https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/datadriven-diaries daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/datadriven-diaries/a-statement-from-functionally-speaking-aba-somali-community monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/da979ff1-226d-4162-97df-a149c5d91c87/9612.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - A Statement from Functionally Speaking ABA Samira Ahmed is a wonderful BCBA, mentee, and friend While a few states away, I’m reminded daily of her compassion and dedication to culturally responsive & high-quality care. As an advocate for inclusive and effective interventions, Samira leaves an incredible impact wherever she goes. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/datadriven-diaries/rest-isnt-optional-reclaiming-yourself-aba monthly 0.5 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/57b566f9-42d5-49fb-bd7a-58819584a0a3/Beige+and+Cream+Minimal+Trend+Style+Fashion+Photo+Grid+Instagram+Post.png Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out Please—love yourself today. Show yourself kindness. Give yourself grace. You don’t have to earn it. You already deserve it. You’ve got this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/db1a0170-f1a8-4229-9ffc-513da6d3819a/Earthy+Abstract+Expressive+Photography+Frame+Portrait+Instagram+Post++%2817%29.png Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Before you go any further, ask yourself: What does success—truly and holistically—look like to me? Is it grinding to meet unattainable deadlines? Is it completing every project I’ve impulsively materialized—only to add them as another stressor? Or… Is it experiencing love and joy? Being known for your kindness? Creating a home that feels like a haven? Protecting your peace? Caring deeply for the people around you? Take time to think deeply about your answers, maybe even write them down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1753744402713-OP9X99WVBKYY7QGXKEI6/unsplash-image-G-JJy-Yv_dA.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/8131dc08-f089-4ede-b015-75877d0cd6c9/1000024420.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out I asked my friend (and inspirational BCBA) Karly Kierzek to weigh in on this timely topic—while she’s vacationing in Hawaii. We laughed about the shared anxiety that can come with rest: me, coming from a place of waiting and anticipation… and her, from a place of knowing she’ll soon have to return. Here’s what she had to say: “I think in general, the takeaways from this vacation are: 1. When you're planning to take a vacation, there's so much more that goes into "pre-vacation" when you truly love what you do to set your team up for success and maintain continuity of quality services. However, no matter how much you try to prepare, there is a certain level of trust you must have for your team. And that in itself is rewarding when you oversee overall center operations. 2. As a BCBA and site director, particularly when you are passionate about your work, you can't help but think about how things are going when you're on vacation. In addition, you find joy in using your pastime to reflect on your team and caseload and how to continuously improve systems and intervention plans for their overall quality. 3. It's okay to REST. Truly, unapologetically, rest without doing something productive. Being on a longer vacation reminded me I should practice these mindfulness and self-care habits in my daily routine so I can continue to be excited coming to work every day. 4. Lastly and probably most importantly, enjoying a long vacation also reminded me to continue working alongside the team, not over them, and empower them to be confident and comfortable operating with you, but become excited when you return.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1753735720626-5WHUFQDYLN8RBPCRUAOI/unsplash-image-aR20Du8Gl5s.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1753736566910-PQX5QR29RYZN4G0YB8C3/unsplash-image-YkQP3yHuvco.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out This might feel silly. But just… pause for a moment. Let your breath steady. Drop your shoulders. And say to yourself: “I am enough.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/92cc11fd-afcf-41c3-b5a6-863db16b674d/20250716_170844.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out Image of myself and my kitty soaking up the day together & leaning into purpose, connection, and self-care. No TV. No background noise, just stillness and love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/7e4c8eb7-0965-4ad2-a42d-9a1dc82c8875/20250726_151151.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - Rest Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Yourself in a Field That Won’t Slow Down - Make it stand out Leaning into my core values of adventure and living an exciting life—exploring the Omaha Zoo with the most supportive, loving, and caring husband I could ever ask for. A day full of connection, curiosity, and presence. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/datadriven-diaries/leading-with-a-hidden-disability monthly 0.5 2025-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/d0e5a73c-9931-4cc8-aaf9-d3ff888adf1d/1000023441.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - When Showing Up Hurts: Leading With a Hidden Disability - Make it stand out This is the selfie I took during my POTS episode. With an ice pack under my neck, my feet elevated, and my team reminding me to “take deep breaths,” I captured this moment as a way to make the best out of the fear & uncertainty. It’s a photo I come back to, reminding myself that this wasn’t weakness - it was necessary rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1749325854066-6H3BWWKGU8JERK2I9G2B/unsplash-image-YrYSlTuBvBA.