ABA on Call

CentralReach

ABA on Call presented by CentralReach, explores the Applied Behavior Analysis/Healthcare Technology industries through thought-provoking conversation. Watch to explore ideas and trends in the field with renowned ABA experts, Rick Kubina Jr., Ph.D, BCBA-D & Doug Kostewicz, Ph.D, BCBA-D. Earn BACB CEUs to support your ongoing certification for Season 4 and future episodes.

  1. 2d ago

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 10: Behavioral Supervision: Building Skills, Strengthening Relationships, and Addressing Burnout

    Effective supervision requires deliberate attention to professional development, supervisory relationships, and client outcomes. In this episode, Rick Kubina welcomes Joseph Cautilli and Lynn Santilli-Connor to explore a developmental approach to behavioral supervision. The discussion examines acquisition, maintenance, and restorative supervision; the importance of creating an environment where supervisees can openly discuss difficult cases; and the contingencies affecting both supervisors and supervisees. Guests discuss ethical dialogue, balanced caseloads, and strategies to address burnout, emphasizing the need to evaluate supervision through client progress and staff development. The episode also explores why strong clinical skills alone don't guarantee effective supervision and how new supervisors can prepare for their responsibilities. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Link to book coming soon! American Counseling Association. (2014). 2014 ACA code of ethics. https://www.counseling.org American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, amended effective June 1, 2010, and January 1, 2017). https://www.apa.org/ethics/code Barkley, R. A., & Fischer, M. (2019). Hyperactive child syndrome and estimated life expectancy at young adult follow-up: The role of ADHD persistence and other potential predictors. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(9), 907–923. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. https://www.bacb.com Bijou, S. W., & Baer, D. M. (1961). Child development: A systematic and empirical theory (Vol. 1). Appleton-Century-Crofts. Bordin, E. S. (1979). The generalizability of the psychoanalytic concept of the working alliance. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 16(3), 252–260. Boyce, T. E., & Hineline, P. N. (2002). Interteaching: A strategy for enhancing the user-friendliness of behavioral arrangements in the college classroom. The Behavior Analyst, 25(2), 215–226. Delaney, D. J. (1972). A behavioral model for the practice of counseling. Counselor Education and Supervision, 12(1), 46–50. Ferster, C. B. (1973). A functional analysis of depression. American Psychologist, 28(10), 857–870. Krasner, L. (1962). The therapist as a social reinforcement machine. In H. H. Strupp & L. Luborsky (Eds.), Research in psychotherapy (Vol. 2, pp. 61–94). American Psychological Association. Krumboltz, J. D. (Ed.). (1966). Revolution in counseling: Implications of behavioral science. Houghton Mifflin. Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts. Skinner, B. F. (1975). The ethics of helping people. Criminal Law Bulletin, 11(5), 623–636. Wolpe, J. (1958). Psychotherapy by reciprocal inhibition. Stanford University Press.

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 10: Behavioral Supervision: Building Skills, Strengthening Relationships, and Addressing Burnout
  2. Aug 26

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 8: Don't Just Trust the Abstract: Seven Questions for Evaluating Single-Case Research

    Peer review does not guarantee good science, and publication in a respected journal does not relieve practitioners of the responsibility to think critically. In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick and Doug revisit seven questions Hank Pennypacker used to teach students how to evaluate research, beginning with the experimental question and moving through behavioral measurement, observation, experimental design, data analysis, and the ultimate question: Did the researchers actually answer their question, and does the answer matter? They apply this framework to a published single-case study evaluating the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for children with childhood apraxia of speech. Along the way, they examine problems involving hypotheses versus experimental questions, measurement, percentage-based data, experimental control, and interpretation. The episode offers behavior analysts and other practitioners a practical framework for moving beyond conclusions and critically evaluating the evidence behind them. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Article:  A single case experimental design study using an operationalised version of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for children with childhood apraxia of speech Hank Pennypacker's exercise to review research articles 1. What question are you actually trying to answer? 2. What exactly is the behavior? 3. What dimension of that behavior matters? 4. How did you observe and record it? 5. Only now do we talk about experimental design. 6. How did they analyze the data? 7. Did they actually answer the question, and who cares?

