Critical Evaluation of Ideas and Practices in Behavior Analysis and the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) | TCE #018
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In this episode, RyanO and Dimitri reflect on the practices we deploy to evaluate ideas and practices in behavior analysis, including the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) and Direct Care Roles in our field. Links mentioned are below the contact form, and please reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram with your thoughts! Did you know you can call into the show here 24/7?
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-RYANO
Understanding Behavior Analysis Research | TCE #017
Links for Today
0:01:13 Topic Introduction: Critical evaluation of ideas and practices in Behavior Analysis and the RBT
0:06:50 Check out these resources for more information on Logical Fallacies
0:07:01 Check out this link for more information on William James and Pragmatism
0:11:35 As of January 2020 there are 70, 361 RBTs - Check out the BACB's Statistics
0:13:21 Topic Shift: What is an RBT? Who are they?
0:13:45 Approved Instructor = 'Non-certified RBT® Supervisor' or 'Non-certified VCS Instructor' as outlined in the BACB's Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0)
0:17:35 Check out this link for more information on the RBT requirements
0:20:10 Topic Shift: The RBT training requirements and recent changes
0:21:53 Applied Behavior Analysis by Cooper, Heron, and Heward (i.e., The White Book)
0:22:13 Check out the December 2018 BACB newsletter on the recent RBT changes
0:27:15 Check out the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
0:27:57 Toward the Certification of Behavior Therapists by W. Stewart Agras (1973)
0:28:00 Topic Change: Should we be certifying people or procedures? What are the barriers and resources involved?
0:46:28 For more information on Todd Risley's contributions to behavior analysis check out Todd R. Risley (1937-2007) by Lutzker (2008)
0:49:35 Topic Change: What are some of the concerns with the RBT certification process?
0:50:08 RBT® Initial Competency Assessment: Responsible Assessor Checklist by the BACB
0:51:17 For the BACB caseload recommendations refer to the Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers
0:54:11 For a summary of Goldiamond's work on 'degrees of freedom' check out Expanding the behavior-analytic meanings of "freedom": The contributions of Israel Goldiamond by de Fernandes and Dittrich (2018)
0:54:51 Check out the BACB's YouTube channel
1:00:57 Topic Shift: The times are changing, and we're behind!
1:03:00 Check out the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
1:03:52 Check out the BACB's Podcast: Inside the BACB
1:05:09 Check out all the affiliated ABAI Chapters
1:06:36 Check out Matt Normand
1:07:15 Topic Change: The systems in the field and the associated barriers
1:14:35 Topic Change: What are this episode's takeaways?
1:17:41 Check out the Teachers College at Columbia University
1:17:44 Check out Doug Greer from the Teachers College
1:18:15 Check out the American Psychological Association (APA)
1:19:53 For more information on Gerald Shook check out Gerald L. “Jerry” Shook: Visionary for the Profession of Behavior Analysis by Iwata, Sundberg, and Carr (2011)
1:20:32 Call to action for organizations: Share as much relevant information as possible
1:20:58 Call to action for practitioners: Place a bigger focus on effective in-house training
1:22:13 Call to action for practitioners: Hold people to high standards
1:24:28 Call to action for business owners: Adjust your business model to reflect quality over quantity
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Dimitiri Makridis
I’m a behavior analyst living in Columbus, Ohio. I'm a practitioner-scientist, at least I really try to be. I started out in direct care, as many of you, and have grinded every inch of the way. I have an M.A. from The Chicago School, and I’m working on my Ph.D. right now. I’m pretty simple when it comes to what I think about the field. Basically, we have the power to change anything we want about anyone at any time given the necessary variables and resources. That includes saving the world. Not too out there, right? If you’re reading this, we’re probably on a similar wavelength, or at the least, you get what I’m saying. I’m diving in this experiment to see if I can bring anything to the table and learn as much as I can. My interests are all over the place from anything behavior analysis, philosophy, politics, technology, media, to podcasting, all things guitar, disc golf and reading comic books. In my free time, I read and consume content and information. I’m a novel information stimulation junky! Don’t hesitate to reach out and get some dialogue going I believe and want to work on the mission of building this community! Hit me up on Instagram @explanantoryficiton. As a huge comic nerd, I have a love of origin stories so don’t hesitate to let me know how you got here!
Ryan O’Donnell
Hey, I'm Ryan. I usually go by Ryan O or RYANO. I hail from northern Nevada in the grungy, yet surprisingly classy, (and newly renovated) Reno, Nevada . I like my climate like I like my data: evolving, uncompromising, and progressive. I am a master of science; that is, I have an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, however my interests have grown to include many other interests, including entrepreneurship and capturing perspectives and stories through various mediums. These interests and skills have allowed me to work with a lot of great people. I've started three businesses, started numerous active joint venture agreements, a behavioral think-tank, a podcast, a professional development movement, helped organizations that support people with Intellectual Disabilities, to list a few. Currently I'm on a "gap" year where I make content for behavioral science enthusiasts and prepare for my next big venture (TBA in 2019). I focus outside this role on building a community of thought leaders and doers to create content that increases the transparency of behavior analytic technologies with the hopes of creating a platform that truly saves the world. My interests are all over, from artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to the theory and philosophy behind Why We Do What We Do (wwdwwdpodcast.com). In my spare time you can find me consuming social media, prepping/climbing a giant mountain, or walking around with my camera in my hand (and, occasionally, all simultaneously). Connect with me personally on most all social platforms via @TheDailyBA and let me know what drives you to pursue the Behavior Analysis vision.