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ABA Inside Track Robert Parry-Cruwys

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 564 Ratings

Wish you could do a better job keeping up with peer-reviewed journals? Why not listen to a podcast where behavior analysts discuss a variety of fascinating topics and the research related to them? Now you can spend your extra time thinking of ways to save the world with ABA.

    (UNLOCKED) Between Now and Dreams Book Club

    (UNLOCKED) Between Now and Dreams Book Club

    UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it’s the “Between Now and Dreams” Book Club! Interested in more Book Clubs? Want to vote on what we read next? Feeling FOMO at getting this a full year late? Wish your 2 CEs for listening to the episode were FREE??? Join us on Patreon to get all of our episodes a week early, access to these bonus episodes, plus other goodies.
    We’re curling up with a good book this winter for our latest Book Club. And since the winter is a good time for reflection, we’re thinking about what it means to be a parent and a supporter of parents of autistic children by reading “Between Now and Dreams” from Dr. Ala’i-Rosales and Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe. Whether you serve one or both of the above roles, we dive deep into the advice of the authors to learn, connect, and love in this very non-checklist overview of being the best caregiver you can be. Plus, book club discussion questions directly from the authors…answered by us!
    Enjoy our discussion of the book? How about a discussion with the authors?
    Content discussed in this episode
    Ala’i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning.
    Ala’i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/
    This episode is available for 2.0 LEARNING CEUs.
    If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.Want these CEs for FREE? Just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the original post for a discount code.

    • 1 hr 56 min
    March 2024 Preview

    March 2024 Preview

    This month is all about caring: caring for clients, for parents, for children, and for other people’s opinions. Because while we all love behavior analysis, that doesn’t mean everybody does. So listen in and up your anti-colonial, family-supportive, socially valid practices with our unlocked Book Club on supporting parents of autistic children with “Between Now and Dreams”, our interview with Dr. Malika Pritchett on social justice in our research practices, and a review of how we can better assess social validity of treatment.
    Articles for March 2024
    (UNLOCKED) Between Now and Dreams Book Club
    Ala’i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (2022). Reponsible and responsive parenting in autism: Between now and dreams. Different Roads to Learning.
    Ala’i-Rosales, S. & Heinkel-Wolfe, P. (n.d.). Resource Page. Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/ways-to-buy-responsible-and-responsive-parenting-between-now-and-dreams/clinicians-book-club/
    Assessing Social Validity
    Schwartz, I.S. & Baer, D. (1991). Social validity assessments: Is current practice state of the art? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 189-204. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1991.24-189
    Ferguson, J.L., Cihon, J.H., Leaf, J.B., Van Meter, S.M., McEachin, J., & Leaf, R. (2018). Assessment of social validity trends in the journal of applied behavior analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 20, 146-157. doi: 10.1080/15021149.2018.1534771
    Callahan, K., Hughes, H.L., Mehta, S., Toussaint, K.A., Nichols, S.M., Ma, P.S., Kutlu, M., Wang, H. (2017). Social validity of evidence-based practices and emerging interventions in autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 32, 18-197. doi: 10.1177/1088357616632446
    Anderson, R., Taylor, S., Tayler, T. & Virues-Ortega, J. (2022). Thematic and textual analysis methods for developing social validity questionnaires in applied behavior analysis. Behavioral Interventions, 37, 732-753. doi: 10.1002/bin.1832
    Social Justice Research Practices w/ Dr. Malika Pritchett
    Pritchett, M., Ala’i-Rosales, S., Cihon, T.M., & Cruz, A.R. (2022). From Fuller to Fawcett: a Human rights history of research ethics in behavior analysis. In Cox, D.J., Syde, N., Brodhead, M.T., & Quigley, S.P. (Eds.), Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 1-34). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00011-6
    Pritchett, M., Ala’i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A.R., & Cihon, T.M. (2022). Social justice is the spirit and aim of an applied science of human behavior: Moving from colonial to participatory research practices. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1074-1092. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7
    Kaerwer, K. & Pritchett, M. (2023). Critical race theory in education: How banning its tenets undermines our best hope for equity in education. Behavior and Social Issues, 32, 300-313. doi: 10.1007/s42822-023-00130-9

    • 26 min
    Episode 269 - Systemic and Sustainable Changes Toward Equity w. Dr. Noor Syed

    Episode 269 - Systemic and Sustainable Changes Toward Equity w. Dr. Noor Syed

    UPDATED: Following the release of the episode, we were all saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Elizabeth HughesFong, a pioneer in researching, publishing, and speaking on cultural humility in the field of behavior analysis. To celebrate and to honor her accomplishments, Dr. Noor Syed asked to record a special dedication for Dr. Hughes Fong to add to this episode.
    I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Rob’s birthday than to be joined by special guest Dr. Noor Syed to discuss creating equitable practices. Well, what if those practices also were built in ways that led to sustainable, society-wide, paradigm-breaking, world disrupting changes? Dr. Syed might tell us to focus on taking one step at a time towards equity with some amazing action steps. So, listen to this episode, and we’ll start there. And, as a birthday gift for our listeners, an extra long show means extra CEs!
    This episode is available for 1.5 LEARNING CEUs.
    Articles discussed this episode:
    Glenn, S.S., Malott, M.E., Andery, M.A.P.A., Benvenuti, M., Houmanfar, R.A., Sandaker, I., Todorov, J.C., Tourinho, E.Z., & AbreVasconcelos, L. (2016). Toward consistent terminology in a behaviorist approach to cultural analysis. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 11-27. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6634
    Syed, N.Y., Mellon, L., & Kristiansen, S. (2023). Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. In D.J. Cox, N.Y., Syed, M.T. Brodhead, & S.P. Quigley (Eds.) Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 63-86). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00012-8
    Hilton, J., Syed, N., Weiss, M.J., Tereshko, L. Marya, V., Marshall, K., Gatzunis, K., Russeel, C., & Driscoll, N. (2021). Initiatives to address, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a higher education ABA department. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 58-81. doi: 10/1007/s42822-021-00082-y
    If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, ,click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Discussion on Neurodiversity