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 8: Don't Just Trust the Abstract: Seven Questions for Evaluating Single-Case Research
  3. Jul 30

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 7: Parenting Problems Through a Behavior Analytic Lens

    In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz respond to two real parenting questions drawn from social media. First, they examine the common misconception that reinforcement and bribery are the same, clarifying the behavioral principles underlying reinforcement, incentives, schedules of reinforcement, and the Premack Principle. They then analyze a complex family situation in which young children consistently seek one parent while rejecting the other, demonstrating how behavior analysts use objective data, motivating operations, attention, and reinforcement contingencies to understand and address challenging family dynamics. Throughout the discussion, the hosts illustrate how behavior analysis provides compassionate, practical, and evidence-based solutions to everyday parenting concerns. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.  Michael, J. (1982). Distinguishing between discriminative and motivational functions of stimuli. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 37(1), 149–155. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1982.37-149 Michael, J. (1993). Establishing operations. The Behavior Analyst, 16(2), 191–206. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392623 Premack, D. (1959). Toward empirical behavior laws: I. Positive reinforcement. Psychological Review, 66(4), 219–233. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040891

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 7: Parenting Problems Through a Behavior Analytic Lens
  4. May 27

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 5: From Clickers to Fluency: What Dog Training Teaches Us About Human Behavior

    In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz interview a renowned Norwegian dog trainer about the science of behavior across species. Morten Egtvedt shares his journey from training search-and-rescue dogs as a teenager to helping introduce clicker training throughout Norway alongside Karen Pryor. The discussion explores how core behavioral principles such as timing, reinforcement, fluency, shaping, and criterion adjustment matter far more than any specific training technique. Morten also discusses the differences between reinforcement-based and punishment-based training, the role of motivation in learning, and why behavior analysis provides a practical framework for understanding both dogs and humans. Listeners will hear compelling parallels between animal training, education, sports performance, and everyday human interactions, while gaining insight into how fluency-based instruction creates durable, reliable behavior change. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:    Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19(2), 163–197. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393163 Pryor, K. (1999). Don't shoot the dog!: The new art of teaching and training (Rev. ed.). Bantam Books. Pryor, K. (2002). Clicker training for dogs. Ringpress Books. Pryor, K., & Chase, S. (2014). Training for variable and innovative behavior. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 27, 218–225.

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 5: From Clickers to Fluency: What Dog Training Teaches Us About Human Behavior
  5. Apr 27

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 4: ABA to CEO: Building Ethical, Sustainable Behavior Analytic Businesses

    In this episode of ABA on Call, hosts Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz explore the transition from practitioner to business owner with guests April and Stephen Smith from 3PiSquared. The conversation traces their journey from early clinical work in ABA to launching and scaling a successful practice, highlighting the realities of entrepreneurship in the field. Listeners gain insight into common startup pathways, costly early mistakes, and the importance of mentorship, legal compliance, and financial planning. The episode also examines warning signs of organizational drift such as reactive management, staff issues, and declining outcomes, and offers practical strategies for course correction. Ethical challenges, workforce training gaps, and emerging influences like AI in clinical operations are discussed, emphasizing the need for systems that support both quality care and sustainable growth. This episode provides a candid, experience-driven look at what it takes to build an ABA business without losing clinical integrity or personal well-being. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Website: https://3piesquared.com/   Free Consultation Booking Link: https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page   Book Pre-Order Copies: Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-aba-business-leaders-guide/id6755113017 Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hgLukNm

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 4: ABA to CEO: Building Ethical, Sustainable Behavior Analytic Businesses
  6. Mar 26

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 3: Adventures in AI with Kelly King

    This podcast episode explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into applied behavior analysis practice, featuring Kelly King, BCBA, Manager of Clinical AI Governance at CentralReach. The discussion highlights the evolution of AI technologies, including large language models, and their application in clinical workflows, such as documentation and decision support. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, including data privacy, avoidance of overreliance on AI outputs, and the importance of maintaining human oversight in clinical judgment. The episode addresses risks such as hallucinated outputs, inappropriate data input (e.g., protected health information), and the need for behavior analysts to develop AI literacy as part of their professional competence. This content aligns with the BACB Ethics Code by focusing on responsible use of technology, protection of client confidentiality, and maintaining professional competence. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.   Show Notes   None explicitly cited in the course. For considered readings on possible cognitive impacts of leveraging AI without safeguards of responsible use:     Izquierdo-Condoy, J. S., Arias-Intriago, M., Tello-De-la-Torre, A., Busch, F., & Ortiz-Prado, E. (2025). Generative artificial intelligence in medical education: Enhancing critical thinking or undermining cognitive autonomy? Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e76340. https://doi.org/10.2196/76340  Gerlich, M. (2025). AI tools in society: Impacts on cognitive offloading and the future of critical thinking. Societies, 15(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15010006  (preprint) Shen, J. H., & Tamkin, A. (2026). How AI impacts skill formation. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2601.20245  Sourati, Z., Ziabari, A. S., & Dehghani, M. (2026). The homogenizing effect of large language models on human expression and thought. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2026.01.003

    CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 3: Adventures in AI with Kelly King

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ABA on Call presented by CentralReach, explores the Applied Behavior Analysis/Healthcare Technology industries through thought-provoking conversation. Watch to explore ideas and trends in the field with renowned ABA experts, Rick Kubina Jr., Ph.D, BCBA-D & Doug Kostewicz, Ph.D, BCBA-D. Earn BACB CEUs to support your ongoing certification for Season 4 and future episodes.

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