Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

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.
 
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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 

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.
 
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BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
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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)15:2<113::AID-BIN46>3.0.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.
 
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1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
Contact
Amy Tanner: https://www.dramytanner.com   
Links
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   
 
Articles Referenced:
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 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 
Relevant Behaviour Speak Podcast Epiosdes
Behavior Analysis and Fragile X Syndrome with Dr. Katerina Monlux
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-137-fragile-x-syndrome-with-dr-katerina-monlux/
 

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.
 
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1.0 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
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 (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
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!
 
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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)110<164:MABSAP>2.0.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)109<310:EORODB>2.0.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 (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
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.

In this episode I’m humbled to chat with one of Ontario’s best known behaviour analysts. Louis Busch talks about the great work he is doing at Toronto’s Centre for Addictions and Mental Health including a discussion of his case study about an individual struggling with severe pica.
 
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1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
Show Notes:
George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/honours-bachelor-of-behaviour-analysis-program-s302  
Andrew McNamara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcnamara-ph-d-bcba-a0a38029  
Ken Hamilton: https://www.georgebrown.ca/health-sciences/health-wellness/faculty-directory  
CAMH: http://www.camh.ca  
Lisa Orsi (Louis’ Partner): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-orsi-78107b17  
 
References:
Busch, L. P. A., Saini, V., Zorzos, C., et al. (2018). Treatment of life-threatening pica with 5-year follow-up. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2, 335-343. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-018-0053-9 
Donnelly, D. R., & Olczak, P. V. (1990). The effect of differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) on pica for cigarettes in person with intellectual disability. Behavior Modification, 14(1), 81-96.
Foxx, R., & Martin, E. (1975). Treatment of scavenging behavior (coprophagy and pica) by overcorrection. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 13, 153-162.
Iwata, B. A., Dorsey, M. F., Slifer, K. J., Bauman, K. E., & Richman, G. S. (1994). Toward a functional analysis of self‐injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27(2), 197-209.
Piazza, C. C., Fisher, W. W., Hanley, G. P., LeBlanc, L. A., Worsdell, A. S., Lindaur, S. E., & Keeney, K. M. (1998). Treatment of pica through multiple analyses of its reinforcing functions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31(2), 165-189.
Vollmer, T. R., Marcus, B. A., Ringdahl, J. E., & Roane, H. S. (1995). Progressing from brief assessments to extended experimental analyses in the evaluation of aberrant behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 28(4), 561-576.

In this episode I chat with my longtime colleague, Gabrielle Stigant, about supports for girls and women with autism.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
Show Notes:
Missions Cognition: https://www.missioncognition.com 
The University of Kansas Girl’s Night Out: http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/cchd/girls-night-out-(gno).html 
Paige Layle: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelayle 
Neiurodivergent Rebel: https://neurodivergentrebel.com 
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: https://www.sienacastellon.com 
Princess Aspein: https://princessaspien.com 
I’m an Aspie Girl: https://www.amazon.ca/Aspie-Girl-autism-spectrum-conditions/dp/184905634X 
Among Us (Game): https://www.innersloth.com
Autism Community Training Video Library - Women and Girls With Autism: https://www.actcommunity.ca/education/videos/women-and-girls-with-autism 
Queen Bee and Wannabees - Rosalind Wiseman: https://www.amazon.ca/Queen-Bees-Wannabes-3rd-Realities/dp/1101903058 
 
Gabrielle Stigant Contact:
Email: gabriellestigant@shaw.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriellestigant
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestigant 
Website: https://www.gabriellestigant.com 
 
References:
Cola, M. L., Plate, S., Yankowitz, L., Petrulla, V., Bateman, L., Zampella, C. J., de Marchena, A., Pandey, J., Schultz, R. T., & Parish-Morris, J. (2020). Sex differences in the first impressions made by girls and boys with autism. Molecular Autism, 11(1), 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-00336-3 
Cook, A., Ogden, J., & Winstone, N. (2018). Friendship motivations, challenges and the role of masking for girls with autism in contrasting school settings. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 33(3), 302-315. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2017.1312797 
Cridland, E. K., Jones, S. C., Caputi, P., & Magee, C. A. (2014). Being a girl in a boys' world: Investigating the experiences of girls with autism spectrum disorders during adolescence. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(6), 1261-1274. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1985-6 
Dean, M., Harwood, R., & Kasari, C. (2017). The art of camouflage: Gender differences in the social behaviors of girls and boys with autism spectrum disorder. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 21(6), 678–689. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361316671845 
The Lost Girls: http://apoorvamandavilli.com/portfolio/the-lost-girls 

