In today's "Day in the Life Series" edition of the BT Focus Podcast, we sit down with Rex!

Rex shares with great passion how he transitioned from a career in sales to a career as a behavior technician and how that has evolved to now pursuing his BCBA.

He shares insight into how working as a behavior technician has helped him grow as a person, student, and professional.

Finally, Rex shares some of his community involvement with the "Step into the Spotlight" event dedicated to providing an inclusive, joyful, red-carpet dance experience to teens within his community!

Happy Holidays BT Focus listeners! In today's mini-episode, we reflect on the close of 2021 and Season 1 of the podcast. Listen as we recap highlights from the past year and share what listeners can expect in the year ahead!

Got a question, comment, or feedback for Season 2?! Let us know at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com - Happy New Years!

In this episode, we are joined by BT guest hosts Dan Jones & Victoria Deshazor to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "C. Skill Acquisition:"

• C-8 - Implement stimulus control transfer procedures

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification!

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com

In this episode, we are joined by BT guest hosts Dan Jones & Victoria Deshazor to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "C. Skill Acquisition:"

• C-7 Implement discrimination training

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification!

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com

Show note - This episode is a rebroadcast. Originally aired March 6, 2021.

In today's episode, we have a roundtable discussion with three incredible BT guests centered around our March BT Team Meeting core value of "Sharp."

You will hear from the group, as well as listener submissions, on what this core value means as a behavior technician, how it's made evident in practice - we also have some fun sharing "therapy hacks" on ways you can remain "sharp" as a BT!

A most sincere thanks to today's talented BT guests: Victoria Deshazer (MI), Dan Jones (TX), & Jenna Leavitt (OR).

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com

Show note - This episode is a rebroadcast. Originally aired July 30, 2021.

Welcome to the "Day in the Life Series" presented by the BT Focus Podcast! 

Today we meet Elise and hear her BT story. We follow her journey from a background in microbiology and geriatrics to her current role as an RBT providing ABA services - with excellent advice, perspectives, and encouragement along the way!

BTs interested in participating in the Day in the Life series? We'd love to connect with you! Reach us at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com 

In this episode, we are joined by BT guest hosts Dan Jones & Victoria Deshazor to continue our review of the RBT Task List - 2nd Edition!

This episode explores the following Task List items under section "C. Skill Acquisition:"

• C-6 Implement task analyzed chaining procedures

You will hear real-life scenarios, relevance to practice, and some practical test prep questions to support you on the path to RBT certification!

Interested in contributing to the BT Focus Podcast? We'd love to connect! Reach us at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com

In today's "ABA FAQ's" edition of the BT Focus Podcast, we explore the behavioral principles of "extinction" and "extinction bursts," their relationship to problem behavior reduction, and why it's true that sometimes it appears that "things get a bit worse before they get better."

We'll unpack the defining features of each term, provide relevant examples and scenarios, and leave you with relevant tips for your practice to provide greater levels of understanding and key takeaways.

Got a question or feedback? Let us know at btfocus@centriahealthcare.com !