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ABA on Tap is proud to present an interview with Dena Kelly. (Part I)

Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, LBS is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience improving children’s eating behavior and quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Founder of Focused Approach, Dena develops ABA-based feeding programs and trains professionals and caregivers nationwide. She has presented at major conferences such as ABAI and FABA and continues to advance the field through education and advocacy. Dena has led feeding programs in both clinical and multi-state settings, designed diagnostic and therapy services for autism and feeding disorders, and trained teams to manage complex feeding challenges.

Focused Approach uses trusted, research-based techniques to address a wide scale of feeding challenges. Focused Approach delivers training and consultation to BCBA professionals, partners with existing clinics to add results-driven, full feeding programs into their offerings, and delivers direct feeding therapy support for families. Focused Approach goes above and beyond generalized services, tackling the most challenging and unique pediatric challenges.

For more information, visit www.focusedapproach.com

In this episode. Dena discusses the scope of her work involving ABA professionals and how she educates them on feeding disorders, food refusal, providing insight into techniques, procedure, and protocol. She discusses the basics of setting events and stimulus cues, as well as more controversial applications like escape extinction, a procedure that can easily be applied incorrectly if not for the guidance and expertise of someone like Dena Kelly.

This brew is rich and dense, with a warming presence and complex, intense flavors. And we have two full pours for you, staring here with Part I. Enjoy the sense of fullness and satisfaction in this episode, and ALWAYS ANALYZE RESPONSIBLY.

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Part 2 of 2

ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education.

Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotypes that is play-based and child-led. Unfurling Littles was created out of a desire to do better for neurodivergent children and create a model of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) that is not implicated in causing harm. Maggie believes that "The only way to move forward, is to look back with open eyes. We are a small Autistic owned company and will stay that way. We are not your average agency and we don't intend to be, we are just a group of humans trying to help other humans. "

Given recent concerns and criticisms of ABA as presented by members of the neurodivergent community, Maggie promotes an important message of truly collaborative treatment.

This is smooth and easy brew. Pour heavy, pour lots and always analyze responsibly.

Please find Maggie and her incredible team at:

https://www.unfurlinglittles.com/

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Part 1 of 2

ABA on Tap is proud to spend some time with Maggie Haraburda, founder and director of Unfurling Littles, a unique treatment center combining ABA with best practices in Early Childhood Education.

Neurodiversity Affirming and rooted in compassionate care; this center takes an approach to supporting children of all neurotypes that is play-based and child-led. Unfurling Littles was created out of a desire to do better for neurodivergent children and create a model of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) that is not implicated in causing harm. Maggie believes that "The only way to move forward, is to look back with open eyes. We are a small Autistic owned company and will stay that way. We are not your average agency and we don't intend to be, we are just a group of humans trying to help other humans. "

Given recent concerns and criticisms of ABA as presented by members of the neurodivergent community, Maggie promotes an important message of truly collaborative treatment.

This is smooth and easy brew. Pour heavy, pour lots and always analyze responsibly.

Please find Maggie and her incredible team at:

https://www.unfurlinglittles.com/

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(Part 2 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.'

Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her early intervention prior to insurance mandates for autism treatment Michelle experienced a treatment model largely based on 'parent training' She took her early experiences to college and ultimately decided to work in Applied Behavior Analysis, applying the same treatment she received to others in need.

Michelle shares a unique experience, akin to the neurosurgeon who becomes the patient to trust her own science during a surgical procedure. She offers a unique perspective from child to patient, from patient to professional treating patients.

This is a full brew, rich and complex, offering a lot to palate, almost chew. Pour generously, sip slowly and always analyze responsibly.

Find Michelle on Instagram @theautisticbehavioranalyst.

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(Part 1 of 2)--ABA on Tap is proud to pour Michelle Zeman's brew. Michelle is known to the world as 'The Autistic Behavior Analyst' and she is the proud, and esteemed host of 'Safe Space--The ABA Podcast.'

Michelle has experience in everything any BCBA is well versed in, except she also has the personal experience. She discusses her early intervention prior to insurance mandates for autism treatment Michelle experienced a treatment model largely based on 'parent training' She took her early experiences to college and ultimately decided to work in Applied Behavior Analysis, applying the same treatment she received to others in need.

Michelle shares a unique experience, akin to the neurosurgeon who becomes the patient to trust her own science during a surgical procedure. She offers a unique perspective from child to patient, from patient to professional treating patients.

This is a full brew, rich and complex, offering a lot to palate, almost chew. Pour generously, sip slowly and always analyze responsibly.

Find Michelle on Instagram @theautisticbehavioranalyst.

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation.

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds his professional expertise along the way.

Know your rights, demand due process and always analyze responsibly.

You can find Matt's expert law firm at the link below:

https://calsped.com

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2)

Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on equal footing with schools and provide effective representation.

In this episode, we discuss all matters from procedural rights, to the intent of IDEA from its origin, to the current state of affairs. Matt shares his very up close and personal experience with the notion of disability and adds his professional expertise along the way.

Know your rights, demand due process and always analyze responsibly.

You can find Matt's expert law firm at the link below:

https://calsped.com/

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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The landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis has transformed dramatically over the last decade—from how we collect data to how we run our businesses. In this illuminating conversation, Dan and Mike welcome Suzanne Juzwick, BCBA and founder of Innovation Moon, who shares her unique perspective on the technological evolution reshaping our field.

Suzanne's journey from special education teacher to ABA technology consultant offers a fascinating window into how the profession has grown. After witnessing the significant impact of ABA in her classroom, she pursued more education and her board certification, and eventually found her niche at the intersection of clinical quality and technology innovation. Today, she helps ABA businesses navigate the complex world of practice management platforms, offering insights that can mean the difference between struggling and thriving.

Whether you're considering opening your own practice, struggling with technology decisions, or simply trying to balance clinical excellence with business sustainability, this episode offers practical wisdom from someone who's been in the trenches. Tune in to gain insights that could transform how you approach the business side of behavior analysis.

And always analyze responsibly.

To learn more about Suzanne Juzwik, click the link below:

https://www.innovationmoon.com/

*This is part 2 of 2.

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