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Behavior BitesIEP Advocacy (with Dr. Annie McLaughlin) - Ep67Have you ever been in a contentious IEP meeting?Do you support families with their educational advocacy? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, IEP advocate, and mom of 3 about how she got into behavior analysis, the biggest barrier when helping families advocate at IEPs, and her favorite food experience while traveling.—About Annie McLaughlin, PhD, BCBA-D, LBADr. Annie McLaughlin is a board certified behavior analyst and IEP advocate who runs a thriving consulting practice supporting families as they navigate the special education process and l...2025-07-161h 03

Behavior BitesDemystifying Ethics (with Tyra Sellers) - Ep66Do you find the BACB ethics process a little mysterious?Have you ever wondered how behavior analysts move forward after a violation?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, CEO, and all around amazing individual about her advice if you want to pursue a PhD, being “unprofessional”, the BACB ethics department, and the rivalry between Red Vines and Twizzlers.—*The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) has not reviewed or approved the content of this podcast. The APBA does not endorse or sponsor this podcast and is not otherwis...2025-07-021h 26

Behavior BitesHate-Reading (with Matios Berhe) - Ep65Reserve your spot at Ethics CEU Brunch, Sunday 6/29!"Blurred Boundaries: Navigating Multiple Relationships in ABA”—When you hate something, do you push it away or try to learn more about it?Have you ever been called difficult because you disagree or question feedback?During today’s meal– I speak with a behavior analyst about his begrudging start to ABA, hate-reading authors he disagrees with, not chasing likes on social media, and you also get to hear us get really mad about substituting parsley for cilantro in pico de gallo.—2025-06-181h 17

Behavior BitesIt’s OK to Take Things Slow (with Jenny Lai) - Ep64How often do you slow down?What would it be like to pause and connect before interacting?During today’s meal- I speak with a phenomenal woman about career choices, getting into ABA, parenting neurodivergent children, learning and healing from generational trauma, and ADHD projects like making chili oil from scratch.—About Jenny Lai, BCBAHi, I'm Jenny Lai. I'm a mom to 2 autistic children and also a BCBA. I've been in the field for 7 years. I'm also the co-host of a podcast called Not a Tiger Mom with my f...2025-06-111h 08

Behavior BitesListen to Your Gut (with Aly Rogers) - Ep63How often do you consider what your clients have taught you?Do you think about the therapeutic relationships you build?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and business owner about working with the adult population, trusting your gut, and her favorite vegan seafood dish she found while traveling.—About Aly Rogers, BCBAAly is a neurodivergent Clinical Behavior Analyst and the founder of Behavior Explained, where she blends behavior analysis with therapeutic approaches like ACT and ERP to help zillennial clients navigate life with clar...2025-05-211h 04

Behavior BitesDon’t Forget About Yourself (with Yuri Rivera) - Ep62Did you grapple with imposter syndrome when you first started out?How often were you afraid to ask for help?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and fellow PLC member about getting started in the field, the driving force behind starting a company, and the unique challenges for her Spanish-speaking families.—About Yuri Rivera, M.A, BCBA, LBA-TXI was born in El Salvador, and moved to the U.S. when I was 15 years old. After high school, I attended a community coll...2025-05-0741 min

Behavior BitesThere’s No Reason This Can’t Also Be Fun (with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston) - Ep61Have you ever felt out of place like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole?What if I told you that you have the power to create spaces where you and others could belong? During today’s meal - I speak with a queer, neurodivergent entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in behavior analysis. We discuss what it means to be a leader, imbedding self care throughout the day, creating your own accommodations, and her favorite dishes from around the world.—About Amanda “Mandy” Ralston, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA 2025-04-2356 min

Behavior BitesReciprocal Relationships (with Dr. Danielle Jeudy ) - Ep60What’s your favorite thing about what you do?Do you ever think about how we come from so many different paths, but we all have pretty similar values?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about exploring opportunities, networking with others in and outside of the field, drawing clear boundaries between work and personal life, and gearing up for our spring gardens.—About Danielle S. Jeudy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBADr. Danielle S. Jeudy has extensive experience supporting individuals and families across diverse settings, including reside...2025-04-091h 01

Behavior BitesBidirectional Balance (with Dr. Ashley Fiorilli ) - Ep59When you observe others, do you ever examine what you are bringing to the environment?Could you be adding reinforcing or punishing vibes to the situation?During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst and trauma-informed ACT coach about her experiences being in the field for over 15 years, her pivot to consulting, and how she finds balance between all of her responsibilities.—About Ashley Fiorilli, PhD., BCBA, 500 RYT, CCTSIDr. Ashley Fiorilli has worked in the field of human services since 2006. In 2006, I started worki...2025-03-261h 06

