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  • Episode 08: Reinforcing Parent Coaching: Webinar Rebroadcast

    Episode 08: Reinforcing Parent Coaching: Webinar Rebroadcast
    2025/06/24

    This episode of the podcast crosses over into Nicole & Christina's original partnership: The ADHD Exchange. The ADHD Exchange is a series of workshops designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for supporting individuals with ADHD. This specific session focuses on working collaboratively with parents.

    This topic is designed to reshape the way behavior analysts, and other clinicians approach parent coaching. Rooted in a low-dosage ABA model and informed by real-world practice with families of children with ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles, this episode emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and practicality. This episode is a must for parents or caregivers who are unsure of what to expect in "parent training" or who are not getting the support they are looking for.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe strategies to build collaborative partnerships with parents that align intervention goals with family values and visions, and uphold neurodiversity-affirming practices.

    2. Apply ABA techniques within parent coaching to promote sustainable behavior change and inform skill acquisition targets in direct therapy for clearer cohesive programming across the board.

    3. Analyze ethical and compassionate practices for supporting parents of neurodivergent children while respecting family autonomy and cultural differences.


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    Check out the rest of the ADHD Exchange on BehaviorLive!


    Resources & Citations:

    Marchese, N.V., Weiss, M.J. Supporting Behavior Analysts in Providing Compassionate Care: The Development of the Parent Partnership Questionnaire (PPQ). Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi-org.proxy.wexler.hunter.cuny.edu/10.1007/s40617-023-00827-8

    https://activeparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AP4-SURVEY-1.pdf

    Fogg, B. J. (2020). Tiny habits: The small changes that change everything. Harvest.

    https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/


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  • Episode 07: Reinforcing a Child's Perspective

    Episode 07: Reinforcing a Child's Perspective
    2025/06/10

    This episode of Reinforcing Conversations features our very first guest, none other than Nicole’s newly minted 11-year old son, Jack. Jack will share his mental health journey, what he has found supportive in the classroom, and ways in which having a behaviorist for a mom is great and not-so-great. He is articulate, transparent and comes equipped with some gen alpha words and laughs. He and Nicole highlight how to build a relationship with empathy, acceptance and humor, even when Nicole’s parenting is less-than-perfect.

    Christina and Nicole will share their thoughts on Jack’s journey, adding layers of recommendations for parents and providers alike. Join Christina, Nicole and Jack to learn from their experiences.

    About our guest: Jack is an 11 year old who loves baseball, space, robotics, music and more. He has a spirited personality and has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and giftedness. He demonstrates high emotional intelligence, and enjoys speaking about his experience as a neurodivergent child. He hopes to help adults understand children more.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Behavior Analysts will identify the ways in which adults provide verbal and non-verbal cues, both positive and not positive to children/clients.

    2. Behavior Analysts will pinpoint advantages and potential disadvantages of combining medication with behavioral therapy.

    3. Behavior Analysts will recognize stressors and potential strategies that may be helpful for supporting families in the home setting

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    57 分
  • SPECIAL EPISODE: Reinforcing Conferences

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Reinforcing Conferences
    2025/06/05

    Pre-recorded at ABAI, join Nicole & Christina for this in-person talk about why they love conferences. We recommend that everyone attends professional development conferences, and especially those involved in ABA spaces. Here our advice for getting the most out of the actual event, and the travel opportunity for the ultimate and always-desired work-life balance. Line dancing? DC architecture? Networking? Career opportunities? Conferences have it all!

    Even more, we also share exciting news:

    New England Center for Children is the Visionary Founding Sponsor for Reinforcing Conversations.

    We are so excited to partner with them (listen why!) and the ACE ABA Software. If you haven't checked them out, head over to acenecc.org ASAP!

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    28 分
  • Episode 06: Reinforcing Clinic-Based ABA

    Episode 06: Reinforcing Clinic-Based ABA
    2025/05/25

    In this episode of Reinforcing Conversations, we take a closer look at the clinical setting in ABA. Clinical settings offer a controlled environment where treatment plans can be delivered with high fidelity, allowing for measurable outcomes and clear data patterns. For clients, this often translates into consistent routines and well-tracked progress. For behavior analysts, it can be a space where the science of behavior analysis shines—where skills, graphs, and outcomes align with intention and design.

    But while the clinical model has many strengths, it’s not without its challenges. Nicole and Christina explore both the promise and the pitfalls of clinical work, offering a balanced, honest look at what it means to practice ABA in this setting—for professionals, for families, and most importantly, for clients.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Behavior Analysts will identify how the clinical setting creates optimal conditions for high treatment fidelity.

    2. Behavior Analysts will explore drawbacks of providing treatment in the clinical setting, and how to overcome those drawbacks.

    3. Behavior Analysts will learn actionable ways to establish relationships with caregivers and other stakeholders when providing treatment in a clinical setting.


