Best Functional Communication Training Podcasts (2025)

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Smarter Study Strategies Using Cover, Copy, and Compare: Session 318 with Sarah Frampton 1:35:54

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Frampton, who conducts research on, amongst other things, improving how we teach, learn, and organize information using behavior-analytic strategies. We explore her career journey, her research on graphic organizers and the Cover, Copy, Compare (CCC) strategy, and the broader implications for stimulus equi…

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Eye Contact and AI in ABA Treatment: Session 317 with Francesca degli Espinosa 1:17:36

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In Session 317, I sit down with Dr. Francesca Delia Espinoza to revisit one of the most foundational—but often misunderstood—topics in behavior analysis: eye contact. We explore why eye contact shouldn't be treated as a simple objective, but instead understood within its broader social and developmental context. Francesca explains how eye contact i…

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Introducing Instability: The Secret to a Stronger, Safer Core 31:08

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In this episode of Build for Health, Pete and trainer Srdjan Injac dig into what the “core” really is—and why it’s far more than the six-pack we’ve all been taught to chase. Srdjan breaks down the core as a 360-degree muscular system, not a single muscle group, and explains why abs alone represent only about 20% of what truly keeps us upright, stab…

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What’s the Deal with Cardio? 26:28

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Cardio gets a bad rap—and to be fair, most of us have earned that bias the hard way. But in this episode of Build for Health, Pete and trainer Srdjan Injac get practical about what cardio actually does for your health, your strength, and your long-term quality of life. It’s not punishment. It’s not penance. And it’s definitely not the hour-long tre…

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Making ABA Research Matter: Practical Dissemination Strategies for Behavior Analytic Scholars, Inside JABA 25 1:09:26

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Episode Overview In this special episode of the Behavioral Observations Podcast, I had the honor of celebrating the 25th installment of the Inside JABA Series. This one was particularly meaningful because it also marks the final appearance of Dr. John Borrero in his role as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. I invited John…

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Trauma-Informed Behavior Analysis, A Guide for BCBAs: Session 315 with Gabi Morgan and David Adams 1:10:18

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Thanks for joining me in Session 315 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast. In this episode, I spoke with Drs. Gabi Morgan and David Adams to dive deep into trauma-informed behavior analysis. Gabi brings her 30-year journey in the field—from undergrad roots to professorship at Bay Path University—while David shares his evolution from child and fam…

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Lecture | Deepu Murty "Understanding, Remembering, and Communicating Threatening Events" 1:05:16

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Deepu Murty | Associate Professor, Chair of the Committee for an Inclusive Community Psychology | University of Oregon "Understanding, Remembering, and Communicating Threatening Events" Threat alters how we represent information. Under threat, individuals tend to prioritize central details at the expense of surrounding contextual information—a shif…

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Lecture | David Sloan Wilson "Mind, Brain, and Culture from a Generalized Darwinian Perspective" 1:13:59

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David Sloan Wilson | Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology / Biological Sciences Binghamton University | State University of New York "Mind, Brain and Culture from a Generalized Darwinian Perspective" Generalized Darwinism refers to any process combining the three ingredients of variation, selection, and replication (VSR). It is both old a…

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Supporting Schools in Hawaii with the Care Project: Session 314, Live from HABA 2025 1:03:11

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If you follow Behavioral Observations on Instagram, you might recall that I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to the 20th Annual Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis conference to give the closing Keynote Address. I could devote an entire podcast episode to talking about all the wonderful people I met, the fun experiences I had, …

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Lunch | Apurva Ratan Murty & Jared Medina "To Predict or To Explain" 1:09:47

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Apurva Ratan Murty | Assistant Professor, Psychology | Georgia Institute of Technology Jared Medina | Associate Professor, Psychology | Emory University "To Predict or To Explain" What is even the point of our science? Is it to build models that predict what brains and minds will do even if we don’t fully understand how, or is it to explain the inn…

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Client Assent in Behavior Analysis: Balancing Autonomy & Clinical Progress, Session 313 with Cody Morris 1:25:43

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In Session 313, Dr. Cody Morris from Salve Regina University, and the newly re-launched All Things Behavior podcast (please also see The BAPcast Podcast), joins me to dive into a topic that has merited quite a bit of discussion in Applied Behavior Analysis. These days, you pretty much have to be living under a rock in ABA circles to not have notice…

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Trainer, Coach, or Program: Choosing Your Best Fit 27:56

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When you’re ready to get serious about fitness, the first big question is: how do you actually learn what to do—and stick with it? In this week’s episode, Pete and Srdjan break down three of the most common training approaches: working with an in-person trainer, hiring a coach online, or following a program on your own. Each option comes with its o…

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Lecture | Gil Weinberg "Embodied Creative Machines" 50:26

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Gil Weinberg | Professor, School of Music and Founding Director of the Center for Music Technology | Georgia Institute of Technology "Embodied Creative Machines" Human creativity is directly linked to embodied interaction with the physical environment. At the Robotic Musicianship Group at Georgia Tech, we explore how embodiment effects and enhances…

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From Amazon to Autism Care: AI Powered Tools for ABA and Diagnostics: Frontera Series on AI with Grant Sickle 43:51

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In this episode of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, I talk with Grant Sickle, former Amazon product leader and current head of product at Frontera, a company building AI-powered platforms to improve autism care. Grant shares how his team is developing assessment and diagnostic tools to shorten waitlists, streamline reporting, and support clinic…

