Episodes

  • Animal Behavior Training with Adam Geltz
    Aug 27 2024

    On today’s podcast, Maddie Duke chats with Adam Geltz, senior animal trainer at Natural Encounters. Listen to learn about animal behavior training, choice and assent, and much more!

    Check out Natural Encounters! https://naturalencounters.com/

    Top 10 Behaviors of an Expert Animal Trainer https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Top-10-Behaviors-of-an-Expert-Animal-Trainer.pdf

    Top 10 Behaviors of Expert Human Mentors: https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Top-10-Behaviors-of-Expert-Human-Mentors.pdf

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    @operant innovations

    @aba_technologies

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • When Supervisees Won’t Listen with Andressa Sleiman
    Aug 20 2024

    Today’s podcast features a conversation between Maddie Duke and Dr. Andressa Sleiman, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Dr. Sleiman shares tips and insights on what to do when supervisees aren’t doing what they need to be doing. Listeners will learn how to identify the reason behind supervisee behavior, as well as function-based tips and tricks for changing this behavior.

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    The Dynamic Supervisor: An 8-Hour Immersion in Contemporary Standards and Skills will be available soon! dynamicsupervisor.com

    Check out the Performance Diagnostic Checklist: https://abatechnologies.com/resources/free/free-performance-diagnostic-checklist-download

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    36 mins
  • Mentor Me on Advocacy Work with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston
    Aug 14 2024

    Today’s podcast features a conversation with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston about advocacy work. Mandy shares her background with advocacy, what advocacy can look like, where one should start, as well as tips for dealing with imposter syndrome related to advocacy.

    Operant Innovations by ABA Technologies is a podcast that explores how the science of behavior can improve lives. Join Maddie Duke and experts in behavior analysis as they explore new ideas and topics every week.

    Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations

    Contact us!

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Amanda: mandy@nonbinarysolutions.com

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    33 mins
  • Evolving ABA | Radical Perspectives on OBM and Behavior Analysis with Portia James
    Aug 6 2024

    In today’s episode of Evolving ABA, Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Ed. D talks with author, practitioner, and entrepreneur Portia James, M.A., BCBA. The conversation follows Portia’s career from behavior technician to founder and CEO of Behavior Genius. Listeners will learn about being a leader, hear experiences of being Black in the workplace, and how to branch outside of “traditional” behavior analysis.

    Purchase Radical OBM by Portia James: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-OBM-Organizational-Behavior-Management/dp/B0CCCNLXLY

    Connect with Portia James:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiacjames/

    Instagram: @missportia

    Behavior Genius: @behaviorgenius @geniusops

    Follow Operant Innovations on Instagram! @operantinnovations

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    46 mins
  • Autistic Adults and ABA with Grace Demerling and Shawn Avery
    Jul 30 2024

    Today’s podcast features a conversation with Grace Demerling and Shawn Avery. Grace recently completed a research project asking autistic adults about their experiences with ABA, and Shawn has autism. Listeners will hear about gaps in autism services, ways to fill these gaps, and the lived experiences of an adult with autism.

    Shawn’s interview with Patty Parsons: https://youtu.be/exuPWJOmV3o?si=ZcjlOj1NsYlwRbxD

    Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations

    Contact us!

    Grace: gracedemerling@gmail.com

    Shawn: william6543@hotmail.ca

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

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    43 mins
  • Evolving ABA | Moral Injury with Dr. Richard Spates
    Jul 23 2024

    On today’s episode of Evolving ABA, Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi talks to Dr. C. Richard Spates about his upcoming book, The Moral Injury Spectrum: From Conflict to Healing in Individual and Cultural Contexts. The conversation covers the definition of moral injury, the difference between moral injury and PTSD, and defines collective moral injury. Listen to learn about this exciting new area of research and reflection, as well as hear about Dr. Spates’ new book, available July 31, 2024!

    The Moral Injury Spectrum: From Conflict to Healing in Individual and Cultural Contexts: https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Injury-Spectrum-Conflict-Individual-ebook/dp/B0D98XDRW8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IHRANAA486YX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2thq1WGbdVZS9Q2e3UEfkQ.yWG9kOM8tFI6HxJptw2qpJERqUJgIpVYuVUj-QkdeKA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Moral+Injury+Spectrum%3A+From+Conflict+to+Healing+in+Individual+and+Cultural+Contexts&qid=1721408782&sprefix=the+moral+injury+spectrum+from+conflict+to+healing+in+individual+and+cultural+contexts%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-1

    Follow Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi on Instagram! @drnasiah1

    Follow Dr. C. Richard Spates on Instagram! @c._richard_spates

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    57 mins
  • Let’s Talk About Masking with The Bearded Behaviorist- Brian Middleton
    Jul 16 2024

    Today’s podcast episode features a discussion about masking with The Bearded Behaviorist, Brian Middleton. The conversation covers the components of autistic masking, accessibility, and the contingencies that lead to masking.

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    IG: @operantinnovations

    Brian’s IG: @beardedbehaviorist

    Contact us!

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Recommended Reading: They have a Voice; are we Listening? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37006422/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • What is the LGBTQ+ SIG?
    Jul 2 2024

    Today’s podcast episode features a conversation with the social engagement chair for ABAI’s LGBTQ+ SIG. The conversation covers SIGs in general as well as how the LGTBQ+ SIG acts to support it’s members.

    Follow us on social media!

    Instagram: @operantinnovations

    SIG Instagram: @lgbtqabaisig

    SIG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556134532441

    Contact us!

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

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    24 mins