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Episode 167: The Importance of Assent with Dr. Cody Morris

Dr. Cody Morris is the executive producer and host of the Behavior Analysis in Practice Podcast. He’s also the Graduate Program Director of Psychology at Salve Regina University, and his clinical focus is improving the practice of behavior analysis. 

Dr. Morris’ research has been published in prominent behavior analytic journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Additionally, Dr. Morris is the director of the executive board for the Rhode Island Association for Behavior Analysis. 

Here, we talk to Dr. Morris about the challenges faced by ABA professionals and where they come from. Dr. Morris shares insights into how our field is in a growth stage and what improvements need to be made to help new BCBAs entering the field. We also discuss the importance of assent and how to properly attain it, examples of assent in action, and advice for newly minted BCBAs.

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What’s Inside:

  • Common challenges faced by ABA professionals and suggestions for improvement
  • The importance of assent and how to obtain it
  • Advice for newly minted BCBAs

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