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In this course, Dr. Hanley invites you to join him on the journey of attaining lasting freedom from tantrums, aggression, or self-injurious behavior without drugs or harsh punishment but with candies, stickers, and/or tokens. It is important to understand why the problem behavior occurs in the first place and then incorporate that understanding into the teaching of transferable communication toleration skills.  

The field of Applied Behavior Analysis is growing and, as it continues to grow, we have a responsibility to the next generation of behavior analysts. In this continuing education course, Dr. Schlinger will challenge you to consider how we can do a better job of educating future behavior analysts. He uses literature to make the case for an increased focus on experimental and conceptual analysis. With an understanding that behavior is multiply controlled, it seems obvious that no single form of treatment will work.

Today we are joined by Dr. Jessica Glass-Kendorski, PHD, NCSP, BCBA-D and Dr. Rich Allen, PSYD, NCSP, BCBA-D from PCOM. If you are looking for a program that melds school psychology and the principles of behavior, you have found your program! The amount of individualization that you will find within this program is immense. With faculty that strive to bring the science of behavior to other fields and build a community of professionals, potential students have the opportunity to learn, research, and network!

Listener skills are a primary focus of intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this course, Dr. Laura Grow describes strategies for effectively teaching listener skills with a specific focus on conditional discrimination procedures. Dr. Grow begins this course by defining listener skills and then describes auditory-visual conditional discrimination contingencies as they appear in clinical settings.

Join Operant Innovations as we talk to Dr. Hallie Smith about one of the newest programs at Mississippi State University! Don't let the newness of this program throw you, behavior analysis has been a part of the MSU community for some time. With the growing need, a standalone program was founded and has grown exponentially since its inception. You won't want to miss out on this program.

This month on Operant Innovations - Thought Leaders, we are speaking with Dr. Denise Ross as she tells us about her history and coming from a school with few African-American students, then being able to bring it full circle by teaching and producing BIPOC students, doctors, and researchers. Dr. Ross reminded me that every stop we take along our journey is purposeful in teaching us more about who we are and what our goals are.

As you have gone into the “real world,” you probably found yourself in situations that you never thought you would encounter. Uninformed parents? Pseudoscientific treatments?  Facilitated communication? Work-life balance?

Today we are joined by Dr. Cheryl Davis, Dr. Sam Blanco, and Sarah Russell from Russell Sage College's Online ABA Program. This isn't just your ordinary online program, you can also meet the requirements for NYSABA. With small cohorts and a plethora of opportunities to connect with faculty and staff you are guaranteed to get out of this program, what you put in.

Join Operant Innovations as we talk to Dr. Jacquelyn MacDonald & Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys (two of the hosts of ABA Inside Track) about the on-campus and online programs at Regis College and how they constantly strive to provide their students with a fun, supportive,  & scientific environment.

“When I was in university, I asked my professor, ‘How do I teach language skills to kids?” and my professor gave me Skinner’s Verbal Behavior book. So, the answer is not exactly in the book, but it is ultimately in the book”

Today we are joined by Dr. Annette Little from Lipscomb University. This program offers its students diverse opportunities, not only with coursework but also with practicum opportunities.

Join Operant Innovations as we speak to Queens College as we hear about their hard work to meet, not only the BACB standards but, the NY State Licensure requirements. Giving potential students two different options in the educational track they take - MA vs. VCS Certificate Program. Providing their students with a wide variety of applied and translational work, with the opportunity to work in diverse settings. If you are interested in applying to either of these 

“Our overarching goal, as behavior analysts, is to teach people how to get the things they want, the things they value, more effectively while living fuller, more enriched lives—and to do so without ever having to hurt themselves or other people.” Thomas Freeman, MS, BCBA

In Part 4, Dr. Mark Sundberg expands on his previous courses and delves into developing and implementing a language intervention program based on the results of the VB-MAPP Assessments.* Dr. Sundberg overviews typical language development milestones and the implications these have for children and adults with language delays. With the assistance of a completed VB-MAPP, participants will learn the steps to beginning, developing, and implementing an intervention program. Verbal operants will be broken down, and considerations for the selection of goals will be discussed.

Join us for this exciting NEW SERIES - The Path to Gold with Chauntae Gold as we dive into what it takes to create healthy lifestyle habits.