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“It doesn’t matter—dementia etiology . . . because all of them are going to show this core clinical symptom of challenging behavior” “Nearly all individuals diagnosed [with dementia] will exhibit a behavioral symptom of dementia.”  Maranda Trahan, PhD, BCBA-D

Approximately 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Dementia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this number is expected to grow by 10 million new cases every year, which gives Dementia the status of public health and social priority” (WHO, 2016). Given the prevalence of this diagnosis, behavioral research and practice has gained influence over the last decade, focusing on Antecedent manipulation, communication training, satiation, and deprivation.

Join Operant Innovations as we talk with Dr. Tracy Lepper about the unique research and practical undergraduate opportunities at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, LA.

Join Operant Innovations as they speak with Eastern Michigan University's Dr. Adam Briggs and Dr. Marilyn Bonem.

“The heart of behavior analysis, the heart of the mission Skinner set us on, to bring to the world the notion that the environment plays a tremendous role in the determination of behavior.” 

Join Operant Innovations for Part 4 of their interview with Western Michigan University. This week we will be speaking with Dr. Jonathan Baker about the newest addition to WMU's elaborate program - the Hybrid Program.

 The Podcast An ABA Technologies Academy Podcast Credit: 0.5 BACB, 0.5 Supervision Price: $10.00

This month on Operant Innovations - Thought Leaders, we are sitting down and speaking with Dr. Linda LeBlanc about her history, how she came to the field, and how she got to where she is today through her go-getter-ness and determination.