A behavior analytic podcast presented by CentralReach. Hosted by two CentralReach BCBA-D panelists and featuring a new guest panelist each episode, the series tackles important topics around behavior analysis to engage in forward-thinking ABA conversation.
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Editor-in-Chief, CR Institute
CentralReach
Director, Clinical Training and CR Institute
CentralReach
Episode 5.3 - Aired March 31st
Creating a Quality Framework for ABA Organizations with Olivia Banks and Jessica Gruber
This podcast episode features Olivia Banks and Jessica Gruber from The Place for Children with Autism, who share their organization's journey implementing a comprehensive quality assurance framework. The discussion covers how they developed their Assessment of Service Delivery Quality (ASDQ) framework based on Silva and El Fattal's (2021) article, including the process of identifying internal quality standards, incorporating external guidelines, creating assessment tools, implementing quarterly evaluations, analyzing data, and developing targeted interventions. The presenters provide practical insights on implementing a quality framework within an ABA organization, addressing challenges such as staff training, data analysis, and using insights to drive organizational improvement. The episode offers valuable guidance for behavior analysts interested in developing or enhancing quality assurance systems within their own organizations.
Special Guest
Jessica Hewetson Gruber
PhD, BCBA-D
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Olivia Banks
M.S., BCBA
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Allison Mollengarden
M.S., BCBA
Customer Success Lead, CentralReach
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Episode 5.2 - Aired February 28th
Supporting Parents - A Conversation with Shahla Alai-Rosales
In this episode of The Behavioral View podcast, Shannon Hill and Nissa Van Etten talk with Shahla Ala'i Rosales, co-author of "Between Now and Dreams: Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism," and Jamie Mish Smith, a parent of a child with autism. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between behavior analysts and parents, emphasizing the importance of perspective-taking, lifelong learning, building connections, and acknowledging the role of love in the work of behavior analysis. The discussion addresses how behavior analysts can better support parents through understanding their experiences, respecting their expertise, and building genuine partnerships that recognize the complexity of family systems. Insights are shared about challenges in contemporary service delivery models and how practitioners can enhance their ability to connect with and support families.
Special Guest
Shahla Alai-Rosales
Ph.D. BCBA-D, CPBA-AP
Professor, Behavior Analysis
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Jamie Mish Smith
MA
Enterprise Account Manager, CentralReach
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Episode 5.1 - Aired January 31st
Visual Analysis & AI: A Conversation with Rick Kubina
This episode explores the current state and future possibilities of visual analysis in behavior analysis, with particular focus on how artificial intelligence may enhance these practices. Dr. Kubina discusses limitations in current visual analysis practices, including inconsistent application of analysis techniques, lack of standardization in graph construction, and reliability issues in interpretation. The discussion extends to how AI tools might support more comprehensive and consistent visual analysis while maintaining the essential role of human judgment. The conversation includes practical considerations for implementing AI tools in clinical practice while maintaining ethical standards and professional competence
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Special Guests
Richard M. Kubina Jr.
Ph.D., BCBA-D
Director of Research, CentralReach
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Kelly King
M.Ed., BCBA
AI & Innovation Specialist, Behavioral Tools Artificial Intelligence, CentralReach
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