Behavior/Brain Podcast

Melissa Druskis
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Welcome to the Behavior/Brain Podcast, the audio companion to Behavior/Brain Magazine! This podcast explores the science of behavior analysis in innovative, practical, and inspiring ways. Hosted by Melissa Druskis, BCBA and Editor-in-Chief, we dive into topics that challenge traditional roles in ABA and push the boundaries of our field. From groundbreaking technologies and cutting-edge research to creative applications in education, mental health, and self-improvement, we bring you fresh perspectives that elevate your practice and inspire your work. Featuring expert insights from contributing writers and thought leaders in behavior analysis, we’re here to help you think outside the box and grow as a professional. Whether you're looking for strategies to streamline supervision, tips for building better client relationships, or ways to expand the science of ABA into new arenas, the Behavior/Brain Podcast is your resource for actionable ideas and meaningful conversations.Be sure to check out our latest issue at www.behaviorbrainmagazine.com

  1. 01/21/2025

    013: Navigating the 6th Edition Test Content Outline: Updates Every BCBA Needs to Know

    Send us a text In this episode of the Behavior/Brain Podcast, we dive into the recently updated 6th Edition Test Content Outline, which sets the foundation for behavior analysts' competencies and knowledge requirements. We'll explore what has changed, why these updates matter, and how they impact BCBAs, trainees, and the supervision process. Whether you’re a BCBA preparing to supervise or a student working toward certification, understanding these updates is essential to stay ahead in our evolving field. We’ll also discuss how to incorporate the outline’s concepts into effective supervision practices, ensuring that future practitioners are well-equipped to succeed. Looking to enhance your supervision process? Check out the new Supervision Curriculum designed to align with these updates, offering comprehensive tools, resources, and guidance for high-quality supervision. Purchase your copy today at https://abcbehaviortx.thrivecart.com/6th-ed-supervision-curriculum/ .

    23 min
  2. 012: Welcome to our Updated Channel

    01/14/2025

    012: Welcome to our Updated Channel

    Send us a text In this episode, we are discussing our transition to the Behavior/Brain Podcast, companion to Behavior/Brain Magazine, the ONLY magazine for the field of ABA. Learn more about our upcoming episodes and how YOU can participate in the Behavior/Brain community. Be sure to download our latest issue at www.behaviorbrainmagazine.com

    6 min
  3. Episode 11: 5 Methods for Faster ABA Re-Assessments

    02/23/2024

    Episode 11: 5 Methods for Faster ABA Re-Assessments

    Send us a text In this episode we're talking about how to save time and implement proactive strategies to write treatment plans and conduct re-assessments with less time and greater efficiency. Get your 0.5 CEU's for this episode here. Be sure to check out our time-saving tools mentioned in the episode below: Masterclass: Assessment and Report Writing includes 4.0 CEU's giving you all the training you need to master assessment selection, report writing, treatment goal development, and more.The Report Writing Package includes over 30 documents to make report writing easier, including report templates, treatment goals, FBA cheat sheets, and more!The Program Library is an ever-expanding collection of treatment goals that can be input into an electronic data collection system or printed for a binder system, includes treatment goals, prompt levels, SD descriptions, target lists, summary graphs, and in editable documents to customize for your clients.

    28 min
  4. Episode 10: Behavioral Feeding Therapy

    11/23/2023

    Episode 10: Behavioral Feeding Therapy

    Send us a text This week we are covering feeding disorders in children with autism and treatment methods. If you want a more in-depth look at behavioral feeding therapy and competency-based mentorship, check out our Intensive Competency Workshop: Behavioral Feeding Therapy.

    29 min
  5. Episode 09: Steps to Effective Supervision

    11/17/2023

    Episode 09: Steps to Effective Supervision

    Send us a text This week we are covering the steps you should take before, during, and after supervision to ensure you are providing effective supervision...or receiving effective supervision if you are a supervisee. In addition to my own supervision experience, this episode includes information from the following article: 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 Resources Mentioned: Supervision Curriculum FREEBIE Supervision Checklist

    27 min
  6. Episode 08: Frequently Misunderstood Supervision Requirements

    09/14/2023

    Episode 08: Frequently Misunderstood Supervision Requirements

    Send us a text This week we are covering some commonly misunderstood supervision requirements from the BCBA Handbook. We also review the requirements of both the supervised fieldwork and concentrated supervised fieldwork. Objectives: Identify the requirements of BCBA fieldworkUnderstand how the requirements should be implemented in practiceResources Mentioned: Intro to Supervision Course Behavior Analyst Supervision Curriculum Masterclass: Exceptional Supervision 5th ed Supervision Documentation Package DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR CEU'S FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE!

    40 min
  7. Episode 07: Interview on Supervision with Dr. Amanda Coffey

    07/16/2023

    Episode 07: Interview on Supervision with Dr. Amanda Coffey

    Send us a text I'm so excited to have interviewed Dr. Amanda Coffey, the founder of The Behavior Network, one of the first BHCOE accredited training sites. We discuss how they provide such effective supervision, what sets their clinic apart from others, and what advice Dr Coffey has for other BCBA's that want to start their own clinic. Objectives: Identify strategies for effective supervisionDescribe barriers to providing supervision in a clinic settingDiscuss considerations to clinic ownership DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR CEU'S FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE!

    51 min
  8. Episode 06: Antecedent Interventions for Automatically Reinforced Behaviors

    06/30/2023

    Episode 06: Antecedent Interventions for Automatically Reinforced Behaviors

    Send us a text In this episode, we will be talking about reducing automatically reinforced behaviors by using antecedent interventions. Objectives:  Describe the challenges to reducing automatically reinforced behaviors  Discuss how to conduct a competing stimulus assessment Identify appropriate behaviors to target for reduction DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR CEU'S FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! https://www.abcbehaviortx.com/podcast

    28 min
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Welcome to the Behavior/Brain Podcast, the audio companion to Behavior/Brain Magazine! This podcast explores the science of behavior analysis in innovative, practical, and inspiring ways. Hosted by Melissa Druskis, BCBA and Editor-in-Chief, we dive into topics that challenge traditional roles in ABA and push the boundaries of our field. From groundbreaking technologies and cutting-edge research to creative applications in education, mental health, and self-improvement, we bring you fresh perspectives that elevate your practice and inspire your work. Featuring expert insights from contributing writers and thought leaders in behavior analysis, we’re here to help you think outside the box and grow as a professional. Whether you're looking for strategies to streamline supervision, tips for building better client relationships, or ways to expand the science of ABA into new arenas, the Behavior/Brain Podcast is your resource for actionable ideas and meaningful conversations.Be sure to check out our latest issue at www.behaviorbrainmagazine.com

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  • Creator
    Melissa Druskis
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Behavior/Brain Magazine
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    Behavior/Brain Podcast