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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

The sixth and final chapter of our second season will feature guests Christine Milne, Jeremy Leaf, and Jonathan Rafuse! Justin and Joe will discuss the development of innovative curriculum for ABA-based intervention for autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD with Christine, Jeremy, and Jon. 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...

The fifth chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Noah Russell (https://anchor.fm/thebondman007/support)! Justin and Joe will talk with Noah about his unique experience with autism. Members of the audience will be invited to ask Noah questions about his experience and any misconceptions about autism. CEU OBJECTIVES 1.    At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify at least one misconception about autism. 2.    At the completion of...

The fourth chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Patricia Wright & Elizabeth Fong! During this chapter Justin, Joe, Patricia, and Elizabeth will discuss cultural humility and other related topics (e.g., diversity, social justice). Audience members will be encouraged to join in the discussion by asking questions for the panel to discuss. Challenges and pathways forward related to cultural humility, diversity, and inclusion will be highlighted during the...

The second chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Tom Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Tom will discuss how competing worldviews may result in behavior analysts using nonbehavioral treatments. Throughout the discussion the panelists will define “worldview,” outline a radical behaviorist worldview, and highlight examples of worldviews that may be incompatible or directly conflict with radical behaviorism as well as the effect of those...

Abstract: The first chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA ! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Sarah will discuss autism treatment in the age of big business. The panelists will take a deep dive into how big business is affecting autism intervention while inviting questions for the audience. Learning Objectives:  At the completion of the discussion the audience members will identify what big business is as it relates to autism...

The first chapter of our second season will feature a special guest appearance by Ryan O’Donnell, M.S., BCBA (www.thedailyba.com)! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Ryan will discuss applied behavior analysis and autism intervention in the age of social media. The hosts will provide their perspectives on benefits and pitfalls about the relationship between social media, applied behavior analysis, and autism intervention.  CEU OBJECTIVES  At the completion of the discussion the audience...

This next chapter has a special guest appearances by Dr. Peter Gerhardt and Amy Gravino (www.AmyGravino.com)! During this chapter Justin, Joe, Peter, and Amy will discuss autism and adulthood. The discussion will include the empirical research for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ASD, developing meaningful interventions, identifying appropriate goals, and transitions across the lifespan.

This next chapter has a special guest appearance by the amazing Dr. Malika Pritchett! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Malika will discuss coloniality, diversity, and social justice as it relates to applied behavior analysis (ABA). The discussion will include the applied nature of ABA, human rights trends in a prominent behavior analytic journal, considerations of coloniality within ABA, and diversity within and outside of ABA.

This next chapter has a special guest appearance by the amazing Dr. Mary Jane Weiss! During this chapter Justin, Joe, and Mary Jane will discuss collaborating as a behavior analyst in multidisciplinary teams. The discussion will include difficulties when collaborating with professionals not sharing a behavior analytic worldview, perceptions of BCBAs from other professionals in multidisciplinary teams, and additional collaboration challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.