The Behaviour Speak Podcast

In this episode, we take a deep dive into toilet training.  What are the intended outcomes?  Is Azrin and Foxx the best and only way to go? Dr. Rinald takes on some difficult questions with humility and grace as we dig into this skill.     Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Learning & 0.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.0 Learning & 0.5 Ethics    General Information: Dr. Katie Rinald: https://www.blackbirdtoileting.com Toileting 101 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toileting101   Show Notes: Pat Mirenda and Toileting: https://www.actcommunity.ca/education/videos/toilet-training-for-everyone-revised-and-expanded  Dissemination Station on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disseminationstation Elimination Communication: https://godiaperfree.com/elimination-communication   The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba Episode 14: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-14-do-we-really-need-to-sit-on-santa-s-lap-body-autonomy-consent-sex-toys-and-lube-with-landa-fox-ma-bcba-cshe Episode 16: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-16-pediatric-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-amy-tanner-phd-bcba-d Episode 27: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d   Articles Referenced: Azrin, N. H., & Foxx, R. M. (1971). A rapid method of toilet training the institutionalized retarded. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 4(2), 89–99. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1971.4-89 Foxx, R. M., & Azrin, N. H. (1973). Dry pants: A rapid method of toilet training. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 11(4), 435-442. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0005796773901022

In this episode, Ben chats with Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA-D about his work in applying relational frame theory (RFT) to stigma towards individuals with disabilities. The conversation starts by looking at some of the societal phenomena that contribute to stigma followed by an RFT analysis of stigma and a discussion of a basic research experiment toward reducing perceptions of stigma.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Cultural   Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss several topics related to stigma that may be triggering to some. The following are approximate times when these topics are discussed:  17:40: Othering  25:50: Simulation Exercises  31:00: Inspiration Porn  37:00: Assisted Suicide/Abortion  47:20: Discussion Ends   General Information: Dr. Rocco Catrone: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/faculty-finder/byname/rocco_catrone   Show Notes: Giant Steps of Ilinois: https://www.mygiantsteps.org  Stella Young - Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw  Love On The Spectrum: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81265493  Inclusion BC: https://inclusionbc.org    The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 21: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d  Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d Episode 28: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-28-including-autistic-people-in-every-aspect-of-autism-research-with-dr-m-ariel-cascio-phd  Episode 35: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d Episode 38: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d   Articles Referenced: Catrone, R.G., & Koch, D.S. (2021). A behavioral approach to increasing perceptions of capability toward people with disabilities. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 39–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00059-x Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978  Dixon, M.R., Rehfeldt, R.A., Zlomke, K.R., et al. (2006). Exploring the development and dismantling of equivalence classes involving terrorist stimuli. Psychological Record, 56, 83–103. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03395539 McGill, P., Bradshaw, J., Smyth, G., Hurman, M. & Roy, A. (2020). "Capable environments", Tizard Learning Disability Review, 25(3), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-05-2020-0007  

In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Hammond, best known on social media as Fidgets and Fries. Tiffany is a Black Autistic mother of two Black Autistic boys.  Across these intersecting identities, Tiffany tirelessly advocates for systemic change.     Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Cultural   General Information: Tiffany Hammond: https://lnk.bio/fidgets.and.fries  

