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ABA Business LeadersBuilding Better ABA Care: Public Policy and Staff EmpowermentIn this episode of ABA Business Leaders presented by 3 Pie Squared, Alexandra Tomei, BCBA, joins us to discuss the intersection of public policy, clinical standards, and staff empowerment in ABA practices. As the Director of Clinical Standards at BlueSprig and a passionate advocate for public policy, Alexandra shares her insights on balancing operational efficiencies with individualized care, supporting RBTs and BCBAs, and fostering a culture that prioritizes quality and collaboration. We also explore the challenges faced by ABA providers, including compliance, rate negotiations, and maintaining high-quality services amid operational constraints. For those starting or managing an ABA...
2024-12-1357 min
ABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 12- Specialty Clinics at the University of Florida Health Center for Autism and NeurodevelopmentThe new episode of ABA Unfiltered is now live 🎙️🎉 In this episode, Dr. Vivian Ibanez from the Specialty Clinics at the University of Florida Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UFCAN) talks about ABA and Pediatric Feeding Disorders. But that's not all! We have something special in store for you. 💫 For those seeking professional development opportunities, head over to our CEU site using the Episode promo code. https://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/You can also access Dr. Ibanez's "Behavior-Analytic Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders" course through our CEU site. With our special promotion, you can access t...
2023-10-1949 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 11 - Speech Therapy & ABAThe new episode of ABA Unfiltered is now live 🎙️🎉 Amanda Fullbright is joined by Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Rosemarie Griffin. Rosemarie joins the podcast to discuss the use of Speech-Language Pathologists in the world of ABA. Join us on our journey to learn more about the field of ABA. 🤩 Here's a little bonus for our listeners: Use the exclusive promo code mentioned in the podcast to get a $5 discount on any CEU in our catalog! 📚✨ Grab this special offer now at https://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/. Don't miss out!1.    Rose's website, ABA Speech.2.    The Aut...
2023-09-2135 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 10- Continued Evolution of Compassionate Care in ABAThe podcast hosts BlueSprig's Chief Clinical and Administrative Officer, Sharyn Kerr, to discuss the importance and continued evolution of compassionate care in applied behavior analysis. Join us on our journey to learn more about the field of ABA! Check out our CEU site for the Episode promo code: https://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-08-1736 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 8- NASCAR driver Armani WilliamsJoin NASCAR driver Armani Williams and the Head of Team Armani Racing, Del Williams, as they discuss Armani's inspiring journey in becoming a professional driver and the role his autism diagnosis played.BlueSprig CEU Website Promo: Use Code "Podcast" to get $5 off!https://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-07-2048 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 8- A Compassionate Discussion on Gender in AutismAmanda and Andrew are joined by Psychotherapist Ashley Oldfield. Ashley joins the podcast to discuss gender and autism and discusses opportunities in our industry for ways we can all grow and develop skills discussing gender with our clients and families.BlueSprig CEU Website: Use Promo Code "Podcast" to get $5 offhttps://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-06-2759 min
The PodCASPCASP Member Feature- Courtney Wright, M.Ed., JD, BCBA, LBAOn this week’s episode, The PodCASP team is joined by fellow CASP member, Courtney Wright.Â
Courtney currently serves as CEO and General Counsel at Children’s Autism Center. Courtney came to CAC in December 2012 after leaving her position as partner at a law firm in Dallas. After doing a great deal of volunteer work for autism awareness in Dallas and being inspired by her mother, Phyllis, Courtney decided to make a career change to work with children with Autism. She went back to school and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014. Courtney has exper...
2023-05-3033 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 7- Tips for Preparing for the BCBA ExamIn episode 7 of Season 5, hosts Amanda & Andrew are joined by BlueSprig's own Clinical Initiatives Manager, Diana Powell. Diana joins the podcast to discuss how to build a meaningful relationship between supervisor and mentee, as well as share useful tips for those preparing for the BCBA exam. Listen now to hear valuable tips to building a lasting and effective supervisory relationship.BlueSprig CEU Website: Use Promo Code "Podcast" to get $5 offhttps://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-05-1147 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 6- Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective Relationships as a Supervisor and MentorIn episode 6 of Season 5, hosts Amanda & Andrew are joined by Tyra Sellers, Linda LeBlanc, and Shahla Alai-Rosales. Tyra, Linda, and Shahla join the podcast to discuss their book Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective Relationships as a Supervisor and Mentor. Come join us to hear valuable tips for building a lasting and effective supervisory relationship.