Behavior BitesEp58 - For Kids Like Me (with Brittany Man)How often do we hear negative misconceptions to being a school-based BCBA?Would you be open to hearing about the benefits of impacting the lives of all students and teachers? During today’s meal - I speak with a school-based behavior analyst about supporting diverse students, learning from our clients, and her motto “I do this for kids like me.”—About Brittany Man, BCBAI'm a school-based BCBA in Connecticut who found my calling in the field of behavior analysis in adulthood after taking a leap of faith and making a...2025-03-121h 18

The Power TripHR. 2 - Rosie's Kitten DiaperThe guys talk about alternative ways to play The Initials Game, Ryan Jeffers calls in from Twins Spring Training, Nick Swardson shares new about another First Avenue comedy show tapingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2752 min

Behavior BitesEp57 - REFRAME Dinner Party (with Meg Solomon, Jen Farris, & Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda)Have you ever thought about writing a book?How great would it be to have a book that combined compassionate care and science into one treatment plan?During today’s meal - I speak with three behavior analysts and authors of a new book releasing in March. We discuss what the writing process was like, key takeaways from the book, and what they learned from writing it.—About REFRAMEMargaret Thomas Solomon, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA, IBAJennifer Farris, MA, LABA, LBA, BCBA, IBAMari-Luci Cerd...2025-02-2650 min

Behavior BitesEp56 - Grief Has No Timeline (with Krista Parker)What can behavior analysts learn from other mental health providers?How can understanding how people process grief be beneficial to our work?During today’s meal - I speak with a brilliant individual in the field of marriage and family therapy about the similarities and differences of our fields, grieving and loss, and how to prevent getting activated during difficult sessions.—About Krista Parker, M.A. LMFT, PhD CandidateKrista Parker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and PhD candidate with extensive experience in supporting diverse popu...2025-02-121h 03

Behavior BitesEp55 - Trust Yourself (with Bailey Payne)Do you trust your gut when making decisions? Are you afraid to put yourself out there, or do you step into your power boldly? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, educator, parent, and all around shiny human about best career advice, how to juggle all the tasks while honoring self care, and what it’s like creating a book. — About Bailey Payne, BCBA I am a behavior analyst that lives outside of Nashville, TN and serves the community of Bowling Green, KY. My passion is ser...2025-01-2951 min

Behavior BitesEp54 - More of What You Want (with Dr. Jennifer Haddock)How often do you journal or practice gratitude? How often do you try to shape your own behavior towards things you want rather than things you don’t? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about using behavior analysis principles in everyday life, using clear stimulus conditions for work and non-work to promote boundaries, and taking care of our bodies before our bodies make us. — About Dr. Jennifer Haddock, Ph.D., BCBA-D Dr. Jennifer Haddock has been practicing behavior analysis for nearly 20 years. During that time...2025-01-151h 09

School Reading ListEpisode 26 - Why Discount Book Packs Are a Bad Deal for SchoolsSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 26For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-26/Part 1Book postA Symphony of Stories by James Mayhew2025 Children's Almanac by Collins KidsTraitors in Space: A Pick-Your-Own-Path Adventure by Tim CollinsMy Name is a Gift by Zeshan AkhterMy First Ocean Atlas by Catherine Ard and Paul DavizWhere to Hide a Star by Oliver JeffersA Beginners Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet by Ali RutsteinJakub's Otter by Coral...2025-01-0135 min

Behavior BitesEp53 - Setbacks to Stepping Stones (with Kelly Baird)Do you shy away from the uncomfortable stuff, or do you lean into the discomfort in order to grow and learn? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about her passion projects, how to learn from failure, and her favorite holiday traditions. — About Kelly Baird, BCBA, LBA, IBA Kelly Baird is the founder of Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAAD) and the Vice President of Operations at ABAVerzus. Additionally, she co-founded and serves as President of the Missouri Black Applied Behavior Analysis Community, where she intr...2024-11-2050 min

Behavior BitesEp52 - ABA is Everywhere (with Sarah "Scho" McFarland)Do you set boundaries that align with your values? Do you show up as your authentic self in all environments? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, avid volleyball player, and entrepreneur about using the science of behavior analysis outside of autism services, practicing self care, and being a biracial immigrant and a working mom. — About Sarah "Scho" McFarland, BCBA, COBA Sarah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the state of Ohio. She has 12 years of experience working in the field of applied beha...2024-11-061h 12

Behavior BitesEp51 - Fluidity in Practice (with Ann-Marie Donovan)Do you tend to stick to the black & white rules, or dive into the greyscale? How often do you explore the cultural differences and similarities at work? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about her journey to ABA, which brought her all over the world. We also discuss being flexible, leaning into the gray areas, local traditions, and soup! — About Ann-Marie Donovan, M.Sc., BCBA, LBA, IBAO Ann-Marie’s journey began in 2004 at a special needs summer camp in New Hampshire, where she discovered the jo...2024-10-231h 21

