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Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this classic episode from the Behavior Education Connection archives, we're taking on the important topic of self care for school-based behavior analysts.Our guest for this episode is Hayley Mullins from Winchester Public Schools. We'll discuss:-Self care needs and areas of consideration for school-based behavior analysts

-Operationally defining key components of self care

-Strategies for meeting those self care needsAnd more!

For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: ⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vaps...⁠Guest Speaker:Hayley Mullins, BCBA, LBA

Hayley is the Director of Special Education and Related Services for Winchester Public Schools and has been practicing as a BCBA since 2012. Previously, she has served as a Coordinator for Special Education, an autism specialist, and a special education teacher.

Host:Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on autism spectrum disorder, providing effective professional development for school personnel, and improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools.Music:Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music