In this episode, I chat with one of the founders of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support, Dr. Joseph M. Lucysyhn, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Dr. Lucyshyn combines behaviour analysis, coercion theory, and ecocultural theory to develop long-term, sustainable interventions for families with autistic children.    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO: 1.0 Ethics   Show Notes: Carolyn Webster-Stratton: https://incredibleyears.com/team-view/carolyn-webster-stratton     Articles Referenced: Beaulieu, L., Addington, J., & Almeida, D. (2018). Behavior analysts' training and practices regarding cultural diversity: The case for culturally competent care. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 557–575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00313-6  Fawcett, S. B. (1991). Some values guiding community research and action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(4), 621–636. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-621  Kelly, E. M., Greeny, K., Rosenberg, N., & Schwartz, I. (2020). When rules are not enough: Developing principles to guide ethical conduct. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(2), 491–498. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00515-x  LeBlanc, L. A., Taylor, B. A., & Marchese, N. V. (2019). The training experiences of behavior analysts: Compassionate care and therapeutic relationships with caregivers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(2), 387–393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00368-z  Sue, Stanley, et al. (2009). “The case for cultural competency in psychotherapeutic interventions.” Annual Review of Psychology, 60, 525–48. https://doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.60.110707.163651  Zayac, R. M., Van Stratton, J. E., Ratkos, T., Williams, M., Geiger, A., & Paulk, A. (2021). A preliminary assessment of the qualities and behaviors of exemplary practitioners: Perspectives from U.S.-based behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(2), 342–351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00522-y 

In this episode, I chat with one of the founders of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support, Dr. Joseph M. Lucysyhn, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Dr. Lucyshyn combines behaviour analysis, coercion theory, and ecocultural theory to develop long-term, sustainable interventions for families with autistic children.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Learning   Show Notes: Wells Hively: http://www.duncanhively.com  Anthony Biglan - The Nurture Effect: https://www.amazon.ca/Nurture-Effect-Science-Behavior-Improve/dp/1608829553   Gerald Patterson: https://www.oslc.org/scientists/gerald-r-patterson  Robert Horner: https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/robh  Jeffrey Sprague: https://uonews.uoregon.edu/jeffrey-sprague-college-education   Joseph Ducharme (Study on generalized teaching strategies for group home staff): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1901/jaba.1992.25-165  Richard Albin: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Albin   Roland Tharp and Ronald Gallimore: https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Rousing_Minds_to_Life/9D3Ab88Sco0C?hl=en&gbpv=0   Behavior Modification in the Natural Environment: https://books.google.ca/books/about/Behavior_modification_in_the_natural_env.html?id=6rMgwgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y   Robert Koegel: https://education.ucsb.edu/robert-koegel   Antecedent Assessment and Intervention: Supporting Children and Adults With Developmental Disabilities in Community Settings - James Luiselli: https://www.amazon.ca/Antecedent-Assessment-Intervention-Developmental-Disabilities/dp/1557668493   Glen Dunlap: https://www.pyramidmodel.org/team_member/glen-dunlap   Bobbie Vaughn: http://asdnet.fmhi.usf.edu/faculty/vaughn.html  Lise Fox: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/fox-l.aspx   Michelle Duda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleduda   Shelley Clarke: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/clarke-s.aspx     The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 40: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-40-applications-of-behaviour-science-to-foster-care-runaways-the-homeless-and-bullying-with-kimberly-crosland-phd-bcba-d     Articles Referenced: Ward-Horner, J. & Sturmey, P. (2008). The effects of general-case training and behavioral skills training on the generalization of parents' use of discrete-trial teaching, child correct responses, and child maladaptive behavior. Behavioral Interventions, 23, 271-284. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bin.268 

In this episode, Ben chats with Anita Li, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her research on the status of women in behaviour analysis in terms of pay equity, publishing, and more. This leads to a conversation about her article on solidarity among non-Black people of colour in promoting racial equity. Correction: In the last 30 minutes of this episode Ben mentions recording this episode in January 2020.  The episode was actually recorded January 2022.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Cultural   Show Notes: Shades of ABA - Anita Li's Interview: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba/episodes/Divided-We-Fall-e18i241  Beautiful Humans Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans  Stamped From The Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/Stamped-Beginning-Definitive-History-National/dp/1568585985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AF5SLRBX07CE&keywords=stamped+from+the+beginning&qid=1659134275&s=books&sprefix=stamped+from+%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1  How To Be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W47EPRWRCXVW&keywords=how+to+be+an+antiracist&qid=1659134318&s=books&sprefix=how+to+be+%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-1    The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d   Episode 27: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d     Articles Referenced: Ayllon, T., & Michael, J. (1959). The psychiatric nurse as a behavioral engineer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 2(4), 323–334. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1959.2-323  Li, A., Curiel, H., Pritchard, J., & Poling, A. (2018). Participation of women in behavior analysis research: Some recent and relevant data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11(2), 160–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-0211-6  Li, A., Gravina, N., Pritchard, J. K., & Poling, A. (2019). The gender pay gap for behavior analysis faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 743–746. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00347-4  Li, A. (2021). Solidarity: The role of non-black people of color in promoting racial equity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 549–553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00498-9  Rotta, K., Li, A., Curiel, E. S. L. et al. (2022). Women in behavior analysis: A review of the literature. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 592–607. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00642-z 