Off Air with Jane & FiDestined to talk sh*t for a living (with Oliver Jeffers)Jane G's been to the theatre and she's fiiiinally found someone cultured enough to talk to about it! Jane and Jane also discuss extortionate duvets, prop microphones and hot pants. Plus, Jane G speaks to children's illustrator and writer Oliver Jeffer's about his new book 'Where To Hide A Star'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times...2024-10-0941 min

Behavior Bites50th Episode Dinner Date Celebration (with Rosie and Allen)Do you take the time to reflect on your accomplishments? Do you plan every detail or do you dive right in? During today’s dinner date - My husband and I celebrate our 50th episode of Behavior Bites. We give thanks, toast to our successes, and reflect on not quitting early on. We also talk about kittens, what I love ordering when we go out, and candy! An overflowing thank you to all of our guests and listeners. You're the inspiration and motivation that keeps us going. Cheers! — 2024-10-091h 09

Behavior BitesEp49 - Why Am I Talking (with Leanne Page)Do you find yourself rambling in a caregiver coaching or supervision session? Have you ever heard the acronym WAIT “why am I talking?” During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, parent coach, and ABA business guru about taking time to slow down and listen, what compassionate caregiver support looks like, and simple meals after a busy week. — About Leanne Page, BCBA, LBA, ACE Provider, founder of ParentingwithABA.org and author of 'Parenting with Science' and 'Enjoy Parenting' Leanne Page is a board certified behavior analyst, approved...2024-09-2551 min

Behavior BitesEp48 - Collaborative Communication (with Kayla Lopez)How often do you take culture into consideration when interacting with learners and families? Do you examine your biases and check your ego before trying to collaborate with others? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst, school consultant, and lover of all things Disney about interpersonal skills, new projects, and collaborating with others. — About Kayla Lopez, M.A., BCBA Kayla is currently working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the school setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prior to her current position, Kayla worked for an A...2024-09-111h 12

Behavior BitesEp47 - Give Yourself Grace (with DeTerrence Allen)How often do you give yourself grace? Do you let fear hold you back from saying yes and trying new things? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior scientist about the importance of collaboration, how to instill self-reflection in supervisees, being kind to others and ultimately yourself, and a surprising revelation that he hates public speaking. — About DeTerrence Allen, Behavior Scientist, M.S., BCBA, LBA DeTerrence Allen is a distinguished behavior scientist based in North Mississippi. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and...2024-08-281h 05

Behavior BitesEp46 - Lit Up (with Iveth Aguilar)Is burnout just a buzzword? Is there such a thing as work-life balance? During today’s meal - I speak with a passionate behavior analyst and burnout coach about the importance of antecedent strategies to process big emotions, how to empower BCBAs, and listening to our bodies. — About Iveth Aguilar, MS, BCBA, Burnout Recovery and Prevention Coach Iveth (she/her) is a dedicated and innovative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Burnout Coach, and speaker who specializes in helping behavior analysts achieve work-life balance. Iveth has been in the ABA fiel...2024-08-141h 02

Behavior BitesEp45 - Empowering Parents (with Michael Reynolds Jr)Are you more of a speak only when necessary or a nonstop talker? Is it more important to be liked or to be authentic? During today’s meal - I speak with a dedicated behavior analyst who specializes in parent training about being authentic, those ah-ha moments with clients and families, and using your PTO. — About Michael Reynolds Jr, MS BCBA LBA Since 2013, I’ve been providing direct ABA services to families and clients affected by Autism and related disorders in both clinical and administrative settings. Throughout the years I have...2024-07-311h 13

Behavior BitesEp44 - Literature and Life Lessons (with Priscilla Rodriguez Haros)How often do you think about the fluidity of self care and your work/life balance? Do you prefer to recharge in silence or surrounded by people you love? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior analyst about leaning into her community for support, reading as a tool to learn as well as protest, and we talked a lot about Mexican and Korean food. — About Priscilla Rodriguez Haros, BCBA I am a young Mexican woman from Southern California that loves to cook, read and mentor. I’ve bee...2024-07-171h 19

Behavior BitesEp43 - Building on the Positive (with Kathy Fox)Do you ever take disagreement as a personal attack? Do you ever use your failures as lessons? During today’s meal - I speak with a dedicated educator, avid reader, and like-minded foodie about how she uses behavior science, what made her move across the country, and trying to resist the urge to get a little treat every day. — About Kathy Fox, MA Principal at Morningside Academy and Morningside Teachers' Academy Consultant. Kathy received her BA in Psychology from The Ohio State University, as well as her Mast...2024-07-031h 19

