IG post about the differences people experience in feeling proud of finishing something. They also explore the research on whether it is better to focus on the process or the outcomes.

AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM:
Meeting Purpose

Live recording of the Do Better Podcast to discuss feeling a sense of accomplishment or pride when finishing tasks

Key Takeaways

Some feel a sense of pride/accomplishment when completing tasks, while others feel more relief at getting it done
Neuroscience research shows focusing on the process rather than outcomes leads to greater happiness/wellbeing
Our field heavily emphasizes outcomes (e.g. meeting goals) over reinforcing the process of problem-solving creatively
Shifting to reinforce process over product could reduce burnout and increase motivation/effectiveness

Differing Experiences of Accomplishment

Joe can feel accomplished crossing items off lists, but it's more about organization than happiness
Hannah uses lists for visual support but doesn't feel joy crossing items off
Megan used to feel immense pride completing tasks when starting Do Better, but now feels more relief
Jennilee doesn't feel accomplishment unless there's an element of competition

Neuroscience on Process vs Outcome Focus

Research shows focusing on the process of an activity (e.g. problem-solving) leads to more happiness than focusing solely on the end outcome/product
Our capitalistic society heavily emphasizes and reinforces achieving outcomes/production over the process
This outcome focus likely contributes to burnout and reduced wellbeing in our field

Shifting Practice to Reinforce Process

We could adjust how we train/supervise staff to reinforce creativity, problem-solving, and the journey rather than just meeting targets
For clients, we could reinforce engagement in activities rather than just correct responses
Doing this requires a mindset shift, but aligns with increasing focus on client happiness/quality of life

Next Steps

Explore creating a workshop/training for collective members on restructuring practices (evaluations, supervision, etc.) to reinforce process over outcomes
Individually reflect on how to build in more process-focused reinforcement and metrics
Continue this philosophical discussion as it could go much deeper

Do Better Pod Live May 2024: Interview with Vanessa Jul 11, 2024

In this Episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan interviews Vanessa Magallanez, BCBA about using ACT and Parent Coaching. Tune in to learn more!

AI Summary from Fathom:

Live recording of the Do Better Podcast to interview Vanessa Magallanez about incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice as a behavior analyst and parent coach.

Key Takeaways:

Identifying and connecting with personal values is crucial for meaningful behavior change
ACT helps practitioners understand the inner experiences (thoughts, emotions) driving behavior
Focusing on the process rather than outcomes leads to more success and happiness
Practitioners should reflect on whether services align with clients' values

Background and Getting into ACT

Vanessa started incorporating ACT 2-3 years ago to better support parents
Initially unsure if using ACT was within her scope, but saw positive results
Biggest influence was realizing focus was too much on the child, not enough on parent perspective

Recommended ACT/Parenting Resources:

The ACT Made Simple book
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Go Zen website with interactive ACT-aligned activities for kids

Incorporating ACT into Practice:

Identifies client values and translates into actions/goals
Focuses on present moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance
Helps parents reconnect with their identity beyond just being a parent
Uses conversational, natural language rather than technical ACT terms

Goals and Branching Out:

Create more vocational/community opportunities aligned with client interests
Supervise BCBAs to expose them to diverse populations (criminal justice, mental health)
Build rapport, be open to different experiences

Do Better Pod Live March 2024 - Spring Cleaning Jul 10, 2024

In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Megan and Joe discuss Spring Cleaning with Do Better Trailblazer Member: Hannah Skillman.

AI Summary from Fathom:
Meeting Purpose:

Live recording of the Do Better podcast focused on spring cleaning and organizing physical and digital spaces.

The podcast will not have an April recording due to Megan's upcoming conferences and travel. They will resume in May.
Everyone struggles with organizing and deleting digital files and photos. Having too many can be a form of "digital hoarding."
Strategies like arranging an enjoyable environment with snacks and entertainment can help motivate organizing tasks.
Getting input from others on whether to keep clothing items can help with decision making during closet cleaning.
Considering colors that flatter you when shopping and cleaning out clothes can streamline the process.
Some items have sentimental value and are hard to part with. Setting them aside in a special place can help.
No topic is off limits for applying behavior analysis!

Everyone struggles with large numbers of photos and files on devices and wants to delete duplicates.
Hard to delete when unsure if it's backed up elsewhere already.
Can be a form of "digital hoarding" to keep too many files.
Strategies like snacks and entertainment can help motivate organizing tasks.
May have monetary costs for extra storage if not deleting files.

Getting input from others helps decide what clothing to keep or toss.
Considering what colors flatter you can streamline closet cleaning.
Some items have sentimental value and are hard to discard.

No topic is off limits for applying behavior analysis!
Challenge listeners to come up with a topic we can't tie back to ABA.

Share organizing tips and what worked to declutter physical and digital spaces.
Listeners to share topics they think can't be connected to behavior analysis.

VB vs RFT Reboot Apr 09, 2024

This is a reboot of our 2nd ever episode on the divide between Verbal and Relational Frame Theory. Enjoy!

Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth Feb 27, 2024

In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman's empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients.

Follow Iveth on Instagram:

@empowerwithiveth

@emotionawareaba

Links Shared in the Show:

Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk

Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

It Didn't Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/

YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg

Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link

Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com

Summary of Podcast from Fathom:

Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.
Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.
Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.
There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.

Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.
Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.

Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.
She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.
This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.

As a coach, Iveth identifies "can't do vs won't do" problems. If it's a "won't do" due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.
With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.

Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn't Start With You.
Connecting with your own body is the best resource.

Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.
There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.

Do Better Pod Live Recording Jan 23, 2024: Goals and Words for 2024 Feb 27, 2024

In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss goals and words for 2024 with members of the Do Better Community. What's your word for 2024?

Podcast Summary from Fathom:

Both Megan and Joe are focused on improving their health, routines, and productivity in 2024.
Having an extensive list of health/self-care goals can be overwhelming and counterproductive. It's better to focus on 1-3 key goals at a time.
Choosing a "word of the year" and integrating it into your life (like a password) can help focus intentions.
Tools like planners, journals, and apps can help build habits and routines, if used consistently.
Planning for obstacles and challenges in advance leads to better follow-through. The WOOP method (Wish, Outcome, Obstacles, Plan) is a helpful framework.