Ben has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson about all aspects of the social skills program, PEERS, from neurodiversity-affirming practice, cultural considerations, positive outcomes, and long-term follow-up.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Show Notes: PEERS: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers  PEERS Research: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers/research Dan Geschwin: https://geschwindlab.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Kim Crosland from the University of South Florida about her work in foster care and group home settings. In particular, Dr. Crosland has devoted much of her research to the assessment and intervention for youth who run away from foster care placements. Ben and Kim also discuss her work teaching problem solving and social skills to the homeless. Lastly, Kim talks about her study on teaching group home residents how to respond to bullying by their housemates.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Contact Information: Website: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/crosland-k.aspx Email: crosland@usf.edu    Show Notes: “ReMoved” Video: https://youtu.be/lOeQUwdAjE0   Research Articles: Baton, E., Crosland, K., & Haynes, R. (2019). An evaluation of a social skills application for children who are homeless. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(3), 323–332. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731517729038  Crosland, K., Haynes, R. D., & Clarke, S. (2020). The functional assessment interview for runaways (FAIR): An assessment tool to assist with behavior support plan development to reduce runaway behavior. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 37, 73–82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-019-00626-7  Crosland, K., Joseph, R., Slattery, L., Hodges, S., & Dunlap, G. (2018). Why youth run: Assessing run function to stabilize foster care placement. Children and Youth Services Review, 85, 35–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.12.002  Stannis, R. L., Crosland, K. A., Miltenberger, R., & Valbuena, D. (2019). Response to bullying (RTB): Behavioral skills and in situ training for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.501  Streetman, C., Crosland, K., & “Rusty” Clark, H. B. (2018). The acquisition and usage of the SODAS problem-solving method among adults at risk for homelessness. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(8), 943–951. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516662318 

Dr. Douglas Woods gives a detailed explanation of what tics are and the differences between tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. He then takes listeners through the history of treatment and interventions to the point where behaviour therapy has become the primary intervention. Lastly, Dr. Woods shares his work in disseminating and training others to implement these interventions.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   General Information: Dr. Wood’s Lab: https://www.marquette.edu/psychology/frl-behavior-therapy-and-research-lab.php    Show Notes: TIC Helper: https://www.tichelper.com  Boys Town: https://www.boystown.org/Pages/default.aspx  Tourette Association of America: https://tourette.org  CBIT Trainings from the Behavior Therapy Institute: https://tourette.org/research-medical/behavioral-therapy-institute-cbit-trainings  Managing Tourette Syndrome Book Series: https://www.amazon.ca/Managing-Tourette-Syndrome-Behavioral-Intervention/dp/0195341295; https://www.amazon.ca/Managing-Tourette-Syndrome-Behavioral-Intervention/dp/0195341287/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/145-7881168-0502261?pd_rd_w=ClehX&pf_rd_p=8c482a45-7c0f-409b-937c-741a67b11a67&pf_rd_r=77MHYSFQ89RSS4GYAHSM&pd_rd_r=d85c3b42-50f7-4a93-971d-068cd3390e9a&pd_rd_wg=Zu5J2&pd_rd_i=0195341287&psc=1    Research Articles: Azrin, N. H., & Nunn, R. G. (1973). Habit-reversal: A method of eliminating nervous habits and tics. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 11(4), 619–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7967(73)90119-8  Espil, F. M., Woods, D. W., Specht, M. W., Bennett, S. M., Walkup, J. T., Ricketts, E. J., McGuire, J. F., Stiede, J. T., Schild, J. S., Chang, S. W., Peterson, A. L., Scahill, L., Wilhelm, S., & Piacentini, J. C. (2022). Long-term outcomes of behavior therapy for youth with Tourette Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 61(6), 764–771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2021.08.022  Piacentini, J., Woods, D. W., Scahill, L., et al. (2010). Behavior therapy for children with Tourette Disorder: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 303(19), 1929–1937. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.607

