Episode 249: Managing the Mayhem: Supporting Busy Classrooms in ABA
Does your classroom ever feel like controlled chaos? In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind busy, overwhelming ABA classrooms.
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Episode 248: Building Communication First: Parent Coaching and ABA in Ghana with Mavis Ofosuaa Debrah
Parent involvement can completely transform a child’s progress in therapy. In this conversation, we’re joined by Mavis Ofosuaa Debrah, a clinical supervisor and international behavior analyst with Autism Compassion Africa in Ghana. She shares what it looks like to bring ABA practices into a growing field while helping families understand the power of communication.
Episode 095: Early Intervention for Autism and Play Therapy with Kaylin Moss
BCBA and play consultant Kaylin Moss is one of our members. She works in the field of early intervention for autism and natural environment teaching. Kaylin started her career as a teacher at a local charter school for children with autism. She was inspired by the behavior analyst at the school, who was aRead More »Episode 095: Early Intervention for Autism and Play Therapy with Kaylin Moss
Episode 055: RBT and Autistic Advocate with Michelle Vinokurov
Michelle Vinokurov is a paraprofessional and RBT autistic advocate who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Through her parents’ early intervention and going through her own therapy, Michelle was inspired to start working in the field. We talk about how much has changed in ABA over the years, how things have improved, clarifying the importance of ABA for parents, and advice for a new practitioner.
Episode 013: Serving Rural Communities with Jeremy Brown and Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton
Jeremy Brown (Executive Director) and Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton (Assistant Director) of Certified Behavior Health Services serve rural areas across the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.… Read More »Episode 013: Serving Rural Communities with Jeremy Brown and Jacqueline Thweatt-Burton
Episode 012: How to Prevent Burnout
The BCBA field can be very demanding, especially when you’re first starting out. If you’re not managing your time properly or creating healthy boundaries, you… Read More »Episode 012: How to Prevent Burnout
Episode 011: Bridging the Gap with Summer Mingo
Having autism herself, Summer Mingo approaches the BCBA profession with a fresh perspective and offers great insights into how we can improve as practitioners. Being client-centric, taking on a brand-new case as if they were a blank slate, and focusing on skills-based programs can help set you up for success when working with families.
Episode 010: Early Intervention and Parental Support with Lisa Cvetnich
Early childhood special ed teacher and BCBA Lisa Cvetnich has extensive experience working with young children and their parents. It’s easy for parents to become overwhelmed with everything from how long it takes to start treatment to understanding reasons behind behaviors. Lisa’s website, The Autism Connection, is a fantastic resource for early intervention information for both parents and practitioners.