Behavior BitesEp42 - Stuck to Unstoppable (with Jewel Parham)How often do you stick with things, even when they aren’t working, just to see them through? Have you done a values-based assessment to determine what behaviors to engage in to bring you closer to your goals? During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior scientist and doctoral student about learning how to pivot when things aren’t working, juggling all the responsibilities, and reducing burnout by present moment awareness and focusing on recharging. — About Jewel Parham MS, BCBA, LBS Jewel Parham is a dedicated...2024-06-1953 min

Behavior BitesEp41 - School Woes (with Allison Pfersich)Are schools set up to be successfully inclusive? How often are schools failing their students and families? During today’s meal— I speak with a school BCBA about the successes and failures in the school system, work / life balance, and hobbies as a way to practice self care. — About Allison Pfersich MEd, BCBA, LBA (WA) Born and raised in Massachusetts, I moved to Washington state in 2019. A former special educator and current BCBA in a public school district and co-chair of the ABA in Schools Committee for Washing...2024-06-051h 06

Behavior BitesEp40 - Mystical & Meaningful (with Quintara Tucker)How often do you focus on increasing the confidence and competence of the people surrounding our learners? How often do you assess your own competence and biases? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and fellow mystic about overcoming anxieties around presenting at conferences, having a hand in learners’ meaningful outcomes, and the joys of eating outside. — About Quintara Tucker MS, BCBA, IBA, LBS, LBA Quintara (she/her) is a highly sought after Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), International Behavior Analyst (IBA), Licensed...2024-05-221h 07

Behavior BitesEp39 - Mindfulness & Mindset (with Robyn Vasquez-Gutierrez)How often do you focus on your breath? Do you ever tap into your insecurities and reframe them into strengths? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst turned Mindset & Self-Compassion Coach about the pivot they made into coaching, their self care practices, and diving into their values to hone in what really matters. — About Robyn Vasquez-Gutierrez MS, BCBA (Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator in Training- Graduation in July 2024) Hey there! I'm Robyn, founder of Reflect & Refine, and your Mindset & Self-Compassion Coach. With over 17 years...2024-05-0850 min

Behavior BitesEp38 - Court Appointed Advocacy (with Leah Noble)Have you ever worked with a Court Appointed Special Advocate? How often are you considering trauma during caregiver coaching, IEP meetings, and treatment protocols? During today’s meal— I speak with a Court Appointed Special Advocate about the wins and challenges of the work she does, collaborating with large groups, and having the patience to navigate a slow system. — About Leah Noble BA in Child Development w/ concentration in ECSE, MA in Teaching w/ specialization in ABA Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. I was diagnosed with A...2024-04-2448 min

Behavior BitesEp37 - Living in Your Values (with Lauren James)Have you ever debated leaving the field to pursue a different career? Do you ever dive deep to determine the values behind your work? During today’s meal— I speak with an auDHD behavior analyst about her new projects, how life has shifted since becoming a mom, and what financial security and freedom looks like to her. — About Lauren K. James MS, BCBA, LABA Lauren James is a board certified & licensed behavior analyst with a love for helping others reach their goals, however that may be. As a...2024-04-101h 13

Behavior BitesEp36 - Integrating Behavior (with Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo)How often do you stop and celebrate your wins and accomplishments? How often do you seek mentorship and networking outside of your immediate environment? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, business owner, and co-founder of APIABA about being trauma-informed in our caregiver coaching sessions, her favorite insult, and her accomplishments in the past 10 years. — About Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo DBH, BCBA, IBA (Doctor of Behavioral Health) Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo is a trauma-aware behavior analyst, mother, wife, and healthcare advocate. She has over 15 years...2024-03-2757 min

Behavior BitesEp35 - Blossoming (with Lindsay Lundquist)Have you ever been dismissed because of your age? Do you wish you could tell people to not judge a book by its cover? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst who owns her own company and recently published her first children’s book. We discuss her new book, what it’s been like starting a company, and listening to our gut when things don’t feel right. — About Lindsay Lundquist, MA, BCBA, LBA-NC, CCTS-I Lindsay Lundquist is the owner of Blossom Behavioral Solutions, LLC. Lindsay is a Board C...2024-03-1342 min

Behavior BitesEp34 - On a Date (with Carolyn “Behaviorshorty” Smith)Have you ever caught yourself analyzing a date’s behavior? Do you ever take yourself out on solo dates? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst who has combined ABA and dating, about what she wishes she knew when she started in the field, how she practices self care, and her worst first date. — About Carolyn Smith, MS, BCBA, LBA Carolyn Smith is a Connecticut based behavior analyst. She is the owner of Behaviorshorty LLC and the Director of Supervision with Lotus Behavioral Services in Hartford, where sh...2024-02-2856 min

