Francesca Degli Espinosa
Behavior analyst and researcher focused on eye-looking, social development, and early intervention in autism; author of the Perspectives on Behavior Science paper on eye contact and writer of the Substack 'What Darwin Taught Me' featuring conceptual fiction about ABA and AI.
Best podcasts with Francesca Degli Espinosa
Ranked by the Snipd community
Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 17min
The Craft of Applied Behavior Analysis: Session 181 with Francesca Degli Espinosa
Francesca Degli Espinosa, a behavior analyst and expert in Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior, shares her journey from studying medicine to revolutionizing language intervention. She discusses the impact of her pivotal reading of Verbal Behavior and Vince Carbone's workshops on her practice. Francesca also highlights the importance of teaching question-discrimination skills to children with autism, advocating for clinicians to maintain direct therapy experience. Plus, she talks about her new dog, Darwin, and the surprises that come with training him!
Nov 29, 2025 • 1h 18min
Eye Contact and AI in ABA Treatment: Session 317 with Francesca degli Espinosa
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Francesca Degli Espinosa, a behavior analyst focused on eye-looking and autism, redefines eye contact as 'eye-looking.' She emphasizes its importance in social development and early intervention, highlighting how gaze behavior affects learning. Francesca explores the complexities of teaching eye contact and its potential aversiveness for some individuals. She also introduces her Substack, blending behavioral science with narrative fiction, and discusses the role of AI in behavior analysis—both its benefits and risks.
