Health, Sports, Fitness

In this conversation, Andressa Sleiman discusses her journey into behavior analysis and its applications in healthcare, focusing on the importance of clear communication and the integration of behavioral science in improving patient outcomes. She elaborates on the teach-back method, its effectiveness in enhancing patient understanding, and contrasts it with traditional behavioral skills training. The discussion also touches on the role of organizational behavior management in healthcare settings and the potential of AI to improve practices and outcomes.
 
Watch the video of this conversation here!  https://youtu.be/9wjure8_eHE
 
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Contact:
Dr. Andressa Sleiman
asleiman@fit.edu
https://www.fit.edu/faculty-profiles/s/sleiman-andressa/
Links:
Nicole Gravina
https://people.clas.ufl.edu/ngravina/
Performance Ally
https://www.performanceally.com/
 
Articles Referenced:
Radhakrishnan, N. S., Lukose, K., Cartwright, R., Sleiman, A., Matey, N., Lim, D., LeGault, T., Pollard, S., Gravina, N., & Southwick, F. S. (2022). Prospective application of the interdisciplinary bedside rounding checklist 'TEMP' is associated with reduced infections and length of hospital stay. BMJ open quality, 11(4), e002045. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002045
Felipe A, Vats A, Sleiman A, et al. Using intern-led quality improvement to reduce readmissions for specialty service patients within an academic medical center. Glob J Qual Saf Healthc. 2021; 4:70–76. https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-20-38
Gravina, N., Sleiman, A., Southwick, F.S., Matey, N., Harlan, E., Lukose, K., Hack, G. and Radhakrishnan, N.S. (2021), Increasing adherence to a standardized rounding procedure in two hospital in-patient units. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 54: 1514-1525. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.865
Qureshi A, Vats A, Jenkins N, et al. When Is My Care Team Rounding? A Simple Signage Intervention to Increase Awareness of Rounding Times. Journal of Patient Experience. 2021;8. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735211007358
Sleiman, A.A., Gravina, N.E. and Portillo, D. (2023), An evaluation of the teach-back method for training new skills. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 56: 117-130. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.966
 
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes on Related Topics
Episode 19: Health, Fitness, Nutrition and Coaching Through a Behavior Analytic Lens with Wes Lowery
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-19-health-fitness-nutrition-and-coaching-through-a-behaviour-analytic-lens-with-wes-lowery-ms-bcba-lba/
Episode 33:  Addressing Substance Use Disorders, Poverty, and AIDS Prevention Using Behavioral Science with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-33-addressing-substance-use-disorders-poverty-and-aids-prevention-using-behavioural-science-with-dr-shrinidhi-subramaniam-phd-bcba-d/
Episode 35: Staff Training and Supervision with Dr. Dennis Reid
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d/
Episode 110: Contingency Management with Dr. Bethany Raiff
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-110-contingency-management-with-dr-bethany-raiff/

In Episode 167, Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and doctoral student at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.  After a brief stint as a linebacker with the NFL's New York Giants,  Basim combined his love for sports and his passion for supporting kids and adults with behavioral challenges back to his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and opened Unlimited ABA Sports where he utilizes behavioral science in the context of athletics to improve lives.  This conversation explores the intersection of Black identity and Islam, highlighting the historical context of the Black church, the significance of name changes upon conversion to Islam, and the importance of Ramadan, the transformative experience of Hajj, and the lessons of patience and gratitude learned through these practices. and the unique experiences of being Black and Muslim in America.
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BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact:
https://www.unlimitedabasports.com/
Links:
Team ABA 
https://teamaballc.com/
Canucks Autism Network
https://canucksautism.ca/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Black Liberation Psychology 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-108-culturally-affirming-special-education-in-panamanian-and-muslim-culture-with-dr-naima-bhana-lopez/
Culturally Safe Harm Reduction 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/
 
 

In Episode 119 Ben welcomes back Certifed Sexual Health Educator and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Landa Fox. Landa believes that everyone has a fundamental right to sexual health knowledge, education, and support that meets their individual needs. She also believes that healthy sexual expression is a fundamental part of the human experience, something everyone should have access to, should they desire it.  Adults with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities who live in staffed residential settings often struggle to access healthy sexual experiences for a variety of reasons. Landa shares so many amazing ideas and resources to address this important issue.   From topics common to most like menstruation and masturbation to more "varsity" areas like BDSM and urethral sounding Landa has supports for you! 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning and 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Learning and 1.0 Ethics
QABA: 1.0 General and 1.0 Ethics
Contact:
email: landa@positiveconnections.ca
website: positiveconnections.ca
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveconnections/
linktree: https://linktr.ee/landafox
The Sex Ed. Book Review with Landa Fox and Barb Gross
https://www.sexedbookreview.com/
Episode 14: Do We Really Have To Sit On Santa's Lap? Body Autonomy, Consent, Sex Toys and Lube
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/
 
Links:
Sex ABA Conference January 2024
https://www.sexaba.com/
Nicholas Maio-Aether
https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/ceu-courses/sba/
Sexual Behavior Research and Practice Special Interest Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/558576094164806
Period Aisle
https://periodaisle.ca/
What is Menopause?: A Guide for People With Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 
https://www.amazon.com/What-Menopause-Special-Educational-Disabilities/dp/1787759415
Open Future Learning 
https://www.openfuturelearning.org/
The Endometriosis Network
https://endometriosisnetwork.com
Hand Made Love/Finger Tips
https://diverse-city.com/online-store-2/dvds/
 
Articles Discussed
Charitou, M., Quayle, E. & Sutherland, A. Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities with Relationships and Sex: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research with Staff. Sex Disabil 39, 113–146 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-020-09646-z
Cambridge, P. (2013), A rights approach to supporting the sexual fetish of a man with learning disability: method, process and applied learning. Br J Learn Disabil, 41: 259-265. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2012.00750.x
 
 
 
 
 

In this episode, I chat with Shreeya Deshmukh, a behavior analyst and Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida.  Shreeya works with ABA Sports Innovations teaching dance, yoga, and other skills to people with and without disabilities using behaviour analysis. 
 
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BACB: 1.5 Learning 
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
 
General Information:
ABA Sports Innovations: https://abasportsinnovations.com
 
Show Notes:
Whiplash Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802
FAME TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083412/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
Shannon Biagi Performance Management Intro Program: https://motivate-u.chiefmotivatingofficers.com/bundles/pm-basics
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 19: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-19-health-fitness-nutrition-and-coaching-through-a-behaviour-analytic-lens-with-wes-lowery-ms-bcba-lba
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
Episode 35: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d
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:
Deshmukh, S. S., Miltenberger, R. G., & Quinn, M. (2022). A comparison of verbal feedback and video feedback to improve dance skills. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 22(1), 66–80. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000234
Quinn, M., Blair, K.-S.C., Novotny, M. & Deshmukh, S. (2022). Pilot study of a manualized behavioral coaching program to improve dance performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 180-194. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.874
 

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 (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General
 
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