Behavior BitesEp33 - Valentining (with Landa Fox)Do you get uncomfortable talking about sexual health, especially with caregivers? Do you wish talking about sex was less taboo? During today’s meal— I speak with a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator about affirming and rights-based sex education, actions we can take to become more comfortable discussing these topics, as well as my dinner guest’s favorite dessert. — About Landa Fox, MA, BCBA, Certified Sexual Health Educator Landa Fox (she/her) is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator living and working...2024-02-141h 17

Behavior BitesEp32 - Acting Silly (with Carly Bereznay)Have you ever wished you had pushed back against the status quo? Do you wish there was more collaboration in the field? During today’s meal— I speak with an SLP BCBA about collaborating, gestalt language processing, self care, and our mutual love of iced coffee year round. — About Carly Bereznay, M.Ed.,CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA Carly Bereznay works primarily in early intervention with autistic children in a holistic, play based approach. She prides herself on being trauma-assumed and co-regulating with her clients as well as “bringing the fun” to each se...2024-01-3150 min

Behavior BitesEp31 - A Double Dose of Rosie (with Rosie “Behaviorfy” Estrada)Have you ever been told that you’re too combative because you ask questions? Do you believe there’s a link between mental health and physical health? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst, personal trainer, and small business owner about goals for 2024, what advice they’d give to their younger self, and their New York food recommendations. — About Rosangela Estrada, BCBA, CPT Rosie is a BCBA and personal trainer. She lives in New York City with her yellow lab pal, Nala. She created Behaviorfy in 2021, without much...2024-01-1748 min

Behavior BitesEp30 - Line Stepping (with Erika Preciado)Have you ever been told you’re too emotional? Do you feel like you have to remove part of yourself in order to be professional? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior intervention developer about their role models, how to use empathy and emotions to remove barriers with caregivers, and advice on ethical mentors. We also talk about being Scorpios and eating figs! — About Erika Preciado, M.A. Erika Preciado is an Angeleno who works simultaneously as a Behavior Intervention Developer (school based cases) for an ABA agency i...2024-01-031h 11

Behavior BitesEp29 - Two Podcasters Get Talking (with Ben Reiman)Are you more of a wait and listen person or a fill the space talker? What happens when you get two people who like listening to themselves speak on a podcast? During today’s meal— I speak with a behavior analyst about reality shows, podcasting, and veganism. — About Ben Reiman, BCBA, IBA I am a White settler living and working on the traditional unceded lands of the Tla’amin, Homalco, K’omoks, and Klahoose First Nations located on the northwest coast of Turtle Island. I was born on the traditiona...2023-12-201h 17

Behavior BitesEp28 - Changing Paths (with Brittany Madruga)Have you ever questioned the path you are on? Are you afraid to change directions for fear of throwing all your hard work away? During today’s meal— I talk with an amazing AuDHD behavior consultant who recently changed paths and is now living into her confidence and dream projects. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - Where’s the next place you want to travel? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis and where are you now? - What’s something you wish yo...2023-12-0642 min

Behavior BitesEp27 - Selfie Data (with Worner Leland)Do you take data on your own behaviors? Would you ever take frequency data on each tear you cried? During today’s meal— I talk with a behavior analyst and educator who is passionate about taking data on themself. We discuss neurodiversity, dream projects, self care, and a little about mushrooms. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - Could you tell us about “selfie data”? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? - What does neurodivergence and neurodiversity-affirming mean to you? Palate Cl...2023-11-221h 03

Behavior BitesEp26 - Cultural Boundaries (with Michelli Freitas)What’s more important— the ethics guidelines or being culturally sensitive? Are you still worried about being reported over that snack you accepted 5 years ago? During today’s meal— I speak with a Brazilian behavior analyst about cultural considerations, the growing neurodiversity affirming movement, and truly listening to the population we serve. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - What are the major differences between ABA in Brazil and in the US? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? Palate Cleanser - What is...2023-11-0852 min

Behavior BitchesA DINKs Guide to Caregiver Coaching with RosieOn today’s episode, the Bitches bring back a very special guest and friend, Rosie Jeffers, BCBA. Rosie is passionate about three things in life-- food, behavior analysis, and cats. Her dissemination efforts can be found through her podcast Behavior Bites, Instagram @rosie.eats.bx, and website rosiebx.com. Rosie is a member of multiple organizations including MassABA, BABAT, and an Advocate/Ally Member of BABA. Rosie’s work includes three CEU courses with Study Notes ABA (A DINK's Guide to Caregiver Coaching, Soft Skills – This Time, It’s Personal, and We Need to Talk: A Webinar on Ethic...2023-10-3051 min

Behavior BitesEp25 - Finding The Glimmers (with Dr. Megan DeLeon)Have you ever heard that behavior analysis can save the world? Do you ever feel like that kind of thinking might create BCBA-holes? During today’s meal— I talk with a well-known behavior analyst about opening yourself up to collaborating with other fields, the start of the neurodiversity affirming movement, and finding glimmers of joy in everyday life. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - What does "finding your glimmers" mean? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? - What’s a typical “...2023-10-251h 18

