The Behaviour Speak Podcast

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val talk about his work with previous guest, Louis Busch, on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome. Correction:  During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (who will be an upcoming guest). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 11: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 13: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-13-behaviour-analysis-and-psychotropic-medication-with-alison-cox-phd-bcba-d   The Behaviour Speak Podcast - 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   George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/autism-and-behavioural-science-program-postgraduate-c405 Wayne Fisher: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/waynefisher.aspx   Hank Roane: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/henryroane.aspx   DiGeorge Syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/digeorge-syndrome/#:~:text=DiGeorge%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,without%20realising%20they%20have%20it       Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse: Resurgence: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59341195014.pdf  Renewal: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.400   Reinstatement: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-002-1224-x  General overview of all: https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000119    Articles Referenced: Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919  Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0  Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471 

This episode features a powerful discussion with Dr. Natalia Baires, Ph.D., BCBA-D on topics like racism and sexism in the field of behaviour analysis.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 2.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba       The Behaviour Speak Podcast - 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     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 22: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-22-cultural-competence-with-jessica-bethel-med-bcba   So You Want To Talk About Race - Ijeome Oluo: https://www.amazon.ca/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776      References: Baires, N. A. (2020). The cultural adaptation of traditional behavior analytic interventions for Hispanic/Latinx children with autism and the caregivers and siblings who care for them. Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Glenn, S. S. (2004). Individual behavior, culture, and social change. The Behavior Analyst, 27(2), 133-151. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393175  Holland, J. G. (1978). Behaviorism: Part of the problem or part of the solution. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11(1), 163-174. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-163  LeBlanc, L. A. (2015). My mentors and their Influences on my career. The Behavior Analyst, 38, 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-015-0035-4  Masuda, A. (Ed.). (2014). Mindfulness and acceptance in multicultural competency: A contextual approach to sociocultural diversity in theory and practice. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. McSweeney, F. K., Donahoe, P., & Swindell, S. (2000). Women in applied behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 23(2), 267-277. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392015 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Darren Bowring, a researcher at the University of Warwick in the UK.  Dr. Bowring’s research focuses on updating the causal model of behaviour, designing community-based PBS specialist teams and the overprescribing of medications to people with intellectual disabilities.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: BILD Conference 2021: https://www.bild.org.uk/m-events/bild-international-positive-behaviour-support-conference-2021      Stay Up Late: https://stayuplate.org    STOMP: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/stomp-stopping-the-over-medication-of-people-with-a-learning-disability-autism-or-both    References: Baker, P., Stafford V., & Hardiman, R. A. (2019). Cross sectional study of trauma symptomatology among staff working with people with intellectual disabilities who present challenging behaviour. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support, 9(1), 30-37. Bigby, C. & Beadle-Brown, J. (2016). Culture in better group homes for people with intellectual disability at severe levels. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54(5), 316-331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.5.316  Bowring, D. L., Totsika, V., Hastings, R. P. & Toogood, S. (2018). Toward data-based clinical decision making for adults with challenging behavior using the Behavior Problems Inventory-Short Form (BPI-S). Tizard Learning Disability Review, 23(2), 103-110. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-06-2017-0025  Deveau, R. & McGill, P. (2016). Practice leadership at the front line in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A qualitative study of registered managers of community-based, staffed group homes. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 29, 266-277. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12178  Gore, N. J., McGill, P., Toogood, S., Allen, D., Hughes, J. C., Baker, P., Hastings, R. P., Noone, S. J., & Denne, L. D. (2013). Definition and scope for positive behavioural support. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 3(2), 14-23. 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  Sheehan, R., Hassiotis, A., Walters, K., Osborn, D., Strydom, A., Horsfall, L., et al. (2015). Mental illness, challenging behaviour, and psychotropic drug prescribing in people with intellectual disability: UK population based cohort study. BMJ, 35, 4326. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h4326  Verdugo, M. A., Schalock, R. L., Keith, K. D. & Stancliffe, R. J. (2005). Quality of life and its measurement: Important principles and guidelines. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49, 707-717. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00739.x 