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Why Strength Sticks When Goals Don’t 29:37

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When it comes to fitness, most of us think in terms of outcomes: “I want to lose 20 pounds,” or “I want to bench 225.” But what if the secret to lasting change isn’t about hitting a target—it’s about becoming the kind of person who never skips a workout in the first place? In this episode, Pete and coach Srdjan dig into the science and stories behi…

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High Reps, Heavy Lifts, and Other Fitness Questions 32:13

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Welcome back to Build for Health, where we take your questions seriously—even when you’re not quite sure how to ask them. This week, Pete Wright and Coach Srdjan Injac tackle a full slate of listener-submitted questions covering everything from high-rep vs. low-rep training to the dangers of ego lifting and the long tail of physical therapy. We kic…

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Culturally Sensitive Approaches to ABA Treatment: Session 311 51:00

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In Session 311, I sit down with Christina Nylander and Leah Hussain from Apollo Behavior to talk about culturally sensitive approaches to Autism intervention. We dive into three case studies that show how flexible, individualized care can make a huge difference in building the rapport that's so important in our clinical work. Along the way, we shar…

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Why Fad Diets Fail 32:05

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Fad diets promise quick fixes—but at what cost? This week on Build for Health, Pete Wright and Coach Srdjan Injac are joined by family nurse practitioner and medical weight loss expert Misty Lohn to cut through the noise around crash diets, cleanses, and shortcuts. Misty brings her deep medical training and frontline patient experience to explain w…

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The Forbidden Exercises 37:46

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Some moves might be popular gym staples, but that doesn’t mean they belong in your workout. This week on Build for Health, Pete Wright and Coach Srdjan Injac dig into what they call “The Forbidden Exercises”—those movements and machines that look like they should make you stronger but actually carry a higher risk than reward. From upright rows that…

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The new power couple in the C-Suite: why CHRO and CDIO must lead together 33:49

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The old world of corporate leadership drew clean lines. The Chief HR Officer managed people; the Chief Digital or Technology Officer ran systems. One handled culture and talent pipelines; the other handled infrastructure and transformation. In the age of AI, that division is no longer viable. Digital transformation is not just about systems - and p…

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Improving Health Routines for Adults with Disabilities Using Synchronous Reinforcement Strategies: Inside JABA 24 1:01:27

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In this episode of the Inside JABA Series podcast, we dive into a fascinating discussion on health-related routines for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Katie McHugh, Dr. Claudia Dozier, and Editor-in-Chief Dr. John Borrero share insights from their recent study, Synchronous Reinforcement Schedules Promote Toleranc…

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Form and Isolation: The Unsexy Keys to Strength 38:43

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This week on Build for Health, Pete Wright and coach Srdjan Injac get down to the nuts and bolts of training with a focus on two fundamentals: form and isolation. While flashy new exercises and ever-heavier weights can grab attention, Srdjan reminds us that real progress comes from precision. Form isn’t about looking sharp in the mirror; it’s about…

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Energy or Intimacy? Choosing Your Gym Fit 30:47

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What’s the real difference between training at a big national gym and a private studio? New trainer Brooke Passey joins Pete and Srdjan to unpack incentives, atmosphere, and coaching—and Srdjan drops news about his own bodybuilding prep. Brooke shares what it’s like to move from a commercial gym to independent coaching: behind-the-scenes sales pres…

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Improving Autism and Law Enforcement Interactions through ABA: Session 309 with Lyndsy Coffield 59:49

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In Session 309, I welcome Dr. Lyndsy Coffield, Director of Client Success at Apollo Behavior, to share her unique journey in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and her groundbreaking work training law enforcement officers on autism awareness. Dr. Coffield's path into ABA began with an undergraduate degree in speech pathology, later becomi…

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Ep. 210: Hugh Catts, Ph.D. - Reading Comprehension: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Skill 56:41

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Send us a text Reading comprehension isn’t a checklist skill. It’s an active process shaped by what students know and how they think. With the nation's attention laser focused on promoting literacy outcomes in K-12 education, too often, comprehension is treated as a skill to be mastered through activities such as finding the main idea or making inf…

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Trainer Red Flags, Green Flags, and Real Talk 21:41

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This week, we zoom in on the moment you decide to get help—how to choose a trainer (and a gym) that won’t waste your time or your joints. Srdjan contrasts the incentives inside big-box facilities—where volume and sales often dominate—with the owner-led standards, community, and results focus he’s seen in private gyms. The gist: when reputation’s on…

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Ep. 209: Mickey Smith Jr. - Students, You Matter to Me! 54:19

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Send us a text Children in general, and students to be specific, are incredibly sensitive to the expectations of the adults in their lives; particularly their teachers. A study by Rubie-Davies and colleagues showed that in two sets of 2nd through 7th grade students, in spite of the similar levels of reading achievement at the start of the year, the…

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Sleep, Autism, and Screen Time: Session 308 with Emily Varon 1:08:05

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Episode Overview In this episode, sleep expert Emily Varon returns to the Behavioral Observations Podcast to share her deep expertise in sleep improvement—especially within the autism community. Drawing from 15 years of experience, Emily emphasizes personalized approaches, the role of wearable technology, and the importance of sensitivity when disc…