Megan went on a cruise and is now trying to establish routines and new habits, but feels overwhelmed by their extensive list of 30+ health/self-care goals. They got a planner to track habits and routines.
Joe is focused on productivity, planning, leadership, and being more disciplined in health habits like diet and exercise. They uses a "High Performance Planner".
They discussed how having too many goals creates cognitive load and makes it hard to build consistent habits. It's better to focus on 1-3 high priority goals first.

Joe uses "brain dumping" at night to reduce cognitive load. Megan's new planner helps their plan and track goals.
Nicole shared that choosing a "word of the year" helps focus intentions. Joe's word is "disciplined".
Writing goals down repeatedly (like in a password) keeps them top of mind. Vision boards also help visualize goals.
Time blocking is useful but can be hard for dynamic jobs. Planning for obstacles in advance helps overcome challenges.

Teaching supervisees methods like WOOP to plan for obstacles can set them up for real world success.
They will revisit leadership strategies for behavior analysts in a future episode.

Megan will confirm if their word of the year is "organized" in the next episode.
They will interview Callie and discuss leadership strategies in future episodes.
Next live podcast recording is February 27th at 12pm EST.

Do Better Pod Live - Soft Skills Dec 12, 2023

In this episode from Dec 12th, 2023, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss Soft Skills in Behavior Analysis. Let us know which resources you have found helpful for teaching Soft Skills.

Show Notes:

Do Better podcast will switch to monthly live recordings instead of weekly in 2024.
Goal is to have all live content on the same day/time each month so people can plan for it.
Next recording will be a special session on motivational interviewing with Callie on 12/19.

Soft skills like listening and cultural humility weren't taught much in grad school but are critical.
Important for behavior analysts to listen to families without judgement and understand their perspectives.
Compassion, empathy, collaboration, and perspective taking are key soft skills.
There can be issues when expectations around "professional" interaction aren't neurodiversity affirming.
Resources mentioned:
- Compassionate listening courses
- Book "25 Essential Skills for Behavior Analysts"
- Stoic philosophy (Ryan Holiday)
- ACT training
- Books by Aubrey Daniels and Brene Brown
- Trainings and Books by Denny Reed
- ChatGPT and Goblin AI tools

Do Better Pod Live - Social Media Instagram Accounts Dec 12, 2023

In this Live recording from Dec 5th, 2023, Joe and Dr. Megan discuss which Social Media Instagram Accounts influence their practices and why. Let us know if you have any accounts you would recommend!

Podcast Show Notes:

Callie Plattner to join on December 19th to discuss motivational interviewing.
Suggestions needed for new topics to add to the podcast topic wheel.

Megan discussed favorite Instagram accounts that inform ABA practice:
- Kids Create Ed - gives fun ideas for parents and kids, e.g. family clean-up time triggered by Alexa timer
- Big Life Journal - building resilience, persistence, grit
- Connected Parenting - gentle parenting strategies
- Mr. Chazz - education and parenting topics
Joe discussed his favorite Instagram accounts:
- Kaylin Hartrow - autistic advocate, gives advice and perspectives on autism
- Ryan Holiday - author on stoicism, teaches focusing on controllables
- The Tired Dad - shorts on being an intentional, present father

Do Better Pod Live - Disconnect Between Research and Practice Nov 07, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe briefly discuss some of the disconnects they have experienced when it comes to research and practice in behavior analysis. For a longer discussion, check out this episode from our first season on the Practice to Research Gap!

Do Better Pod Live - Behavior Analyst Halloween Costume Nov 07, 2023

This episode was recorded on Halloween so of course Dr. Megan and Joe had to discuss what items are needed to create a Halloween costume for behavior analysts! What would you add?

Do Better Pod Live Recording - Creators that Influence us! Oct 24, 2023

The wheel chose the topic today of Creators that influence us. Joe and Megan focused on their favorite podcasts outside of behavior analysis. Check these out and share your favorites with us!

Glucose Goddess Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc

https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/

https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast

https://freakonomics.com/series/nsq/

https://wiserworldpodcast.com/

https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/

https://thefitcook.com/

https://jocko.com/

Do Better Pod Live! - AI and Behavior Analysis Oct 10, 2023

In today's episode, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss their thoughts about AI and Behavior analysis. What concerns do they have and more importantly how can we benefit from AI???? Check out these links based on the conversation:

AI To Do List Tools:

Motion and other apps

Hive and other apps

Learn more about AI

AI Tools Database

The Future of AI

Video about Hu.Ma.Ne.

Do Better Pod Live - Favorite Topic in the Field Right Now Oct 03, 2023

Join Dr. Megan and Joe in this live recording! The topic chosen by the wheel today was: Fav topic in the field right now. Any guesses on what they chose? Drop us your favorite topic in the comments and let us know what else we should add to our wheel! See you every Tuesday on Facebook Live at 12p Est!

Do Better Pod LIVE - Conferences for 2023 Sep 19, 2023

Join Dr. Megan, Joe and the Do Better Pod community as we decide which upcoming conference 2023 will give you the most FOMO if you don't attend in person or online!

LINKS TO CONFERENCES MENTIONED:

Gulf Coast ABA Oct 6th and 7th: https://www.labaa.net/about-3-1 Dr. Megan is presenting a workshop and presentation. Dr. Pat Friman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Dr. James Moore are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this conference. It is being held in New Orleans

Hoosier Association Oct 18th-20th: https://haba.abainternational.org/events/annual-conference-2023/

Dr. Megan is presenting on Oct 19th. Dr. Becca Tagg and Dr. Tarbox are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this one as well. It is in Bloomington, IN

APPLIED 2023 hosted by Matthew Harrington

Link available beginning of August. Even is on October 28th and is FREE with option to purchase CEs.