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    1 時間 11 分
  • Episode 05: Reinforcing Home-Based ABA

    Episode 05: Reinforcing Home-Based ABA
    2025/05/12

    In this episode of Reinforcing Conversations, we start our journey through different ABA settings. We’re starting with one of the most common, and most challenging settings - home-based ABA. How do BCBAs and RBTs successfully collaborate with parents, caregivers and family members to blend home-based ABA with family life successfully? Learning Objectives:

    1. Behavior Analysts will identify the barriers in place for each person within the home-team setting.

    2. Behavior Analysts will explore strategies to set their home-teams up for success.

    3. Behavior Analysts will learn actionable ways to show compassion and create a positive culture when providing in home ABA therapy

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    58 分
  • Episode 04: Reinforcing Fieldwork Foundations

    Episode 04: Reinforcing Fieldwork Foundations
    2025/04/28
    In this episode of Reinforcing Conversations, Nicole and Christina dive into one of their favorite topics—fieldwork supervision. Nicole co-owns Supervision Reimagined with Gabriella Davila, and Christina leads an ABA Scholars group, so they both spend their days immersed in supervision systems and supporting the next generation of behavior analysts.How do trainees know what to expect from their supervision experience? How can supervisors ensure a strong, ethical, and supportive start to supervision?Together, Nicole and Christina explore logistics, relationship-building, and the ethics of establishing a solid foundation for fieldwork supervision. While this episode is geared toward ABA students, RBTs, and BCBAs, parents and related professionals are more than welcome to listen in and learn about how supervision truly shapes the field.Behavior Analysts will review the top components necessary for starting supervision with new trainees.Behavior Analysts will identify soft skills to build a positive supervisory relationship.Behavior Analysts will explore ways to increase their efficiency with supervisory practices. Like, subscribe and share our podcast.Follow us on social media:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reinforcing.conversations/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572360794805https://www.youtube.com/@reinforcingconversationsEmail us: rf.conversations@gmail.comFind Nicole over at supervisionreimagined.comCitations:Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 274-286. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2022). BCBA supervision training curriculum outline (2.0). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Supervision_Training_Curriculum_240829-a.pdfBehavior Analyst Certification Board (2020). Fieldwork checklist and tip sheet. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fieldwork-Checklist-and-Tip-Sheet-241227-a.pdfHajiaghamohseni, Z. (2019). Supervision Behaviors of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts with Precertification Candidates (Doctoral dissertation, University of South Carolina).Sellers, T. P., Valentino, A. L., Landon, T. J., & Aiello, S. (2019). Board certified behavior analysts’ supervisory practices of trainees: Survey results and recommendations. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 536-546.LeBlanc, L. A., & Luiselli, J. K. (2016). Refining supervisory practices in the field of behavior analysis: Introduction to the special section on supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 271-273.Turner, L. B., Fischer, A. J., & Luiselli, J. K. (2016). Towards a competency-based, ethical, and socially valid approach to the supervision of applied behavior analytic trainees. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 287-298.Sellers, T. P., Alai-Rosales, S., & MacDonald, R. P. (2016). Taking full responsibility: The ethics of supervision in behavior analytic practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4), 299-308.Sellers, T. P., LeBlanc, L. A., & Valentino, A. L. (2016). Recommendations for detecting and addressing barriers to successful supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 309-319.Valentino, A. L., LeBlanc, L. A., & Sellers, T. P. (2016). The benefits of group supervision and a recommended structure for implementation. Behavior analysis in practice, 9, 320-328.
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  • Episode 03: Reinforcing Parenting as a BCBA

    Episode 03: Reinforcing Parenting as a BCBA
    2025/04/14

    In this episode, Nicole and Christina talk about what it’s like to be parents and BCBAs, and how being a parent has informed their journey. Both women will share suggestions and tips for parents, BCBAs and those who wear both hats. Listen to learn ways to balance ABA in your life without letting it take over!

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Behavior analysts will identify personal circumstances that serve as setting events for their practice in ABA.

    2. Behavior analysts will identify barriers that parents with neurodivergent and special needs children face when in treatment.

    3. Behavior analysts will explore behavior analytic strategies for maintaining professional and personal life balance to prevent burn-out.

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    Reinforce yourself,

    Christina & Nicole
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  • Episode 02: Reinforcing our journey

    Episode 02: Reinforcing our journey
    2025/03/31

    Are you wondering what a BCBA is and what we do all day? Have you ever been asked to describe your job and career aspirations? Us too, and boy is it hard!

    In this episode, Nicole and Christina will share their stories through ABA that led them to the creation of this podcast, how to explain what it is that we do, and how to share this information in a way that others can easily understand.

    Being a BCBA means so many different things, let's feel empowered to embrace all the hats we roll and skills we have.

    Learning objectives:

    1. Behavior analysts will be able to explain their job responsibilities in behavior analytic and jargon-free terminology
    2. Behavior analysts will be able to define their scope of practice
    3. Behavior analysts will learn about options for practice and when to seek support


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    Reinforce yourself,

    Christina & Nicole
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    1 時間 19 分