Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones….and Words Can Hurt Me Too
1 Authored By: Angelica Aguirre, PhD, BCBA-D Minnesota State University, Mankato The old children’s rhyme “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” was used …
Ally Assist™: Digitally Enabled Behavior Change for Organizations
Behavior scientists recognize that technology-based interventions can assist in effectively and efficiently creating behavior change (Erath & DiGennaro Reed, 2019; Johnson & Rubin, 2011; Twyman, 2014). Yet, the use of …
Helping a Child with Autism Wear Masks
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues many states currently require individuals to wear masks in public settings to minimize the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Masks are also recommended by Center …
Me and You: A Behavioral Account of Self and Other and Implications for Mental Health and Well Being
1 In this month’s blog I am delighted to have RFT and adolescence expert Orla Moran talking about behavior analysis and self vs. other. Orla was my first PhD student …
Sleep, Circadian Biology, and Health: Action in the Behavioral Interactions!
For this month’s blog, I asked my friend and colleague, Dr. Ryan Olson, to tell our audience about the collaborative work he is doing on sleep, particularly as it relates …
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!
1 Guest Blog by: Tracy Lepper, PhD, BCBA-D Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Many new parents may be experiencing heightened anxiety concerning their infant’s development during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Parenting in Extraordinary Times; Considerations from Relational Frame Theory about coercive practices.
In this month’s blog my conference roomie and bad ass RFT researcher Dr. Sarah Cassidy talks about parenting in extraordinary times. COVID-19 has brought up lots of new adventures and …
ABAI 2020: Sessions Related to Addiction Research and Treatment
With the ever-changing situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, ABAI will be holding their 46th annual conference virtually this week from May 21st – 25th. Despite this different landscape, I am …
Behaviorally Educated Goes to ABAI & Some Tips for Making the Most of the May 2020 Virtual Convention
Co-authored by Dr. Melissa Swisher, Lecturer, Purdue University It’s about that time when we travel from all over the world to trade ideas, establish collaborations, and catch up with fellow …
Hey Alexa, fai i miei compiti!
1 Co-authored by Dr. Melissa Swisher, Lecturer, Purdue University Translation by Giuseppe Laganà Al giorno d’oggi utilizziamo assistenti virtuali per numerose attività banali come ottenere indicazioni stradali, chiamare un locale, …