Functional Relations

In the second episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the concept of determinism. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled "The Experience". Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the student experience. No CEs are available for this episode. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: The Daily BA - I Didn't Know Her Circumstances w/ Pat Friman - https://youtu.be/MyClJpztOSs https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCBA-task-list-5th-ed-210202.pdf References: Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Friman, P. C. (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2), 636-653.

In the first episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss the process of becoming an effective supervisor with Dr. Tyra Sellers. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled "The Experience". Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience. 1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Zach's work email address: zach@principledbehavior.com Send him an email if you're interested in learning more about the Behavior Consultant positions he has open at his company. (Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/behavior-consultant-bcba-or-bcaba-required-7a503db3fc859d63 ) References: Andzik, N. R., & Kranak, M. P. (2020). The softer side of supervision: Recommendations when teaching and evaluating behavior-analytic professionalism. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice. Britton, L. N., & Cicoria, M. J. (2019). Remote fieldwork supervision for BCBA® trainees. Academic Press. Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (Eds.). (2020). Multiculturalism and diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis: Bridging theory and application. Routledge. Garza, K. L., McGee, H. M., Schenk, Y. A., & Wiskirchen, R. R. (2018). Some tools for carrying out a proposed process for supervising experience hours for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts®. Behavior analysis in practice, 11(1), 62-70. Kazemi, E., Rice, B., & Adzhyan, P. (2018). Fieldwork and supervision for behavior analysts: A handbook. Springer Publishing Company. Leland, W., & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(4), 816-825. Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., & MacDonald, R. P. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 299-308. Sellers, T. P., LeBlanc, L. A., & Valentino, A. L. (2016). Recommendations for detecting and addressing barriers to successful supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 309-319. Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., Landon, T. J., & Aiello, S. (2019). Board certified behavior analysts' supervisory practices of trainees: Survey results and recommendations. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(3), 536-546. Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 274-286. Turner, L. B., Fischer, A. J., & Luiselli, J. K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 287-298. Valentino, A. L., LeBlanc, L. A., & Sellers, T. P. (2016). The benefits of group supervision and a recommended structure for implementation. Behavior analysis in practice, 9(4), 320-328. Wright, P. I. (2019). Cultural humility in the practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior analysis in practice, 12(4), 805-809.

On June 1st 2021, Functional Relations returns with Season 3! In Season 3, Zach and Caleb will be focusing on the supervision experience. There will be two types of episodes. The first type will be for BCBAs interested in Supervision CEs. The second type will be for trainees who are looking for supplemental study content.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss social interaction preference assessments with Dr. Casey Clay. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Dr. Clay has provided us with additional materials that can help us get started with running social interaction preference assessments. Click to download: Social interaction preference assessment slides/instructions Social interaction preference assessment data sheet Zach is hiring Behavior Consultants for his company (Principled Behavior Consultants) in Roanoke, VA. To learn more about the position visit https://principledbehavior.com/join-our-team/. If you're interested in joining the team email your resume to zach@principledbehavior.com. References: Call, N. A., Shillingsburg, M. A., Bowen, C. N., Reavis, A. R., & Findley, A. J. (2013). Direct assessment of preferences for social interactions in children with autism. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 46(4), 821-826. Clay, C. J., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Bogoev, B. K., & Boyle, M. A. (2013). Assessing preference for social interactions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(1), 362-371. Clay, C. J., Samaha, A. L., & Bogoev, B. K. (2018). Assessing preference for and reinforcing efficacy of components of social interaction in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Learning and Motivation, 62, 4-14. Kelly, M. A., Roscoe, E. M., Hanley, G. P., & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2014). Evaluation of assessment methods for identifying social reinforcers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47(1), 113-135. Morris, S. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2019). Assessing preference for types of social interaction. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 52(4), 1064-1075. Morris, S. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2020). A comparison of picture and GIF‐based preference assessments for social interaction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Nuernberger, J. E., Smith, C. A., Czapar, K. N., & Klatt, K. P. (2012). Assessing preference for social interaction in children diagnosed with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 27(1), 33-44. Wolfe, K., Kunnavatana, S. S., & Shoemaker, A. M. (2018). An investigation of a video-based preference assessment of social interactions. Behavior modification, 42(5), 729-746.

