Functional Relations

In the first episode in the "From Research to Practice" themed Season 2, Zach and Caleb discuss parent training. They are joined by Dr. Karen Bearss to discuss the RUBI parent training system. 1 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: https://www.rubinetwork.org/ Buy the RUBI curriculum: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/parent-training-for-disruptive-behavior-9780190627843 Attend a RUBI webinar with Dr. Bearss: https://abacnj.com/rubi-webinars/ References: Bearss, K., Burrell, T. L., Stewart, L., & Scahill, L. (2015). Parent training in autism spectrum disorder: What's in a name?. Clinical child and family psychology review, 18(2), 170-182. Bearss, K., Johnson, C., Smith, T., Lecavalier, L., Swiezy, N., Aman, M., ... & Sukhodolsky, D. G. (2015). Effect of parent training vs parent education on behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized clinical trial. Jama, 313(15), 1524-1533. Postorino, V., Sharp, W. G., McCracken, C. E., Bearss, K., Burrell, T. L., Evans, A. N., & Scahill, L. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of parent training for disruptive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 20(4), 391-402.

On April 1st, Functional Relations is back with Season 2! The theme for Season 2 is "From Research to Practice". The show is hosted by Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, MS, BCBA. You can visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. Let's do this!

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the balance of social validity with empirically-supported interventions. They are joined by Dr. Pat Friman, Dr. Bob Ross, and Dr. Paulo Guilhardi. 2 Ethics CEs are 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: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes- 2.09, 4.01, 4.03, 4.06, 4.07, 6.02 https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf Literature on "therapeutic alliance" and "delivering bad news". References: Allen, K. D., & Warzak, W. J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. Bannerman, D. J., Sheldon, J. B., Sherman, J. A., & Harchik, A. E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 79-89. Lang, R., O'Reilly, M., Healy, O., Rispoli, M., Lydon, H., Streusand, W., ... & Didden, R. (2012). Sensory integration therapy for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6, 1004-1018. Leaf, J. B., Oppenheim-Leaf, M. L., Leaf, R. B., Taubman, M., McEachin, J., Parker, T., ... & Mountjoy, T. (2015). What is the proof? A methodological review of studies that have utilized social stories. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 50, 127.Wolf, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203-214.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of social media. They are joined by Dr. Amanda Kelly (Behaviorbabe) and Dr. Megan Miller (#DoBetter). 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes- 1.06, 8.0 https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf References: Kelly, M. P., Martin, N., Dillenburger, K., Kelly, A. N., & Miller, M. M. (2019). Spreading the news: History, successes, challenges and the ethics of effective dissemination. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 440-451. O'Leary, P. N., Miller, M. M., Olive, M. L., & Kelly, A. N. (2017). Blurred lines: Ethical implications of social media for behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 45-51.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of punishment and implications for some often-used procedures (e.g., DRO or positive practice). They are joined by Dr. Joshua Jessel, Dr. Robert Ross, and Dr. Paulo Guilhardi. 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes- 4.08, 4.09 https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf References: Campbell, B. A., & Church, R. M. (1969). Punishment and aversive behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts and Fleschner Publishing Company. Catania, A. C. (2007). Learning (interim 4th ed.). Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY: Sloan. Church, R. M. (1963). The varied effects of punishment on behavior. Psychological Review, 70, 369. Greene, R. J., & Hoats, D. L. (1971). Aversive tickling: A simple conditioning technique. Behavior Therapy. Honig, W. K. (1966). Operant behavior: Areas of research and application. Jessel, J., & Ingvarsson, E. T. (2016). Recent advances in applied research on DRO procedures. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 991-995. Jessel, J., Ingvarsson, E. T., Metras, R., Kirk, H., & Whipple, R. (2018). Achieving socially significant reductions in problem behavior following the interview‐informed synthesized contingency analysis: A summary of 25 outpatient applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 130-157. Kazdin, A. E. (1997). Parent management training: Evidence, outcomes, and issues. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 36, 1349-1356. Lerman, D. C., & Toole, L. M. (2011). Developing function-based punishment procedures for problem behavior. Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis, 335-347.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of escape extinction and alternative procedures. They are joined by Dr. Megan Miller and Dr. Pat Friman. 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: #Do Better Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement/ BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes- 2.09, 4.02, 4.09 https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf The 7 Steps of Earning Instructional Control (2014) by Robert Schramm and Megan Miller References: Ala'i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J. H., Currier, T. D., Ferguson, J. L., Leaf, J. B., Leaf, R., ... & Weinkauf, S. M. (2019). The Big Four: Functional Assessment Research Informs Preventative Behavior Analysis. Behavior analysis in practice, 12, 222-234. Allen, K. D., & Warzak, W. J. (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. Fisher, W., Piazza, C., Cataldo, M., Harrell, R., Jefferson, G., & Conner, R. (1993). Functional communication training with and without extinction and punishment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 23-36. Jones, K. M., & Friman, P. C. (1999). A case study of behavioral assessment and treatment of insect phobia. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 95-98. Geiger, K. B., Carr, J. E., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2010). Function-based treatments for escape-maintained problem behavior: A treatment-selection model for practicing behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 22-32. Hoch, H., McComas, J. J., Thompson, A. L., & Paone, D. (2002). Concurrent reinforcement schedules: Behavior change and maintenance without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 155-169. Piazza, C. C., Moes, D. R., & Fisher, W. W. (1996). Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior and demand fading in the treatment of escape‐maintained destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 569-572. Piazza, C. C., Fisher, W. W., Hanley, G. P., Remick, M. L., Contrucci, S. A., & Aitken, T. L. (1997). The use of positive and negative reinforcement in the treatment of escape‐maintained destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30, 279-298. Ringdahl, J. E., Kitsukawa, K., Andelman, M. S., Call, N., Winborn, L., Barretto, A., & Reed, G. K. (2002). Differential reinforcement with and without instructional fading. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 291-294. Ward, S. (2013). Teaching good learner repertoires. Ward, S., Parker, A., & Perdikaris, A. (2017). Task as reinforcer: A reactive alternative to traditional forms of escape extinction. Behavior analysis in practice, 10, 22-34.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of functional analysis. They are joined by Dr. SungWoo Kahng and Dr. Sarah Bloom. 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: UPDATE ABOUT FA MANUAL: After recording this episode, Dr. Kahng sent along this reference to a recently published functional analysis manual. Check it out! Chok, J. T., Harper, J. M., Weiss, M. J., Bird, F. L., & Luiselli, J. K. (2019). Functional analysis: A practitioner's guide to implementation and training. London: Elsevier. References: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes - 1.01, 2.09, and 3.01 https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf Bijou, S. W., Peterson, R. F., & Ault, M. H. (1968). A method to integrate descriptive and experimental field studies at the level of data and empirical concepts. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 1, 175-191. Bloom, S. E., Iwata, B. A., Fritz, J. N., Roscoe, E. M., & Carreau, A. B. (2011). Classroom application of a trial‐based functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 19-31. Hanley, G. P. (2012). Functional assessment of problem behavior: Dispelling myths, overcoming implementation obstacles, and developing new lore. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 54-72. Hanley, G. P., Jin, C. S., Vanselow, N. R., & Hanratty, L. A. (2014). Producing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 16-36. Hanley, G. P., Iwata, B. A., & Thompson, R. H. (2001). Reinforcement schedule thinning following treatment with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34(1), 17-38. Iwata, B. A., Dorsey, M. F., Slifer, K. J., Bauman, K. E., & Richman, G. S. (1994). Toward a functional analysis of self‐injury. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 27, 197-209. Iwata, B. A., Vollmer, T. R., & Zarcone, J. R. (1990). The experimental (functional) analysis of behavior disorders: Methodology, applications, and limitations. In A. C. Repp & N. N. Singh (Eds.), Perspectives on the use of nonaversive and aversive interventions for persons with developmental disabilities (pp. 301-330). Sycamore, IL, US: Sycamore Publishing Company. Kahng, S., Hausman, N. L., Fisher, A. B., Donaldson, J. M., Cox, J. R., Lugo, M., & Wiskow, K. M. (2015). The safety of functional analyses of self‐injurious behavior. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 48, 107-114. Oliver, A. C., Pratt, L. A., & Normand, M. P. (2015). A survey of functional behavior assessment methods used by behavior analysts in practice. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, 817-829. Roscoe, E. M., Phillips, K. M., Kelly, M. A., Farber, R., & Dube, W. V. (2015). A statewide survey assessing practitioners' use and perceived utility of functional assessment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48(4), 830-844. Schlinger Jr, H. D., & Normand, M. P. (2013). On the origin and functions of the term functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 285-288. Sigafoos, J., & Saggers, E. (1995). A discrete-trial approach to the functional analysis of aggressive behaviour in two boys with autism. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 20, 287-297. Smith, R. G., & Churchill, R. M. (2002). Identification of environmental determinants of behavior disorders through functional analysis of precursor behaviors. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 125-136. Smith, C. M., Smith, R. G., Dracobly, J. D., & Pace, A. P. (2012). Multiple‐respondent anecdotal assessments: An analysis of interrater agreement and correspondence with analogue assessment outcomes. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 45, 779-795. Thomason‐Sassi, J. L., Iwata, B. A., Neidert, P. L., & Roscoe, E. M. (2011). Response latency as an index of response strength during functional analyses of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 51-67.

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the the top 3 reasons to support professional organizations. They are joined by Dr. Stacie Bancroft, the president of BABAT. No CEs are available for listening to this episode. To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast. Things to check out from the episode: https://babat.org/

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics of accepting gifts. They are joined by Dr. Phil Chase and Dr. Paula Kenyon. 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast. Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code - 1.06 https://www.bacb.com/ethics/ethics-code/ https://www.abaethicshotline.com/

On September 22, a new ABA podcast, Functional Relations, will launch. The show is hosted by Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, MS, BCBA. You can visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. Hope you enjoy!