2023-04-131h 20
L&D Done RightAndrew Blomstrom Learning Technology Manager of BlueSprig Pediatrics: Episode 2Andrew Blomstrom Learning Technology Manager of BlueSprig Pediatrics
2023-04-0350 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 5- Importance of Family/Caregivers Kelly McKinnon Bermingham joins hosts Amanda & Andrew. Kelly joins the podcast to discuss the importance of family/caregivers and the role they play in seeing meaningful outcomes. Kelly talks about social skills, sibling relationships, finding what's important to you, and more in this week's episode of ABA Unfiltered. Kelly's Podcast: Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-25-year-look-across-the-spectrum-with-kelly/id1535918398BlueSprig CEU Website: Use Promo Code "Podcast" to get 5$ offhttps://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-03-2945 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 4- Importance of Family GuidanceWe are joined by Dr. Shahla Ala'i Rosales & Peggy Heinkel Wolfe. Shahla and Peggy join the podcast to discuss the importance of family guidance and talk about their book, Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams. Join us on our journey to learn more about the field of ABA. BlueSprig CEU Website: Use Promo Code "Podcast" to get 5$ offhttps://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreamshttps://www.amazon.com/Responsible-Responsive-Parenting-Autism-Between/dp/0991040384 https://di...
2023-03-1658 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 3- Attend BehaviorIn episode 3, hosts Amanda & Andrew are joined by Attend Behavior's Dr. Stewart Pisecco and Alan FullBright to discuss the importance of family guidance and share how the Attend platform can help clinicians partner with parents and caregivers. Link to Attend: https://www.attendbehavior.com/ Courses on Family Guidance by Dr. Karen Bearss: https://abacnj.com/BlueSprig CEU Website: Use Promo Code "Podcast" to get 5$ offhttps://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/Links to...
2023-02-2849 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 2- Field of ABAAmanda & Andrew are joined by the President and CEO of BlueSprig Pediatrics, Jason Owen. Jason joins the podcast to discuss his journey into the world of ABA as well as share his thoughts on the future of ABA. Join us on our journey to learn more about the field of ABA.CEU Site Link for Episode Promo Code: https://bcbaceu.bluesprigautism.com/
2023-02-1341 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 5 Episode 1 - Raven Health's ABA Data Collection SoftwareIn the Season 5 premiere, new hosts Amanda & Andrew are joined by previous ABA Unfiltered host, and current Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Raven Health Tim Crilly. Tim joins the podcast to discuss Raven Health's ABA Data Collection software as well as discuss his time as host of ABA Unfiltered. Join us to learn some new exciting information on the field of ABA and take a journey into the past as we reminisce on previous ABA Unfiltered episodes.
2023-02-0145 min
Frontline InnovatorsDesigning the Right Training - Episode #99 - Amanda FullbrightThis weeks episode host Justin Lake talks with Amanda Fullbright, Senior Vice President, Learning and Performance Development at BlueSprig Pediatrics. Amanda has many years of experience finding technology solutions in the healthcare field and speaks on the various challenges of developing training for the frontline.Â
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2022-12-0242 min
Building Better Businesses in ABAEP 21: My Podcasting Mentor and Long Time Bestie, Tim CrillyMy Podcasting Mentor and Long Time Bestie, Tim Crilly
I have the distinction of being one of three people who called Tim when he worked at Magellan to yell at him about a policy I didn't agree with :) That cemented a friendship that's lasted nearly 9 years. We did something for the first-time in this episode: a mutual Top 5 sports moments list. Just because. Enjoy, kind listener!