Behavior BitesEp24 - Heart to Chart (with Jared Van)Do you wish you knew more about precision teaching and standard celeration? Do you have the heart to chart? During today’s meal— I speak with a phenomenal BCBA who is making precision teaching and the SCC exciting, digestible, and ultimately more accessible. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - What have been your favorite successes as a Black man in both ABA and academia? - What barriers have you noticed? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? - When was a ti...2023-10-1148 min

Behavior BitesEp23 - The Judgement-Free Zone (with Marissa Ayala)Are you your worst critic? Do you doubt your abilities, or ask “Who am I to do [insert big event here]?” During today’s meal— I talk to a business owner, a multiple test taker, and someone who decided to feel the fear and do it anyway. We also discuss the universe gently nudging her on her current path. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - Are you looking forward to Fall or are you holding onto Summer? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis?2023-09-2745 min

Behavior BitesEp22 - Being Curious (with Lauryn Elder) - Part 2Do you find carving out time for self care difficult? Are you fascinated by the human experience and why we do what we do? During today’s meal, we wrap up our discussion with Lauryn Elder. We discuss how she practices self-care, why she loves what she does, and what her dream project is and how she’s “manifesting” it.— TODAY'S MENU Entree - If there were no barriers or constraints, what would be your dream project? Dessert - How do you practice self-care? - Wha...2023-09-1342 min

Behavior BitesEp21 - Doing All The Things (with Lauryn Elder) - Part 1Have you ever heard a behavior analyst discuss relationship based treatment? Have you ever wondered how behavior analysis can be used outside of ABA? During today’s meal, I talk to a behavior analyst and certified trauma practitioner about what a “typical” day looks like for her, how she uses our science in different ways, and what she wishes she knew when she was entering the field. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - What does relationship-based treatment and pairing mean? Appetizers - How did you get into...2023-08-3048 min

Behavior BitesEp20 - Being Hue-man (with Rashida Biera)Have you ever noticed how most visuals in our field don’t match the clients we serve? Have you ever spent hours scrolling through google images to find more diverse and inclusive materials? During today’s meal— I speak to a behavior analyst who decided to take matters into her own hands and create high quality, detailed images and educational materials of Black & brown kids & adults for many fields of study like: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, Special Education, and more! — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - Since this week...2023-08-1651 min

Behavior BitesEp19 - Supporting Parents (with Jenny Owens)Have you ever complained that parents are the hardest part of your job? What if you looked at the competing contingencies that have maintained the parents’ behaviors? During today’s meal— I talk to fellow behavior analyst, Jenny Owens, who believes we need to stop treating parents like a burden and instead treat them like a key member of the treatment team. We also discuss how to contact reinforcement daily to combat burnout, and how labeling clients and parents can skew how practitioners interact with them. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - W...2023-08-0259 min

Behavior BitesEp18 - Love Yourself (with Cammie Williams)How much do you really love yourself? Do you tend to always help others without helping yourself first? During today’s meal— I talk to the wonderful Cammie Williams about her dream projects, what people tend to misunderstand about her, and how she practices self love and self care. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - You recently got 3 cats, how is that going? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? - If there were no barriers or constraints, what would be your dr...2023-07-1950 min

Behavior BitesEp17 - Self Concept & Autism (with Dr. Shelby Dorsey)Do you ever wonder how people perceive you? Do you wish you could create an anonymous survey to see what people really think about you? Today’s guest did just that! During today’s meal—Dr. Shelby Dorsey and I discuss her self-concept project, learning from failures, and the start of AI in behavior analysis. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - What was the favorite thing you ate or drank today? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? - What's the story beh...2023-06-281h 26

Behavior BitesEp16 - Snack Time (BABA Conference)A quick bite about the 2023 BABA Conference, June 17-19 in Detroit, Michigan and virtually! I have some special guests sharing tasty morsels about the conference. Also, this will be the first conference that I’m presenting at, as part of a panel with four other amazing practitioners! BABA (Black Applied Behavior Analysts) is a nonprofit organization created to promote diversity in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Their Conference focuses on promoting, educating, empowering, and disseminating ABA relevant to the Black community. Check out the full con...2023-06-1409 min

Behavior BitesEp15 - Table for One (with Rosie Jeffers)Does your mind ever wander while listening to a podcast? Do you ever wish you could ask a podcast host a question? During today’s meal, it’s an all out buffet while I answer listener submitted questions. — TODAY'S MENU First Plate - Has behavior analysis changed you as a pet owner? - What are your future goals and how are you planning for them? Second Plate - How do you stay positive when the ABA world is essentially burning? - Best wo...2023-05-2436 min