Standard Celeration Society Nov 9th-11th: https://celeration.org/36th-annual-conference/

Dr. Megan is presenting on a panel and this is one of her favorite conferences and locations. Great hotel for families! The content covered is usually novel but accessible! Dr. Rosales Ruiz and Dr. Heward are the main speakers this day. Conference registration includes incredible meals and there is a great collaborative environment!

Disrupt Conference

⁠https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/DisruptABA/home⁠

Online on Nov 11th and includes a business and clinical track

Joe and Megan Catch Up - In memory of Stephen Foreman Jun 27, 2023

Join Megan and Joe as we finally get the podcast back into gear! This episode is dedicated to Stephen Foreman, he was a strong supporter and mentor for so many as well as a devoted husband and father. In today's episode, we will catch up a little and share some memories of Stephen.

FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy Dec 15, 2022

2022 was a very busy year for our show hosts, Dr. Megan and Joe. They tried their best to record episodes and managed to record three! However, finding even just a bit of time to publish the episodes proved to be the next difficulty amongst their busy schedules. Please enjoy this first of three "From the Vault" episodes from April 2022 with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy located in Maryland. The focus of this episode is on the structure of Within Me therapy and how the company is developing strategies to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion. The show notes were not written right after the episode so if any resources are discussed that you would like to access, please shoot an email to megan@dobettercollective.us

How to Find Within Me Therapy:

Website

Instagram: @withinmetherapy

Facebook

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Oct 27th 2021 Jan 06, 2022

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Wheel Decide Wednesday October 13th, 2021 Jan 05, 2022

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 22nd 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 15th 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 8th 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 1, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday August 25th, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday August 18th, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday August 11th, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday July 28th, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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S3 E1: What does Do Better Mean to You? Oct 12, 2021

In this episode, Joe and Megan took advantage of the annual FABA conference to talk to Do Better Podcast listeners about what Do Better Means to them. Tune in to find out the answers and learn more about favorite episodes from our listeners!!

Email or DM us with you answer to the question: What does Do Better Mean to You????

megan@dobettercollective.us

@Do.Better.Pod

S2 E10: Active Engagement Aug 31, 2021

On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Joe and Megan discuss what the phrase “Active Engagement” means to them. This episode is full of resources relating to creating Active Engagement and why it is a critical component for effective learning.

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Resources Discussed in the Show:

https://www.marcus.org/autism-resources/autism-tips-and-resources/supporting-active-engagement

https://autismnavigator.com/materials/about_active_engagement.pdf

https://manualonautism.wordpress.com/supporting-communication/active-engagement/

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C10&q=active+engagement+wetherby&btnG=

https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2018_JSLHR-L-RSAUT-18-0028

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10803-015-2615-2

Conine, D.E., Vollmer, T.R. and Bolívar, H.A. (2020), Response to name in children with autism: Treatment, generalization, and maintenance. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 53: 744-766. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.635

Conine, D.E., Vollmer, T.R., Barlow, M.A., Grauerholz-Fisher, E., Dela Rosa, C.M. and Petronelli, A.K. (2020), Assessment and treatment of response to name for children with autism spectrum disorder: Toward an efficient intervention model. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 53: 2024-2052. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.737

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 21st, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday July 14th, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday July 7th, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday May 26th, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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S2 E9: Behavior analysis abroad with Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA Jul 15, 2021

In this episode, we interview Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA about her experiences as a behavior analyst in the United Arab Emirates and India. We also briefly discuss the Competent Learner Model. Tune in to find out about the barriers and obstacles that Nipa has overcome and still faces in the field of behavior analysis!

Resources Mentioned within the Episode:

www.abtinstitute.org

www.facebook.com/ABTInstitute

www.instagram.com/abtinstituteuae/

Email : nipa@abtinstitute.org

CLM: www.clmcenterofexcellence.com/

Dr.Siri Ming: www.siriming.com

Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 19th, 2021 May 20, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday May 12th, 2021 May 20, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday April 28th, 2021 May 20, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday April 21st, 2021 May 20, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday April 14th, 2021 May 20, 2021

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Difficult Discussions #8: Where have all the white men gone? May 05, 2021

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #8 on Where have all the white men gone? with Vince LaMarca, Joe Smith, Megan Miller, and Stephanie Bolden The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

Difficult Discussions #7: Incorporating Autistics for Conference Presentations May 05, 2021

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #7 on Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to be welcome Mari, Jeff, and Mary for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. We will be talking about how each of us have navigated Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

Difficult Discussions #5: Science May 05, 2021

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #5 on Science. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to welcome Adrienne Bradley and Stephanie Bolden for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

Difficult Discussions #6: How to have difficult discussions about ABA May 05, 2021

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #6 on How to have Difficult Discussions about our field. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to be welcome Jenilee, Sarah, and Samantha for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.

S2 E8: Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy Apr 21, 2021

On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Joe and Megan discuss Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy. The episode starts with a historical perspective of the training and experiences each of them encountered over their time in the field. We hope this episode serves as one example of the journey neurotypicals might take in better understanding autism self-advocacy and neurodiversity. Joe and Megan share their committed actions relating to this topic. We encourage listeners to share theirs as well!

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Recommended Instagram to Follow:

@autisticats

@the.bilingual.bcba

@diary_of_a_reformedbcba

Recommended Difficult Discussions on this topic:

Cardgate

Toilet Training

Research

Including Autistic Perspectives

Recommended Podcasts on this topic:

Various episodes of Autism Knows No Borders

Beautiful Humans Episodes:

Intersectionality of the Reform ABA Movement

ABA Reform Part 1

ABA Reform Part 2

Wheel Decide Wednesday March 31st, 2021 Apr 14, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday March 24th, 2021 Apr 14, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday March 17th, 2021 Apr 14, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday March 10th, 2021 Apr 14, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 Apr 14, 2021

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Oh Hey BCBA Survival Kit Promotion and Interview with Dr. Mary Barbera, RN, BCBA-D Mar 29, 2021

Take a listen to this Facebook Live Interview with Dr. Mary Barbera, RN, BCBA-D about her new book that launches March 30th, 2021: Turn Autism Around. Learn more about the book and check out the free goodies at: turnautismaround.com

Have you heard about the Oh Hey BCBA Conference the Do Better Collective and Defy Community are hosting on April 23rd?

