Best ABA Therapy Business Owners Podcasts (2025)

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Kinks, Communication, Compassion and ABA: A Pour with Rachel Benson, Part II 49:44

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Send us a text ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 2 of 2): *PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds …

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Kinks, Communication, Compassion and ABA: A Pour with Rachel Benson, Part I 55:25

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Send us a text ABA is proud to present Rachel Benson (Part 1 of 2): *PLEASE NOTE this content is marked 'explicit' only so listeners can be aware that it presents information on sex and sexuality. Rachel Benson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's degree in Education specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She also holds …

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The Behavioral Sleep Blueprint with Nicole Shallow, Part II 52:12

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Send us a text ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 2 of 2): Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from…

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The Behavioral Sleep Blueprint with Nicole Shallow, Part I 56:16

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Send us a text ABA is proud to host Nicole Shallow (Part 1 of 2): Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in sleep and behavioral consultation, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and became a BCBA in 2019. Her passion for sleep stems from…

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Beyond the Spectrum: Diverse Paths in Applied Behavior Analysis with Nicole Parks, Part II 1:00:59

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 2 of 2): Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behav…

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Beyond the Spectrum: Diverse Paths in Applied Behavior Analysis with Nicole Parks, Part I 52:12

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Nicole Parks (Part 1 of 2): Nicole Parks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly two decades of experience across diverse settings, including forensic systems, mental health, and autism therapy. As the Chief Visionary Officer at Rooted Consultation, she champions the expansion of Applied Behav…

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The Sensory and Behavior Link with Michelle Vences, Part II 1:00:57

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 2 of 2) Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied …

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The Sensory and Behavior Link with Michelle Vences, Part I 53:04

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Michelle Fences: (Part 1 of 2) Michelle has always been a teacher at heart. She began her journey on that path, then found herself in nursing school. During her experiential track in nursing, Michelle learned about occupational therapy. All of this experience culminated into her current work in Applied …

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Training and Comprehensive Learning Systems with Allyson Wharam Part II 51:24

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Allyson Wharam (Part 2 of 2): Allyson Wharam is the founder of Sidekick Learning, a company dedicated to streamlining training and supervision systems for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organizations. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked hands-on in various clinical…

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Training and Comprehensive Learning Systems with Allyson Wharam Part I 52:51

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Allyson Wharam (Part 1 of 2): Allyson Wharam is the founder of Sidekick Learning, a company dedicated to streamlining training and supervision systems for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) organizations. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked hands-on in various clinical…

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Finding your 'Why' with 3 Pie Squared 1:21:16

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is always ready to share a pour with 3 Pie Squared and the illustrious Stephen and April Smith. In this case, we did a podswap! Start this tasty podcast pour on 3 Pie Squared and the ABA Business Leaders podcast. Then continue with a second serving here on ABA on Tap. The combined crew of brew masters create a wonderfully …

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ABA Impact and Business Challenges with Derreck Ogden and Josh Nelson Part II 59:46

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Derreck Ogden and Joshua Nelson (Part 2 of 2): Derreck Ogden, part of the, ABA Impact Team, works with business owners and c-level executives. His work focuses on preventing business disruption. He is highly regarded for his professionalism, courtesy, and trustworthiness, and clients appreciate his cutt…

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ABA Impact and Business Challenges with Derreck Ogden and Joshua Nelson Part I 1:01:09

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Derreck Ogden and Joshua Nelson (Part 1 of 2): Derreck Ogden, part of the, ABA Impact Team, works with business owners and c-level executives. His work focuses on preventing business disruption. He is highly regarded for his professionalism, courtesy, and trustworthiness, and clients appreciate his cutt…

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DEI, OBM and ABA with Portia James, BCBA (Part II) 52:43

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is so proud to spend some time with the illustrious Portia James. (Part 2 of 2) As a visionary, a powerhouse of a leader, and a pioneer for women and people of color in her field, Portia James has been shaking conference room tables for nearly two decades. She shares bold perspectives on the lack of representation for blac…

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DEI, OBM and ABA with Portia James, BCBA (Part I) 51:09

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is so proud to spend some time with the illustrious Portia James. (Part 1 of 2) As a visionary, a powerhouse of a leader, and a pioneer for women and people of color in her field, Portia James has been shaking conference room tables for nearly two decades. She shares bold perspectives on the lack of representation for blac…

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Transforming Applied Behavior Analysis Through AI-Powered Tools with Adam Ventura (Part II) 55:37

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Mr. Adam Ventura. (Part 2 of 2) Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-…

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Transforming Applied Behavior Analysis Through AI-Powered Tools with Adam Ventura (Part I) 59:05

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Mr. Adam Ventura. (Part 1 of 2) Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intraverbal AI, a company dedicated to transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA) through AI-powered tools that support ethical decision-…

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Standard Celebration & Acceptance and Commitment with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part II) 1:01:40