In this episode Ben chats with Marija Čolić, Ph.D., BCBA, about her research in Serbia and the US on stigma for Autistic folks and other disabilities. They then discuss her recent paper on Black caregivers perspectives on racism in autism services.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Cultural   General Information: Dr. Marija Čolić: https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/directory/colic   Show Notes: Anderson Center for Autism International Program: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international   The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba  Episode 21: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d  Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d    Articles Referenced: Čolić, M., Araiba, S., Lovelace, T. S., et al. (2021). Black caregivers’ perspectives on racism in ASD services: Toward culturally responsive ABA practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00577-5  Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978  Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2021). A model of internalized stigma in parents of individuals with disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2021.1924032  Čolić, M., & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2021). Perceived stigma among Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and children with physical disabilities: Validation of a new instrument. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 501–513. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04559-4  Čolić, M. & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2020). Do Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience a greater degree of stigma than parents of children with physical disabilities. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marija-Colic/publication/345716613_Do_Serbian_parents_of_children_with_autism_spectrum_disorder_experience_a_greater_degree_of_stigma_than_parents_of_children_with_physical_disabilities/links/5faba2ba299bf18c5b64cb38/Do-Serbian-parents-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-experience-a-greater-degree-of-stigma-than-parents-of-children-with-physical-disabilities.pdf  Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., Garbarino, N., & Betz, G. (2022). Parental experiences raising children with autism spectrum disorder in Eastern Europe: A scoping review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2019.1688931 Green, S. E. (2003). “What do you mean ‘what's wrong with her?’”: Stigma and the lives of families of children with disabilities. Social Science & Medicine, 57(8), 1361–1374.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(02)00511-7  Weinstein, J. H., Wilson, K. G., Drake, C. E., et al. (2008). A relational frame theory contribution to social categorization. Behavior and Social Issues, 17, 40–65. https://doi.org/10.5210/bsi.v17i1.406    Podcasts to Check Out: Beautiful Humans: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans  Shades of ABA: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba 

In this episode, Ben chats with Grant Bruno. Grant is Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) from Maskwacis, Alberta, a Ph.D. student in Medical Science in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and a father to autistic children. His Ph.D. research explores autism in First Nations communities through a Nehiyaw lens. In Cree, the word used to describe autism is pîtoteyihtam — he/she/they think differently.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning    Show Notes: Hobbema Residential School: https://collections.irshdc.ubc.ca/index.php/Detail/entities/1080  University of Alberta - Native Studies Program: https://www.ualberta.ca/native-studies/index.html  Lonnie Zwiagenbaum: https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/about/people/details.html?n=lonnie-zwaigenbaum;    https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/autismresearchcentre/our-team/lonnie-zwaigenbaum  David Nicholas: https://socialwork.ucalgary.ca/david-nicholas Nehiyaw Language: https://cfrac.com/projects-initiatives/nehiyaw-language-lessons     Tla’amin First Nation: https://www.tlaaminnation.com   Israel Powell: https://powellriver.ca/pages/backgroundinfo   

