
Episode 280 - Neurodiversity, pt. 2 - The Neurodiversity Panel w/ Alex Astrella, Michelle LaFrance, + Brian Middleton
06/26/24 • 82 min
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As a continuation of our ongoing review of neurodiversity in society and in the practice of ABA, we decided to make space for less talking and more listening. In this episode we’re joined by a special guest panel made up of neurodivergent behavior analysts including returning guest, Brian Middleton, and new guests, Alex Astrella and Michelle LaFrance to discuss their insights on the field, what’s going right, and what’s going wrong.
This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.
Resources discussed this episode:
Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker
Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price
Prosocial by Dr. Paul Atkins, Dr. David Wilson, and Dr. Steven Hayes
Veneziano, J., & Shea, S. (2022). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z
The Functional Contextualist Newsletter
Middleton, B. & Mingo, S. (2024, March 31). Beyond the divide: Understanding and addressing the root concerns behind #ABAisabuse. The Functional Contextualist. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-divide-understanding-addressing-root-concerns-bmkuc/?trackingId=9WIRODFWRluHW%2BzNHZlYmw%3D%3D
If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.
As a continuation of our ongoing review of neurodiversity in society and in the practice of ABA, we decided to make space for less talking and more listening. In this episode we’re joined by a special guest panel made up of neurodivergent behavior analysts including returning guest, Brian Middleton, and new guests, Alex Astrella and Michelle LaFrance to discuss their insights on the field, what’s going right, and what’s going wrong.
This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.
Resources discussed this episode:
Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker
Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price
Prosocial by Dr. Paul Atkins, Dr. David Wilson, and Dr. Steven Hayes
Veneziano, J., & Shea, S. (2022). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z
The Functional Contextualist Newsletter
Middleton, B. & Mingo, S. (2024, March 31). Beyond the divide: Understanding and addressing the root concerns behind #ABAisabuse. The Functional Contextualist. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-divide-understanding-addressing-root-concerns-bmkuc/?trackingId=9WIRODFWRluHW%2BzNHZlYmw%3D%3D
If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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Episode 279 - Storytelling
We all love books and sharing information through stories and anecdotes. But why does that even work? This week we review some excellent thought pieces on the subject of narrative and storytelling as valued behavior. We look at what makes cliffhangers so appealing, how stories make learning more fun, and whether you need to be practicing better anecdotes before work.
This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.
Articles discussed this episode:
Detrich, R. (2018). Rethinking dissemination: Storytelling as a part of the repertoire. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 541-549. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0160-y
Hineline, P.N. (2018). Narrative: Why it’s important, and how it works. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 471-501. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0137-x
Critchfield, T.S. (2018). An emotional appeal for the development of empirical research on narrative. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 575-590. doi: 10.1007/s40614-018-0170-9
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July 2024 Preview
It’s Special Guest Month at ABA Inside Track. We decided to take advantage of the flexibility of summer schedules to invite on as many guests as we could fit into the month. And it’s a long month! We’re so exited to be joined by Dr. Kate Chazin to (for the moment) wrap up our mini-series on neurodiversity, Dr. Camille Kolu to discuss protective factors in trauma-informed care, Dr. Anita Li to review how ABA is doing in supporting research and readings on diversity, and Mandy Ralston to push our public speaking and dissemination skills to the max. All that AND a Book Club!
Articles for July 2024
Neurodiversity, pt. 3 w/ Dr. Kate Chazin
Chazin, K.T., Ledford, J.R., Wilson-Moses, J.M., Rajaraman, A.R., & Juarez, A.P. (2024). Centering autistic perspectives: Social acceptability of goals, learning contexts, and procedures for young autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06242-4
Chazin, K.T., Velez, M.S., & Ledford, J.R. (2022). Reducing escape without escape extinction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of escape-based interventions. Journal of Behavioral Education, 31, 186-215. doi: 10.1007/s10864-021-09453-2
Protection Factors in Trauma-Informed Practice w/ Dr. Camille Kolu
Kolu, T.C. (2023). Providing buffers, solving barriers: Value-driven policies and actions that protect clients today and increase the chances of thriving tomorrow. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00876-z
Diversity in ABA w/ Dr. Anita Li
Li, A., Curiel, H., & Mateus, C.C.S (in prep). Participation of Latina women as authors in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice.
Li, A., Hollins, N.A., Morris, C. & Grey, H. (2023). Essential readings in diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavior analytic training programs. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00856-3
Public Speaking and Effective Dissemination w/ Mandy Ralston
Friman, P.C. (2014). Behavior analysts to the front! A 15-step tutorial on public speaking. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 109-118. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0009-y
Becirevic, A. (2014). Ask the experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y
Henicke, M.R., Juanico, J.F., Valentino, A.L., & Sellers, T.P. (2022). Improving behavior analysts’ public speaking: Recommendations from expert interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 203-218. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00538-4
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