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This week Camille Morgan, host of the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast, joins us to talk…well, love, sex, and ABA. Specifically we discussed the long and continuing work of the civil rights movement, what verbal behavior and ACT can add to the work of black liberation, and how these conversations relate to equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: King, Jr., M.L. (1968).  The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement.  Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12.  doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021).  Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation.  doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

21 Apr 20211h 21min

Going way back to our very first episode, we’re talking all about tummy time. You know, that fun activity where you put a baby on its stomach to strengthen muscles and minimize the risk of getting a flat head. The one that makes most babies cry hysterically. Now research is here to inform how we can promote this very necessary activity without all the tears. Don’t shell out your hard-earned cash on a tummy time play mat until you’ve listened to this episode! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A.  (2018).  Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147.  doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J.  (2020).  Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B.  (2020).  Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

14 Apr 20211h 14min

Now that we’ve gotten our vaccines, we’re all back together at the studio table and raring to discuss this month’s episodes. First, we’re taking it back to the beginning with an episode on infant behavior, specifically, tummy time. Then we’ll be joined by Camille Morgan from the Love, Sex, and ABA podcast to discuss LGBTQIA+ diversity. Finally, we dust off the ol’ grab bag for the 11th time? Or 12th. We’ve lost track. Articles for April 2021 Tummy Time Boutot, E.A. & DiGangi, S.A. (2018). Effects of activation of preferred stimulus on tummy time behavior of an infant with Down syndrome and associated hypotonia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 144-147. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-0212-5 Morea, A. & Jessel, J. (2020). Comparing the effects of varied and constant preferred items on improving tummy time for typically developing infants. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1367-1382. doi: 10.1002/jaba.684 Mendres-Smith, A.E., Borrero, J.C., Castillo, M.I., Davis, B.J., Becraft, J.L., & Hussey-Gardner, B. (2020). Tummy time without the tears: The impact of parent positioning and play. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 2090-2107. doi: 10.1002/jaba.715 LGBTQIA+Diversity w/ Camille Morgan King, Jr., M.L. (1968). The role of the behavioral scientist in the civil rights movement. Journal of Social Issues, 24, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1968.tb01465.x Gingles, D. (2021). Igniting collective freedom: An integrative behavioral model of acceptance and commitment towards black liberation. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/sk7jh Grab Bag XI? Clayton, M. & Shrock, T. (2020). Making a tiger’s day: Free-operant assessment and environmental enrichment to improve the daily lives of captive Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 883-893. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00478-z Cengher, M., Clayborne, J.C., & O’Connor, J.T. (2020). Assessment and treatment of escape from attention in the form of conversation. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 21-39. doi: 10.1002/bin.1754 Machado, M.A. & Luczynski, K.C. (2021). Computer-based training to teach observers to accurately score problem behavior using fast forwarding at 5x normal speed. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54, 417-428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.783

7 Apr 202113min

We were so fascinated by research on mindfulness in classroom management practices that we hunted down one of the researchers and demanded that they share all their secrets with us. Fortunately, we found the nicest one out there. And he even wrote a book on the subject! Dr. Joshua Felver brings the work of his research group into a deep dive into what is (and isn’t) mindfulness, how does it all work, and what’s most important for behavior analysts to know. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Felver, J.C. & Singh, N.N. (2020). Mindfulness in the classroom. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

31 Mar 20211h 32min

Ready for our newest book club? We discussed Steve Silberman's book "Neurotribes" for over two hours. And that still doesn't cover everything we wanted to get to! Whether viewed as a history of society's relationship with autism, an acknowledgment of autism's place in history, or a look into the future of neurodiversity, we've got hot takes from all angles. Join Rob, Diana, Jackie, and Alan as we celebrate the unsung heroes of autism research, bemoan the role of toxic personalities in holding back autism treatment, and discuss what it all means for us behavior analysts in providing strength-based, person-focused supports. The full recording is only available for our $10 and up patrons and includes 2 learning credits at no additional charge. Enjoy this preview of our opening thoughts on the book. Interested in the full episode, plus our previous Book Clubs, social meet-ups every other month, and discounts for CEs? Head on over to our Patreon page and subscribe now! This episode could be worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUs…but ONLY for our patrons. Content discussed in this episode Silberman, S. (2015). Neurotribes: The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity. Avery. Muratori, F., Calderoni, S. & Bizzari, V. George Frankl: an undervalued voice in the history of autism. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2020). doi.org/10.1007/s00787-020-01622-4

26 Mar 202134min

Though many of us have probably spent much of our careers fretting over how we can help autistic children stop engaging in stereotypic or seemingly ritualistic behavior, have we spent enough time asking whether attending to these unique interests might actually be beneficial? This week we’re joined by Tameika Meadows from I Love ABA to flip the script on that old chestnut and see what research tells us about all of the benefits to appreciating a person’s preferences, no matter how different they may be. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Baker, M.J. (2000). Incorporating the thematic ritualistic behaviors of children with autism into games: Increasing social play interactions with siblings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 66-84. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200201 Vismara, L.A. & Lyons, G.L. (2007). Using perseverative interests to elicit joint attention behaviors in young children with autism: Theoretical and clinical implications for understanding motivation. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 214-228. doi: 10.1177/10983007070090040401 Boyd, B.A., Conroy, M.A., Mancil, G.R., Nakao, T., & Alter, P.J. (2007). Effects of circumscribed interests on the social behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1550-1561. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0286-8 Davey, L. (2020). Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning. Good Autism Practice, 21, 43-64. Bannerman, D.J., Sheldon, J.B., Sherman, J.A., & Harchik, A.E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitiation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

24 Mar 20211h 35min

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably starting to hit the pandemic wall by now. Rather than trying to white-knuckle through it, we invite you to look at what the ACT research has to offer to improve your personal psychological flexibility in these tough times. And as you’re examining your values and committed actions, perhaps the parents you’re supporting would appreciate some help with their own self-care practices. Not sure how? Don’t worry: Dr. Evelyn Gould will help us stay in the moment. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Coyne, L.W., Gould, E.R., Grimaldi, M., Wilson, K.G., Baffuto, G., & Biglan, A. (2020). First things first: Parent psychological flexibility and self-compassion during COVID-19. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00435-w Fiebig, J.H., Gould, E.R., Ming, S., Watson, R.A. (2020). An invitation to act on the value of self-care: Being a whole person in all that you do. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 559-567. doi: 1007/s40617-020-00442-x Neuringer, A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior Analyst, 14, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/BF03392543 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

17 Mar 20211h 30min

Coming to you from the distant year of 2022, we bring you some hot, timely takes on the new BCBA Ethics Code!! While the future may have a lot of giant cockroaches attacking our domed cities, we also have some fabulous updates to how diversity and cultural competence plays into our ethical practice. And while Terminator-esque robots run the government, we can live peacefully knowing that debates about whether we can receive small gifts from clients are a thing of the past! Looking for more ethics discussions? Don’t forget to check out the Inside the BACB Podcast to get monthly, section-by-section breakdowns from Dr. Jim Carr and Dr. Tyra Sellers of the new code. This episode is available for 1.0 ETHICS CEU. Articles discussed this episode: The New Ethics Code: Skybridge to Tomorrow Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author. Introducing the new Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. (December 2020). BACB Newsletter, 1-4. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BACB_December2020_Newsletter-201209.pdf If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

10 Mar 20211h 12min