This episode includes two conversations with Ontario Autism Coalition directors, Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner. Michau and Phil share their perspectives on advocating for better services for autistic people in Ontario as well as some of their personal experiences from an autistic lens.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEU: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Specialisterne: https://ca.specialisterne.com     Phillip Lerner's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lerner     Ontario Autism Coalition: https://ontarioautismcoalition.com        ONTABA: https://ontaba.org      

In this episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Kate Gould, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinic Lead & Positive Behaviour Service Research Fellow at the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Gould shares the amazing research her team has been doing with a new model of positive behaviour support called PBS PLUS geared towards supporting people with a traumatic brain injury.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Dr. Gould’s page: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/kate-gould    Overt Behaviour Scale: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699050500488074?journalCode=ibij20    Mark Ylvisaker: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Mark-Ylvisaker-38797942       Collaborative Brain Injury Intervention - Positive Everyday Routines: https://www.amazon.ca/Collaborative-Brain-Injury-Intervention-Positive/dp/1565937333    Caleb Rixon: https://genyusnetwork.com/about-cal     Articles: Carmichael, J., Gould, K., Hicks, A., Feeney, T., & Ponsford, J. (2020). Understanding Australian Community ABI Therapists’ Preferences for Training in and Implementing Behaviour Interventions: A Focus on Positive Behaviour Support. Brain Impairment, 21(2), 191-207. doi:10.1017/BrImp.2019.32 Kate Rachel Gould, Amelia J. Hicks, Malcolm Hopwood, Justin Kenardy, Iveta Krivonos, Narelle Warren & Jennie L. Ponsford. (2019). The lived experience of behaviours of concern: A qualitative study of men with traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 29(3), 376-394. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2017.1307767 Kate Rachel Gould, Jennie Louise Ponsford, Amelia J. Hicks, Malcolm Hopwood, Belinda Renison & Timothy J. Feeney. (2021). Positive behaviour support for challenging behaviour after acquired brain injury: An introduction to PBS + PLUS and three case studies. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 31(1), 57-91. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2019.1656647    Kristian Holth, Kate Rachel Gould, Amelia J. Hicks, Penelope Analytis, Timothy J. Feeney & Jennie Louise Ponsford. (2021). “I’ve never been positive … I am now”: Participant perspectives of a Positive Behaviour Support intervention (PBS + PLUS) for community-living individuals with ABI and their close others. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1947326

In this episode, Ben chats with Jessica Bethel, a board certified behaviour analyst based in Ontario, Canada. Jessica shares her experiences as a Black behaviour analyst and provides a succinct roadmap with resources to help behaviour analysts build their own cultural competency.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEU: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Rapworkers Assessment Tool: http://rapworkers.com/resources/cultural-competence   Link to File of Resources: Https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.box.com%2Fs%2Fog8q0vtz5ok541b3hj3c7e9m7a73jak1/view/800101507461   Mohawk College: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/ce/programs/community-services-and-support/autism-and-behavioural-science-164      ONTABA: https://ontaba.org   International Behavior Analysis Organization: https://ibaboard.com  Autism Ontario: https://www.autismontario.com   Ontario Autism Provider List: https://oapproviderlist.ca   The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network: https://aidecanada.ca   The Behaviour Speak Podcast episode with Danielle Reid: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism     Jessica Bethel: Email: Jessica.Bethel4@gmail.com  Link to the article Jessica wrote: https://www.autismontario.com/news/racism-canada-acknowledge-reflect-act 

In this episode, Ben connects with Dr. Victoria Suarez on some of her recent publications in the areas of ACT, RFT, and Collaboration.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Bowman, K. S., Suarez, V. D. & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0  Castillo, V. (2021).  An evaluation of the effects of empathy training on racial bias (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest Dissertations Publishing 28497479. Suarez, V. D., Moon, E. I. & Najdowski, A. C. (2021). Systematic review of acceptance and commitment training components in the behavioral intervention of individuals with autism and developmental disorders. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00567-7  Pepperdine University: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/leadership-and-faculty/victoria-castillo  