It is a virtual CE conference focusing on helping ABA professionals:

• improve their work/life balance.

• become better field supervisors.

• become more ethical clinicians as it relates to client consent and sexuality.

• improve diversity, equity and inclusion within their organizations.

Check out the deets here:

https://www.defy.community/main-connection-oh-hey-bcbas-conference

Defy is giving away a “BCBA Survival Kit” valued over $1000. Follow Defy Community on Facebook and Instagram @defy.community for details on this promotion! Dr. Mary Barbera is generously donating her Verbal Behavior Bundle as part of the survival kit. The Verbal Behavior Bundle online course (valued at $997) includes the early and intermediate courses as well as 25 bonuses and two 4-part ethics offerings (32 BCBA Learning CEUs). If the winner has already taken the VB Bundle course, he/she will win one year of membership! For all the info on the online course for professionals, go to: https://marybarbera.com/bundle-join/

S2E7: "Cancel Culture" and Anti-Racism with Adrienne Bradley and Tyanna Moore Mar 17, 2021

In this Collab episode of the Do Better Podcast, we are joined by the hosts of the Shades of ABA Podcast: Adrienne Bradley and Tyanna Moore. This episode was filmed live on Facebook and provides additional analysis of "Cancel Culture" and discussion with Joe mostly led by Adrienne about what he is doing to address racism.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Shades of ABA Podcast

Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc

Wheel Decide Wednesday Feb 24th 2021 Feb 25, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Feb 10th, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Feb 17th, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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S2E6: RIE Parenting with Hillary Laney, BCBA, and Michael Brande Feb 15, 2021

On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Hillary Laney, BCBA, and Michael Brande join us to discuss how we can do better with compassionate parenting based in the RIE Parenting framework. Joe Smith and Dr. Megan Miller are blown away by the knowledge and insight shared by these two guests as they open up to us about the highs and lows of parenting young children and how we can engage with our own children and clients in a way that respects their agency and person hood even as infants!

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Resources Discussed in the Show:

Janet Lansbury- Unruffled

Teacher Tom

Maggie Dent

RIE Parenting

Make sure to join us on Clubhouse at 1pm Eastern on Feb 27th, 2021 to discuss Compassionate Parenting!

Wheel Decide Wednesday Feb 3rd, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday January 27th, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday January 20th, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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Stereo Real Talk on Cancel Culture with Michael Brande and Dr. Megan Miller Feb 01, 2021

In this special feature, Dr. Megan Miller and her friend Michael Brande discuss some topics relating to Cancel Culture and Dr. Miller discovers that Hernnstein (Matching Law) also heavily researched race and engaged in racist discourse relating to this research. The original audio for this podcast was recorded on the new Stereo App. Megan and Mike record conversations on there occasionally and some of that content will be used for podcast episodes as relevant to our listeners.

Check out the Stereo App

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S2 E5: Teaching Soft Skills Jan 15, 2021

In this episode, Joe and Megan discuss on Facebook Live how to teach soft skills to behavior analysts. We discuss the training or lack thereof relating to soft skills and how we can do better at developing these skills for ourselves and those we supervise within the field. Our live listeners shared a plethora of resources during the recording so we have linked those here!

Resources Shared in the Live:

Do Better Collective Community Expectations and Ethical Guidelines

Compassionate Listening Training

Aubrey Daniels

Interprofessional Education Collaborative

Crucial Conversations Book

Animal Training Academy Podcast Episode

Basic Personal Counseling Book

Freakonomics Podcast Episode on Compassion

Wheel Decide Wednesday January 13th, 2021 Jan 14, 2021

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Jan 6th, 2021 Jan 14, 2021

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Stereo Real Talk on Spanking with Michael Brande and Dr. Megan Miller Dec 31, 2020

In this special feature, Dr. Megan Miller and her friend Michael Brande discuss Spanking. The original audio for this podcast was recorded on the new Stereo App. Megan and Mike record conversations on there occasionally and some of that content will be used for podcast episodes as relevant to our listeners.

Check out the Stereo App

Follow Michael Brande

Follow Megan Miller

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 30th, 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 23rd 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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Difficult Discussions #4: Research with Michael Crosby, Cailey Rodgers, and Megan Miller Dec 23, 2020

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #4 on Research. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to welcome Cailey Rogers and Michael Crosby for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. The format for these events is as follows:

None of the panelists will directly respond to anything the other panelists say except in Part 3.

Part 1: Each person will briefly share any identities they are comfortable sharing and indicate why they wanted to discuss this topic

Part 2: Each person will provide about a 5-10 minute explanation of their history and perspectives with the topic.

Part 3: Each panelist will briefly reflect on 1 thing said by one of the panelist to share an a-ha moment or something they hadn’t considered before

Part 4: Each panelist will share a closing thought about the topic. This might be an action item, a key point they want listeners to carry with them, etc.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility. We will do our best to monitor the chat and anyone who is engaging in a manner that is not respectful of the discussion, that does not demonstrate a commitment to listening to learn, sharing perspectives, and/or is focused on making people wrong will be removed from the chat.

Wheel Decide Wednesday December 16th, 2020 Dec 17, 2020

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S2 E4: All things Social Media with Ryan O'Donnell Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, Joe and Megan connect with Ryan O’Donnell to discuss some burning questions we had about social media, research, and everything in between. The format is slightly different, we each take about 5 minutes answering one of the show questions and then we reflect at the end of the episode about what we learned by listening to each other. Make sure to check out the resources linked below to learn more about the perspectives shared!