Resources
ABA Unfiltered - Tim's fantastic podcast, check it out
Find Tim on LinkedIn
Tim's organization, BlueSprig
Sponsored by ElementRCM
2022-06-071h 04ABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 10- Ready… Set… Sleep!In the season 4 Finale of ABA Unfiltered Tim is joined by Emily Varon, BCBA to talk about the importance of sleep. Emily is an industry expert on the subject and works with clinicians and families to work on solving sleep issues. Emily joins the podcast to discuss the common issues she encounters as well as her approach to help solve them. Emily and Tim also discuss the importance of sleep for clinical teams and parents. Emily offers great advice and insight into in a must listen to episode!! https://www.bluesprigautism.com/
2022-05-2437 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 9- Be Mission Ready: Knowing the Updates to the TRICARE Operations ManualIn the latest episode of ABA Unfiltered, Tim is joined by BlueSprig BCBAs Alex Tomei and Jonathan Keefe to discuss the recent changes in the TRICARE Operations Manual – otherwise known as the TOM. Alex is the Director of Clinical Standards at BlueSprig, and Johnathan serves as the Associate Vice President of Clinical Compliance and QAPI. Throughout the discussion, Alex and Johnathan offer insight for both families accessing ABA services through TRICARE as well as providers working with them. This is a must listen to episode for both families and clinicians alike.Â
2022-05-1140 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 8- Work on the SpectrumTo close out Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, Tim and special guest host Rebecca Womack have an uplifting conversation with their BlueSprig colleague, Justin Moehn. Justin is an adult with autism who has been working for BlueSprig for the past 2 and a half years. During the conversation, Justin outlines his current role with BlueSprig, his journey to get to this point in his career, as well as his unique outlook on the work he does. It is a must-listen episode! Please listen and share!!Â
2022-04-2633 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 7- Helping Your Family ThriveTim is joined by special guest host Amanda Fullbright as they chat with Shane Isley about his recently published book Helping Your Family Thrive: A Practical Guide to Parenting with Positive Behavior Support. Shane, a returning guest, serves as a Senior Consultant for the Performance Thinking Network and leads the company's Performance Thinking® For Behavioral Health/ABA Organizations business unit. The conversation centers on Caregiver Guidance and is a great episode for clinicians and parents!Â
2022-04-1339 min
MAMA, You're Doing Great!™ | Real, Relatable Motherhood Situations, Advice & Encouragement for Mamas6 | Autism AwarenessApril is Autism Awareness month! This month take some time to reach out to friends or family that have loved ones with Autism. Read and get educated so you know how to help and love on them.In this episode, I get the privilege to interview my sister-in-law Katherine. Two out of four of her kids are autistic. She helps us understand different severities and how family and friends can help! We are not experts nor do we know everything about this topic. Katherine just shares her journey and resources in hopes to h...
2022-04-1241 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 6- How to Conduct Research for the Busy PractitionerDuring this episode, Tim Crilly and Dr. Amber Valentino discuss a myriad of topics relevant to the ABA world today, including the need for better collaboration among ABA agencies to help elevate the level of care nationally. Amber who recently published a book, A Handbook for Practitioners Conducting Research Post-Certification: Applied Behavior Analysis Research Made Easy details the importance of all BCBAs to work toward conducting research and how do go about it in their daily work life. It is a great conversation for anyone interested in research but doesn’t know where to start! Tune in, subscribe and shar...
2022-03-3134 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 5- Clinical RoundtableTim is joined by a panel of BlueSprig clinical leaders to discuss their upcoming presentations at this year’s CASP conference being held in Portland, Oregon on May 2-3rd. This unique episode offers fantastic insight into the clinical leadership at BlueSprig as well as a glimpse into the many presentations we are set to deliver. Â
2022-03-1632 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 4- Clinical Standards and Why We Need ThemTim discusses the need for clinical standards with Rebecca Womack, BCBA, who is the Associate Vice President of Clinical Standards for BlueSprig. During the conversation, Tim and Rebecca talk about her work and how she collaborates with the Clinical Team by ensuring all clinicians engage in clinical activities that align with industry standards, research, payor policy requirements, and best practice guidelines. Rebecca outlines why her team's work is so important to BlueSprig leadership and how it sets BlueSprig apart. In addition to her role with BlueSprig, Rebecca also serves as the President-Elect for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts...