In this episode, we head to Halifax, Nova Scotia to chat with Monica Peters about her work in group home settings for adults with intellectual disabilities. Monica shares how she uses Acceptance and Commitment Training to increase buy-in and collaboration with group home staff.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Brock University: https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/graduate-programs  Myra-Jade Lui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-jade-lui-640bb3197/?originalSubdomain=ca  ACT Made Simple: https://www.amazon.ca/ACT-Made-Simple-Easy-Read/dp/1572247053     Liberated Mind: https://www.amazon.ca/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/0735214018/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=liberated+mind&qid=1621380274&s=books&sr=1-1  Tina Long: https://www.crowdcast.io/tinalong; https://www.crowdcast.io/nvinstruction  Kevin Polk: http://www.drkevinpolk.com  Phil Tenalgia: https://www.philtenaglia.com  Kevin and Phil’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/matrixtalk  Monica’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/monica-peters  Monica and Tina’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/behaviortalk  Fruit to Root Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/act-root-to-fruit/id1523294942  Behavioral Observations ACT Podcasts: https://behavioralobservations.com/tag/act  PBS Matters Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pbs-matters/id1475101376    The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-4-solutions-for-sleep-with-hilary-mcclinton-bcba-and-nicole-shallow-bcba  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba  

In this episode, Ben chats with Wes Lowery, a managing partner with TeamABA where he focuses on Sport Behaviour Analytics. This episode was fun to record in that the discussion centred around areas outside of behaviour support and autism. Wes’ passion for working in this sector is infectious and really opens your mind to so many other applications of behaviour analysis.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEU: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Upcoming Events from TeamABA: Practicing Behavior Analysis & Precision Teaching in Sports, Health, & Fitness CourseFall Session: October 4 - November 7, 2021https://teamabauniversity.com/courses/practicing-behavior-analysis-in-sports-health-fitness-fall-course    Show Notes: Approaching Professional Burnout in Behavior Analysis Through Precision Acceptance & Commitment Training (PACT): https://teamabauniversity.com/courses/burnout  University of North Texas: https://www.unt.edu/academics/grad/behavior-analysis  TeamABA: https://teamaballc.com  Kirk Kirby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkkirby  TeamABA University: https://teamabauniversity.com  Behavior Chef: https://www.behaviorchef.com  Bearded Behaviorist Todd Ward Interview: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/oh-behave-podcast/oh-behave-side-quest-with-5j2VWdtK0JH 

