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Cooperant Learning PodcastCooperant Learning Podcast | I/DD Populations and Tolerating Medical Procedures | Brandon FranklinKeywords
behavior analysis, healthcare, dental procedures, desensitization, phobias, virtual reality, health disparities, individuals with disabilities, systematic desensitization, quality of life
Takeaways
Healthcare is an essential aspect of behavioral intervention.
Desensitization can reduce the need for general anesthesia in dental procedures. Phobias can be reversed.
Systematic desensitization is an empirical method for "undoing" fear responses to environmental stimuli.
Virtual reality can be an effective tool for desensitization in dental settings.
Healthcare disparities affect individuals with disabilities significantly.
Quality of life should be the ultimate...
2025-09-2652 min
The Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 9 | ProgressEpisode 9 – The Doc Analyzes Anything: Progress
What does it really mean to call something “progress”? In this episode, we break down the idea of human progress—where we’ve advanced, and where we may have fallen behind. From rapid technological breakthroughs to lingering poverty rates and the decline of critical thinking, the conversation asks: are we truly moving forward? Join Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Brad Clements as they dig into the paradoxes of progress and explore how we define success as a society.
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2025-08-221h 07The Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 8 | The Behavioral Analysis UnitIn this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Chad Ever dive into a topic that's often misunderstood: the difference between Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Spoiler alert: they are not the same thing.
We explore:
What ABA actually is and how it’s rooted in science and data Why the FBI's criminal profiling methods don’t necessarily hold up to empirical scrutiny
How shows like Mindhunter blur the line between entertainment and reality
Ways behavior analysts could actually support change in correctional settings
This...
2025-08-061h 23The Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 6 | Hustle CultureIn this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steve, Kyle Steury, and special guest Chad dive headfirst into the wild world of hustle culture. Is it motivation, attention? Unpack the weird, wacky, and often wallet-draining world of MLMs (multi-level marketing schemes).
Expect real talk, unexpected insights, and an almost uncomfortable amount of eye contact. Like, a lot. You’ve been warned.
🎯 Got a burning question or a bizarre topic you’d like us to tackle next? Email us: thedocanalyzesanything@gmail.com — we just might pick yours for the next episode! 📲 Stay connected and slightly amused at ou...
2025-07-241h 03Cooperant Learning PodcastCooperant Learning Podcast | Self-Protection from Bullying Skills | Dr. Maya FallonDr. Maya Fallon joins Kyle Steury and Dr. Steve Sparks to discuss her research entitled "A preliminary analysis of teaching children with autism spectrum disorder self-protection skills for bullying situations" from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Dr. Fallon is a licensed behavior analyst in North Carolina and a board certified behavior analyst at the doctoral level. She holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University and a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Ea...
2025-07-2249 minThe Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 5 | PunishmentThe Doc Analyzes Anything – Episode 5: Punishment
In this episode, Dr. Sparks, Dr. Clements, and Kyle Steury dive into the topic of punishment—not just the everyday kind, but through the lens of behavior analysis. The crew breaks down what punishment actually is (and isn’t), its potential side effects, and whether common disciplinary strategies like time-outs, grounding, or “gentle parenting” actually change behavior in the ways people hope.
Brad and Steve join live from the lake for some holiday weekend banter—expect some lag, a few audio hiccups, and plenty of Fourth of July energy.
A blend of...
2025-07-1556 minThe Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 4 | True Crime Podcasts🎙️ Episode 4 – True Crime Podcasts: Why Are We So Obsessed? Welcome back to The Doc Analyzes Anything! In this episode, Dr. Steve Sparks joins co-hosts Brad Clements and Kyle Steury to dive into the psychology and behavior behind the true crime podcast craze. Why do millions of people unwind with stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem? What keeps us coming back for more? And how do behavior analytic principles like reinforcement motivating operations tie in. 🔍 Topics include: The emotional appeal of true crime How suspense and uncertainty act as powerful motivators The role of attention, escape, and problem-solving in listener behavior E...
2025-07-0358 minThe Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 3 | DignityEpisode 3 - Dignity | The Doc Analyzes Anything
Join Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Brad Clements as they dive into a fascinating behavioral analysis of pride and dignity—what they mean, how they show up differently in peoples' lives, and why they matter.
Along the way, the crew debates how many cats are too many, and discuss some of their oddest accomplishments that they’re genuinely proud of. Spoiler alert: Do you use your own spice mix instead of grabbing those store-bought blends? You should....
Tune in for laughs, insight, and all the dign...
2025-06-2659 minThe Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 2 | CultsEpisode 2 – Cults
On this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steven Sparks, Brad Clements, and Kyle Steury take a deep dive into the fascinating and unsettling world of cults. From the psychology of cult leaders to the vulnerability of followers, they explore what drives people to join—and stay—in high-control groups. Along the way, they unpack famous cases, challenge common myths, and even uncover the true story behind the phrase “drink the Kool-Aid.”
This podcast is a project of Sparks Behavioral Services. For more information, visit sparksbehavioralservices.com
2025-06-171h 19Cooperant Learning PodcastCooperant Learning Podcast | Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success | Margo UwayoCooperant Learning Podcast Episode: The Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success
Hosts: Kyle Steury & Dr. Steve Sparks
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Margo Uwayo of the Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success (KABAS) — a K–6 school that blends behavior analysis with education to support both behavior intervention and academic skill acquisition. We dive into the origin story of KABAS, how applied behavior analysis can be a tool for both learning and behavior, the legal hurdles to launching a school rooted in science, and how educators and behavior analysts can work toge...
2025-06-051h 00The Doc Analyzes AnythingTDAA Episode 1 | DeterminismIn our inaugural episode, The Doc breaks down the concepts of determinism and selectionism—cornerstones of science and behavior analysis. What does it mean to say behavior is determined? Do we have free will? How do selection by consequences and evolutionary principles shape our understanding of human behavior? Let’s analyze!
Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Dr. Brad Clements host.
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TDAA is a project of Sparks Behavioral Services. Learn more at https://www.sparksbehavioralservices.com.
2025-06-0344 minCooperant Learning PodcastCooperant Learning Podcast | Using Big Data To Inform ABA Hour Recommendations | Dr. David Cox📊 Using Big Data to Inform ABA Hour Recommendations | Dr. David Cox on Cooperant Podcast Description: How can big data improve clinical decision-making in behavior analysis? In this episode of the Cooperant Podcast, host Kyle Steury welcomes Dr. David Cox—PhD behavior analyst, researcher at Endicott College, and expert in AI and clinical modeling—to discuss data-driven approaches to recommending ABA service hours.
🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why current hour recommendations in ABA may be more guesswork than science How Dr. Cox’s team analyzed data from nearly 40,000 cases The role of dose-response curves and cluster analys...
2025-06-0255 min
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaGetting Kids More Active with ABA... Session 65, a Live Interview with Matt NormandDr. Matt Normand graciously accepted my offer to be a test subject for the first live-audience taping of The Behavioral Observations Podcast. In this episode we discussed his entry into the field of Behavior Analysis, his line of research in helping children in schools engage in vigorous physical activity, and his thoughts on the development of our profession. Matt referenced a number of his studies and rather than duplicate them here, you can visit his website, where he has links to many of his publications. I also recommend following him on Twitter. We taped this interview at the 10th A...
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