2022-03-0328 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 3- Solving the Puzzle for Effective Caregiver GuidanceThe ABA Unfiltered team is joined by Dr. Stewart Pisecco. Stewart is the founder and CEO of Attend Behavior, a mobile technology solution designed to support the delivery of caregiver guidance services for children with Autism, ADHD, and other types of behavioral conditions. Attend is currently being used by clinicians across the country who work in a variety of settings including behavioral health practices, pediatric health systems, and school districts. Frequent listeners of ABA Unfiltered know that caregiver guidance is a passionate topic for us, and Tim and Stewart have a fantastic conversation about the challenges and the tools t...
2022-02-1633 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 2- The Value of Knowing Your NetworkTim is joined by an old friend, Rick Loewenstein and they discuss Rick’s journey through the ABA world, and how he approaches relationships. Tune in to hear a great conversation about relationships, and how to best leverage them to better serve your clients!Â
2022-02-0342 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 4 Episode 1- Emily Bruce BCBA Founder and CEO of PeerKnectTo kick off season four of ABA Unfiltered, the team is joined by the Founder and CEO of PeerKnect, Emily Bruce BCBA. Emily and her team are on a mission to help families build appropriate social networks for their children on the spectrum. Tim and Emily have a fantastic conversation about the importance of social opportunities, the challenges families and clinical teams face, and how PeerKnect is offering a fantastic solution. Tune in to hear this great conversation and learn more about PeerKnect and how it can impact both families and clinicians.
2022-01-1936 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 3 Episode 9- What Can Decision Models Do For You?In the Season 3 Finale of ABA Unfiltered Mandy Ralston and Nathan Albright from The Cedar Group rejoin the show to discuss the innovations they have made in their decision model tools. The discussion centers on how these tools can help improve the quality of care for the ABA industry. Tune in to hear the group chat about how proper use of decision models can lead to a comprehensive accreditation process for ABA providers.Â
2021-12-2142 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 3 Episode 8 - The Past, Present, and Future of ABAWe are joined by Ascend CEO, Jonathan Mueller, to talk about the past, present, and future of ABA. Tim and Jonathan discuss the path that the ABA industry has taken to get to where it is now and where it might be going. During this conversation, they discuss the good, the bad, and some of the ugly. Tune in for a fantastic chat!Â
2021-12-0842 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 3 Episode 7- Accomplishment Based Performance ImprovementIn this episode, Tim and Dr. Binder discuss his work at the Performance Thinking Network and how they use principles of applied behavior sciences in the facilitating work they do with a variety of diverse organizations. Tim and Dr. Binder also steer the conversation toward the ABA world and what changes Dr. Binder sees coming down the line. Tune in for a great conversation!
2021-11-0944 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 3 Episode 6- Preparing the Next Generation of BCBAsThe ABA Unfiltered team is joined by Dr. Leslie Neely from the University of Texas at San Antonio to talk about the university's BCBA program and what sets it aside from others around the county. The conversation focuses on the current system for becoming a BCBA and Tim and Leslie share their thoughts on what improvements and changes we, as an industry, can make to better prepare future BCBAs.Â
2021-10-2632 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered S3 E5- Providing Effective and Engaging Caregiver GuidanceShane Isley BCBA, from The Performance Thinking Network, joins the show to talk about his work with ABA organizations and helping them standardize procedures and practices. In addition to his day job, Shane recently co-authored a book titled, Helping Your Family Thrive: A Practice Guide to Parenting with Positive Behavior Support. During the conversation, Shane and Tim dive into the topic of caregiver guidance and offers great insight that we think both parents and clinicians will enjoy.
2021-10-1438 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered S3 E4- Dr. Shala Alai-Rosales from the University of North TexasDr. Shala Alai-Rosales from the University of North Texas joins ABA Unfiltered host, Tim Crilly, to discuss a recent webinar she gave titled Culturally Responsive Inclusive and Progressive Supervision. During the conversion, Tim and Shala dive into recent workforce demographic data and how the next generation of clinicians can have a lasting meaningful impact on diversity and inclusivity in our field.
2021-09-2941 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered S3 E3- Isaac Bermudez from LABATune in this week as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Isaac Bermudez from LABA. Isaac discusses his role in the creation of LABA and how they are working nationally to build a more diverse workforce in the ABA community. Tim and Isaac discuss the importance of mentorship and how strong mentors can help shape the next generation. Tune in for a great conversation about diversity in our field as well as to learn a bit about how Isaac helped Tim to become a BCBA.