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 2 of 2) Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. Dr. O’Donnell began working w…

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Standard Celeration & Acceptance and Commitment with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part I) 51:02

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell. (Part 1 of 2) Dr. O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in Psychology minoring in Cognitive Neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Philip Hineline at Temple University where he assisted in conducting an experimental analysis of behavior with rats and pigeons. Dr. O’Donnell began working w…

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Feeding, Eating and Meal Time Behavior with Dena Kelly Part II 52:16

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part II) Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena d…

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Feeding, Eating and Meal Time Behavior with Dena Kelly Part I 50:53

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part I) Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena de…

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Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Childhood Development with Maggie Haraburda, Part II 53:28

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Send us a text Part 2 of 2 ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education. Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotype…

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Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Childhood Development with Maggie Haraburda, Part I 1:42:47

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Send us a text Part 1 of 2 ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education. Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotype…

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The Autistic Behavior Analyst: Michelle Zeman and Safe Space Applied Behavior Analysis Part II 51:32

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Send us a text (Part 2 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her …

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The Autistic Behavior Analyst: Michelle Zeman and Safe Space Applied Behavior Analysis Part I 1:01:32

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Send us a text (Part 1 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.' Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her …

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IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part II 56:07

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2) Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. In this episode, we d…

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IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part I 1:01:10

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2) Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation. In this episode, we d…

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🚀 Mastering ABA Business & Technology: Practice Management, Data Collection, & Growth Strategies with Suzanne Juzwik, BCBA | ABA on Tap (Part II) 51:26

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Send us a text The landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis has transformed dramatically over the last decade—from how we collect data to how we run our businesses. In this illuminating conversation, Dan and Mike welcome Suzanne Juzwick, BCBA and founder of Innovation Moon, who shares her unique perspective on the technological evolution reshaping ou…

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🚀 Mastering ABA Business & Technology: Practice Management, Data Collection, & Growth Strategies with Suzanne Juzwik, BCBA | ABA on Tap (Part I) 1:01:30

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Send us a text The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is evolving at breakneck speed—from practice management (PM) and data collection software to CRM platforms and value-based care models. To stay ahead, ABA professionals must adapt, innovate, and leverage technology to sustain their businesses. In this must-listen episode of ABA on Tap, Dan…

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GOOD JOB! Dr. Becky and Salient Reinforcement Effort 1:07:12

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Send us a text ABA on Tap has discussed the ever ubiquitous 'Do This!' as a discriminative stimulus. And of course, once the child imitates correctly, you say "GOOD JOB!" as the standard, overly used and potentially ineffective consequence, dare we say 'reinforcement.' In this episode, Mike and Dan brew over an article from Dr. Becky Kennedy (see l…

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2024 Year in Review 1:44:11

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Send us a text Happy New Year! ABA on Tap says 'thank you' for all your support over the last 5 seasons. We offer a 'Year in Review' for 2024 to revisit all the great tasting 'brews' we offered. Enjoy! All ABA on Tap brews pair well with cerebration. SO--if you are ready to enjoy the benefits of Magic Mind and boost your brain performance, please u…

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Crisis Management and Applied Behavior Analysis--Special Guest Kim Warma from Pro-ACT, Inc. 1:21:57

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Send us a text In this episode we are excited to have a discussion with Kim Warma, the President of Pro-ACT, Inc. Pro-ACT is a widely used crisis management curriculum that is implemented in various settings, from schools, to hospitals, to group homes/residential facilities, and many more. Dan and Mike have experience utilizing the Pro-ACT curricul…

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Artificial Intelligence, RBTs, BCBAs and Treatment Plans--Special Guest Michael Gao from Alpaca Health 59:17

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Send us a text AI has been injected into every aspect of our lives and its been a fast and furious deployment. While the speed of the technology is enticing, it quickly raises questions about the individuality and client specificity of AI output, especially for essential artifacts like medical notes. While medical notes are a well-known nightmare t…

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Clinical Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis--Special Guest Jennifer Fitzpatrick, CPABA Conference 1:13:30

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Send us a text These days, there is no shortage of controversy over ABA treatment. The neurodivergent community, at least specific outspoken members within, often make general claims about ABA, calling it 'evil' and 'abusive.' Experienced and devoted practitioners beg to differ. Enter Jennifer Fitzpatrick and her efforts in organizing and successfu…

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The Behavior Influencer--Special Guest Kendall Ryndak Sameul 1:15:43

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to host a very special guest brewer, The Behavior Influencer herself, Kendall Ryndak Samuel. Kendall shares her incredible story and her clear objective to make ABA accessible and ever relevant. She discusses her use of ABA in sports training, as well as her daily contact with a mass of followers on social media. …

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Models of Disability--Make That Change 1:03:58

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Send us a text In this brewing session, despite a wealth of choices, Dan and Mike focus on the basic ingredients in looking at a medical model in comparison to a social model. As behavior analysts, it's easy to see the stakeholder as the principal agent for change, and overlook our impetus for changing behavior, the surrounding environment. Models …