Episode Resources shared by Megan:

Do Better Collective Ethics Webinar
Beaulieu, L., Addington, J., & Almeida, D. (2019). Behavior analysts’ training and practices regarding cultural diversity: The case for culturally competent care. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 557-575. Bevill-Davis, A., Clees, T. J., & Gast, D. L. (2004). Correspondence training: A review of the literature. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 1(1), 13.
Critchfield, T. S., Doepke, K. J., Epting, L. K., Becirevic, A., Reed, D. D., Fienup, D. M., ... & Ecott, C. L. (2017). Normative emotional responses to behavior analysis jargon or how not to use words to win friends and influence people. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10(2), 97-106.
Klimecki, O. M. (2019). The role of empathy and compassion in conflict resolution. Emotion Review, 11(4), 310-325.
LaFrance, D. L., Weiss, M. J., Kazemi, E., Gerenser, J., & Dobres, J. (2019). Multidisciplinary teaming: Enhancing collaboration through increased understanding. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 709-726.
McGill, O., & Robinson, A. (2020). 'Recalling hidden harms': autistic experiences of childhood Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA). Advances in Autism.
Miller, K. L., Cruz, A. R., & Ala’i-Rosales, S. (2019). Inherent tensions and possibilities: Behavior analysis and cultural responsiveness. Behavior and Social Issues, 28(1), 16-36.
Museux, A. C., Dumont, S., Careau, E., & Milot, É. (2016). Improving interprofessional collaboration: The effect of training in nonviolent communication. Social work in health care, 55(6), 427-439.
Robinson, A., Galbraith, I., & Carrick, L. (2020). Practitioner experience of the impact of humanistic methods on autism practice: a preliminary study. Advances in Autism.
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(3), 654-666.
Tschaepe, M. (2018). Cultural Humility and Dewey’s Pattern of Inquiry: Developing Good Attitudes and Overcoming Bad Habits. contemporary pragmatism, 15(1), 152-164
Wright, P. I. (2019). Cultural humility in the practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 805-809.

Episode Resources shared by Ryan:

Wheel Decide Wednesday Dec 9th, 2020 Dec 10, 2020

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Check out these links we referenced in this chat:

https://collective.dobettermovement.us/course/do-better-disrupt-racism-series-part-3-putting-learning-to-action/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobetterreadtoaction

https://www.facebook.com/groups/939507026480135

Wheel Decide Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 Dec 08, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 18th, 2020 Dec 08, 2020

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Difficult Discussions #3: Talking to Children about Race with Stephanie Bolden and Adrienne Bradley Dec 01, 2020

The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.

The format for these events is as follows: None of the panelists will directly respond to anything the other panelists say except in Part 3.

Part 1: Each person will briefly share any identities they are comfortable sharing and indicate why they wanted to discuss this topic

Part 2: Each person will provide about a 5-10 minute explanation of their history and perspectives with the topic.

Part 3: Each panelist will briefly reflect on 1 thing said by one of the panelist to share an a-ha moment or something they hadn’t considered before

Part 4: Each panelist will share a closing thought about the topic. This might be an action item, a key point they want listeners to carry with them, etc.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility. We will do our best to monitor the chat and anyone who is engaging in a manner that is not respectful of the discussion, that does not demonstrate a commitment to listening to learn, sharing perspectives, and/or is focused on making people wrong will be removed from the chat.

S2E3: Wise Feedback interview with Dr. Bettina Casad and Julie Preuss, BCBA Nov 16, 2020

In this episode, we have two special guests: Dr. Bettina Casad and Julie Preuss, BCBA. Dr. Megan Miller met with Dr. Casad to learn more about her research article Wise psychological interventions to improve gender and racial equality in STEM that was published in the Journal of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations in 2018. Julie served as a co-moderator and provides insightful questions and makes connections between Dr. Casad’s research and behavior analysis.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Wheel Decide Wednesday Nov 4th, 2020 Nov 09, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday October 28th, 2020 Nov 09, 2020

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Difficult Discussions #2 Toilet Training with Alexandra Vassar and Michael Crosby Nov 09, 2020

The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. The format for these events is as follows:

None of the panelists will directly respond to anything the other panelists say except in Part 3.
Part 1: Each person will briefly share any identities they are comfortable sharing and indicate why they wanted to discuss this topic
Part 2: Each person will provide about a 5-10 minute explanation of their history and perspectives with the topic.
Part 3: Each panelist will briefly reflect on 1 thing said by one of the panelist to share an a-ha moment or something they hadn’t considered before
Part 4: Each panelist will share a closing thought about the topic. This might be an action item, a key point they want listeners to carry with them, etc.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility. We will do our best to monitor the chat and anyone who is engaging in a manner that is not respectful of the discussion, that does not demonstrate a commitment to listening to learn, sharing perspectives, and/or is focused on making people wrong will be removed from the chat.

Wheel Decide Wednesday October 21st, 2020 Oct 23, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday October 14th, 2020 Oct 23, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday October 7th, 2020 Oct 22, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

S2 E2: Presidential Debates and Behavior Analysis Oct 16, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates and the observations of Melody Sylvain, BCBA; Camille Morgan, BCBA; and Dr. Megan Miller, BCBA-D. Our special guests tie these observations back into their experiences within the field of behavior analysis and as it relates to being Black Women. We conclude this episode discussing why these different viewpoints exist and what we as behavior analysts can be doing to disrupt racism and promote an empathetic and compassionate society.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Love, Sex, and Applied Behavior Analysis Podcast

Melody’s Instagram @meloandchill

Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 30th, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 23rd, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

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Difficult Discussions #1: Cardgate Sep 23, 2020

In this first installment of Difficult Discussions, we discuss the ABA version of Cards Against Humanity that made the rounds on social media several years ago. We grapple with the hurt and trauma the game caused the community served by behavior analysts and discuss how we can do better in the future.

The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization.

Wheel Decide Wednesday: Sept 16th, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday: Sept 9th, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

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Wheel Decide Wednesday Sept 2nd, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

S2E1: Interview with Adrienne Bradley about Parent Coaching using ACT Sep 15, 2020

Welcome to Season 2 of the #dobetter Podcast!! We are so thrilled to have an informative, inspirational, and extremely relevant interview with Adrienne Bradley to share with you all. In this episode, we learn more from Adrienne about using ACT with parent coaching and we touch on a variety of other topics as well. Join us as we discuss what not to do when coaching parents, how to ramp up your parent coaching skill set, and see what other topics the conversation takes on!