Behavior BitesEp14 - You Belong (with Jeron Trotman)Do you ever feel unsupported and like you don’t belong because you’re different from the people around you? During today’s meal, I chat with President and Founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, Jeron Trotman, MS, BCBA, about the challenges Black male BCBAs face—and the vision for the field’s future. — TODAY'S MENU Amuse-Bouche - How do you practice self-care? Appetizers - How did you get into Behavior Analysis? Palate Cleanser - What’s your go-to snack? Entree...2023-05-1044 min

Behavior BitesEp13 - You Can’t Save Everyone (with Jasmine Yepez)Do you ever feel like you have to save everyone? Do you feel like you're burning the candle at both ends trying to support clients, families, staff, colleagues, and maybe even fixing a broken system? During today’s meal, I talk to Jasmine Yepez about her start in behavior analysis, being a compassionate BCBA, and her journey through burnout. —Jasmine has been a BCBA since 2019. She has experience working as a behavior technician and BCBA in an in-home autism waiver program as well as in a private clinic. She served as a clinical director befo...2023-04-2646 min

Behavior BitesEp12 - Self-Acceptance (with Liliya Engelke)Do you ever feel like the only way to keep up with everyone else is to stay up late, wake up early, and work until the point of exhaustion? In today’s episode I talk with a Holistic ADHD coach who uses behavior analysis to help adults with ADHD. As a late diagnosed woman herself, Lilly Engelke, understands the ins and outs of working with ADHD. We discuss advocating for your needs, and not comparing yourself to others. — Liliya Engelke, M.S., CHWC has her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a...2023-04-121h 05

Behavior BitesEp11 - Turning Up The Heat (with Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda) - Part 2Dig into a second-helping with Dr. Mari! If you missed Part 1 make sure to listen to Episode 10, "A Hound That Won’t Tree" (with Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda). TODAY'S MENU (for our 2-part feast) Entree - If you could remove all barriers and constraints what project would you do and would you want to be known only by that project? - The lack of nuance around the anti-ABA movement? Dessert - Who are your role models? - Describe your daily routine...2023-03-2950 min

Behavior BitesEp10 - A Hound That Won’t Tree (with Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda) - Part 1Have you ever been crushed under the weight of not only your ambitious dream, but the grinding realization that others might be actively working against you? Mari-Luci Cerda, PhD, BCBA, LBA is a Mesoamerican Indigenous woman, wife, mom, Autist, and board-certiﬁed behavior analyst with over 13 years experience working with Neurodivergent individuals and their families. A former special education teacher, behavior specialist, and inclusion coordinator of 13 years—Mari has a deep passion for advocacy work with both schools and clinics to develop trauma-responsive, neurodiversity responsive practices. Her work focuses on shifting language and...2023-03-2255 min

Behavior BitesEp9 - Saturday Night Putzing (with Maggie Haraburda)Have you ever seen a doctor for an issue, only for your concerns to be dismissed? Have you ever tried to fit in so hard that you lost who you actually are? In today’s episode, I talk to Maggie Haraburda M.S., LBS, BCBA about her path to becoming a neurodiverse affirming business owner and her own recent autism diagnosis. Maggie is a neurodivergent BCBA who runs a small private practice in Philadelphia. Maggie’s business, Unfurling Littles, combines child-led ABA with Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Maggie is also work...2023-03-081h 01

Behavior BitesEp8 - Being Flexible (with Jordan Litt)Don’t you want your Continuing Education to be fun and relatable? Today’s guest, Jordan Litt, is the Co-Founder of CEUs by Study Notes ABA. We discuss flexibility, how you can actually learn a lot from fellow colleagues, and also, what’s her beef with those talking-dog buttons? Jordan is a BCBA, LBA-NYS and the ACE Coordinator and Co-Founder of CEUs by Study Notes ABA. Her start in behavior analysis wasn’t a straight shot to learning. In the beginning, she really struggled to find her footing until the day she was introduced to Verbal B...2023-02-221h 27

Behavior BitesEp7 - Setting the Tone (with Carissa Crabtree)What do you think of when you hear OCD? Do you imagine someone washing their hands or flipping a light switch on and off repeatedly? Today, I share a meal with a BCBA who lives with obsessive compulsive disorder. We also discuss if using ACT as a treatment for OCD is effective. Carissa Crabtree was born and raised in Kennesaw, GA. Growing up with a brother on the Autism Spectrum gave her true insight into the strength and resilience of the ASD community. After getting her BA in International Politics from Georgia State University, she...2023-02-081h 01

Behavior BitesEp6 - Yucky Stuff (with Tina Long)What does aggressively neutral mean? How can you incorporate psychological flexibility in all aspects of your life? Also, what does yucky stuff mean to you? Find out these answers and more in today’s episode with Tina Long, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA, IBA. Tina Long is an instructional designer, behaviorist, coach, and crisis manager. She has been in the education field for over 20 years - even longer if you count the days of her childhood where she lined up her stuffed animals to be students and recruited her friends at daycare to play sc...2023-01-251h 13