    Discussion on Neurodiversity

    In what we’re planning as an ongoing series of episodes over the next year (and beyond), ABA Inside Track will be talking about neurodiversity: What it is, what it means for behavior analysts, and why understanding and discussing it with open ears, the courage to be uncomfortable, and the importance of listening is key to the future of our field. For now, here’s an episode to get our conversation started.
    This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.
    Articles discussed this episode:
    Veneziano, J. & Shea, S. (2023). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z
    Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-0780-6
    Donaldson, A. L., Krejcha, K., & McMillin, A. (2017). A strengths-based approach to autism: Neurodiversity and partnering with the autism community. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2, 56-68. doi: 10.1044/persp2.SIG1.56
    If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    (LISTENER CHOICE) Episode 267 - Preventing Burnout

    (LISTENER CHOICE) Episode 267 - Preventing Burnout

    As voted on by our Patrons, we’re talking about ways to prevent that pernicious problem for professionals: Burnout. Hopefully that’s not just because a high percentage of BCBAs are feeling unappreciated, constantly in unresolved conflict with clients and co-workers, and highly dissatisfied with their current lot in life. Even if you are, this episode will cover some ways that you can reflect on the burnout process to avoid falling fully into its clutches (and, if you’re a boss, some steps that you might want to ensure you’re taking!).
    This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.
    Wish that CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase.
    Articles discussed this episode:
    Novack, M.N. & Dixon, D.R. (2019). Predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 413-421. doi: 10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0
    Kazemi, E., Carter, C., & Davies, M.S. (2022). Workplace conflict in applied behavior analysis: Prevalence, impact, and training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 608-618. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00649-6
    Austin, A. & Fiske, K. (2023). Evaluating the relationship between compassion, perceived supervisor support, and burnout among ABA staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00813-0
    If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    February 2024 Preview

    February 2024 Preview

    Man, January went so long that we barely had time to stop to record our February preview. But whether in a car or on a boat, we’ve got behavior analytic discussions to fill 29 days. This month we’re joined by guest, Dr. Noor Syed, to review her work on creating sustainable equitable practices in research and higher education. We also begin with the first part in what we hope will be an ongoing discussion about neurodiversity and review some recent articles on combatting workplace burnout, courtesy of our Patreon listeners. And, yes, Rob really recorded this episode from his (parked) car.
    Articles for February 2024
    (LISTENER CHOICE) Preventing Burnout
    Novack, M.N. & Dixon, D.R. (2019). Predictors of burnout, job satisfaction, and turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6, 413-421. doi: 10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0
    Kazemi, E., Carter, C., & Davies, M.S. (2022). Workplace conflict in applied behavior analysis: Prevalence, impact, and training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 608-618. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00649-6
    Austin, A. & Fiske, K. (2023). Evaluating the relationship between compassion, perceived supervisor support, and burnout among ABA staff. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00813-0
    Discussion on Neurodiversity
    Veneziano, J. & Shea, S. (2023). They have a voice; are we listening? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 127-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00690-z
    Graber, A. & Graber, J. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the abolitionist neurodiversity critique: An ethical analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 921-937. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-0780-6
    Donaldson, A. L., Krejcha, K., & McMillin, A. (2017). A strengths-based approach to autism: Neurodiversity and partnering with the autism community. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2, 56-68. doi: 10.1044/persp2.SIG1.56
    Systemic and Sustainable Change Toward Equity w/ Dr. Noor Syed
    Glenn, S.S., Malott, M.E., Andery, M.A.P.A., Benvenuti, M., Houmanfar, R.A., Sandaker, I., Todorov, J.C., Tourinho, E.Z., & AbreVasconcelos, L. (2016). Toward consistent terminology in a behaviorist approach to cultural analysis. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 11-27. doi: 10.5210/bsi.v.25i0.6634
    Syed, N.Y., Mellon, L., & Kristiansen, S. (2023). Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. In D.J. Cox, N.Y., Syed, M.T. Brodhead, & S.P. Quigley (Eds.) Research ethics in behavior analysis: From laboratory to clinic and classroom (pp. 63-86). Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00012-8
    Hilton, J., Syed, N., Weiss, M.J., Tereshko, L. Marya, V., Marshall, K., Gatzunis, K., Russeel, C., & Driscoll, N. (2021). Initiatives to address, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a higher education ABA department. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 58-81. doi: 10/1007/s42822-021-00082-y

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

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564 Ratings

564 Ratings

Mi'love Jean ,

Worth every minute

I actually started listening to this podcast while I was studying as an RBT. Now, that I’m a BCBA it’s great reuniting once again. This podcast is entertaining, humorous, and educational. Thanks for keeping me engaged from start to finish.

PlatypusUnicorn ,

Eh

This podcast is okay for hearing about research on specific topics and it’s nice that you can get CEUs from it, but it’s so hard to listen to sometimes. They have so many random side conversations I don’t care about and occasionally they’re really cringe. I couldn’t even get past the intro of the Bilbo Baggins or whatever episode. The two female hosts are fine and pretty knowledgeable, but the male host makes me want to turn off the whole podcast sometimes. He’s rude and condescending to the women and sometimes to the guests. I think this would be a much easier listen without him.

steady study buddy ,

Awesome resource for CEUS

I stumbled upon this podcast and it quickly became my favorite resource for continuing education! It’s so accessible, there are tons of topics, and I actually have fun (yikes!) listening! Thank you ABA Inside Track team for the great content.

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