Previously known as Rants with Justin & Joe, It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is a monthly podcast during which Justin, Joe, and their guests discuss topics that are pertinent to behavior analysis and intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Each episode involves an open and frank discussion about the topic.   It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is available wherever you stream podcasts! Donations are appreciated (www.classy.org/give/237784). Your donation helps support research projects and free training products like our free 40 hour RBT training and 8 hour Supervisor training – every little bit helps! CEUs for It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe are available at www.autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/.  Episode Title: The Artful Practitioner: Behavioral Artistry in ABA  During this episode we chat with Amy Bukszpan. She is currently the National Director of ABA Center Development at Butterfly Effects as well as an adjunct advisor and professor at the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science at Endicott College. Amy’s research focus is on compassionate care and training, focusing on behavioral artistry and rapport building to increase client outcomes, decrease interfering behaviors, and improve job quality for employees. We discuss all things behavioral artistry with Amy. You won’t want to miss this one!   CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to describe some therapeutic skills associated with behavioral artistry.  Listeners will be able to identify at least one method to use to develop behavioral artistry skills.  Listeners will be able to describe some concerns with the absence of behavioral artistry skills as it relates to ABA-based interventions for autistic individuals.   RESOURCES:  Bukszpan, A. R., Anderson, A., Moon, E., Kaplan, A., & Leaf, J. B. (2023). Training behavior technicians to become behavior artists through the teaching interaction procedure. Behavioral Interventions, 38(4), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1963   Callahan, K., Foxx, R. M., Swierczynski, A., Aerts, X., Mehta, S., McComb, M. E., Nichols, S. M., Segal, G., Donald, A., & Sharma, R. (2019). Behavioral artistry: Examining the relationship between the interpersonal skills and effective practice repertoires of applied behavior analysis practitioners. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(9), 3557-3570. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04082-1   Foxx, R. M. (1985). The Jack Tizzard memorial lecture: Decreasing behaviours: Clinical, ethical, and environmental issues. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 10, 189–199.  Foxx, R. M. (1998). Twenty-five years of applied behavior analysis: Lessons learned. Discriminanten, 4, 13–31.  https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/shop   

Previously known as Rants with Justin & Joe, It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is a monthly podcast during which Justin, Joe, and their guests discuss topics that are pertinent to behavior analysis and intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Each episode involves an open and frank discussion about the topic.     It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is available wherever you stream podcasts! Donations are appreciated (www.classy.org/give/237784). Your donation helps support research projects and free training products like our free 40 hour RBT training and 8 hour Supervisor training – every little bit helps! CEUs for It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe are available at www.autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/.    Episode Title: Another Brick in the Wall: Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education and Behavior Analysis    During this episode we chat with Dr. Traci Cihon about challenges and opportunities in higher education and behavior analysis. Traci received her master’s degree from the University of Nevada-Reno, her PhD from The Ohio State University, and is actively pursuing a Master’s in Public Health. She recently resigned from her position as an Associate Professor from the Department of Behavior Analysis at The University of North Texas and is currently a “stay-at-home scholar” in Memphis, TN working part-time with the University of Nevada-Reno Global Institute for Behavior Analysis. Dr. Cihon is also currently exploring community-based collaborations, especially those with a focus on strengthening communities by engaging and empowering youth while rekindling some of her previous work in literacy instruction. Dr. Cihon’s scholarship focuses on culturo-behavior systems science, building systems to support behavior scientific work on social and cultural issues, developing international and interdisciplinary collaborations, and behavioral education. She has served on editorial boards for several peer-reviewed journals, including Behavior and Social Issues, Perspectives on Behavior Science, and The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. Dr. Cihon currently serves on the editorial board for the American Annals of the Deaf and is the editor-in-chief for Behavior and Social Issues. She has co-edited two books in the ABAI book series, Behavior Science Perspectives on Culture and Community, and Women in Behavior Science: Observations of Life Inside and Outside of the Academy. In addition to serving as a member of the Board of Planners for both the ABAI and TxABA Behaviorists for Social Responsibility Special Interest Groups, she was awarded the APA Division 25 Fred S. Keller Behavioral Education Award in 2021.      CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to identify some possible contingencies associated with changes that can be observed in higher education in behavior analysis.  Listeners will be able to identify changes across the years that can be observed in higher education in behavior analysis.  Listeners will be able to identify some possible ways in which we can improve the quality of higher education in behavior analysis.  RESOURCES:   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42822-023-00133-6     