In this two-interview episode, Ben chats with Jennifer Fritz, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Steven Payne, Ph.D., BCBA-D about their respective Cat Labs! Drs. Fritz and Payne implement function-based treatments with shelter cats and dogs who engage in behaviour that prevents them from being adopted and often results in them being put down.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Learning   General Information: Dr. Jennifer Fritz: https://www.uhcl.edu/human-sciences-humanities/faculty/fritz-jennifer         Dr. Steven Payne: https://valleyanimal.org/pawlab       Show Notes: University of Florida Undergraduate ABA Program: https://psych.ufl.edu/behavior-analysis/undergraduate-information Homeless and Orphaned Pets’ Endeavour: https://www.homelesspets.net IACUC: https://www.uhcl.edu/about/administrative-offices/sponsored-programs/animal-care    Sarah Bloom: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/bloom-s.aspx     Jen Hammond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-hammond-ph-d-bcba-d-7a135870    Claudia Dozier: https://absc.ku.edu/people/claudia-dozier  Marianne Jackson: https://csm.fresnostate.edu/psych/facstaff/faculty/jackson.html  Redemption by Nathan Winograd: https://www.amazon.ca/Redemption-Myth-Overpopulation-Revolution-America/dp/0979074312     Kansas City Pet Project: https://kcpetproject.org     Best Friends Animal Society: https://bestfriends.org    Valley Animal Center: https://valleyanimal.org      Vegan Behaviour Analysts Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2563464030604037        Episode Referenced: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 5: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-5-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-africa-a-culturally-diverse-journey-around-the-world-with-maleshwane-mauco-msc-bcba   Articles Referenced: Fritz, J.N., Fletcher, V.L., Dyer, S.P., Carpenter, K.A., Skrbec, M.L. and Yankelevitz, R.L. (2022), Functional analysis and treatment of aggression exhibited by cats toward humans during petting. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.877 Salmeron, M. C., Payne, S. W., & Hegr, A. B. (2021). Functional analysis and treatment of feline aggression in an animal shelter. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(2), 128–139. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000185 Dorey, N. R., Rosales-Ruiz, J., Smith, R., & Lovelace, B. (2009). Functional analysis and treatment of self-injury in a captive olive baboon. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(4), 785–794. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2009.42-785  Dorey, N. R., Tobias, J. S., Udell, M. A. R., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2012). Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnosis to treatment. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 7(5), 276–282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2011.10.002  Hall, N. J., Protopopova, A., & Wynne, C. D. (2015). The role of environmental and owner provided consequences in canine stereotypy and compulsive behavior. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 10(1), 24–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2014.10.005  Howard, V. J., & Reed, F. D. D. (2015). An evaluation of training procedures for animal shelter volunteers. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 35(3-4), 296–320. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2015.1093052 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Denny and his colleagues have been at forefront of evidence-based staff training for almost 50 years. He has published a series of bestselling books on improving the lives of human service staff, their supervisors and most importantly the people they serve through performance and competency-based training.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Supervision IBAO: 1.5 Supervision   The Lifestyle Development Process - Dr. Paul Malette: Malette, P., Mirenda, P., Kandborg, T., Jones, P., Bunz, T., & Rogow, S. (1992). Application of a Lifestyle Development Process for persons with severe intellectual disabilities: A case study report. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 17(3), 179–191. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699201700306    Podcast Episodes Discussed: Dr. Darren Bowring, Episode #25: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-25havingsexseeing-a-concert-going-to-thepubliving-with-myfriendsproper-outcomesof-positive-behaviour-supportwithdrdarren-bowringphd        Dr. Kate Gould, Episode #23: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-23-person-driven-positive-behaviour-support-for-traumatic-brain-injury-with-dr-kate-gould-dpsych      Show Notes: PATH - Jack Pearpoint: https://inclusion.com/path-maps-and-person-centered-planning/path        Lou Brown: https://inclusion.com/change-makers-resources-for-inclusion/john-obrien-change-makers-books-videos/honouring-lou-brown    Mark Gold: https://mn.gov/mnddc/extra/marc-gold1.html   Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: https://www.ubcpress.ca/group-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities    Active Support: https://www.amazon.com/Active-Support-Empowering-Intellectual-Disabilities/dp/1849051119     Dr. Dennis Reid’s Book Series: Supervisor’s Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/Supervisors-Guidebook-Evidence-Based-Strategies-Promoting/dp/0398093601/ref=pd_sbs_1/140-9302721-4051958?pd_rd_w=qkvby&pf_rd_p=3676        Motivating Human Service Staff: https://www.amazon.ca/Motivating-human-service-staff-Supervisory/dp/0964556200/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777292&s=books&sr=1-7    Working with Staff to Overcome Challenging Behavior: https://www.amazon.ca/Working-Overcome-Challenging-Behavior-Disabilities/dp/0964556235/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777313&s=books&sr=1-8   Training Staff to Teach People with Severe Disabilities: https://www.amazon.com/Training-Staff-People-Severe-Disabilities/dp/1597381101/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777451&s=books&sr=1-3    Promoting Happiness Among Adults with Autism and Other Severe Disabilities: https://www.amazon.com/Promoting-Happiness-Adults-Autism-Disabilities/dp/096455626X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777483&s=books&sr=1-4   Preference Based Teaching: https://www.amazon.com/Preference-Based-Teaching-Developmental-Disabilities-Learning/dp/0964556243/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777483&s=books&sr=1-6           Articles Referenced: Brown, L., Branston, M. B., Hamre-Nietupski, S., Pumpian, I., Certo, N., & Gruenewald, L. (1979). A Strategy for Developing Chronological-Age-Appropriate and Functional Curricular Content for Severely Handicapped Adolescents and Young Adults. The Journal of Special Education, 13(1), 81-90. https://doi.org/10.1177/002246697901300113  Fabry, P. L. & Reid, D. H. (1978). Teaching foster grandparents to train severely handicapped persons. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 111-123. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-111  Green, C. W. & Reid, D.H. (1996). Defining, validating, and increasing indices of happiness among people with profound multiple disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1996.29-67  Green, C. W., Reid, D. H., White, L. K., Halford, R. C., Brittain, D. P. & Gardner, S. M. (1988). Identifying reinforcers for persons with profound handicaps: staff opinion versus systematic assessment of preferences. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 21, 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1988.21-31  Malette, P., Mirenda, P., Kandborg, T., Jones, P., Bunz, T., & Rogow, S. (1992). Application of a Lifestyle Development Process for persons with severe intellectual disabilities: A case study report. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 17(3), 179-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699201700306  Parsons, M. B., Rollyson, J. H., & Reid, D. H. (2012). Evidence-based staff training: A guide for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5(2), 2-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391819  Reid, D. H., Luyben, P. D., Rawers, R. J., & Bailey, J. S. (1976). Newspaper recycling behavior: The effects of prompting and proximity of containers. Environment and Behavior, 8(3), 471-482. https://doi.org/10.1177/136327527600800307  Reid, D. H., Everson, J. M. & Green, C. W. (1999). A systematic evaluation of preferences identified through person-centered planning for people with profound multiple disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 467-477. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1999.32-467  Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B. & Jensen, J. M. (2017). Maintaining staff performance following a training intervention: Suggestions from a 30-year case example. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 12-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-015-0101-0  Reid, D. H., Rosswurm, M. & Rotholz, D. A. (2018). No less worthy: Recommendations for behavior analysts treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with dignity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-017-0203-y 

