Behavior Bitches
Behavior Bitches
Study Notes ABA
Ever wonder why guys always assume you’re down to get dirty within 3 seconds of meeting them? Why you keep making the same bad decisions and getting back with your crummy ex? Why you can’t stick to a diet? Well, there’s a reason and we’re ready to be direct AF with you by behaviorally breaking down the situation and identifying the function in a way that any average Joe or Jane can understand. Liat Sacks & Casey McDaniel, two badass Behavior Analysts are your soon to be BFF’s because they make this crazy, “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Episode 161: How to be a Human and a BCBA
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Terrance Bryant and have a conversation about the state of the ABA field, how to show up and use your soft skills to show that you are not a robot, but a human with real feelings and empathy. You have to have boundaries in this field, but you also need to relate to the families you work with and remember everyone is going through some sh*t. Dr. Terrence Bryant has over 20 years of practical experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to a variety of populations. These include individuals with severe emotional-behavioral disturbances, autism and related disorders, intellectual disabilities, various mental illnesses, and a host of other issues requiring treatment.  He has served these populations in state ICF facilities, family home settings, group home settings, foster care, schools, independent living environments, shelter placements, and other community settings.  Dr. Bryant has a wealth of experience in behavioral assessment and behavior treatment plan development. Tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Mar 18
1 hr
Episode 160: PCIT and OOD
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back on one of our favorite guests, Dr. Steven Kurtz. As well all know, even the best-behaved children can be difficult and challenging at times. But oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) includes a frequent and ongoing pattern of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward parents and other authority figures. ODD also includes being spiteful and seeking revenge, a behavior called vindictiveness. These emotional and behavioral issues cause serious problems with family life, social activities, school and work. But as a parent, you don't have to try to manage a child with ODD alone. PCIT differs from the three other interventions in that parents and children meet together in dyadic parent-child sessions where parent coaching is performed in vivo through a wireless in-ear speaker with the child and the parent in a playroom while the therapist works from behind a one-way mirror. Thus, the therapist sees the child throughout therapy and can tailor the treatment according to directly observed parent and child behavior instead of solely relying on parent reports. Come listen to another amazing episode with all the behavior principles!! Tune in or miss the F out!Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Mar 4
1 hr 9 min
Episode 159: Behavior of Bees
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Jeff & Julie Russell, AKA, Mr. and Mrs. Bee Rescue! They rescue honeybees year-round in San Diego, California. Jeff has 18 years of experience in live bee removal and Julie is a new-bee. They have a buzzing Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook sharing bee rescue adventures and education! We could not BEEE more excited for these guests, you do not want to miss this fascinating conversation about all the behaviors of bees. Remember, behavior is BEEEUTIUFL! Okay enough with the Bee puns, tune in or miss the F out!! Show Notes:Behavioral Principles Covered...CMO-RSD-PDiscriminationsDesensitizationAdaptationMaintenace Selectionism Instagram: @mr.mrs.beerescueResearch:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7968718/https://www.ted.com/topics/beesSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Feb 19
57 min
Episode 158: Are We Dating the Same Guy?
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back Carol Bell, BCBA. You may remember her from past episodes or the amazing SNABA App! Carol reached out to us about this Facebook group she found during her dating journey called “Are We Dating The Same Guy." This group is wild, and we had to break down the bizarre behaviors behaviorally….duh. With three BCBA’s on one podcast you can get ready for a million behavior concepts that will have you LOL’ing and #relating to. So, tune in or miss the F out Love ya. Mean it. Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Feb 5
58 min
Episode 157: A Mother’s Love is Limitless
Move over Casey. Estas estoy neuva bitch en la casa. On today’s episode, Casey has been replaced by Liat’s other BCBA bestie, Isabela Santos. Isabela is a lawyer, and upon her son’s diagnosis with autism, she decided she needed to make a major life pivot: moving to the USA and becoming a BCBA. This momma’s determination to do whatever it takes for her son to be successful is beyond inspiring. How far does a mother’s love go for her child? This episode shows just that…. #FarAF. Tune in or miss the F out!Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Jan 22
1 hr 5 min
BCBA Fieldwork Tracker/Supervision
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a special guest, Angie Pickering, BCBA! Angie is the creator of "Tracker!" - a seamless documentation website to track hours for aspiring BCBAs. It’s a true north star to students who are gaining hours and want to ensure accuracy in documenting those hours and completing the supervision experience. The Bitches know the pain points and supervision horror stories. Yours might have been to go to graduate school and become a Behavior Analyst and sit for your BCBA exam. Then you got to the starting line and determined you had to do Fieldwork Hours and were unsure how to complete your unique documentation system or how to select supervised vs. concentrated supervised hours. All these terms can be overwhelming, and you feel lost and worried that you'll get audited or not even be able to complete the process. Tune in today to find out about this amazing new product that SNABA has teamed up with. As always, we got you boo! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Jan 8
1 hr 4 min
Sugar Baby Turned BCBA
You gotta do what you gotta do to survive. On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on an ex-sugar baby. You may be wondering WTF is a “sugar baby”? Well, this is your cue to tune in and find out. Casey is V disappointed that she never made a cent for all those college wild nights. If you’re curious about how you can make big $$$ going on a date or sending a photo, this episode is for you. Soooo… like asking for a friend but how does one get into this?  Our guest (who is now a BCBA) spills all the tea…#squeal! Tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Dec 25, 2023
51 min
Shabbat: ABA Edition
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a former student, Michael Lebovitz, BCBA! Michael is the resident BCBA for BayCare Behavioral Unit where he works on the Community Action Team and Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP), specializing in Trauma Focused ACT (TFACT). He is also Jewish and celebrates Shabbat weekly with his family. If you have been here for a while, you probably know Liat is also Jewish and celebrates Shabbat, and Casey has been lucky enough to join in these traditions and is always amazed at all the rules! When you break down the Shabbat traditions you can apply so many ABA and ACT principles, which is exactly what we talk about during this episode. You do not want to miss this real, funny, and inspiring conversation. Tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Dec 11, 2023
1 hr
Body Modification: Bad tats to Botox
On today’s episode, The Bitches have office banter with their fav B, Nicole. We are talking all things body modification; I mean all things- tats, botox, nose jobs, piercings, boob jobs. They discuss what body mod they have personally done as well as the functions behind why they did what they did. As always, the girls keep it real. This is a fun one. Join in or miss the F out! Love ya. Mean it.Show Notes: *TW: Self-harm is discussed in this episode*Behavior Principles Covered:Ontogeny Phylogeny Function of behavior Determinism Selectionism Self-control Discriminative StimulusS-DeltaNegative Reinforcement Relational framing Habituation AdaptationAntecedent InterventionsShapingStimulus equivalence Negative reinforcementSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Nov 27, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Experimental Designs But Fun AF
On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Megan Kirby who is an expert on single-case designs in ABA. We get it, this topic can be dry AF and hard to learn but if you remember Casey’s “audition” for SNABA (Check it out here!), you know she is obsessed with teaching these designs and she has now met her match in the field who is doing the research and is published! Dr. Kirby breaks down each experimental design when to use them, and its advantages and disadvantages, so if you are studying for your BCABA or BCBA exam you do NOT want to miss this fun conversation! We love you. Mean it! *Check the show notes for some awesome articles*Show Notes:Systematic Protocols for the Visual Analysis of Single-Case Research DataSINGLE-CASE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNHow to Be RAD: Repeated Acquisition Design Features that Enhance Internal and External ValiditySupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast
Nov 13, 2023
53 min
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