Previously known as Rants with Justin & Joe, It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is a monthly podcast during which Justin, Joe, and their guests discuss topics that are pertinent to behavior analysis and intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Each episode involves an open and frank discussion about the topic.   It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is available wherever you stream podcasts! Donations are appreciated (www.classy.org/give/237784). Your donation helps support research projects and free training products like our free 40 hour RBT training and 8 hour Supervisor training – every little bit helps! CEUs for It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe are available at www.autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/. 

Previously known as Rants with Justin & Joe, It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is a monthly podcast during which Justin, Joe, and their guests discuss topics that are pertinent to behavior analysis and intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Each episode involves an open and frank discussion about the topic.     It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is available wherever you stream podcasts! Donations are appreciated (www.classy.org/give/237784). Your donation helps support research projects and free training products like our free 40 hour RBT training and 8 hour Supervisor training – every little bit helps! CEUs for It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe are available at www.autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/.    Episode Title: A Lifelong Journey: ABA and Support for Autistic Adults    During this episode we chat with Shanna Bahry and Peter Gerhardt. Shanna currently serves as the Executive Director of Meaningful HOPE, an agency committed to helping practitioners and families best support individuals with disabilities in preparing for a meaningful life in adulthood. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the master's and doctoral programs at Endicott College’s Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences. Peter is the founding chair of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and currently sits on numerous professional advisory boards including Behavior Analysis in Practice, the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and the Autism Society of America. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of EPIC School and an Affiliate Professor and Doctoral Advisor at Endicott College’s Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences. We discuss meaningful curriculum and what it means to truly individualize goals with Peter and Shanna.    CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to define what makes a curriculum meaningful for an individual client.   Listeners will be able to determine what makes a goal or target individualized.  Listeners will be able to describe the process of “looking back” to help determine meaningful curriculum.      RESOURCES:  Brown, L., Nietupski, J., & Hamre-Nietupski, S. (1976). Criterion of ultimate functioning. In Thomas, M.A. (Ed.), Hey, don’t forget about me: Education’s investment in the severely, profoundly, and multiply handicapped (pp. 2-15). The Council for Exceptional Children. Retrieved from https://mn.gov/mnddc/parallels2/pdf/70s/76/76-HDF-CEC.pdf  Make it meaningful book  Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 55(1), 3 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.55.1.3   Gerhardt, P. F., Bahry, S., Driscoll, N. M., Cauchi, J., Mason, B. K., & Deshpande, M. (2023). Adulthood begins in preschool: Meaningful curriculum in support of increased independence for individuals with autism. lnternational Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. https://doi.org/10.26822/iejee.2023.294   https://shop.elsevier.com/books/clinician-s-guide-to-sexuality-and-autism/cauchi/978-0-323-95743-4#  https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3  Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Ferguson, J. L., & Gerhardt, P. F. (2022). Recommendations for behavioral research in supporting adults diagnosed with ASD. In Handbook of quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (pp. 461-467). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3_26  