This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Bill Ahearn about his research and clinical work assessing and treating childhood feeding problems. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Contact Dr. Ahearn directly with questions regarding feeding issues: bahearn@necc.org Zach is hiring Behavior Consultants for his company (Principled Behavior Consultants) in Roanoke, VA. To learn more about the position visit https://principledbehavior.com/join-our-team/. If you're interested in joining the team email your resume to zach@principledbehavior.com. References: Ahearn, W. H. (2001). Help! My son eats only macaroni and cheese: Dealing with feeding problems in children with autism. Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism, 51-73. Ahearn, W. H. (2003). Using simultaneous presentation to increase vegetable consumption in a mildly selective child with autism. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 36(3), 361-365. Ahearn, W. H., Castine, T., Nault, K., & Green, G. (2001). An assessment of food acceptance in children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 31(5), 505-511. Kedesdy, J. H., & Budd, K. S. (1998). Childhood feeding disorders: Biobehavioral assessment and intervention. Paul H Brookes Publishing. Maurice, C. E., Green, G. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2001). Making a difference: Behavioral intervention for autism. Pro-Ed. Wilder, D. A., Normand, M., & Atwell, J. (2005). Noncontingent reinforcement as treatment for food refusal and associated self‐injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38(4), 549-553. Williams, K. E., & Foxx, R. M. (2007). Treating eating problems of children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities: Interventions for professionals and parents. Pro-ed.