Ben sits down with his former BCBA supervisor, Hilary McClinton, who later mentored in him for his own supervision practice to discuss her approach to supervision and mentorship using ACT principles.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Supervision CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: RASP List - British Columbia’s Registry of Autism Service Providers: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/build-your-support-team/registry-autism-service-providers BC-ABA Student Alliance: https://bc-aba.org/about/student-alliance; https://www.facebook.com/BCABAStudentAlliance Behavior Analysis in Practice Supervision Issue: https://link.springer.com/journal/40617/volumes-and-issues/9-4    Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective - Relationships as a Supervisor and Mentor: https://www.sloanpublishing.com/supervision Fieldwork Supervision for Behavior Analysts - A Handbook by Ellie Kazemi and Brian Rice: https://www.amazon.ca/Fieldwork-Supervision-Behavior-Analysts-Handbook/dp/0826139124 Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Matthew Brodhead: https://www.amazon.ca/Practical-Effective-Treatment-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/0128140984 Trauma Informed ABA Podcast Interview with Camille Kolu: https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-trauma-informed-aba-session-131-with-camille-kolu Bringing Out The Best in People - Aubrey Daniels: https://www.amazon.ca/Bringing-Out-Best-People-Reinforcement/dp/1501256335 Mindful Action Map Planning: https://osf.io/me65c   Hilary McClinton Instagram Pages: https://www.instagram.com/coastalridge_aba  https://www.instagram.com/healthysleep.solutions 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Rebecca Sharp who directs the Applied Behaviour Analysis programme at Bangor University in Wales. Dr. Sharp's research interests include behaviour analytic approaches to working with people with dementia and traumatic brain injury.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: University of Auckland: https://www.psych.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/our-courses/applied-behaviour-analysis.html  Rebecca Sharp: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/staff/rebecca-sharp/en  Enjoy Old Age - Skinner and Vaughn: https://www.amazon.ca/Enjoy-Old-Age-B-Skinner/dp/0393018059     Articles Referenced: Adkins, V. K., & Mathews, R. M. (1997). Prompted voiding to reduce incontinence in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30(1), 153-156. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1997.30-153  Cohen-Mansfield, J., Dakheel-Ali, M., Marx, M. S., Thein, K., & Regier, N. G. (2015). Which unmet needs contribute to behavior problems in persons with advanced dementia?. Psychiatry Research, 228(1), 59–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2015.03.043  Dixon, M. R., Nastally, B. L., & Waterman, A. (2010). The effect of gambling activities on happiness levels of nursing home residents. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(3), 531-535. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2010.43-531  Fahmie, T. A., & Hanley, G. P. (2008). Progressing toward data intimacy: A review of within-session data analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41(3), 319–331. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2008.41-319  Gallagher, S. M. & Keenan, M. (2000). Extending high rates of meaningful interaction among the elderly in residential care through participation in a specifically designed activity. Behavioral Interventions, 15, 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(200004/06)15:23.0.CO;2-Y  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(1), 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1996.29-67  Jackman, L., & Beatty, A. (2015). Using the Newcastle Model to understand people whose behaviour challenges in dementia care. Nursing Older People, 27(2), 32-39. https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.27.2.32.e666  Lucock, Z. R., Sharp, R. A. & Jones, R. S. (2020). Preference for leisure items over edible items in individuals with dementia: A replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1780-1788. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.679  Sharp, R. A., Lucock, Z. R. & Jones, R. S. P. (2021). Preliminary investigation of two functional assessment methods for people with dementia: Effectiveness and acceptability. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 93-104. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1747  Sharp, R. A., Williams, E., Rörnes, R. et al. (2019). Lounge layout to facilitate communication and engagement in people with dementia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 637-642. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-00323-4  Williams, E. E. M., Sharp, R. A. & Lamers, C. (2020). An assessment method for identifying acceptable and effective ways to present demands to an adult with dementia. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 473-478. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00409-y 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Amy Tanner about assessment and intervention for infants and toddlers who are showing signs of autism, but are too young for a formal autism diagnosis.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Amy Tanner: https://www.dramytanner.com    Tanner, A., & Dounavi, K. (2019). Maximizing the potential for infants at-risk for autism spectrum disorder through a parent-mediated verbal behaviour intervention. European Journal of Behaviour Analysis, 21(2), 271-291. https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2020.1731259  Amy Tanner Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn5Zyb_Ji10  Queen’s University Centre for Behaviour Analysis: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforBehaviourAnalysis Karola Dillenburger: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/karola-dillenburger    Katerina Dounavi: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/katerina-dounavi    Infant Start: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25212413; https://youtu.be/ygRI4MJQY8Q  Infant Toddler Checklist: https://brookespublishing.com/product/csbs-dp-itc    The SPARC: https://www.dramytanner.com/about    Lonnie Zwaigenbaum: https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/about/people/details.html?n=lonnie-zwaigenbaum      References: Amy Weatherby and SORF:  Dow, D., Guthrie, W., Stronach, S. T., & Wetherby, A. M. (2017). Psychometric analysis of the Systematic Observation of Red Flags for autism spectrum disorder in toddlers. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 21(3), 301–309. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361316636760  Autism Observation Infant Scale: Bryson, S. E., Zwaigenbaum, L., McDermott, C., Rombough, V., & Brian, J. (2008). The Autism Observation Scale for Infants: Scale development and reliability data. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(4), 731-738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0440-y  Systematic Literature Review: Tanner, A., & Dounavi, K. (2021). The emergence of autism symptoms prior to 18 months of age: A systematic literature review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 973-993. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04618-w  MacDonald, R., Parry-Cruwys, D., Dupere, S., & Ahearn, W. (2014). Assessing progress and outcome of early intensive behavioral intervention for toddlers with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35(12), 3632-3644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2014.08.036 