Previously known as Rants with Justin & Joe, It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is a monthly podcast during which Justin, Joe, and their guests discuss topics that are pertinent to behavior analysis and intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Each episode involves an open and frank discussion about the topic.     It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe is available wherever you stream podcasts! Donations are appreciated (www.classy.org/give/237784). Your donation helps support research projects and free training products like our free 40 hour RBT training and 8 hour Supervisor training – every little bit helps! CEUs for It Has to be Said with Justin & Joe are available at www.autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/.  During this episode we chat with Hank Schlinger and Elbert (Eb) Blakely. Hank is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles and the author of Introduction to Scientific Psychology, A Behavior Analytic View of Child Development, and How to Build Good Behavior and Self-Esteem in Children. Eb is an Assistant Professor at Florida Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses in applied behavior analysis, radical behaviorism, and behavior pharmacology. He also provides consultation to organizations and providers who deliver ABA services to children and adults. We chat with Hank and Eb about a Mediational Account of Equivalence and Verbal Relations.   A mediational theory of equivalence relations and transformation of function CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to describe a mediational account of equivalence and verbal relations.  Listeners will be able to describe at least one example of how a mediational account of equivalence and verbal relations relates to practice.  Listeners will be able to how a mediational account of equivalence and verbal relations differs from other accounts of so-called emergent or derived relations.    RESOURCES:  Article in press  Sidman, M. (1971). Reading and auditory-visual equivalences. Journal of speech and hearing research, 14(1), 5 - 13. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1044/jshr.1401.05   Horne, P. J., & Lowe, C. F. (1996). On the origins of naming and other symbolic behavior. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 65(1), 185 - 241. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1996.65-185  Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roche, B. (2001). Relational frame theory: A post-Skinnerian account of human language and cognition. New York: Plenum.   Blakely, E., & Schlinger, H. (1987). Rules: Function-altering contingency-specifying stimuli. The Behavior Analyst, 10(2), 183-187. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392428   Schlinger, H. D., Jr., & Blakely, E. (1994). A descriptive taxonomy of environmental operations and its implications for behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 17(1), 43-57. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392652   Schlinger, H. D. (2008). Listening is behaving verbally. The Behavior Analyst, 31(2), 145-161. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03392168   McIntire, K. D., Cleary, J., & Thompson, T. (1987). Conditional relations by monkeys: Reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 47(3), 279 - 285. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1987.47-279    

Progressive ABA Curriculum Considerations

During this episode we chat with Jessica Piazza and John McEachin. Jessica is the Project Manager for Certification for the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council® (PBAAC®) and John is the President of the PBAAC. The PBAAC was established to provide credentials in the field of ABA as it applies to progressive intervention for individuals diagnosed with ASD. We ask Jessica and John about all things PBAAC including how it differs from other certifications in the field, what the future looks like for the PBAAC, and how others can learn more about the PBAAC and progressive ABA.      CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to identify the possible benefits and limitations of certification.  Listeners will be able to identify at least 2 distinguishing features of a progressive approach to ABA.  Listeners will be able to identify at least 2 ways in which the PBAAC certifications are different than currently available certifications.    RESOURCES:  https://progressivebehavioranalyst.org  Leaf, J. B., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., Taubman, M., Ala'i-Rosales, S., Ross, R. K., Smith, T., & Weiss, M. J. (2016). Applied behavior analysis is a science and, therefore, progressive. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(2), 720 - 731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2591-6   Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Leaf, R., McEachin, J., & Taubman, M. (2016). A progressive approach to discrete trial teaching: Some current guidelines. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9(2), 361 - 372. http://iejee.com/index/makale/344/a-progressive-approach-to-discrete-trial-teaching-some-current-guidelines   Milne, C. M., Leaf, J. B., Weiss, M. J., Ferguson, J. L., Cihon, J. H., Lee, M. S., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2022). A preliminary evaluation of conventional and progressive approaches of discrete trial teaching for teaching tact relations with children diagnosed with autism. Education and Treatment of Children, 45(4), 357-381. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-022-00084-4   Ferguson, J. L., Cihon, J. H., Majeski, M. J., Milne, C. M., Leaf, J. B., McEachin, J., & Leaf, R. (2022). Toward efficiency and effectiveness: Comparing equivalence-based instruction to progressive discrete trial teaching. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(4), 1296-1313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00687-8        

During this episode we had the privilege to talk with Malika Pritchett. Malika is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. We discuss all thigs social validity and invalidity. More specifically we discuss what social invalidity is and is not, and, surprise, it is not just the inverse of social validity.     CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to define social validity and identify the process of assessing social validity.  Listeners will be able to define social invalidity.  Listeners will be able to identify different types of consumers that can be used to assess social validity.   RESOURCES :  Aragon-Guevara, D., Castle, G., Sheridan, E., & Vivanti, G. (2023). The reach and accuracy of information on autism on tiktok. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06084-6   Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. (1987). Some still-current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 20(4), 313-327. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1987.20-313   Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91-97. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1968.1-91   Ferguson, J. L., Cihon, J. H., Leaf, J. B., Van Meter, S. M., McEachin, J., & Leaf, R. (2019). Assessment of social validity trends in the journal of applied behavior analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 20(1), 146-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2018.1534771   Schwartz, I. S., & Baer, D. M. (1991). Social validity assessments: Is current practice state of the art? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(2), 189-204. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-189   Wolf, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11(2), 203-214. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203    