Ben chats with Amelia Bowler about her work supporting kids with ADHD and/or ODD.  They also reflect on personal experiences and have a discussion on neurodiversity and what it means to identify as neurodiverse.    CBI Consultants is conducting research to gain insights on the performance of The Behaviour Speak Podcast. We are looking to uncover information about content, CEUs and opportunities to reach new listeners and potential growth into different markets.  If you listen to the podcast, we welcome your honest feedback and perspective to better understand how you interact with and experience the podcast… and as a small gesture of our appreciation, respondents can choose to be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 gift cards!   Here’s the survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetWqu4iptAaK5VLRJbhkkY2WQz2F5lFu6J78sapSoO8Zm3Mg/viewform    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Show Notes: Bob and Doug MacKenzie and RUSH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jm4LoOaAWI The Teacher’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787759334 The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.ca/Parents-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787752380   Brock University - Master of Applied Disability Studies: https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mads Neurotribes by Steve Silberman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310415/neurotribes-by-steve-silberman-foreword-by-oliver-sacks Executive Functions - What they are, how they work, and why they evolved by Russell A. Barkley: https://www.amazon.ca/Executive-Functions-What-They-Evolved/dp/146250535X TAG Teach with Surgeons: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26369658 Particle Man - They Might Be Giants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjRouIKYsU  

