• S3E5 - The Supervisor Experience: Using ABA to Support Trainees w/ Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys and Dr. Jackie MacDonald
    Jan 28 2022

    In the fifth episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss updated fieldwork requirements and recent research on systems for promoting successful fieldwork experiences with Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys and Dr. Jackie MacDonald. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience. 

    1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    BCBA Fieldwork Requirements: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-BCBA-Fieldwork-Standards_200501.pdf

    Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts: 

    https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-210902.pdf

    References:

    Parry-Cruwys, D., Atkinson, R., & MacDonald, J. (2021). Teaching Graduate Students to Identify and Adhere to Practicum Requirements. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-10.

    Parry-Cruwys, D., & MacDonald, J. (2021). Using Gamification to Promote Accurate Data Entry of Practicum Experience Hours in Graduate Students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S3E4 - The Student Experience: Understanding Selectionism
    Sep 27 2021

    In the fourth episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the concept of selectionism. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the student experience. 

    No CEs are available for this episode.

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    References:

    Catania, A. C. (2013). Learning (5th ed.). Cornwall on Hudson, NY: Sloan Publishing.

    Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020).
    Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Pierce, W. D., & Cheney, C. D. (2017). Behavior analysis and learning: A biobehavioral approach. Routledge.

    Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences7(4), 477-481.

     

     

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    40 mins
  • S3E3 - The Supervisor Experience: Delivering Thoughtful Feedback w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi
    Aug 2 2021

    In the third episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss ways to thoughtfully deliver feedback that may inspire new performances with Dr. Ellie Kazemi. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience. 

    1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    Dr. Kazemi’s book on supervision: https://www.springerpub.com/fieldwork-and-supervision-for-behavior-analysts-9780826139122.html

    References:

    Daniels, A. C. (2000). Bringing out the best in people. McGraw-Hill Education.

    Daniels, A. C., & Bailey, J. S. (2014). Performance management: Changing behavior that drives organizational effectiveness . Atlanta, GA: Aubrey Daniels International. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, 27.

    Kazemi, E., Rice, B., & Adzhyan, P. (2018). Fieldwork and supervision for behavior analysts: A handbook. Springer Publishing Company.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S3E2 - The Student Experience: Understanding Determinism
    Jun 18 2021

    In the second episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the concept of determinism. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the student experience. 

    No CEs are available for this episode.

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    The Daily BA - I Didn't Know Her Circumstances w/ Pat Friman - https://youtu.be/MyClJpztOSs

    https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCBA-task-list-5th-ed-210202.pdf

    References:

    Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020).
    Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Friman, P. C. (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis54(2), 636-653.

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    34 mins
  • S3E1 - The Supervisor Experience: Becoming an Effective Supervisor w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers
    Jun 1 2021

    In the first episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss the process of becoming an effective supervisor with Dr. Tyra Sellers. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience. 

    1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    Zach’s work email address: zach@principledbehavior.com

    Send him an email if you’re interested in learning more about the Behavior Consultant positions he has open at his company. 

    (Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/behavior-consultant-bcba-or-bcaba-required-7a503db3fc859d63 )

     

    References:

    Andzik, N. R., & Kranak, M. P. (2020). The softer side of supervision: Recommendations when teaching and evaluating behavior-analytic professionalism. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice.

    Britton, L. N., & Cicoria, M. J. (2019). Remote fieldwork supervision for BCBA® trainees. Academic Press.

    Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (Eds.). (2020). Multiculturalism and diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis: Bridging theory and application. Routledge.

    Garza, K. L., McGee, H. M., Schenk, Y. A., & Wiskirchen, R. R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts®. Behavior analysis in practice, 11(1), 62-70.

    Kazemi, E., Rice, B., & Adzhyan, P. (2018). Fieldwork and supervision for behavior analysts: A handbook. Springer Publishing Company.

    Leland, W., & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(4), 816-825.

    Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., & MacDonald, R. P. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 299-308.

    Sellers, T. P., LeBlanc, L. A., & Valentino, A. L. (2016). Recommendations for detecting and addressing barriers to successful supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 309-319.

    Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., Landon, T. J., & Aiello, S. (2019). Board certified behavior analysts’ supervisory practices of trainees: Survey results and recommendations. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(3), 536-546.

    Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 274-286.

    Turner, L. B., Fischer, A. J., & Luiselli, J. K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 287-298.

    Valentino, A. L., LeBlanc, L. A., & Sellers, T. P. (2016). The benefits of group supervision and a recommended structure for implementation. Behavior analysis in practice, 9(4), 320-328.

    Wright, P. I. (2019). Cultural humility in the practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(4), 805-809.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Season 3: The Experience
    May 15 2021

    On June 1st 2021, Functional Relations returns with Season 3! In Season 3, Zach and Caleb will be focusing on the supervision experience. There will be two types of episodes. The first type will be for BCBAs interested in Supervision CEs. The second type will be for trainees who are looking for supplemental study content. 

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    3 mins
  • S2E8 - Social Interaction Preference Assessments w/ Dr. Casey Clay
    Oct 15 2020

    This episode Zach and Caleb discuss social interaction preference assessments with Dr. Casey Clay.

    1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at  https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com.

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    Dr. Clay has provided us with additional materials that can help us get started with running social interaction preference assessments. Click to download:

    • Social interaction preference assessment slides/instructions

    • Social interaction preference assessment data sheet

    Zach is hiring Behavior Consultants for his company (Principled Behavior Consultants) in Roanoke, VA. To learn more about the position visit https://principledbehavior.com/join-our-team/. If you’re interested in joining the team email your resume to zach@principledbehavior.com.

    References:

    Call, N. A., Shillingsburg, M. A., Bowen, C. N., Reavis, A. R., & Findley, A. J. (2013). Direct assessment of preferences for social interactions in children with autism. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 46(4), 821-826.

    Clay, C. J., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Bogoev, B. K., & Boyle, M. A. (2013). Assessing preference for social interactions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(1), 362-371.

    Clay, C. J., Samaha, A. L., & Bogoev, B. K. (2018). Assessing preference for and reinforcing efficacy of components of social interaction in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Learning and Motivation, 62, 4-14.

    Kelly, M. A., Roscoe, E. M., Hanley, G. P., & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2014). Evaluation of assessment methods for identifying social reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47(1), 113-135.

    Morris, S. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2019). Assessing preference for types of social interaction. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 52(4), 1064-1075.

    Morris, S. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2020). A comparison of picture and GIF‐based preference assessments for social interaction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.

    Nuernberger, J. E., Smith, C. A., Czapar, K. N., & Klatt, K. P. (2012). Assessing preference for social interaction in children diagnosed with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 27(1), 33-44.

    Wolfe, K., Kunnavatana, S. S., & Shoemaker, A. M. (2018). An investigation of a video-based preference assessment of social interactions. Behavior modification, 42(5), 729-746.

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    58 mins
  • S2E7 - Assessing and Treating Childhood Feeding Problems w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn
    Sep 1 2020

    This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Bill Ahearn about his research and clinical work assessing and treating childhood feeding problems.

    1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

    If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

    Things to check out from the episode:

    Contact Dr. Ahearn directly with questions regarding feeding issues: bahearn@necc.org

    Zach is hiring Behavior Consultants for his company (Principled Behavior Consultants) in Roanoke, VA. To learn more about the position visit https://principledbehavior.com/join-our-team/. If you’re interested in joining the team email your resume to zach@principledbehavior.com.

    References:

    Ahearn, W. H. (2001). Help! My son eats only macaroni and cheese: Dealing with feeding problems in children with autism. Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism, 51-73.

    Ahearn, W. H. (2003). Using simultaneous presentation to increase vegetable consumption in a mildly selective child with autism. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 36(3), 361-365.

    Ahearn, W. H., Castine, T., Nault, K., & Green, G. (2001). An assessment of food acceptance in children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 31(5), 505-511.

    Kedesdy, J. H., & Budd, K. S. (1998). Childhood feeding disorders: Biobehavioral assessment and intervention. Paul H Brookes Publishing.

    Maurice, C. E., Green, G. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2001). Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Pro-Ed.

    Wilder, D. A., Normand, M., & Atwell, J. (2005). Noncontingent reinforcement as treatment for food refusal and associated self‐injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38(4), 549-553.

    Williams, K. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2007). Treating eating problems of children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities: Interventions for professionals and parents. Pro-ed.

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    1 hr and 3 mins