During this episode we had the privilege to talk with Jessica Cauchi. Jess is the director at Atlas Behavior Consultation and has over 25 years of experience using applied behaviour analysis to teach children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jess’ passion in clinical work is driven by a need to provide highly individualized clinical services, in a respectful instructional format. She is most focused on the development of real-life skills, choose targets for teaching that will matter for her clients and help improve their short and long term quality of life. We chat with Jess about her new book A Clinician’s Guide to Sexuality and Autism and other topics related to sexuality, ABA, and autism.    CEU OBJECTIVES:  Listeners will be able to identify some barriers to teaching skills related to sex and sexuality.  Listeners will be able to identify some important skills related to sex and sexuality.  Listeners will be able to identify some evidence-based methods for teaching skills related to sex and sexuality and challenges related to using these methods for some of those skills.   

This month's episode will welcome Dr. Bobby Newman and Jessica Cauchi to discuss the topic of Let's Talk About Sex. Affectionately known as the Dark Overlord of ABA, Bobby is the first author on 13 books regarding applied behavior analysis, the philosophy of behaviorism, autism spectrum disorders, and utopian literature. He has published over two dozen articles in professional journals, as well as numerous popular magazine articles, and has hosted two series of radio call-in shows.  Jessica is the Director of Atlas Behaviour Consultation and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She received her Master of Science degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minneapolis. She has over 18 years of experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis to teach children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.  You'll want to tune into this one!

The 8th and final chapter of our second season is bringing back Christine Milne, Jeremy Leaf, and Jonathan Rafuse for another round of curriculum discussion! The panelists will expand on the previous discussion about the development of innovative curriculum for ABA-based intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD. Like last time, the audience will be encouraged to ask our guests questions about the development and scope and sequence of curriculum.  CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one new approach to targeting learning how to learn skills for autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one new approach to targeting social skills for autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD.

Chapter 7 of Rants with Justin and Joe will feature special guest Amanda N Kelly (aka Behaviorbabe). Justin, Joe, and Amanda will chat about what it means to be an advocate. The discussion will include the conditions under which advocacy is commonly sought, the qualities that are important to be an effective advocate, and common challenges an advocate might encounter. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this podcast, the audience will identify three behavior analytic skills that an advocate needs to display when working with autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD. 2. Following this podcast, the audience will identify three challenges that advocates may face and how to resolve these challenges using behavior analytic skills. 3. Following this podcast, the audience will identify three components of quality advocacy as it relates to behavior analysis.  

Chapter 6 of Rants with Justin and Joe will feature special guest Melissa Saunders. During this Rants, Justin, Joe, and Melissa will discuss the complicated role of a behavior analyst providing supervision. Today’s supervision context for behavior analysts can be a complex endeavor creating many challenges for the supervising behavior analyst. The discussion will include challenges unique to behavior analysts providing supervision, tips to address these challenges and maximize the effectiveness of your supervision, and any questions from the live audience. CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one challenge unique to behavior analysts providing supervision. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one approach to address challenges to behavior analysts providing supervision. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one maximize the effectiveness of supervision. Gibson, J.A., Grey, I.M., & Hastings, R.P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(7), 1024-1030. doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4   Kazemi, E., Shapiro, M., & Kavner, A. (2015). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals working with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17, 106-115. doi:10.1016/j.rasd .2015.06.012   Parsons, M. B., Reid, D. H., & Crow, R. E. (2003). Best and worst ways to motivate staff in community agencies: A brief survey of supervisors. Mental Retardation, 41(2), 96-102.   Reid, D., Parsons, M., B., & Green. C. (2011). The developmental disabilities supervisor training curriculum: Evidence-based ways to promote work quality and enjoyment among support staff. Washington, CD: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAID).   Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Green, C. W., (2012). The supervisor’s guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff.   Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Jensen, J. M. (2017). Maintaining Staff Performance Following a Training Intervention: Suggestions from a 30-Year Case Example. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10(1), 12–21. http://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-015-0101-0

Chapter 5 of Rants with Justin and Joe will feature special guests Anna Dotson, Asim Javed, Danielle LaFrance, & Wes Lowery. Each of the guests will provide their unique experiences as being current and past graduate students of behavior analysis. Justin and Joe will ask the guests to provide any insight and advice for anyone interested in seeking a graduate degree in behavior analysis. Our special guests will also field any questions from the audience related to the graduate school experience. FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR A STUDENT!  During this episode we will be selecting one student attendee at random to win a free conference registration for APF’s 6th Annual Conference on April 16th!