Radwa Eltanab chats with Ben about how she went from a parent seeking services overseas for her autistic child to becoming the first certified behaviour analyst in Egypt. Radwa Eltanab shares the great need for behaviour analytic services in Egypt and the barriers to accessing those services as well as some of the great work she’s done to bring behaviour analysis to her country including a 40 hour Registered Behaviour Technician program entirely in Arabic.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEU: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Florida Institute of Technology ABA Program: https://www.fit.edu/aba-online   The Sage Colleges: https://www.sage.edu/academics/programs/applied-behavior-analysis-and-autism  The Hanen Centre: http://www.hanen.org/Programs/For-Parents/More-Than-Words.aspx   Makaton: https://makaton.org/TMC/About_Makaton/What_is_Makaton.aspx   ABA Egypt Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120988791658083   ABA Egypt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjC3MVdJ86ULLq3xNpk94dA   International Behavior Analysis Organization: https://theibao.com; https://theibao.com/professional_advisory_board   Andrew Houvouras: https://abatechnologies.com/about-us/our-team/andrew-houvouras   Josh Pritchard: https://jkpanalysts.com/about-us   Jon Bailey: https://psy.fsu.edu/faculty/baileyj/bailey.dp.php   Michael Mueller: mmueller@theibao.com  

In this episode, I sit down with Landa Fox, a board-certified behaviour analyst and certified sexual health educator.  We have an amazing discussion about a range of topics related to sexuality and sexual health.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Alexia Stack Podcast Interview: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-2-trauma-informed-supports-for-autism  Hilary McClinton and Nicole Shallow Podcast Interview: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-4-solutions-for-sleep-with-hilary-mcclinton-bcba-and-nicole-shallow-bcba Sexual Behavior Research and Practice Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/558576094164806  Sunday Night Sex Show Sue Johansen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Night_Sex_Show  August Stockwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/august-stockwell-phd-bcba-d-06229ab2  Sexual Health Educators Certification: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/sex-ed/shec  Rekkers and Lovaas: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1311956; https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans/episodes/Ep-30-Retract-Rekers-and-Lovaas1974-with-Dr--Austin-Johnson-emtvna/a-a51i6po  Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Conference: https://www.sexscience.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=173936&module_id=452759  Scarlateen: https://www.scarleteen.com  Sex and Disability: https://www.springer.com/journal/11195  American Journal of Sexuality Education: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wajs20/current  Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality: https://utpjournals.press/loi/cjhs  Journal of Sex Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hjsr20/current  Sexuality Liberators and Movers (SLAM): https://www.stephaniespeakshere.com/the-s-l-a-m-conference  British Columbia Ministry of Education Learning Standards: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/resources-for-teachers/curriculum/bc-performance-standards  American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists: https://www.aasect.org Island Sexual Health: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org  Shift: https://shift-education.com  GF Strong Sexual Rehabilitation Team: https://www.brainstreams.ca/resources/returning-to-life/sexual-health-rehabilitation-service-gf-strong  Dave Hinsburger Trainings: https://diverse-city.com  Hand-made Love/Finger Tips: https://diverse-city.com/online-store-2/dvds  Melissa Pintor Carnagey: https://sexpositivefamilies.com/about 

