Functional communication, or FCT, is a way to decrease problem behavior through teaching effective communication skills. Shira once had a student who had a ton of language. He would talk all the time in sentences and communicate what he wanted to do, but he didn’t request things. He sometimes engaged in negative attention-seeking behavior but didn’t know how ... Show More
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Mastering the Supervision Task List: From Checkboxes to Confident Clinicians
<p>When it comes to BCBA supervision, are we just checking boxes or shaping confident, ethical clinicians? In this episode, we unpack how to move beyond paperwork to create meaningful, individualized supervision that actually prepares our trainees for real-world practice.<br/><br ... Show More
14m 10s
Nov 18
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Real-World Practice with Dr. Adam Ventura
<p>As BCBAs, we all know how challenging it can be to keep up with the latest research while managing the demands of daily practice. In this conversation with Dr. Adam Ventura, CEO of Intraverbal AI, we explore how technology can make evidence-based care more accessible for behav ... Show More
34m 11s
Nov 11
Why Skillful Supervision Matters and How Our Bundle Makes It Easier
<p>Great supervision is the foundation of great ABA, but it often feels like one more thing on an already full plate. In this episode, we talk about why effective, compassionate supervision matters and how our Supervision Bundle can make it easier to manage.<br/><br/>We share why ... Show More
23m 15s
May 2024
How to Communicate With Someone Who Has a Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style
Communication is important because it meets fundamental emotional needs that are at the root of our challenges. In this episode, you will learn what these emotional needs are for the dismissive avoidant attachment style, how to address them, and helpful tips for effective communi ... Show More
19m 32s
Nov 2021
[Podcast Français Avancé] Sais-tu comment TU apprends le mieux? | Advanced French Podcast: Do you know how you learn best?
<p><strong>Tu aimes apprendre le français avec des podcasts? Découvre comment des troubles neurologiques peuvent empêcher d’apprendre efficacement et diminuer l’estime de soi durablement.</strong></p>
<p>Trouble de l’attention (TDA), hyperactivité, hypersensibilité, dyslexie, tro ... Show More
26m 50s
Mar 2024
How can we teach vocabulary and grammar more communicatively?
It's episode 2 of our new series, and this week we are discussing how to teach vocabulary and grammar more communicatively. We talk to Jo Cummins, freelance ELT teacher, trainer and materials writer. Jo shares some ideas for communicative activities in the classroom that can help ... Show More
35m 13s
Jul 2023
Improve Communication Skills to Reach Social Fluency: The Checkers and Browsers Method
<p>Discover how to boost your social skills and achieve social fluency using the Checkers and Browsers method, a game-changing approach based on the study by Thomas, McDuff, Czerwinski, and Craswell. Learn actionable strategies to enhance your communication skills and transform e ... Show More
5m 2s