In this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam on the applications of contingency management to drug addiction and poverty with a bit of precision teaching sprinkled on top. She also describes her team’s work on reducing viral loads in patients with HIV and shares some great resources.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Show Notes: Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus (formerly Armstrong Atlantic State): https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/campuses/armstrong-campus       Miriari Elcoro: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mirari-Elcoro   Claire St. Peter: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Claire-St-Peter  Kenneth Silverman: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/kenneth-silverman   Robert Silicano: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/robert-siliciano  Steve Higgins: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/psychology/profiles/stephen-higgins-behavioral-pharmacology        Sheppard Kellam: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/367/sheppard-kellam    Muhummad Yunus: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2006/yunus/biographical   Liz Kyonka: https://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/psyc/kyonkaliz.html    Maxine Stitzer: https://friendsresearch.org/people/maxine-l-stitzer-ph-d   George Bigelow: https://professorships.jhu.edu/professorship/george-e-bigelow-phd-professorship   Nancy Petry: https://www.jsad.com/doi/full/10.15288/jsad.2018.79.669; https://www.routledge.com/Contingency-Management-for-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-A-Guide-to-Implementing/Petry/p/book/9780415882897    Articles Referenced: Getty, C. A., Subramaniam, S., Holtyn, A. F., Jarvis, B. P., Rodewald, A., & Silverman, K. (2018). Evaluation of a Computer-Based Training Program to Teach Adults at Risk for HIV About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education, 30(4), 287–300. https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2018.30.4.287  Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Subramaniam, S., Arellano, M., Leoutsakos, J. M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2020). Financial incentives promote engagement in employment services for unemployed adults in treatment for opioid use disorder. Drug and alcohol dependence, 212, 107982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.107982  Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Subramaniam, S., Jarvis, B. P., Leoutsakos, J. M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2020). Abstinence-contingent wage supplements to promote drug abstinence and employment: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 74(5), 445–452. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-213761  Silverman, K., Holtyn, A. F., Rodewald, A. M., Siliciano, R. F., Jarvis, B. P., Subramaniam, S., Leoutsakos, J. M., Getty, C. A., Ruhs, S., Marzinke, M. A., & Fingerhood, M. (2019). Incentives for Viral Suppression in People Living with HIV: A Randomized Clinical Trial. AIDS and behavior, 23(9), 2337–2346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02592-8  Silverman, K., Holtyn, A. F., & Subramaniam, S. (2018). Behavior analysts in the war on poverty: Developing an operant antipoverty program. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 26(6), 515–524. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000230  Toegel, F., Holtyn, A.F., Subramaniam, S. and Silverman, K. (2020), Effects of time-based administration of abstinence reinforcement targeting opiate and cocaine use. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1726-1741. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.702 

In this episode, Ben speaks with Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA, a Ukrainian behaviour analyst who has been providing services and support to refugee families arriving in Canada from Ukraine.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Ethics   Ukrainian Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ib85AYUYBBwTLIwJqBiX4irHGuvHTuv2?usp=sharing