We break down everything about the ABA therapy landscape to help you understand how to provide high-quality behavioral health services. Get the lowdown on what's in the news, receive updates on legislation, and listen to industry commentary. Many clinicians start their own Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy organizations. ABA therapy is widely considered the gold-standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. Despite making this admirable move, many practitioners find th ...
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Applied Behavior Analysis And Autism: Diving Deep Into How Is ABA Perceived
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There are tensions in the community towards seeing the applicability of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this episode, we explore the nuances of ABA in the field of autism from various perspectives. We sat down with autism parent and BCBA, Yev Veverka from the University of Washington, to discuss her view on ABA and the impression it leaves to p…
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Behind CARD’s Chapter 11 Filing: What Do We Know So Far?
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The Center for Autism and Related Disorders has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and entered into a stalking horse bid agreement with a group led by its founder and ex-CEO Doreen Granpeesheh. The news comes after months of rumors regarding CARD’s status. In this episode, Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard interview Dexter Braff of The Braff Gr…
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The Legalities & Ethics Of Layoffs In ABA
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What are the implications of clinician layoffs in ABA from an ethical, clinical, and continuity of care perspective? In this episode, Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard sit with employment legal expert and attorney, Jackie, who has asked for her identity to remain anonymous. She currently is Senior Counsel at a Fortune 100 company and counsels employers …
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2022 Standards And New Accreditation Model With Dr. Ellie Kazemi
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On July 1, BHCOE launched its new standards for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and introduced changes to its accreditation process. It has updated its standards to improve understandability and has brought greater focus to clinical practices on the path to quality ABA services. In developing the new standards and making changes to its accreditatio…
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Diversity And Inclusion In The Black ABA Community With Adrienne Bradley And Tia Glover
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The Black ABA community has long been underserved and underrepresented. But recent years have seen a surge in initiatives to empower black ABA practitioners and bring much-needed diversity to the field. In this episode, Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard are joined by Adrienne Bradley, President at Black Applied Behavior Analysts (BABA) and Tia Glover, B…
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Accreditation ensures there is equal performance and equal opportunities across the board. Are universities doing their part for quality BACB accreditation? Hosts Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard welcome Dr. Ellie Kazemi, the Chief Science Officer at the Behavioral Center of Excellence, and Dr. Lusineh Gharapetian, the Associate Program Director at Pep…
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CEO Turnover In ABA, Payor Disclosures, And APBA Conference
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In any industry, especially in ABA, CEO turnovers can be stressful times. Learning how to adjust to new leadership and new protocols is always going to be difficult. That is why teams need to work on their exit strategy so that there is enough time to make changes. Join Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard as they talk about CEO turnovers, payor disclosure…
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The State of BCBA/RBT Compensation and Turnover in Applied Behavior Analysis With Dr. David Cox
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Data is pretty much a standard, direct thing. But in the world of applied behavioral analysis, there are various factors that can influence data. Sara Litvak welcomes Dr. David Cox, the Chief Data Officer at the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Dr. Cox is a Behavior Analyst and Data Scientist with 15+ years of experience in the behavioral he…
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Legislative Updates & ABA M&A: What’s In Store For 2022? With Debbie Napolitano And Jon Krieger
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What are the legislative updates for Delaware, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas? In Delaware, there’s an inequality between children who have commercial insurance vs. Medicaid. Children with commercial insurance receive better care because Delaware providers don't want to be Medicaid providers. Why? Because of various issues tha…
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