This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Keira Moore about her research and clinical work assessing and treating anxiety with individuals diagnosed with autism. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Ways to learn more about Dr. Moore's consulting company and her upcoming continuing education events: Website: www.moorebehaviorconsulting.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/moorebehaviorconsulting Email her directly: keira@moorebehaviorconsulting.com YouTube video describing Constructional Aggression Training (CAT): https://youtu.be/XdnED053tDw References: Friman, P. C., Hayes, S. C., & Wilson, K. G. (1998). Why behavior analysts should study emotion: The example of anxiety. Journal of applied Behavior analysis, 31(1), 137-156. Skinner, B. F. (1965). Science and human behavior. Simon and Schuster. Sturmey, P. (Ed.). (2020). Functional analysis in clinical treatment. Academic Press.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss teaching problem solving with Dr. Judah Axe. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast References: Axe, J. B., Phelan, S. H., & Irwin, C. L. (2019). Empirical evaluations of Skinner's analysis of problem solving. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 35(1), 39-56. Frampton, S. E., & Alice Shillingsburg, M. (2018). Teaching children with autism to explain how: A case for problem solving?. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51(2), 236-254. Kieta, A. R., Cihon, T. M., & Abdel-Jalil, A. (2019). Problem solving from a behavioral perspective: Implications for behavior analysts and educators. Journal of Behavioral Education, 28(2), 275-300. Mann, C. C., & Karsten, A. M. (2020). Efficacy and social validity of procedures for improving conversational skills of college students with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(1), 402-421. Miguel, C. F. (2018). Problem-solving, bidirectional naming, and the development of verbal repertoires. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 18(4), 340. Palmer, D. C. (1991). A behavioral interpretation of memory. Dialogues on verbal behavior, 261-279.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss how to plan and lead more effective meetings with Dr. Linda LeBlanc. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting - http://www.lbehavioral.com/home.html Inside JABA series from Behavioral Observations - https://behavioralobservations.com/the-inaugural-inside-jaba-series-session-102-with-drs-leblanc-st-peter-and-tiger/ https://whyy.org/episodes/how-to-run-a-good-meeting/ https://hbr.org/2020/02/how-to-create-the-perfect-meeting-agenda https://hbr.org/2019/01/why-your-meetings-stink-and-what-to-do-about-it https://www.nytimes.com/guides/business/how-to-run-an-effective-meeting References: LeBlanc, L. A., & Nosik, M. R. (2019). Planning and Leading Effective Meetings. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 696-708.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and clinical considerations regarding implementation of sleep treatments with Dr. Keira Moore. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Download Dr. Hanley's Sleep Assessment and Treatment Tool for free: https://practicalfunctionalassessment.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/satt.pdf Ways to learn more about Dr. Moore's consulting company and her upcoming continuing education events: Website: www.moorebehaviorconsulting.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/moorebehaviorconsulting Email her directly: keira@moorebehaviorconsulting.com References: Blampied, N. M., & France, K. G. (1993). A behavioral model of infant sleep disturbance. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 26(4), 477-492. Friman, P. (2010). Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You - Now Get Into Bed and Go to Sleep!. (n.p.): Boys Town Press. Friman, P. C., Hoff, K. E., Schnoes, C., Freeman, K. A., Woods, D. W., & Blum, N. (1999). The bedtime pass: An approach to bedtime crying and leaving the room. Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 153(10), 1027-1029. Jin, C. S., Hanley, G. P., & Beaulieu, L. (2013). An individualized and comprehensive approach to treating sleep problems in young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(1), 161-180. Kuhn, B. R., & Weidinger, D. (2000). Interventions for infant and toddler sleep disturbance: A review. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 22(2), 33-50. Piazza, C. C., & Fisher, W. (1991). A faded bedtime with response cost protocol for treatment of multiple sleep problems in children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(1), 129-140. Walker, M. (2017). Why we sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams. Simon and Schuster.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and considerations regarding the delivery of telehealth services with Dr. Kelly Schieltz. 1 FREE learning CE is available for this episode. You can "purchase" them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Center for Connected Health Policy: https://www.cchpca.org References: Barretto, A., Wacker, D. P., Harding, J., Lee, J., & Berg, W. K. (2006). Using telemedicine to conduct behavioral assessments. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 39, 333-340. Fisher, W. W., Luczynski, K. C., Hood, S. A., Lesser, A. D., Machado, M. A., & Piazza, C. C. (2014). Preliminary findings of a randomized clinical trial of a virtual training program for applied behavior analysis technicians. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8, 1044-1054. Lee, J. F., Schieltz, K. M., Suess, A. N., Wacker, D. P., Romani, P. W., Lindgren, S. D., ... & Dalmau, Y. C. P. (2015). Guidelines for developing telehealth services and troubleshooting problems with telehealth technology when coaching parents to conduct functional analyses and functional communication training in their homes. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 190-200. Lerman, D.C., O'Brien, M.J., Neely, L. et al. Remote Coaching of Caregivers via Telehealth: Challenges and Potential Solutions. J Behav Educ (2020). Lindgren, S., Wacker, D., Suess, A., Schieltz, K., Pelzel, K., Kopelman, T., ... & Waldron, D. (2016). Telehealth and autism: Treating challenging behavior at lower cost. Pediatrics, 13, S167-S175. Machalicek, W., O'Reilly, M. F., Rispoli, M., Davis, T., Lang, R., Franco, J. H., & Chan, J. M. (2010). Training teachers to assess the challenging behaviors of students with autism using video tele-conferencing. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 203-215. Pollard, J. S., Karimi, K. A., & Ficcaglia, M. B. (2017). Ethical considerations in the design and implementation of a telehealth service delivery model. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(4), 298. Romani, P. W., & Schieltz, K. M. (2017). Ethical considerations when delivering behavior analytic services for problem behavior via telehealth. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(4), 312. Singh, N. N. (Ed.). (2016). Handbook of evidence-based practices in intellectual and developmental disabilities. Springer. Suess, A. N., Wacker, D. P., Schwartz, J. E., Lustig, N., & Detrick, J. (2016). Preliminary evidence on the use of telehealth in an outpatient behavior clinic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 686-692. Wacker, D. P., Lee, J. F., Dalmau, Y. C. P., Kopelman, T. G., Lindgren, S. D., Kuhle, J., ... & Waldron, D. B. (2013). Conducting functional communication training via telehealth to reduce the problem behavior of young children with autism. Journal of developmental and physical disabilities, 25, 35-48. Wacker, D. P., Lee, J. F., Dalmau, Y. C. P., Kopelman, T. G., Lindgren, S. D., Kuhle, J., ... & Waldron, D. B. (2013). Conducting functional analyses of problem behavior via telehealth. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 46, 31-46.