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While I have been productive in my work recently, the behaviors I am outputting have not contacted reinforcement. Ratio Strain is in effect. I need to step away from the computer, but struggling with the demands that are constantly present. Who can relate? Any tips?

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Isn’t it so cool to watch our technology advance? Having been in the field for about 20 years, I have been able to witness procedural changes and the translation into practice. It's amazing how quickly new evidence based practices are adopted when they can help our clients.

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Happy Earth Day 2023! Take some time to learn about Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies (BASS) by visiting https://t.co/uE6saRB8Xl🌍🌿

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Does anyone else use every second of your day to be productive? Every time I get in the car I turn on a podcast and try to learn something. I’m always on the search for new shows, so please share and/or tag your favorites in our comments!

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Although FA is the “gold standard” in Behavioral Assessment, many BCBAs rely solely on descriptive assessment. What makes conducting an FA challenging in your workplace?

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Happy Holi! Take some time to learn about this festive Hindu Holiday. Learning more about different cultural traditions helps meet Code 1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity (BACB, 2020)

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How do you make the decision to further your behavioral assessment by conducting a Functional Analysis?

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March is Woman’s History Month! Did you know that 85.15% of BACB certificants identify as female. Share your thoughts on how this impacts our services.
*Data retrieved from BACB website

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Do any of you out there struggle to implement evidence based strategies with your own children? I need a refresher on sleep training strategies and am taking a deep dive into the literature. Let me know if you are interested to hear about what I learn.

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Happy World Kindness Day! BCBAs are some of the most kind people so we know you will love celebrating this day. Share your act of kindness with us in the comments.

[Council of Autism Service Providers @CASProviders]

Socially disadvantaged children and those from minority backgrounds are less likely to receive services before 36 months of age, Rutgers study finds

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[Judith U @Autismville]

1/People like my son need research to help alleviate their suffering. They need support of behavioral and medical treatment that will help ameliorate the challenges they face.

[Matt Normand @sknnrbx]

Hot off the presses: "Research ethics for behavior analysts in practice." We identify several ethical issues (and potential solutions) specific to practitioners who conduct research in clinical settings. For a limited time, you can read it for free: https://t.co/xmcoUsPjwL

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