2021-09-1626 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered S3 E2- The Learning and Performance Development TeamIn episode 2 we take a behind-the-scenes look at how BlueSprig’s Learning and Performance Development Team approach training across the entire organization as well as a look into how the team stays up to date on the continuously changing landscape of the ABA world. They also discuss some of the unique features that make BlueSprig’s LPD team the best in the business. Tune in to learn more about everything these dedicated indviduals do to support BlueSprig’s mission to change the world for children with autism. Â
2021-09-0126 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 3 Episode 1- The MAC CenterTune in to the Season 3 premiere of ABA Unfiltered for a fascinating conversation with Allan Castro and Jana Grohman from the MAC to learn more about this groundbreaking project they are undertaking in San Antonio Texas. Set to open its doors in Summer 2022, The MAC (Multi-Access Center) will be a first-of-its-kind facility offering one location for families with children with disabilities to receive all their needed care. BlueSprig is honored to be one of the future partners at the MAC and can’t wait for the doors to open. Â
2021-08-1834 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 13 Part 2 - A Conversation with Dr. Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA-D and Mandy Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBAABA Unfiltered is honored to be joined by Mandy Ralston from the Cedar Group and her clinical mentor Dr. Vincent Carbone for a fascinating 2 part season finale. In part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Carbone, Mandy Ralston, and Tim discuss the current ABA landscape, the training of future BCBAs, as well as where the industry is headed moving forward. Please enjoy this fantastic conversation!
2021-06-0931 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 13 Part 1 - A Conversation with Dr. Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA-D and Mandy Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBAABA Unfiltered is honored to be joined by Mandy Ralston from the Cedar Group and her clinical mentor Dr. Vincent Carbone for a fascinating two part season finale. In part of our conversation, Dr. Carbone talks about his early formative years in the ABA field and his many influences including B.F. Skinner. Please enjoy this must listen to episode of ABA Unfiltered.
2021-05-2122 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 12 - Supporting Students with ASD with Mike Miller from the University of LouisvilleIn the penultimate episode of season 2, Tim is joined by Mike Miller from the University of Louisville. Mike joins ABA Unfiltered to discuss the unique program he runs at the university’s engineering school supporting students with ASD as they navigate college life. Mike is a passionate and engaging storyteller that we know you will enjoy!
2021-05-1333 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 11 - Cultural Diversity with Rachel Cain, M.S., BCBA and Dr. Michael Cameron, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA.In a must-listen episode, Tim is joined by Dr. Michael Cameron, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA and Rachel Cain, M.S., BCBA to discuss her background in anthropology and how it impacts her as a BCBA. It is a fascinating conversation about how our cultural backgrounds influence us as clinicians as well as how we should be interacting with the families we work with. Michael and Rachael provide plenty of food for thought about how important it is for our industry to provide a workforce with a diverse background both culturally as well as academically. Hope you enjoy this thought-provoking co...
2021-04-2929 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 10 - Becoming a BCBA and a compassionate approach to care with BlueSprig Market Director Sallye Bergland, BCBABlueSprig Market Director Sallye Bergland BCBA joins ABA Unfiltered to discuss her family connection to autism and how it led to her unplanned decision to become a BCBA. Saylle shares how growing up with a sibling with autism impacts her approach to care and the families she works with as well as how it continues to impact her and her family. Saylle shares some great stories and talks about her thoughts on helping adults with autism. We hope you enjoy her powerful story and share it with the families you work with!
2021-04-1325 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 9 - When Families Should Ask Questions with Jennifer Hines M.Ed, BCBA and Ivy Zwicker, the BlueSprig Texas area VP of OperationsTo kick off Autism Acceptance Month, Jennifer Hines M.Ed, BCBA and Ivy Zwicker, the BlueSprig Texas area VP of Operations join Tim on ABA Unfiltered to talk about how families should be thinking about the process of transitioning into adulthood when families should start asking questions, what those questions should be, and who they need to be asking. While both Ivy and Jennifer are experts in the field who were able to impart great wisdom and advice, Jennifer is also a parent of an adult son with ASD and shares her firsthand knowledge of her family’s journey. Plea...