Behavior BitesEp5 - Unmasking (with Layla Touchet)What’s it like to unmask? How can being yourself ultimately lead you to your goals? Find out how today’s guest, Layla Touchet, did just that! Layla Touchet, M.S., LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP, CASDCS, Professional School Counselor, Doctoral Student is a school counselor and licensed mental health counselor with certifications in ADHD & Autism along with working on her PHD in Counseling. She also has ADHD & Autism herself. Layla has been recognized as a 2022 NBCC National Certified Counselor Award recipient and the 2022 Overall Louisiana School Counselor of the Year. Working with tiny humans, advocacy, and educ...2023-01-111h 15

Behavior BitesEp4 - Beyond Trauma-Informed Care (with dr. danyelle s. goitia beal)Why should we work from a trauma-assumed lens? Today I talk to dr. danyelle s. goitia beal, Psy.D., BCBA about compassionate care, self care, and being an SD for crying. You’re going to want to tune in! Dr. danyelle s. goitia beal earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her dissertation; Trauma and Resiliency in Black American Women began a journey of breaking the stigma of traumatic events that plague the Black community. Dr. beal contributed to an anthology titled Shenomenal Women that became a #1 Best Seller. Simultaneously, sh...2022-12-281h 19

Behavior BitesEp3 - Don't Be A D!ck (with Rachel Peters)What does it mean to be compassionately blunt? What's it like to go to school at a zoo? Also can you get good sushi in Alabama? All these questions and more will be answered in today's episode with Rachel Peters, MS, BCBA! Rachel is a board certified behavior analyst from California transplanted to the heart of Dixie. She’s a dog mom, reality tv connoisseur, sweatpants enthusiast, and podcast host. She provides values-based behavior analytic services in several counties in western Georgia, and is passionate about the dissemination of ACT and compassionate care in behavioral service delivery....2022-12-1451 min

Behavior BitesEp2 - Cultural Connection (with Alyssa Barrera Lansford)Who really has their sh!t together? Today we discuss not having all the answers, but not being afraid to stand up, be yourself, and ask the hard questions. This episode's guest will have you questioning how to better incorporate clients and families into programming. Alyssa Barrera Lansford is a Texas based BCBA and PhD student who is passionate about culturally responsive therapy and supervision, intersectionality, storytelling– qualitative research, and providing a voice to marginalized populations within and outside the ABA field. Alyssa is a mom of 2, late diagnosed ADHDer, a detribalized indigenous tejana/latina, an...2022-11-3041 min

Behavior BitesEp1 - Failing Every Day (with Meg Solomon)Welcome to the first episode of Behavior Bites! In today’s show, I talk to Meg Solomon, MS Ed, BCBA about failure and owning up to mistakes. When something doesn’t work, you have to adapt instead of being too proud and trying to push through. To be a better BCBA is to realize that when you make a mistake, learn from it, grow, and do better. Meg Solomon is the owner and Clinical Director of ABA Across Environments in Colorado Springs. She works to provide flexible and person-centered care to her clients that are meaningful. Meg reco...2022-11-1358 min

The SEL FiveEpisode 7: Growth MindsetJust Keep Swimming! Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is a mindset? What does it mean to have a fixed mindset? What does it mean to have a growth mindset? Why is it important to celebrate failures? What is a mantra you can repeat to yourself when you struggle or fail? (Example: Keep Moving Forward) Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: “What Do You Do With a Chance?” by Kobi Yamada “Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall “The Book of Mistakes” by Corinna Luyken 2022-02-0306 min

Behavior BitchesInfluencers and Cold AF ShowersOn today’s episode The Bitches bring on Rosie Jeffers, BCBA. We talk about influencers on social media and what behaviors one engages in and why. Rosie shares her experience of “failing” to become an influenster (yes there is a difference). She also reveals why the f#%k she is torturing herself with freezing showers that make her scream. Aren’t you a little curious? Tune in or miss the F out! 2020-09-0750 min

Orms Air: The Orms PodcastUnpacking Visual Literacy with Jess Bosworth SmithThis week on Orms Air we discuss the importance of visual literacy across all aspects of our lives with Orms Cape Town School of Photography lecturer Jess Bosworth Smith. We unpack what it means to be visually literate, why this is such an important skill set to develop and are given a look behind Jess's own creative process.To find out more about Jess Bosworth Smith's illustrative work with Imagnary House be sure to check out her artist profile here.Don't miss...2019-08-1257 min

Goodies PodcastGoodies Podcast 88 - BIGkids Rule OKRosie Oddie and Mr Hudson give Jeffers the lowdown on the new BIGkids single 'Drum in Your Chest'.2012-03-0822 min