In episode 13 Ben chats with Dr. Alison Cox, BCBA-D, about her research on psychotropic medication including effects on behavioural function, side effects and more!   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Brock University: https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/people-in-the-department/alison-cox     Dr. Marc Lanovaz - The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d   Tom Freeman Course at FIT: https://abafit.coursewebs.com/cart/pageCourseInfo.aspx?Course_ID=BEHP1054&Section_ID=0&add_to_cart=0   References: Cox, A., Leung, J., Morgan, M-C & Anderson, B. (2021). Examining research trends in the treatment of adults with problem behavior and intellectual and developmental disabilities: A brief review. Behavioral Development, 26(1), 14-28. Cox, A. D. & Virues‐Ortega, J. (2016). Interactions between behavior function and psychotropic medication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 85-104. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.247  Crosland, K. A., Zarcone, J. R., Lindauer, S. E., Valdovinos, M. G., Zarcone, T. J., Hellings, J. A., & Schroeder, S. R. (2003). Use of functional analysis methodology in the evaluation of medication effects. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 33(3), 271-279. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1024402500425  Fisher, W., Piazza, C. C., Page, T. J. (1989). Assessing independent and interactive effects of behavioral and pharmacologic interventions for a client with dual diagnoses. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 20(3), 241-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(89)90029-3  Northup, J., Fusilier, I., Swanson, V., Huete, J., Bruce, T., Freeland, J., Gulley, V. & Edwards, S. (1999). Further analysis of the separate and interactive effects of methylphenidate and common classroom contingencies. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 35-50. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1999.32-35  Northup, J., Fusilier, I., Swanson, V., Roane, H. & Borrero, J. (1997). An evaluation of methylphenidate as a potential establishing operation for some common classroom reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 615-625. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1997.30-615  Rapp, J. T., Swanson, G., Dornbusch, K. (2007). Temporary increases in problem behavior and sleep disruption following decreases in medication: A descriptive analysis of conditional rates. Behavior Modification, 31, 825-846. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445507301653 Valdovinos, M. G. (2019). Psychotropic medication in intellectual and developmental disabilities: Patterns of use and recommendations for monitoring effects. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 6, 195–201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-019-00179-5 Valdovinos, M. G., Caruso, M., Roberts, C., Kim, G., Kennedy, C. H., Bodfish, J. (2005). Medical and behavioral symptoms as potential medication side effects in adults with developmental disabilities. American Journal of Mental Retardation, 110(3), 164-170. https://doi.org/10.1352/0895-8017(2005)1102.0.CO;2 Valdovinos, M. G., Schieber, E., McMahon, M. et al. (2017). Adverse side effects of psychotropic medication and challenging behavior: Pilot work assessing impact. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 29, 969-982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-017-9570-0 van Haaren, F. & Weeden, M. (2013). Some guidelines for conducting research in applied behavioral pharmacology. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 498-506. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.47 Zarcone, J. R., Lindauer, S. E., Morse, P. S., Crosland, K. A., Valdovinos, M. G., McKerchar, T. L., Matthew Reese, R., Hellings, J. A., & Schroeder, S. R. (2004). Effects of risperidone on destructive behavior of persons with developmental disabilities: III. Functional analysis. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 109(4), 310-321. https://doi.org/10.1352/0895-8017(2004)1092.0.CO;2 

In this episode I chat with Danielle Watson, a Ph.D. Candidate at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and former co-host of the influential podcast: The Controversial Exchange. We dive into her recent study on safety skills and explore some of the cool things she is working on towards her end goal of being the next Dr. Watson.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: The Daily BA and The Controversial Exchange: https://www.thedailyba.com/tce    The Convergence of Human and Animal Training and Technology Conference: https://chattcon.com  The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/online/programs/ph-d-applied-behavior-analysis-credential-track  St. Joseph’s University Criminal Justice Program: https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/criminal-justice-ms    The Do Better Movement (Listen. Learn. Lead.): https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement  Thomas Zentall, Ph.D.: https://psychology.as.uky.edu/users/zentall    References: Locey, M. L., Safin, V., & Rachlin, H. (2013). Social discounting and the prisoner’s dilemma game. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 99(1), 85-97. Molet, M., Miller, H. C., Laude, J. R. et al. (2012). Decision making by humans in a behavioral task: Do humans, like pigeons, show suboptimal choice?. Learning & Behavior, 40, 439–447. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13420-012-0065-7  Morford, Z. H., & Cihon, T. M. (2013). Developing an experimental analysis of metacontingencies: Considerations regarding cooperation in a four-person prisoner’s dilemma game. Behavior and Social Issues, 22, 5-20. Yi, R., Johnson, M. W., & Bickel, W. K. (2005). Relationship between cooperation in an iterated prisoner’s dilemma game and the discounting of hypothetical outcomes. Learning & Behavior, 33(3), 324-336.