2021-03-3137 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 8 - Quality Care and Health Plans with Dr. Michelle Brennan-CookeIn this week’s episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Brennan-Cooke, the EVP of Quality at The Cedar Group. Michelle joins Tim to talk about her experience working for Health Plans and the importance of quality services. During their conversation, Michelle highlights what the role of the Health Plan should be and how providers in their network should approach their relationship. Michelle’s institutional knowledge is second to none and we had a great time chatting. We hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation!
2021-03-1827 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 7 - The ABA Field as a Gratifying, Mission-Driven Industry with Mike Jones, the BlueSprig Midwest Business Development DirectorOn this week’s episode, we are joined by Mike Jones, the BlueSprig Midwest Business Development Director. During our conversation, Mike details how he came to BlueSprig by way of the Army. Tim and Mike talk about how the ABA industry allows him to be a part of a service industry and work for a mission-driven organization. Mike talks about his passion for helping veterans and why working in the ABA world is a great opportunity for both military spouses as well as veterans looking for gratification in the next phase of their careers. We hope you enjoy listening to...
2021-03-0327 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 6 - The Importance of a Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment with Christina Marchesano, M.D., ADPIn this week’s episode of ABA Unfiltered, Tim is joined by Dr. Christina Marchesano, M.D., ADP to discuss Think Neurology for Kids and the amazing work they do for their patients. During their conversation, Dr. Marchesano outlines the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic assessment for families who are concerned about their child's development, and how more information about the whole child can better empower families to ensure they are seeking the most appropriate level of care. Whether you are a parent or a clinician this episode will prove to be of great value to you as...
2021-02-1829 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 5 - A Conversation about Diversity in the ABA Space with Glen Harrell and Charmain BoldenIn this week’s episode of ABA Unfiltered Tim is joined by BlueSprig BCBAs Charmaine Bolden and Glenn Harrell to talk about the lack of diversity in the ABA community. Tune in to hear poignant commentary on the state of diversity in the ABA landscape, their thoughts on how to improve the issue, as well interesting stories about how Glenn and Charmaine found ABA and careers as BCBAs. Their passion for the families and communities they work with is palpable in this insightful conversation.Â
2021-02-0433 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 4 - Clinical Outcomes with Mandy and NathanWelcome to the pod Mandy Ralston and Nathan Albright of The Cedar Group! Our first working title for this episode was “Outcomes Shmoutcomes,” but Mandy, Nathan, and Tim dive deep into discussing the significance of addressing the important yet elusive topic of clinical outcomes, why clinicians shouldn't be afraid to ask about them, and how they are ultimately different for each family, and how data can speak to the positive affects on quality of life.
2021-01-2134 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 3 - Angela GeigerWe are proud to welcome Angela Geiger, CEO of Autism Speaks to the podcast where she shares her background in nonprofit work and the Autism Speaks vision for inclusivity and kindness. She talks about how they have worked to help families cope during the pandemic by providing resources and how their Autism Response Team can be a vital resource for families. Angela and host Tim Crilly discuss advice for parents looking for autism services and how virtual reality may be effective in improving social skills for children on the autism spectrum.
2021-01-0727 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 2 - Cheri Vandermey and Summer Gainey-AdamiWe're excited to welcome back Cheri Vandermey, an energetic and intellectual BCBA working in the public school system, as our first external returning guest. She joins host Tim Crilly and another returning guest, Summer Gainey-Adami, SVP Clinical Standards at BlueSprig to discuss the current landscape of schooling during COVID-19, how schools can help parents in this environment of increasing stress, and the long term effects of this environment.
2020-12-1731 min
The Takeoff PodcastSam Corcos (CEO & Co-Founder of Levels) on how monitoring glucose levels can improve your health(Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and Spotify links below)What’s up everyone ✋,Winding down the semester here in St. Louis with some cold weather but an amazing new podcast episode! Thanks to Eric Cohen, an early investor in Levels, I had the chance to speak to Sam Corcos, their CEO and Co-founder, and have him on The Takeoff!Levels helps thousands of people stay healthy by tracking their glucose levels through its biowearable CGM metabolic sensor. Levels recently raised a $12M seed round led by Andressen Horowitz (read more about the round on TechCrunch). Sam...