Chapter 4 of Rants with Justin and Joe will feature special guests, Mary Jane Weiss and Thomas Zane!! Justin, Joe, Mary Jane, and Tom will discuss the recent update to the BACB ethics code. Differences between the current code and the 2022 code will be highlighted as well as the BACB’s rationale for the changes. The panelists will also discuss ways in which the new code should influence ethical behavior of behavior analysts CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will list the major components of the 2022 ethics code. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will explain at least 5 differences between the current ethics code and the 2022 model. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will give the BACB rationale for some of the changes made. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will explain how the new code will influence ethical behavior of behavior analysts in at least 3 ways.

Season 3, Chapter 3 of Rants with Justin and Joe will feature special guests, Daniel Mendoza, Steve Foreman, and Sharon Trew! Justin, Joe, Daniel, Steve, and Sharon will discuss all things mentorship including tips for finding a mentor, maximizing the effectiveness of your mentorship, the development mentorship as a leadership skill, the role of mentorship in developing behavior analysts with cultural humility, and any questions the live audience asks of the panelists. CEU OBJECTIVES 1. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one approach to maximizing the effectiveness of mentorship. 2. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify the importance of the development mentorship as a leadership skill. 3. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify the role of mentorship in developing behavior analysts with cultural humility.

The second chapter of our third season will feature a special guest appearance by Nicholas Liu, a former client at Autism Partnership Hong Kong. Justin and Joe will talk with Nicholas about his experience with autism and receiving behavior analytic intervention. Members of the audience will also be invited to ask Nicholas questions about his unique experience from diagnosis, to treatment, to adulthood. CEU OBJECTIVES 1. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify one barrier for which Nicholas attributes autism 2. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify one benefit for which Nicholas attributes autism. https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/podcast/ Disclosure: Nicholas Liu was invited to present his perspective as an educational opportunity on Rants with Justin and Joe. He is not a current or past client of Autism Partnership Foundation.

The first chapter of our third season will feature special guests Drs. John McEachin and Ron Leaf! During this chapter Justin and Joe will talk with John and Ron about their responses to recent (and past) critiques of ABA attendees are likely to come across on social media. The discussion will highlight concerns expressed from various sources, consider the importance of consumers judgements of goals and intervention selection, discuss balancing concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment, and consider areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse. CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one commonly expressed concern expressed from various sources on social media platforms. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one strategy to balance consumer judges’ concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse with respect to consumers’ judgments of the acceptability of a program’s goals and procedures. Research Discussed: https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/rants3-1-research/

The first chapter of our third season will feature special guests Drs. John McEachin and Ron Leaf! During this chapter Justin and Joe will talk with John and Ron about their responses to recent (and past) critiques of ABA attendees are likely to come across on social media. The discussion will highlight concerns expressed from various sources, consider the importance of consumers judgements of goals and intervention selection, discuss balancing concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment, and consider areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse. CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one commonly expressed concern expressed from various sources on social media platforms. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one strategy to balance consumer judges’ concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse with respect to consumers’ judgments of the acceptability of a program’s goals and procedures. Research Discussed: https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/rants3-1-research/

The first chapter of our third season will feature special guests Drs. John McEachin and Ron Leaf! During this chapter Justin and Joe will talk with John and Ron about their responses to recent (and past) critiques of ABA attendees are likely to come across on social media. The discussion will highlight concerns expressed from various sources, consider the importance of consumers judgements of goals and intervention selection, discuss balancing concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment, and consider areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse. CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one commonly expressed concern expressed from various sources on social media platforms. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one strategy to balance consumer judges’ concerns with the right to effective behavioral treatment. At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify areas of overlap, reconciliation, and discourse with respect to consumers’ judgments of the acceptability of a program’s goals and procedures. Research Discussed: https://autismpartnershipfoundation.org/rants3-1-research/