In this episode Ben chats with Addie Cardon, a behaviour analyst based in Dakar, Senegal. She talks about her work in Dakar, a wonderful paper she published on cross cultural experiences of American and Senegalese parents of autistic children, pivotal response training and so much more!
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
2.0 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Show Notes:
Cardon, A. & Marshall, T. (2020). To raise a child with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative, comparative study of parental experiences in the United States and Senegal. Transcultural Psychiatry, 58(3), 335-350.
UC Santa Barbara ABA Program: https://professional.ucsb.edu/certificate-applied-behavior-analysis
Dr. Sunny Kim: https://sunnysbehaviorservices.com/about-us
Robert Koegel: https://education.ucsb.edu/robert-koegel
Wolof Language: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wolof
University of Washington Autism Research: https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/research-projects
Goree Island Slave Trade: https://africaglobalnews.com/goree-island-history-of-the-atlantic-slave-trade
BIG & Sous L'Arbre Acoustik (Adair’s friend and brother in-law’s Senegalese music group): https://www.bigsouslarbreacoustik.com 

In this episode Ben chats with researcher Marc Lanovaz about the exciting world of machine learning and AI as it applies to the work of behaviour analysts.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
 
Marc’s Upcoming Workshop (April 30, 2021): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-machine-learning-for-behavior-analysts-6-ceus-registration-139441708905
 
Articles Referenced In This Episode:
Lanovaz, M. J., Giannakakos, A. R., & Destras, O. (2020). Machine learning to analyze single-case data: A proof of concept. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 43, 21-38.
Lanovaz, M. J. & Hranchuk, K. (2021). Machine learning to analyze single case graphs: A comparison to visual inspection. (in press).
Lanovaz, M. J. & Bailey, J. (2021).  Tutorial: Artificial neural networks and deep learning to analyze single case designs. (in press).
Bailey, J., Baker, J. C., Rzeszutek, M. J., & Lanovaz, M. J. (2021). Machine learning for supplementing behavioral assessment. Perspectives on Behavior Science. (online issue).
Dufour, M. M., Lanovaz, M. J., & Cardinal, P. (2020). Artificial intelligence for the measurement of stereotypy. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 114, 368-380.
Fisher, W. W., Kelley, M. E. & Lomas, J. E. (2003). Visual aids and structured criteria for improving visual inspection and interpretation of single-case designs. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36(3), 387-406.
Hagopian, L. P. , Fisher, W. W., Thompson, R. H., Owen-DeSchryvier, J., Iwata, B. A., & Wacker, D. P. (1997). Toward the development of structured criteria for interpretation of functional analysis data. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30(2), 313-326.
Turgeon, S. & Lanovaz, M. J. (2020). Tutorial: Applying machine learning in behavioral research. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 43(44), 697-723.
 
Github: https://github.com
 
Open Source Framework: https://osf.io
 
Marc Lanovaz’s Lab: https://lanovazlab.com

In this episode Ben chats with Thea Brain about the amazing world of peer-mediated interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
 
Show Notes:
Brain, T. & Mirenda, P. (2019). Effectiveness of a low-intensity peer-mediated intervention for middle school students with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 62, 26-38.
Chan, J. M., Lang, R., Rispoli, M., O'Reilly, M., Sigafoos, J., & Cole, H. (2009). Use of peer-mediated interventions in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3(4), 876–889.
Chang, Y. C. & Locke, J. (2016). A systematic review of peer-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 27, 1-10.
Boudreau, A. M. Corkum, P., & Smith, I. M. (2019). Peer-mediated pivotal response treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder: Provider perspectives on acceptability, feasibility, and fit at school. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 34(4), 259-282.
Capilano University ABA Program: https://www.capilanou.ca/programs--courses/program-profiles/bachelor-of-arts-degree---applied-behaviour-analysis-autism
University of British Columbia BCBA Track Program: https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/special-education
Erik Carter, Ph.D.: https://vkc.vumc.org/people/carter-erik
Vicki Knight, Ph.D., BCBA: https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/person/vicki-knight
 
Thea Brain's Contact Information:
https://www.instagram.com/brainymommy
https://www.eap-bc.com
Email: thea@eap-bc.com 

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Nicole Neil who is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University.  Nicole’s research focuses on behaviour analytic supports for individuals with Down Syndrome.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General
Contact:
Nicole Neil
https://neilbc.ca/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-neil-90798a161/
 
Show Notes:
McMaster University - Hamilton Ontario: https://www.science.mcmaster.ca/pnb 
Brock University - St. Catherines Ontario: https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mad
Emily Jones, Queens College CUNY: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Psychology/Faculty-Bios/Emily-A-Jones
London Down Syndrome Association: https://www.ldsa.ca
Canadian Down Syndrome Society: https://cdss.ca
Deborah Fidler: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/bio-page/deborah-fidler-2364
Milleu Communication Training: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-1-4419-1698-3_1679
Elisabeth Dykens: https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/bio/elisabeth-dykens
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome: https://www.woodbinehouse.com/product/off-to-a-good-start-book-1 ; https://www.woodbinehouse.com/product/off-to-a-good-start-a-behaviorally-based-model-for-teaching-children-with-down-syndrome-book-2-teaching-programs 
 
Articles Referenced:
Neil, N. M. & Jones, E. A. (2019). Effects of intervention intensity on skill acquisition and task persistence in children with Down syndrome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32, 1163-1175.
Hart, K. M., and Neil, N. (2021). Down syndrome caregivers' support needs: a mixed‐method participatory approach. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 65, 60-76. 
Neil, N., Amicarelli, A., Anderson, B., & Liesmer, K. (in press). A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Research on Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions for Individuals with Down Syndrome.
Neil, N. & Liesemer, K. (2020). Early behavioral intervention for young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Current Developmental Disorder Reports, 7, 139-148.

