
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 Shane Spiker brings raw honesty and insight to the world of behavior science, challenging outdated norms, breaking taboos around sex education and ethics, and calling for a more human, self-reflective approach to ABA.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