2020-12-0728 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 1 - Lorri UnumbWe're excited to kick off Season 2 of ABA Unfiltered with Lorri Unumb, CEO of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP). Lorri and Tim talk about her path through the world of autism and how it led her to be an instrumental advocate in changing the autism space and creating access to services for countless families. Lorri also shares what drew her to CASP, the work they have been doing, and their plans moving forward. Lorri touches on how CASP has dealt with COVID-19 and like others, has pivoted to host their 2021 annual conference "unCONVENTIONal” vi...
2020-12-0328 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 11 - Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?Is a hot dog a sandwich? What more can we say? We did it - we asked every one of our guests this polarizing question. Here’s the proof. You’re welcome world!
2020-11-1214 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 10 - Justin MoehnJustin Moehn is a clinical support administrator at BlueSprig who is diagnosed with ASD. Listen in as he talks shop with host Tim Crilly and co-host Dr. Summer Adami - discussing his own initiatives, his passion for educating law enforcement about interacting with individuals on the spectrum, and how excited they are to see families again after COVID-19. Justin dives into his life as an employee at BlueSprig and what the clients and his coworkers mean to him.
2020-11-0416 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 9 - Summer Adami and Amanda FullbrightAmanda Fullbright, VP of Learning and Development at BlueSprig and returning guest, Summer Adami, VP of Research and Clinical Outcomes at BlueSprig, give some advice to BCBAs early in their careers. They discuss the existing benefits and challenges that exist within the process of training clinicians and the implementation of the BlueSprig internship program. Â
2020-10-2926 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 8 - Carmen TorresCarmen Torres, BCBA and Clinical Director at the BlueSprig center in Edinburg, Texas discusses her Mexican background, her unlikely introduction into the ABA world, and the challenges and benefits of operating in a largely bilingual community.
2020-10-2221 min
The Takeoff PodcastThe Takeoff Podcast: Justin Holland (Founder and CEO at HealthJoy)(Apple Podcasts & Spotify links below)Hey everyone ✋,So happy to announce the release of our fourth podcast episode. I sat down (virtually) with Justin Holland recently to discuss a variety of topics ranging from his background to his current position as Co-founder and CEO of Healthjoy. Special thanks to our first podcast guest, Saurabh Bhansali, who helped make this episode possible by introing me to Justin. The more I learn about this space, the more excited I become to share our interviews and learn more. What we discuss:Lessons from a s...
2020-10-2035 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 7 - Cordell SherwoodCordell Sherwood, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the late age of 10, shares his story that ranges from being bullied as a child in school to becoming a guest speaker in graduate study classes at USC. In this episode, we explore systemic issues that exist within many school districts and the benefits of addressing an ASD diagnosis at an early age. We also get to meet a really interesting young man with an important story to share.
2020-10-1519 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 6 - Keith JonesKeith Jones, CEO at BlueSprig, who you heard from in our intro, sits down with Tim to discuss some BlueSprig history, the current ABA landscape, and current initiatives within BlueSprig. Keith just came back from his Road Back Road Trip with a lot of stories to tell and details some of the challenges the BlueSprig team overcame during pandemic shutdowns, and how proud he is of his organization and our accomplishments.Â
2020-10-0823 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 5 - Jenny Pagan and Jovan PhillipsIn response to conversations with BlueSprig employees focused on social justice issues that were honest, difficult, and eye opening, Keith Jones, CEO of BlueSprig, formed Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a diversity, equity, and inclusion mission within BlueSprig that looks at every aspect of the BlueSprig employment experience to ensure that we are living to our value of a level playing field for all. Co-chairs Jenny Pagan, Clinical Integration Manager and Jovan Philips, Clinic Optimization Director, join our host, Tim Crilly to discuss how Kintsugi was founded and how their roles are focused on leading this mission.
