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ABA on TapA Perfect Pairing Toward the Eighth Dimension: Compassion and Food with Dr. Yev Veverka (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Yev Veverka (Part 2 of 2):Grab a tasty libation, a comfy seat and sip slowly. In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike and Dan are pouring out a fresh perspective on the evolution of behavior science. We are thrilled to welcome a powerhouse, Dr. Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D--a world-class researcher, and educator from the University of Washington. Yev is also well versed as a parent of neurodivergence. We are tackling the flaws in traditional ABA delivery and diving straight into ho...
2026-06-0755 minABA on TapA Perfect Pairing Toward the Eighth Dimension: Compassion and Food with Dr. Yev Veverka (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Yev Veverka (Part 1 of 2):Grab a tasty libation, a comfy seat and sip slowly. In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike and Dan are pouring out a fresh perspective on the evolution of behavior science. We are thrilled to welcome a powerhouse, Dr. Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D--a world-class researcher, and educator from the University of Washington. Yev is also well versed as a parent of neurodivergence. We are tackling the flaws in traditional ABA delivery and diving straight into ho...
2026-05-3152 minABA on TapTap Into A Reinforcing Conversation with Nicole Stewart and Christina TorresSend us Fan Mail*FOR PART I of this interview, please go to the Reinforcing Conversations PodcastGrab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by a powerhouse duo shaking up the behavior analysis space: Nicole Stewart and Christina Torres, creators of the Reinforcing Conversations podcast. This is a pod-swap, so part I of this convo starts on the Reinforcing Conversations platform. Please do check it out.Nicole and Christina are...
2026-05-241h 16ABA on TapThe Birds, The Bees, and The BCBAs: Understanding Sexual Behavior Analysis with Nicholas Maio-Aether (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Nicholas Maio-Aether (Part 2 of 2):Find the most comfortable seat in the house, pour yourself a cold one, maybe two! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by the "Sex Analyst" himself, Nicholas Maio-Aether.Nicholas is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and a certified sexuality counselor who specializes in Sexual Behavior Analysis (SBA)—a subfield he pioneered at his agency, Empowered: A Center for Sexuality LLC.In...
2026-05-171h 01ABA on TapThe Birds, The Bees, and The BCBAs: Understanding Sexual Behavior Analysis with Nicholas Maio-Aether (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Nicholas Maio-Aether (Part 1 of 2):Find the most comfortable seat in the house, pour yourself a cold one, maybe two! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by the "Sex Analyst" himself, Nicholas Maio-Aether.Nicholas is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and a certified sexuality counselor who specializes in Sexual Behavior Analysis (SBA)—a subfield he pioneered at his agency, Empowered: A Center for Sexuality LLC.In...
2026-05-1052 minABA on TapPutting the 'U' in Behaviour: The Art of the Behaviour Lifestyle with Shouberte Abreu (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Shouberte Abreu (Part 2 of 2):Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by Shouberte Abreu, a powerhouse in clinical ABA and Founder of Behaviour Lifestyle. In addition, the crew is pleasantly surprised by a bonus guest, Dr. Scott O'Donnell. Shouberte takes us beyond the laboratory, sharing her journey from navigating tough supervision to becoming a leading mentor, author, and I...
2026-05-031h 00ABA on TapPutting the 'U' in Behaviour: The Art of the Behaviour Lifestyle with Shouberte Abreu (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Shouberte Abreu (Part 1 of 2):Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by Shouberte Abreu, a powerhouse in clinical ABA and Founder of Behaviour Lifestyle. In addition, the crew is pleasantly surprised by a bonus guest, Dr. Scott O'Donnell. Shouberte takes us beyond the laboratory, sharing her journey from navigating tough supervision to becoming a leading mentor, author, and I...
2026-04-2655 minABA on TapA Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan (Part II)Send us Fan Mail(Part 2 of 2) Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode, Mike and Dan are cracking open the white paper from Optum, titled "Low Hours, High Impact".For years, the "more is better" 40-hour-a-week model has been the industry standard, but the data is starting to tell a different story. We’re diving deep into the science and the shift toward Value-Based Care, exploring how focused, high-quality interventions can sometimes move the needle further than pure volume.In this "pour," we’re s...