Resources from this Episode:

Black Applied Behavior Analyst, Inc

BABA Facebook Page

ACT in Context Podcast to learn more about ACT

#dobetter Reading to Action Facebook Group

New England Center for OCD Courses

Compassionate Listening Courses

Episode 18: Rapid Toilet Training Pluses and Minuses Sep 01, 2020

In this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith explore the pluses and minuses of popular toilet training procedure: Rapid Toilet Training by Azrin and Foxx. We discuss the training each of us received in graduate school relating to this toileting intervention and model how to critically analyze each step of the procedure. Megan also provides a few insights about what worked/didn’t work when toilet training her own son.

Check out these resources and references:

https://www.parentingscience.com/toilet-training-techniques.html

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/4434/potty-training-in-less-than-a-day/

https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/toddler/potty-training/toilet-training-made-easy/news-story/231e14dcad931aca061b924c88083d3b

https://www.parentingscience.com/potty-training-techniques.html

https://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/Pages/potty-training.aspx

Full Reference list here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1unSWiQHA-UJ9IeYo27r7jLQe8AvBsJY3IBWxfe2Si2I/edit?usp=sharing

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 26th, 2020 Aug 27, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 19th, 2020 Aug 27, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 17: What do we know about Sleep? Aug 16, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Megan Miller and Joe discuss one of the most amazing activities in the world: SLEEP! We explore a variety of resources relating to assessing and intervening on common problems that arise with sleep. Megan and Joe talk about what they learned in graduate school and beyond relating to the Bedtime Pass, Dr. Hanley’s sleep research, the book Sleep Better by Dr. Mark Durand, using color alarms, sleep consultants, cry it out procedures, and sleeping well as an adult. We have loads of resources to share from this episode. Check them out below!!

#dobetter Webinar on Sleep

https://dobettermovement.us/course/toileting-feeding-and-sleep-oh-my/

Bedtime Pass:

https://www.drgreene.com/bedtime-pass-program

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/18/441492810/the-bedtime-pass-helps-parents-and-kids-skip-the-sleep-struggles

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/347942

https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/bedtime-pass.aspx

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1702334/

Dr. Hanley’s Sleep Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H1I-QEENmg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDbb0XQDnng

https://practicalfunctionalassessment.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/satt.pdf

Sleep Better:

https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Better-Improving-Children-Special/dp/1598572946

https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Smarter-Essential-Strategies-Success/dp/1623367395

Color Alarms:

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Red-Rooster-BRRC105-Childrens/dp/B0796WY8HZ

https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Baby-Machine-Monitor-Nightlight/dp/B07WFXGNGF

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XMRCC94

Sleep Consultant Example:

http://www.bellytobean.com/about/

http://www.bellytobean.com/blog/

Wheel Decide Wednesday August 5th, 2020 Aug 08, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 16: How to learn ALL OF THE THINGS Jul 31, 2020

In this episode, Joe and Megan discuss how they have learned or are learning ALL OF THE THINGS to be effective behavior analysts. Both hosts give examples from their own careers of how they have taught themselves certain skills and learned from others through mentorship and training. What has your experience been? Do you take sole responsibility for your own learning or expect others to have a hand in it as well?

Learn more about ABA Business Consulting from Lifetribe here: www.lifetribe.us

*We also have a little side bar about different assessment and Megan mentions LAP-3. This is the link to learn more:

https://www.kaplanco.com/product/10568/lap-3-kit?c=17%7CEA1035

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 29th, 2020 Jul 31, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 Jul 27, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 15th, 2020 Jul 16, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 15: Interview with Celia Heyman about effectively implementing practical functional assessments Jul 15, 2020

In this episode, Joe and Megan have the pleasure of interviewing Celia Heyman, BCBA and admin of the ABA Study group that has over 40,000 members on Facebook! We have an incredibly informative discussion with Celia about her experience with using the Interview Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA) and Skills Based Treatment (SBT) as part of the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) process created by Dr. Greg Hanley and his team.

Listeners have the opportunity to learn about key components for implementing these procedures in this practical and functional interview!

Episode Resources:

Contact Celia at: Celia@ablg.org
#dobetter Challenging Behavior Webinar
#dobetter Podcast on The Great Debate: Traditional FA vs PFA

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 8th, 2020 Jul 14, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday July 1st, 2020 Jul 14, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 14: Interview with Behavior Chef Clint Evans, BCBA Jul 01, 2020

On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Clint Evans, AKA Behavior Chef joins us to discuss how we can do better in the kitchen that could improve our overall health. Yes, you can #dobetter and apply behavior analysis in the kitchen! Clint discusses how the Behavior Chef was born over a delicious plate of food! He shares tips and tricks on how you can create an environment in the kitchen that will allow you to be successful to eat better. This is not a podcast to burn on the stove!

Like the show? Please subscribe and leave a review to help us grow!

Instagram:

@bxchefpodcast

@thebehaviorchef

@dobettermove

@drmegandobettermovement

Wheel Decide Wednesday June 24th, 2020 Jun 30, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday June 17th, 2020 Jun 18, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 13: A peek into 2 experiences of practicing as Black BCBAs with Camille Morgan and Melody Marcelle Sylvain Jun 15, 2020

On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Camille Morgan and Melody Marcelle Sylvain each spend time sharing with us their individual experiences of practicing as Black BCBAs. It is the hope of the #dobetter movement that the growth of listening and learning to BIPOC sustains for years to come as we all work to disrupt the systems maintaining racism in the United States and around the world. After recording this episode, we discussed some of the new information/perspectives learned and there is a plan to have at least one follow-up episode to have a back and forth discussion around anti-racism.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

Camille's Prep Course and Supervision Site - Ready Set ABA

Victoria Farris Website

Social media accounts to follow in any stage: *Pulled from this Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources Google Doc

Instagram:

@wokebrownfem

@nowhitesaviours

@theimtiredproject

@rachel.cargle

@advancementproject

@britthawthorne

@indyamoore

@wearyourvoice

@ckyourprivilege

@alokvmenon

@theunapologeticallybrownseries

@austinchanning

@theconsciouskid

@antiracismctr

@_nickyflash_

@heyqueenyoucute

@brandonkgood

Twitter:

@clintsmithIII

@keeangayamahtta

@DrIbram

@MsPackyetti

@JBouie

@thearmchaircom

@RevJacquiLewis

@drchanequa

@ava

@YNPierce

@esglaude

@jemelehill

@_nickyflash_

@nhannahjones

@professorcrunk

@divafeminist

Wheel Decide Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 Jun 06, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 12: The List (Everything that We Need To #DOBETTER) Jun 01, 2020

Do you ever feel like there’s so much you need to know in order to be an effective behavior analyst? Or encounter situations where you realize the more you know….the more you realize you don’t know??? In this episode, Joe and Megan discuss the main topic areas they consider as essential for being able to #dobetter in the field of behavior analysis. This episode is chock full of resources to learn more about each of these topic areas! What would you add to the list? What would you take away? Leave us your feedback!

