Guest blogger: Jennifer Roe

Guest blogger: Jennifer Roe

As behavior analysts, we constantly try to determine why people do what they do. Often this is in a clinical context. Why does Johnny tantrum? Why does Jane flop during transitions?

As certified behavior analysts, we must keep current with emerging science and technologies and obtain continuing education. One way to stay abreast of the happenings in the field is to attend local, state, national, and even international conferences. However, there are so many great conferences; how does one choose?

From the moment we are born, we start interacting with our environment.

A Perspective on Relational Frame Theory and TraumaTalks on TraumaTrigger Warning: talks about traumatic experiences 

To individuals who are unfamiliar with or are not fluent in behavior-analytic terminology, the language can seem displeasing and off-putting. Many technical terms used in the science have a very different meaning than their everyday use and may even have a negative connotation.

Behavior analysis is a field that was developed by trying to understand how and why the world behaves as it does.

Over the past year or so, the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management

What makes someone wise? That’s a loaded question. Everyone has a different conception; however, you hear the word, and immediately classic images come to mind.

Whom do you

It can be overwhelming for a family when their child receives behavioral services for the first time. In the beginning, much is unknown, and it’s going to take some adjustment. Now imagine this situation: your child has just been diagnosed with autism or another behavioral deficit, and you’re provided with a list…