What happens when AI meets the science of behavior?

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Ventura, Founder of Intraverbal AI and a driving force behind tech innovation in ABA, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical practice, assessments, and the future of the field.

From ethical dilemmas and HIPAA compliance to the lack of civil discourse and growing divides in behavior analysis, Adam doesn't hold back. He shares insights from global conferences, explains how his platform leverages AI to support evidence-based care, and makes a powerful case for why behavior analysts must shape AI—before it shapes them.Whether you're excited or skeptical about tech in ABA, this is the conversation you can't miss.

Timestamps:

00:27 Adam Ventura at the Texas ABA Conference.

01:17 AI & ABA Around the World

03:19 Highlights from the First Shaping AI Summit

05:33 Why Behavior Analysts Must Shape AI Now

11:47 Need for Academic Disagreement

14:58 Civil Discourse Platform Announcement

16:59 Intraverbal AI for Research & Building Clinical Programs

21:58 Why Is Intraverbal AI Better Than Other LLMs

27:05 How Students Should Use AI

32:55 HIPAA Compliance and Client Privacy in AI

39:36 State of the ABA Field: What Needs to Change?

47:42 What’s Next for Intraverbal AI?

50:06 Fatherhood & Aligning Family Values