In this episode Ben chats with Maleshwane Mauco, a board-certified behaviour analyst from Botswana in southern Africa.  Maleshwane shares her experiences going to school in the US and practicing in Ireland, the Middle East, and Africa navigating different cultures.  This culturally diverse journey had her writing programs to herd goats and how to call a butler.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
Contact:
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleshwane-shwane-mauco-bcba-53969815/
 
Show Notes:
May Institute: https://www.mayinstitute.org
New England Center for Children: https://www.necc.org
Northeastern University ABA Program: https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/program/master-of-science-in-applied-behavior-analysis-628
D.A.N. (Defeat Autism Now): https://quackwatch.org/consumer-education/nonrecorg/dan
Apartheid: https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa
Louka Tsami - Telehealth World ABA Project: https://www.uhcl.edu/autism-center/telehealth
Southern Africa Development Community: https://sadc.int
SABA: http://saba.abainternational.org
BACB and Global Certification: https://www.bacb.com/global-certification
IDEA: https://sites.ed.gov/idea 

In this episode I chat with Hilary and Nicole about everything from sleep assessment to intervention. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
Contact:
Hilary McClinton
https://coastalridgeconsulting.ca/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coastalridgeconsulting/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/coastalridgeconsulting/
 
Nicole Shallow
https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleshallow/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yourbehaviourgal/
 
Show Notes:
Durand, V. Mark, "Sleep better!: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs." (1998). Faculty Books. 47.
Friman, P. C. (2005). Good night, sweet dreams, I love you: Now get into bed and go to sleep! Boys Town, NE: Boys Town Press.
Greg Hanley’s Sleep Tutorial:  https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/presentations
Dr. Keira Moore, BCBA-D:  https://moorebehaviorconsulting.com
Dr. Craig Canapari:  https://drcraigcanapari.com/year-in-sleep2020
Dr. Cathleen Piazza:  https://experts.nebraska.edu/en/publications/bedtime-fading-in-the-treatment-of-pediatric-insomnia
Walker, Matthew. 2018. Why We Sleep. Harlow, England: Penguin Books.
Hilary McClinton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastalridgeconsulting/
 
Journals:
Sleep:  https://academic.oup.com/sleep
Journal of Sleep Research:  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652869
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine:  https://jcsm.aasm.org/journal/jcsm
Journal of Pediatrics:  https://www.jpeds.com
 
Podcast Episodes:
Dr. Sandy Jin:  https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2017/5/15/episode-32-sleeeeeep
 
Research:
Friman, P.C., Hoff, K.E., Schnoes, C., Freeman, K.A., Woods, D.W., & Blum, N.  (1999).  The bedtime pass: An approach to bedtime crying and leaving the room.  Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 153, 1027-1029. doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.10.1027
Jin, C.S., Hanley, G.P, & Beaulieu, L.  (2013).  An individualized and comprehensive approach to treating sleep problems in young children.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 161-180.  doi: 10.1002/jaba.16

In this episode, Ben chats with Maria Sample, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in Vancouver, BC.  Maria and Ben talk about the Early Start Denver Model and Parent Coaching.  They go down a few rabbit holes in their conversation including ABA Reform, The Balance Program, Naturalistic Developmental Behaviour Interventions, and even talk about life in the circus arts!
 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.0 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
Contact:
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sample-turner-233a0a17/
Up Early Intervention
https://www.upearlyintervention.com/about/#maria-sample,-ma,-bcba,-rasp-a
Show Notes:
Association for Science in Autism Treatment:
https://asatonline.org
https://asatonline.org/for-parents/becoming-a-savvy-consumer/is-there-science-behind-that-early-denver-model
RUBI Parent Training Curriculum: https://www.rubinetwork.org
Simon Fraser University/Douglas College ABA Program: https://www.sfu.ca/psychology/ugrad/programs/ABAConcentration.html
Laura Grow, Ph.D., BCBA-D: https://www.gardenacademy.org/grow
Maria’s Master’s Thesis: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.797
Pivotal Response Training in Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/mental-health/documents/Nova-Scotias-Early-Intensive-Behavioural-Intervention-Program.pdf
Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513196
Laurie Vismara: https://10to8.com/book/esdmonline
Balance Parent Coaching Program: https://ftfbc.com/courses/dr-ruppel-presents-the-balance-program
Podcast episodes that discuss ABA reform:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-25-aba-reform-movement-jo-ramirez-messina-jeff-newman/id1476337731?i=1000489139828
https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans/episodes/Ep-26-ABA-Reform-Movement-with-Jo-Ramirez-Messina-and-Jeff-Newmanpart-2-ei4foh
ESDM Randomized Control Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4951085