2026-04-191h 00ABA on TapA Fresh Keg of Value-Based Care: Optum's 'Low Hours, High Impact' with Mike and Dan (Part I)Send us Fan Mail(Part 1 of 2) Grab a seat and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode, Mike and Dan are cracking open the white paper from Optum, titled "Low Hours, High Impact".For years, the "more is better" 40-hour-a-week model has been the industry standard, but the data is starting to tell a different story. We’re diving deep into the science and the shift toward Value-Based Care, exploring how focused, high-quality interventions can sometimes move the needle further than pure volume.In this "pour," we’re s...
2026-04-1251 minABA on TapA Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Amanda Ralston (Part 2 of 2):Grab a stool and a cold one because this week on ABA on Tap, we’re joined by an ABA powerhouse, now tech-innovator, Amanda "Mandy" Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA. With over 25 years in the field and a "serial entrepreneur" badge of honor, Mandy is here to help us move past the rigid, binary thinking that often limits our profession.In this episode, we’re serving up:The "Medical Necessity Sandwich": Mandy breaks down her viral...
2026-04-0551 minABA on TapA Pour of the New Brew: Clinical Decision Support & Non-Binary Thinking with Amanda Ralston (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Amanda Ralston (Part 1 of 2):Grab a stool and a cold one because this week on ABA on Tap, we’re joined by an ABA powerhouse, now tech-innovator, Amanda "Mandy" Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA. With over 25 years in the field and a "serial entrepreneur" badge of honor, Mandy is here to help us move past the rigid, binary thinking that often limits our profession.In this episode, we’re serving up:The "Medical Necessity Sandwich": Mandy breaks down her viral...
2026-03-2950 minABA on TapPrecision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA pn Tap is proud to present Dr, Kerri Mlyko, BCBA-D (Part 2 of 2):Pull up a chair and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery sit down with the powerhouse of Precision Teaching herself, Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D, LBA.Dr. Milyko isn't just an expert in the field; she’s a pioneer in instructional design and evidence-based curriculum development. Known for her "Capital-P" passion for Precision Teaching, Kerri joins the guys to break down ho...
2026-03-221h 00ABA on TapPrecision, Passion, and a Pint with Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA pn Tap is proud to present Dr, Kerri Mlyko, BCBA-D (Part 1 of 2):Pull up a chair and pour yourself a cold one! In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery sit down with the powerhouse of Precision Teaching herself, Dr. Kerri Milyko, BCBA-D, LBA.Dr. Milyko isn't just an expert in the field; she’s a pioneer in instructional design and evidence-based curriculum development. Known for her "Capital-P" passion for Precision Teaching, Kerri joins the guys to break down ho...
2026-03-1559 minABA on TapBrewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part IISend us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Erica Feuerbacher (Part 2 of 2):Grab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, BCBA-D, to explore the fascinating intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare.Dr. Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and a leading expert in applied animal behavior. We dive into her groundbreaking research on what truly reinforces our four-legged friends, their social connections, and how we can use the science of behavior to...
2026-03-0854 minABA on TapBrewing Better Animal Behavior: Shelter Science with Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Part ISend us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Erica Feuerbacher (Part 1 of 2):Grab a cold one and pull up a chair! In this episode of ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, BCBA-D, to explore the fascinating intersection of behavior analysis and animal welfare.Dr. Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and a leading expert in applied animal behavior. We dive into her groundbreaking research on what truly reinforces our four-legged friends, their social connections, and how we can use the science of behavior to...
2026-03-0159 minABA on TapAnalyzing The Behavior of Everything with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part III)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part 3 of 3):Dr. Scott O’Donnell, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, is a dedicated behavior analyst, educator, and therapist recognized for his advocacy in expanding the reach of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) beyond traditional settings. He is the founder of SAOBA, LLC, and currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Temple University.Dr. O’Donnell’s career spans over a decade, with a focus on diverse populations including inner-city youth, athletes, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disord...
2026-02-2250 minABA on TapAnalyzing The Behavior of Everything with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part 2 of 3):Dr. Scott O’Donnell, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, is a dedicated behavior analyst, educator, and therapist recognized for his advocacy in expanding the reach of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) beyond traditional settings. He is the founder of SAOBA, LLC, and currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Temple University.Dr. O’Donnell’s career spans over a decade, with a focus on diverse populations including inner-city youth, athletes, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disord...
