origins

Halloween in the 1900s: How Applied Behavior Analysis shaped the future of Trick-or-Treating

October 29, 2015 bsci21 3

By Emaley McCulloch, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer On a typical October 31st, dozens of children may ring your door bell, yell “trick-or-treat” and then hold out their bag for candy. Have you ever thought […]

Lifestyle

Positive Reinforcement: The Problem And Solution To Your Pet’s Bad Behavior

July 19, 2015 7

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org For most pet owners, their beloved animals aren’t perfect. For some, this could mean an occasional “tinkle” on the carpet or a “gift” that is brought […]

Lifestyle

Sitting: A Modern SIB for BCBAs and Their Clients

June 30, 2017 0

By Nick Green M.S., BCBA Guest Author Ahh…the life of the modern-day Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): training RBTs, writing behavior plans, and cracking the (ever-changing) insurance code. BCBA certifications are at an all-time high, […]

ABA Practice

Growing Up Ethically: Why Our Ethical Code Is Insufficient, But Still Important

June 22, 2016 3

By Adam Ventura, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer My elbow dug deeply into the armrest of my desk chair, acting as a fulcrum to prop up my hand as it supported a troubled brow. I […]

Lifestyle

Seven Ways You Are Ruining Your Kids

August 13, 2015 4

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Kathy Caprino of Forbes Magazine recently interviewed leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore on his view of modern parents as coddlers, whose overprotective parenting styles prevent children […]

Society

Pandemic got you down? Psychological flexibility may help.

September 17, 2020 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it social isolation and uncertainty. Most people don’t deal well with these things. Most of us want to interact with other people. After all, relationships are […]

Business/OBM

Do you have a “quality” ABA service provider?

July 31, 2016 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, Jamie Pagliaro, and Sara Gershfeld, MA, BCBA During a recent webinar, Rethink Behavioral Health and the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence asked the question: “What does ‘quality’ really mean?” […]