In this Episode, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up on a variety of topics: conferences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and AI!
Key Takeaways
- Do Better Collective is hosting a month-long "Rejected Conference" in December with 30+ presentations and 40+ CEs available
- Megan presented on behavioral neuroscience and rethinking functions of behavior at the recent Disrupt ABA conference
- Integrating neuroscience concepts into ABA practice can improve understanding of client behavior and treatment approaches
- AI tools like ChatGPT are helpful for organizing ideas and creating contentTopics
Rejected Conference Details
- Runs Dec 1-19 with 30+ presentations on diverse ABA topics
- 40+ CEs available, including many ethics CEs
- Flexible pricing ($50-200) with scholarship options
- Free for Trailblazer members who share about the conference
- Presentations cover wide range of topics: ethics, group learning, precision teaching, neurodiversity, etc.
Behavioral Neuroscience in ABA
- Megan presented on integrating behavioral neuroscience concepts into ABA practice
- Focus on understanding nervous system regulation (sympathetic vs parasympathetic states)
- Importance of addressing neuroscience/regulation before attempting to teach skills
- Created resources on screening for neuroscience factors and connecting to ABA
AI Tools for Content Creation
- Megan and Joe use ChatGPT to organize ideas and create content
- Voice-to-text features helpful for capturing thoughts while driving
- AI can help structure "word vomit" of ideas into coherent content
Podcast Schedule
- May skip December episode due to holidays
- Considering moving to Wednesdays in 2025 based on audience feedback
Next Steps
- Megan to share behavioral neuroscience resources and possibly do webinar in January
- Send survey about moving podcast to Wednesdays in 2025
- Promote upcoming Rejected Conference in December