The plethora of resources that we put together for this episode wouldn't fit in the show notes. Click here to be amazed!

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 27th, 2020 May 28, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 20th, 2020 May 21, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 11: The Bet: Back to Health May 15, 2020

Hey Listeners! Since COVID-19, Megan and Joe realized how awesome it was to eat whatever we wanted until we took some data. Let’s just say that the data was showing behaviors that needed behavior reduction goals as well as goals to acquire new skills. In this episode, Joe and Megan took to Facebook Live to discuss with listeners how they are addressing their behaviors by using a BIP! That’s right we created a Behavior Intervention Plan on ourselves! In the spirt of #dobetter, we also created a bet to motivate us to achieve our goals. Listen to the Podcast to find out what the bet was! If you would like to join us on this journey, let us know in the comments below or on the #DoBetter Facebook Group!

Resources:

Google Drive Folder with BIP Template and Examples

Behavior Analysts Get Fit Facebook Group

Behavior Analysts Get Fed Facebook Group

KKWellness

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 13th, 2020 May 14, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday May 6th, 2020 May 06, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 10: How to Stay Motivated during COVID-19 May 01, 2020

This sure is a strange time we are all living in. In this episode, Joe and Megan took to Facebook Live to discuss with listeners how we are all staying motivated to get S%&$ done during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Share your hacks with us in the comments!

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 29th, 2020 Apr 29, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 Apr 22, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 9: Interview with Robert Schramm Part 2 Apr 16, 2020

In this podcast episode, Joe and Megan are sharing the first half of their interview with Robert Schramm. He shares background information with us regarding how the 7 steps were developed and we have discussion about real life application of the 7 steps. Please check out these additional resources on the topic of Instructional Control and alternatives to traditional escape extinction:

7 Steps PDF File

#dobetter movement Webinars on the topic - June 2018 webinar on demand fading and FCT, September 2018 Webinar on challenging behavior that includes a discussion on comprehensively implementing Extinction and January 2019 webinar with Steve Ward that discusses the range of extinction

#dobetter Movement YouTube videos with examples for building tolerance and implementing alternatives to traditional escape extinction

Robert Schramm YouTube videos with explanation of the 7 steps to earning instructional control and video examples

Additional Podcast links:

Behavioral Observations Podcast about Alternatives to Traditional Escape Extinction

Why We Do What We Do Interview on Alternatives to Traditional Escape Extinction

Turn Autism Around Podcast Interview on Escape Extinction

Functional Relations Podcast on Follow Through ABA

#dobetter Podcast

*Click on Podcast option and check out episodes 3, 4, and 5

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 15th, 2020 Apr 15, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 8th, 2020 Apr 08, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday April 1st, 2020 Apr 01, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 8: Interview with Robert Schramm, BCBA on the 7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control Part 1 Mar 26, 2020

In this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Megan and Joe have the pleasure of interviewing Robert Schramm. The interview is split in to two parts. In part 1, Robert explains each step of the 7 steps of earning instructional control and Megan and Joe ask questions and provide examples from everyday life. If you are hoping to learn how to improve ANY relationship in your life, this episode is for you! Especially, if you want to develop a strong relationship with your client or child to help them learn and grow to their best version of themselves.

Please check out these additional resources on the topic of Instructional Control and alternatives to traditional escape extinction:

7 Steps PDF File

#dobetter movement Webinars on the topic - June 2018 webinar on demand fading and FCT, September 2018 Webinar on challenging behavior that includes a discussion on comprehensively implementing Extinction and January 2019 webinar with Steve Ward that discusses the range of extinction

#dobetter Movement YouTube videos with examples for building tolerance and implementing alternatives to traditional escape extinction

Robert Schramm YouTube videos with explanation of the 7 steps to earning instructional control and video examples

Additional Podcast links:

Behavioral Observations Podcast about Alternatives to Traditional Escape Extinction

Why We Do What We Do Interview on Alternatives to Traditional Escape Extinction

Turn Autism Around Podcast Interview on Escape Extinction

Functional Relations Podcast on Follow Through ABA

#dobetter Podcast

*Click on Podcast option and check out episodes 3, 4, and 5

Wheel Decide Wednesday March 25th, 2020 Mar 25, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Wheel Decide Wednesday March 18th, 2020 Mar 18, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 7: The Practice to Research Gap Mar 16, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss the Practice to Research Gap….yep, you read that right...the PRACTICE to RESEARCH Gap. We went to Facebook Live to record this podcast and have an interactive session with the #dobetter community weighing in on gaps they face as practitioners that need to be covered by the researchers in our field to help us all #dobetter in improving the outcomes of our clients. Let us know what other gaps you’ve experienced! Share this episode and your thoughts with the #practicetoresearchgap

We discussed a few articles in the podcast. Here are links to some of those articles:

Telehealth and Parent Training by Vismara et al 2013

Conducting Functional Analyses via Telehealth by Wacker et al 2013

An overview of Behavior Analytic Publications to Increase Quality-of-Life in Individuals with Dementia by Steingrimsdottir and Arntzen 2019

Wheel Decide Wednesday March 11th, 2020 Mar 11, 2020

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out!

