Operant Innovations Monthly

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With host Shauna Costello

Exploring the numerous ways the science of behavior improves lives. Topics range from career paths in behavior analysis to the latest developments and complex challenges in the field, conversing with leading subject matter experts along the way.

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Listen to our latest episodes

First Steps Forward: Navigating Sex Education as a BCBA
April 17, 2025
Beyond the Birds and Bees: Breaking Down Barriers to Effective Sex Education
April 4, 2025
Beyond the Basics: Authentic Perspectives on Sexuality and Autism with Amy Gravino
March 27, 2025
Sex Education in Behavior Analysis: A Meaningful Approach
March 13, 2025
The Importance of Vital Behaviors: An Interview with Authors Julie Smith and Lori Ludwig
November 19, 2024
Values-Based Safety with Terry McSween
November 6, 2024

View Full List of Past Episodes

Supervision Competence with Dr. Matthew Brodhead
October 22, 2024
Mastering the Balancing Act: Time Management and Supervision with Dr. Breanne Hartley
October 8, 2024
Animal Behavior Training with Adam Geltz
August 27, 2024
When Supervisees Won’t Listen with Andressa Sleiman
August 20, 2024
Mentor Me on Advocacy Work with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston
August 14, 2024
Autistic Adults and ABA with Grace Demerling and Shawn Avery
July 30, 2024
Let’s Talk About Masking with The Bearded Behaviorist- Brian Middleton
July 16, 2024
What is the LGBTQ+ SIG?
July 2, 2024
A Conversation with a Queer Supervisee Featuring Kira Flynn
June 27, 2024
Supervising Queer Students with Dr. Mychal Machado
June 20, 2024
Don’t Make These Mistakes at Conferences
June 5, 2024
ABAI 2024 Recap with Jared Van
May 31, 2024
Surviving Your Early Years as a Behavior Analyst: An Interview with Mariah Avery
April 11, 2024
Overidentification of Black Boys Having Challenging Behaviors
January 31, 2024
Operant Innovations 058 | Learning, Teaching, and Context with Joshua Levins
November 15, 2023
Operant Innovations 057 | What Happens After Graduation?
October 18, 2023
Operant Innovations 056 | Creativity: Can Behavior Analysis Measure and Teach It?
September 20, 2023
Operant Innovations 054 | Student Perspective - Combining OBM and Positive Psychology
July 19, 2023
Operant Innovations 053 | Current Research in LGBTQIA+ Topics
June 28, 2023
Operant Innovations 052 | Pride and Cultural Humility
June 21, 2023
Operant Innovations 051 | A Compassionate Guide to Ensuring Social Validity
June 14, 2023
Operant Innovations 050 | The History of ABA and The LGBTQ+ Community
June 7, 2023
Operant Innovations 049 | Private Equity and Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery: What You Need to Know
May 24, 2023
NEWS FLASH | Upcoming Themes, Topics, & New Social Media
May 3, 2023
Operant Innovations 047 | Real Issues Plaguing Adults with Autism| Tom Freeman & Travis Breeding
April 19, 2023
Operant Innovations 045 | Open Educational Resources in Behavior Analysis Part 1
March 22, 2023
Operant Innovations 044 | Student Perspective - Meet our New Student Interns
March 22, 2023
Operant Innovations 043 | Student Perspective - Completing a Master’s in ABA at USF with Henry Chovet Santa Cruz
February 15, 2023
Operant Innovations 041 | Red, Yellow, & Green Flags in Clinical Work
December 7, 2022
Operant Innovations 040 | Student Perspective - Constructional Approach with Sean Will
November 16, 2022
Operant Innovations 039 | Student Perspective - Supervision
November 3, 2022
Operant Innovations 038 | Student Perspective - Interview with Eliza Goben
October 19, 2022
Operant Innovations 037 | Student Perspective - Choosing the Right Program for You
October 12, 2022
Operant Innovations 036 | Student Perspective - How they got into the field? Where they want to go? Are they getting certified?
September 21, 2022
Operant Innovations 035 | ALULA - What training is needed in OBM?
September 8, 2022
Operant Innovations 034 | Student Perspective - Advice from a Previous Student, Abigail Petronelli
August 17, 2022
Operant Innovations 032 | Student Perspective - What does working as an Intern look like?
August 3, 2022
Operant Innovations 030 | Student Perspective - What is and is not OBM?
July 6, 2022
Operant Innovations 031 | Real-World OBM Consulting with ALULA
July 6, 2022
Operant Innovations 029 | How to Successfully Prepare for Conferences
May 26, 2022
Operant Innovations 028 | Social Validity: Has Applied Research Found its Heart?
April 13, 2022
Operant Innovations 027 | Is the Educational System Changing with Michael Maloney
September 29, 2021
Operant Innovations 026 | OBM Series: Training in OBM
September 8, 2021
Operant Innovations 025 | OBM Series: Performance Management | Shauna V. Costello
August 25, 2021
Operant Innovations 024 | Behavioral Consulting in Esports
July 21, 2021
Operant Innovations 023 | OBM Series: Leadership & Culture | Shauna V. Costello
May 19, 2021
Operant Innovations 022 | OBM Series: Prerequisite Skills | Shauna V. Costello
April 21, 2021
Operant Innovations 021 | "People Don't Discriminate, Environments Do" | Aaron Bevacqua
March 31, 2021
Operant Innovations 020 | What Can You Do with Your Degree OTHER than Clinical Work? | Shauna V. Costello
March 17, 2021
Operant Innovations 019 | Real World Example of Dissemination | Tiki Fiol
January 20, 2021
Operant Innovations 018 | Ending 2020 with Intention
December 16, 2020
Operant Innovations 017 | Incubators & Accelerators
December 9, 2020
Operant Innovations 016 | 4th to 5th Edition Supervision Changes
November 18, 2020
Operant Innovations 015 | Supervision Revisited
October 21, 2020
Operant Innovations 014 | VR - Our Modern Day Operant Chamber
October 7, 2020
Operant Innovations 013 | OBM Certificate: Your Questions Answered | Ryan Curran & Dr. Allison King
August 19, 2020
Operant Innovations 012 | Landing a Job Outside of Clinical Behavior Analysis | Reggie Seecharan
July 29, 2020
Operant Innovations 011 | 3 Quick Leadership Tips | Janis Allen
July 15, 2020
Operant Innovations 010 | Stepping out of the Box: Bringing Growth Mindset into Behavior Analysis | Evelyn Kendall
June 24, 2020
Operant Innovations 009 | Issues of Multicultural Diversity in the Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis | Part 3
June 12, 2020
Operant Innovations 008 | Issues of Multicultural Diversity in the Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis | Part 2
June 10, 2020
Operant Innovations 007 | Issues of Multicultural Diversity in the Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis | Part 1
June 8, 2020
Operant Innovations 006 | I Didn't Know I had the Authority | Janis Allen
May 22, 2020
Operant Innovations 005 | Engaging in a Time of Non-Engagement | Janis Allen
May 15, 2020
Operant Innovations Monthly 004 | Stereotypy Q&A | Dr. Bill Ahearn
April 2, 2020
Operant Innovations Monthly 003 | Turnover in Human Services | Dr. Byron Wine
March 4, 2020
Operant Innovations Monthly 002 | Why are YOU Here? | Corey Robertson
January 29, 2020
Welcome to Operant Innovations!
April 22, 2019
Kelly Therrien on Viewpoint with Seeta and Friends
April 17, 2019
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