2020-10-0120 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 4 - Dr. Sharyn Kerr and Jill JacobsonIn March of 2020 we all saw our lives drastically change as a global pandemic caused lock downs and business closures began. Many states were quick to identify ABA therapy as an essential service, however the work to ensure families safely received care and employees were able to continue in a secure working environment had just begun. Dr. Sharyn Kerr, Chief Operating Officer at BlueSprig, and Jill Jacobson, Chief Growth Officer sit down with Tim to talk about the challenges that BlueSprig faced during the early period of this pandemic. They also discuss the quick and effective decisions they made...
2020-09-2328 min
The Takeoff PodcastThe Takeoff Podcast: Saurabh Bhansali (Partner at Health Velocity Capital) (Apple Podcasts & Spotify links below)Hey people ✋,Happy Saturday! I’m psyched to share with you the third episode of The Takeoff’s telehealth podcast series: an interview with Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital (a leading healthcare-focused growth equity firm). Saurabh currently sits on the Board of Directors at HealthJoy, Zipari, and Jvion. He is also a Board Observer at Ginger.Special thanks to our first podcast guest, Russ Glass, who made the intro to Saurabh and our second guest, Guy Friedman, for encouraging me to make more intro requests. I had an ama...
2020-09-1928 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 3 - Cheri VandermeyCheri Vandermey, BCBA, is currently working with a Los Angeles area school district and possesses a plethora of experience with public schools as well as a vast knowledge of the IEP process. This episode focuses on the challenges families and teachers will face in a distance learning environment for those students with an IEP. Cheri proves to be an incredibly intriguing guest to have on with our host Tim Crilly, and first time co-host Dr. Summer Adami to discuss this situation and how school districts might move forward to improve the learning environment for these students. With so many...
2020-09-1125 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 2 - Dr. Summer AdamiDr. Summer Adami, Vice President of Research and Clinical Outcomes at BlueSprig, joins the show and talks about the process she went through when her company was the first ABA therapy agency to be acquired by BlueSprig. She also discusses how her transition to BlueSprig provided her with the opportunity to pursue some of her greatest passions through a variety of initiatives within BlueSprig that relate to advocacy and research.
2020-09-0925 min
The Takeoff PodcastHappy Labor Day!! New Podcast episode w/ Guy Friedman (Co-founder & CEO of SteadyMD)(Apple Podcasts & Spotify links below)Hey everyone ✋,Happy Labor Day! Hope you are all enjoying the extended weekend! I’m super excited to share with you the second episode of The Takeoff’s telehealth Podcast series: an interview with Guy Friedman, Co-founder and CEO of SteadyMD. Before founding the primary care focussed telehealth company that is SteadyMD, Guy founded HigherNext, which was acquired by ProctorU in 2014. Guy now lives and works out of St. Louis, where he came and spoke in one of my classes at Washington University in St. Louis last year. His passio...
2020-09-0724 minABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Episode 1 - Dr. Michael CameronIn our first episode, our host Tim Crilly talks with Dr. Michael Cameron, Chief Clinical Officer at BlueSprig about his most recent study, Telehealth for Family Guidance. With COVID-19 affecting the way all health care providers deliver services, technology has emerged as a critical component in order to deliver care via telehealth. Telehealth has changed the landscape of ABA making it possible for families to receive valuable services when they cannot be physically near their clinician.Dr. Cameron expands on the study he and his team performed and published and he goes deeper into examining h...
2020-09-0327 min
ABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered IntroWelcome to ABA Unfiltered where our goal is to provide the greater ABA community insights and education to make the science, policy, and culture behind ABA more digestible and accessible. In this introduction, you'll hear from our host Tim Crilly, BCBA and Keith Jones, CEO of BlueSprig about how BlueSprig aims to bring the ABA community together to collaborate through this podcast and how BlueSprig was founded. Enjoy!
2020-09-0307 min
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaKPI 101: Session 110 with Rebecca WomackRebecca Womack, who is the Director of Clinical Compliance at BlueSprig Autism joins me in Session 101 to provide an overview of the importance of pinpointing and analyzing Key Performance Indicators, or, KPI's for short. At first glance, this may seem like a topic that is about as exciting as doing your taxes. However, when we dove into this subject, my inner nerd was engaged, and I started thinking about how I could use this concept in all aspects of what I do. I guarantee that even if you do not work in an insurance funded setting, or if...
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