Episode 6: Catch up with Megan and Joe - #dobetter Couch to Camp, Collaboration, IBAB Feb 13, 2020

In this episode, Megan and Joe catch up with each other to discuss the amazing projects going on in 2020. Megan provides inside information and answers questions from Joe about the #dobetter Couch to Camp 2020 event she is hosting that starts with an Online Conference in April, monthly coaching from April to Sept, and closes with an in-person camp in the Poconos at the end of Sept. Joe discusses a recent Facebook post on the #dobetter group and the thoughts that he had about collaboration and scope of practice. The episode concludes with Megan answering questions from Joe about her volunteer position as a Professional Advisory Board member for the new International Behavior Analyst Board.

Resources from this episode:

#dobetter Couch to Camp Information Page

#dobetter Couch to Camp Conference Sample

#dobetter Couch to Camp Sponsorship Information

International Behavior Analyst Board Website

IBAB Facebook Page

IBAB Facebook Group

Abstract about the Behavior Analysis Services Program - USF Foster Care

Giving Voice to Values

Episode 5: Interview with Dr. Paula Chan, part 3 of discussing challenging behavior Jan 15, 2020

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Do Better Podcast! In today’s episode we are having our first interview with Dr. Paula Chan. Dr. Chan is a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Cleveland State University. She completed her doctoral studies in special education and applied behavior analysis at The Ohio State University. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cleveland State and a master’s in applied behavioral analysis from the University of South Florida. Currently she is an assistant professor of special education in the Department of Teacher Education. Her research focuses on improving post-school outcomes for adolescents with disabilities.

Featured Guest

• Paula Chan

People Mentioned

Megan Miller @dmc_208
Joe Smith @jsmit028
Sasha Long @theautismhelper
Kaylan Long @coffeeandcontingencies

Related Links/Products Mentioned

Behavior management in the classroom on YouTube Here and Here
The Teacher Tool Kit
The Behavior Bandaid
Intervention Central
The Autism Helper
Developing Schoolwide Framework Prevent Manage Learning Behavior Problems
The Escalation cycle
Individualized supports for students with problem behaviors
Supporting Behavior School Success
Building Positive Behavior Support in Schools
Managing Challenging Behaviors Schools

There should be a good amount of information in here to get you fired up for the week. Enjoy!

The Do Better Movement is a professional development initiative focused on disseminating free content in the field of behavior analysis. We create free YouTube videos and Podcasts that come out every month on the 15th.

Find The Do Better Movement here:

WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM

INSTAGRAM HANDLE ►@dobetteraba

FACEBOOK GROUP

FACEBOOK PAGE

Subscribe to The Do Better Movement Channel Here

Episode 4: Learned Behavior during Extinction Dec 15, 2019

This episode is the 2nd of three parts on addressing challenging behavior and using extinction. In this episode, Megan yet again muses for the listeners and Joe provides his insight as a newly minted BCBA and someone who practices in the school setting. Typically, we are trained to implement extinction with our clients to remove reinforcers for challenging behavior. Often, this results in a drastic reduction in challenging behavior. However, in this episode we discuss, at what cost does this happen and does it make more sense to continue to reinforce challenging behavior instead of using extinction.

The episode starts with a discussion around some of the lessons learned during Dr. Greg Hanley’s training on functional assessment that occurred in Virginia in March 2019. Dr. Miller then provides some examples of different types of learning that might occur during challenging behavior episodes. She pulls from examples of her own experiences as a practitioner and also as a parent. Joe gives his input on these examples based on his training too. The episode concludes by discussing the potential negative impacts of extinction bursts, including loss of time learning skills.

Resources from this episode:

#dobetter Webinar on Challenging Behavior - Look at the September 2018 Row

#dobetter Webinar on Demand Fading - Look at the June 2018 Row

#dobetter Webinar on Behavior Economics and Matching Law - Look at the October 2018 Row

#dobetter Webinar on Precision Teaching and Component/Composite Analysis - Look at the July 2018 Row

Dr. Hanley’s Website on PFA

Self-regulation in Young Children

PDF File on Self-regulation

Episode 3 The Great Debate: Practical Functional Assessment vs Traditional FA Nov 15, 2019

Join us for another Megan’s Musings episode! This time we are discussing the Great Debate: PFA and Traditional FA. Behavior Analysts have incredible behavior change technology at their fingertips for drastically improving the quality of lives of numerous individuals who engage in challenging behavior that interferes with learning and may be harmful to themselves or others. Is the technology that was developed in the 80s and heavily researched since then sufficient for producing these changes or should we be advancing and progressive as a field and embrace the research from Dr. Hanley on Practical Functional Assessment? Dr. Miller and Joe discuss the two sides of this discussion and share their viewpoints.

Before any good debate on a topic can occur, listeners must understand where the debate stems from so this episode opens with a quick overview of the historical significance of Functional Analysis. Then we dive right in to the two sides of the debate: Traditional Functional Analysis vs Practical Functional Assessment. The episode concludes by discussing who ultimately “wins” the debate.

Resources to Learn More

Tables Analyzing Research Articles from Fisher and Greer

#dobetter Webinar on Challenging Behavior - Look at the September 2018 Row

Behavioral Observations Podcast with Dr. Hanley Session 1 Functional Assessment

BOP with Dr. Hanley Session 7 Function Based Treatment

BOP with Dr. Hanley Session 20 Q and A

BOP with Dr. Hanley Session 94 Practical Functional Assessment

BOP with Dr. Fisher Session 45 Best Practices Functional Analysis

Dr. Hanley’s Website on PFA

Episode 2 The Great Divide: Verbal Behavior and Relational Frame Theory Oct 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Megan Miller muses about the divide in the field of behavior analysis relating to Verbal Behavior and Relational Frame Theory. Joe Smith provides insight as a relatively new BCBA and we explore the divide from this perspective too. What do you know about this divide in our field? Which “camp” do you think Dr. Miller and Joe fall into? Will they agree or disagree? Listen to the episode to find out more!

Episode 1: The Beginning Sep 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith introduce listeners to how they got their start in the field of behavior analysis and lay the groundwork for future episodes in understanding the perspectives each will bring to the topics being covered!

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