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“Skinner’s work is squarely within the tradition of Humanistic Philosophy. This is accurate despite the objections of others. What we know of as Behavior Analysis is much more in keeping with Humanistic Philosophy and Skinner’s place should not be argued.” 

“Really what we’re looking at here is trying to apply our science in the most ethical way possible.” Bobby Newman PhD, BCBA-D, LBA 

“Historically, when they cut Medicaid services, they don’t put them back.” Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD

 Research is certainly the best way for us to improve our already effective teaching tools . . . If we systematically evaluate our practices, across all the individuals we serve, we may identify what the best practices are for clients as a whole.

All organizational systems, processes, and procedures depend on behavior for successful execution. Aubrey Daniels, PhD 

The distinction between public and private is by no means the same as that between physical and mental. B.F. Skinner 

Emotions are as much a part of the analysis of behavior as observed behavior. T.V. Joe Layng, PhD

We have to think in terms of accomplishments. What is the product? What is it that the student will actually do as a result of the instruction? Joe Layng, PhD 

“Trying to get behind the mere black and white . . . we can’t think in bumper stickers.” Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA  

All the behavioral training in the world is pretty useless if you can't get yourself together enough to make yourself a cup of coffee. Dana Gadaire, PsyD 

There is often training that is required to be given. Byron Wine, PhD, BCBA-D 

By far the most common form of maltreatment in the United States is neglect . . . Side effects of neglect, short term, and long term, are actually as serious as those of physical abuse and sexual abuse.

The organizational benefit is the alignment of pay/effort of employees to the company.  Byron Wine, PhD

As mental health professionals, we’re often invited into the courtroom, into the playground of lawyers, and it’s important that we understand that we must play by the rules. Understanding the rules allows us to play and enjoy the time that we might be spending in the courtroom.

I have been fortunate to be in a position to help execute his vision, and I am not done because his vision was quite expansive. We will be rolling out some of Jerry’s plans for years to come.