2026-02-1552 minABA on TapAnalyzing The Behavior of Everything with Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Scott O'Donnell (Part 1 of 3):Dr. Scott O’Donnell, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, is a dedicated behavior analyst, educator, and therapist recognized for his advocacy in expanding the reach of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) beyond traditional settings. He is the founder of SAOBA, LLC, and currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Temple University.Dr. O’Donnell’s career spans over a decade, with a focus on diverse populations including inner-city youth, athletes, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disord...
2026-02-0851 minABA on TapWords that Work: Brittany Warnke on Effective Language Interventions (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Brittany Warnke, SLP (Part 2 of 2):In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by Brittany Warnke, MA, CCC-SLP, a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist from San Diego, California.Brittany brings her specialized expertise in bridging the gap between speech pathology and behavior analysis to the table. Currently serving at Pioneer Day School, Brittany focuses on collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to support learners with diverse communication needs.In this episode...
2026-02-0154 minABA on TapWords that Work: Brittany Warnke on Effective Language Interventions (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Brittany Warnke, SLP (Part 1 of 2):In this episode of ABA on Tap, hosts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery are joined by Brittany Warnke, MA, CCC-SLP, a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist from San Diego, California.Brittany brings her specialized expertise in bridging the gap between speech pathology and behavior analysis to the table. Currently serving at Pioneer Day School, Brittany focuses on collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to support learners with diverse communication needs.In this episode...
2026-01-2550 minABA on TapBehavioral Wellness: Creating Functional Change for Families and Schools With Dr. Tranika Jefferson (Part II)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Tranika Jefferson, BCBA-D (Part 2 of 2):In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tranika Jefferson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, IBA, a distinguished doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the founder of The Behavioral Wellness Academy. With over 16 years of experience in the field, Dr. Jefferson has dedicated her career to understanding the "why" behind human behavior and using evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve lives.Key Discussion Points:Holistic ABA Therapy: How Dr. Jefferson...
2026-01-1852 minABA on TapBehavioral Wellness: Creating Functional Change for Families and Schools With Dr. Tranika Jefferson (Part I)Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Tranika Jefferson, BCBA-D (Part 1 of 2):In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tranika Jefferson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, IBA, a distinguished doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the founder of The Behavioral Wellness Academy. With over 16 years of experience in the field, Dr. Jefferson has dedicated her career to understanding the "why" behind human behavior and using evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve lives.Key Discussion Points:Holistic ABA Therapy: How Dr. Jefferson u...
2026-01-1249 minABA on TapABA on Tap -- Why 40 Hours? (Inaugural Episode Revisited)Send us Fan MailBringing back greatest hits as we wrap on 2025! Our inaugural episode - what got everything started! Originally published 2/15/2020 please enjoy our discussion on the 40-hour ABA model and if it's still medically necessary 40 years after Lovaas published his article stating that it was.Behavior Analysts Mike Rubio and Dan Lowery kick off their podcast adventure by pouring a user-friendly, unfiltered, smooth and easy to consume discussion on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this inaugural episode, Mike and Dan sort through the idea of 40-hours a week of in-home ABA treatment--a common...
2025-12-281h 08ABA on TapIt's Beginning to Look A Lot Like, Overstimulation: Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan, Part IISend us Fan MailABA on Tap presents 'Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan,' (Part 2 of 2)Get ready to navigate family gatherings with ease! In this episode, Mike and Dan are unwrapping the essential conversations so the surprises are all about cheer.Priming is the name of the game--talking with kids and family members before big events, covering topics from managing sensory overload and food expectations (balance, not control!) to setting boundaries and dealing with tricky relatives. The idea is ensuring your kids and family members feel prepared, supported, and less stressed f...
2025-12-2158 minABA on TapIt's Beginning to Look A Lot Like, Overstimulation: Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan, Part ISend us Fan MailABA on Tap presents 'Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan,' (Part 1 of 2)Get ready to navigate family gatherings with ease! In this episode, Mike and Dan are unwrapping the essential conversations so the surprises are all about cheer.Priming is the name of the game--talking with kids and family members before big events, covering topics from managing sensory overload and food expectations (balance, not control!) to setting boundaries and dealing with tricky relatives. The idea is ensuring your kids and family members feel prepared, supported, and less stressed f...
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