What happens when a punk-rock rebel becomes one of ABA’s most thought-provoking voices?

At FABA 2025, Dr. Shane Spiker brings raw honesty and insight to the world of behavior science, challenging outdated norms, breaking taboos around sex education and ethics, and calling for a more human, self-reflective approach to ABA. From Humble Behaviorism to open mentorship, Dr. Shane shows why questioning the system sparks real change.

🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Spiker unfiltered and see why his vision could reshape the future of behavior analysis.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:35 Meet Dr. Shane Spiker

01:42 Why FABA Matters in Florida

03:03 Favorite Conference Topics

04:17 Treating Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors

07:42 Openness & Approachability

08:27 His Most Impactful Publications

10:28 Teaching Critical Thinking

13:24 Favorite College Football Team

14:50 Why We Do What We Do Podcast

16:37 New Books and Projects

17:34 His Go-To Conference Drink

18:06 ABA in the Next 10 Years

20:11 Where to Find Shane