Competitors Confer! The BDS Modules & Pass The Big ABA Exam

The BDS Podcast

In 1998, Dr. Stephen Eversole founded Behavior Development Solutions, the creators of the CBA Learning Module Series. 14 years later, in 2012, Dana Meller co-founded Pass the Big ABA Exam, a pioneer in interactive test prep renowned for its revered ABA Study Manual and the popular Big Exam Prep Workshop.

The two formed what some would call an unlikely friendship, being competitors in the same space. Dana reached out to Dr. Eversole when she was beginning PTB for advice and guidance and was met with gracious knowledge and support. From there, the two began speaking to each other at conferences, sharing professional phone calls, and eventually developing a deep personal friendship. Dr. Eversole quotes another professional when he says, "Let’s not compete; let’s cooperate."

As developers in the test prep space, the two come forward with very similar philosophies. The BDS and PTB are not simply test prep or a shortcut to passing a test. They are tools to learn, understand, and become a better BCBA®.

They also share their hopes for the field, to maintain and improve BCBAs learning. As well as to get a place of inclusivity, collaboration, and positivity throughout the field of ABA. Dr. Eversole also shares his endeavor and hopes to change the world with ABA through the Center for Behavior and Climate and the extension of BDS to impact climate change.

What’s Inside:

Meet the founder of BDS, Dr. Stephen Eversole.

Meet the cofounder of Pass the Big ABA Exam, Dana Meller.

A philosophy on test prep to create better BCBAs.How competitors in the field formed an unlikely friendship.

Hope for the future of the ABA field.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Behavior Development Solutions

Center for Behavior and Climate