zen buddhism

Zen Meditation: Experience of a Behavioral Scientist

September 20, 2019 bsci21 3

Todd A Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA bSci21Media, LLC “Staring at a wall for 75 minutes is good for your wellbeing.” That was from a recent Facebook post of mine the other day, after I left […]

Society

Parents Treat Disabilities with Marijuana

August 6, 2015 1

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Bill Laitner of the Livingston Daily discussed a growing treatment among parents of children with disabilities — marijuana. Bill notes that under Michigan state law, medical marijuana is […]

Ivory Tower

How Magnetic Fields Affect Behavior

March 19, 2019 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Magnetic fields are seldom studied by behavior analysts, yet research suggests that they could impact a host of biological setting factors that impact human behavior. In some cases, […]

ABA Practice

Dear Behavior Analysis: From Applied Behavior Analyst, With Love

March 1, 2016 11

By Adam Ventura, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Dear Behavior Analysis, From the very first moment I sat in class and heard your name, to the first mand trial that my inaugural client scored correctly, […]

ABA Practice

Four Ways ABA Doesn’t Apply to Autism

September 30, 2018 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC It is no secret that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been incredibly effective when working with children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). So much so, […]

ABA Practice

Virtual Autism Treatment

July 16, 2015 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Megan Reuther, of WHOtv.com, recently reported on an autism treatment program that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services through the Internet to rural communities. An Iowa-based […]

ABA Practice

Bait and Switch Hiring Practices in the ABA Industry

December 8, 2020 3

Dr. Todd A. Ward bSci21.org Here’s the scenario: You interview for a company and it goes really well. They hear your passions and tell you how you are a perfect fit for their company. You […]