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Empirically Validated Treatment Part II 1:09:24

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Send us a text The terms 'empirically validated' and 'evidence-based' get thrown around a lot, specifically in describing the prospects of any given medically-based treatment. ABA is no stranger to the phrasing and enjoys a prominent place on the list of such treatments--namely the top of the list. This, however, does not mean that treatments witho…

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Empirically Validated Treatment (Revised) 1:11:08

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Send us a text The terms 'empirically validated' and 'evidence-based' get thrown around a lot, specifically in describing the prospects of any given medically-based treatment. ABA is no stranger to the phrasing and enjoys a prominent place on the list of such treatments--namely the top of the list. This, however, does not mean that treatments witho…

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3 Pie Squared and ABA Business Leaders 1:39:29

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Send us a text ABA on Tap is proud to present a very special, super tasty, full-bodied brew for this episode. It is our honor to host Stephen and April Smith from the 3 Pie Squared--ABA Business Leaders podcast. Dan and Mike were extremely grateful to have appeared as guests on their podcast in November of 2023. Stephen and April cover a variety of…

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A Parent's Perspective 1:03:27

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Send us a text Super craft brew for this episode. Dan and Mike take time to interview a parent, Jess, with her own, very unique experience with ASD and ABA intervention. Jess is a sole-provider with two young children, her youngest on the spectrum. She lends her insight and experiences regarding sibling rivalry, managing extended family attitudes a…

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'7 Things to Do When You Lose Patience' Parenting Article Review 1:00:51

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Send us a text Continuing with the parenting brew, Dan and Mike lean yet again on a recipe from Jeremy Brown and Autism Parenting Magazine (link below). As was the case with the first two episodes of the season, the article provides a perfect blend of basic ingredients for cool, crisp and balanced parenting. This episode reviews all tips and strate…

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'11 Things Not To Do With An Autistic Child' Part II 1:01:47

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Send us a text Jeremy Brown, author of "11 Things Not To Do With An Autistic Child," an insightful article easily found online, provides so much to contemplate. that Dan and Mike pulled a second brew from his basic ingredients. To be honest, they simply take ingredients 6-11 from the list for this particular concoction. ABA on Tap is thankful for t…

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"11 Things Not to Do with An Autistic Child"--Article Review 1:02:33

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 5 of ABA on Tap! In an effort to bring more support directly to parents, as well as ABA professionals, Mike and Dan kick off the season with an article review (link below). Right in line with the objective, an article from a parenting magazine about 'what not to do' with autistic children is reviewed for this brew. …

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Year in Review 2023 1:06:16

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Send us a text It has been an incredible run for ABA on Tap in 2023! Mike and Dan take a moment to recap all our discussions and themes. They give some hints about what is to come in season 5. Most importantly, Mike and Dan give THANKS! to all of you out there who collaborate with us and support the show in any way. ABA on TAP appreciates YOU! Enjo…

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ABA and Schools 1:04:28

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Send us a text ABA is often seen as home-based in terms of its service location. While this may at times extend to the premise of 'community,' the procedures and protocols can appear very similar from place to place. However, just like behavior, the environment can have a substantial influence on how ABA can be practiced and implemented. One partic…

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ABA in Crisis II 1:06:27

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Send us a text Mike and Dan continue to bubble and brew over the challenges in the field of ABA intervention, and specifically the undervalued role of the RBT. They provide impressions and personal tales regarding their own professional transition from possibly the best reimbursement rates in the history of ABA intervention to a new outfit where sa…

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Applied Behavior Analysis And Autism: Diving Deep Into How Is ABA Perceived 42:00

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There are tensions in the community towards seeing the applicability of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this episode, we explore the nuances of ABA in the field of autism from various perspectives. We sat down with autism parent and BCBA, Yev Veverka from the University of Washington, to discuss her view on ABA and the impression it leaves to p…

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ABA in Crisis 1:06:01

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Send us a text Private equity has entered the ABA services game with great fervor, making a tremendous impact on the field as a whole. In this episode, Mike and Dan take a close look at some 'crisis' elements created by the infusion of private equity and an aim to generate revenue, at times at the expense of the quality of services and client outco…

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RBT--Person or Service? 1:05:36

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Send us a text Continuity of quality service might be one of the most important aspects of treatment with successful outcomes. Quality can refer to a number of variables including a strong rapport between client (and family) and clinicians, built over time with a steady progression of engaging and reinforcing sessions. While case managers are part …

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Behind CARD’s Chapter 11 Filing: What Do We Know So Far? 48:09

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The Center for Autism and Related Disorders has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and entered into a stalking horse bid agreement with a group led by its founder and ex-CEO Doreen Granpeesheh. The news comes after months of rumors regarding CARD’s status. In this episode, Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard interview Dexter Braff of The Braff Gr…