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - When Showing Up Hurts: Leading With a Hidden Disability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1749324689879-5WYXT7DLMG2LFIXFH6LU/unsplash-image-1bjsASjhfkE.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - When Showing Up Hurts: Leading With a Hidden Disability . https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/datadriven-diaries/from-burnout-to-breakthrough-how-catalyst-behavior-solutions-reignited-my-passion-for-aba monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1746490638830-R9GA6SO7L5SUINN8RY2J/unsplash-image-Jxi526YIQgA.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Catalyst Behavior Solutions Reignited My Passion for ABA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/8260c531-b7f9-412a-a2f1-e818443cb7fc/1000022392.jpg Data-Driven Diaries - From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Catalyst Behavior Solutions Reignited My Passion for ABA - About the Author Ellie Eastlund, BCBA Ellie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She is currently pursuing her PhD in ABA with a focus on reaching underserved populations. Ellie is passionate about ethical, values-driven care and advocating for meaningful change across the field. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown daily 0.75 2025-11-30 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown/intersection-sex-sexuality-aba-nicholas-maio-aether monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1764115139526-L8S6WFNFY6JBLCZBSS6O/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing New Competencies: The Intersection of Sex and Sexuality in ABA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1764117029556-8JW941ZNEM54GHSUQB73/unsplash-image-gg8f7FLbMs0.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing New Competencies: The Intersection of Sex and Sexuality in ABA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1764116797992-FNGMWH1I16D5GR3LNHEX/unsplash-image-j06gLuKK0GM.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing New Competencies: The Intersection of Sex and Sexuality in ABA . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/95cc864d-2b18-4909-b606-91283c84a790/Me.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing New Competencies: The Intersection of Sex and Sexuality in ABA - About Nicholas Nicholas Maio-Aether, MAMFT, MSPSY, LBA, CSC, IBA, BCBA is a Sexual Behavior Analyst and AASECT-certified Sexuality Counselor with over 13,000 hours of experience supporting individuals and couples in developing healthy, affirming relationships with sexuality. He is the co-founder of Empowered: A Center for Sexuality, LLC, a BACB Type 2 CEU provider dedicated to expanding access to high-quality sexuality services for historically underserved populations. Nicholas is the originator of the field’s only comprehensive Sexual Behavior Analysis (SBA) training program, built specifically for behavior analysts, and created two formal certifications in the discipline: Certified Behavioral Sexologist (CBS) and Certified Behavioral Sexologist – Common & Couple’s Concerns (CBS-C). His work integrates compassionate, human-centered care with behavior analytic practice, particularly for autistic adults navigating dating, intimacy, and sociosexual skill development. In addition to direct therapeutic work, he serves as a Subject Matter Expert supporting ABA teams through consultation, parent training, staff education, and telehealth services. A dedicated advocate for ethical reform in ABA, Nicholas provides training that directly addresses historical harm in the field and promotes trauma-informed, inclusive practices. He also serves as Bylaws Committee Chair and mentor within AASECT. His specialties include Sexual Behavior Analysis, couples communication, queer-affirming care, anxiety management, pleasure-based skill building, and ethical practice in behavior analysis. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown/obm-aba-retention-advocacy-employers monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/0ff85366-7fa2-40cd-baec-c9712a1de8bd/ChatGPT+Image+Aug+24%2C+2025%2C+05_35_16+PM.png Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/f31f7526-81e8-45d4-9cbe-4782d6fb33e7/Disability+Hiring+Advocacy+%281%29.png Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/c4d881bd-6869-44aa-9701-5db55fd4d7de/Disability+Hiring+Advocacy+%283%29.png Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/9f4a64f1-d5b4-4367-9c38-105bfbbf6a6c/Disability+Hiring+Advocacy+%282%29.png Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/8b0ddaeb-7528-4090-8214-16571d3f9ce7/OIG3.webp Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754776050375-L0NA0V32HX9GY7BY6SFX/unsplash-image-hEw2qUhk-fw.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1756073942237-X6PWWTJCIB9304RRQS1Q/unsplash-image-PLeMfbzWA90.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1756074106995-0F0ZGTBWN8LHW0I2Y74V/unsplash-image-sRa7ekP0JA8.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Reinforcement Blueprint: How Smart Leaders Retain Top Talent and Build Loyalty https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown/mentratrack-supervision-bcba-bcaba-rbt monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/f6acc4a8-5c50-4d51-8eba-bfd7ee0529f5/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+8.36.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/91e9fbd0-64db-4a7f-a86a-4126c7b8bf94/OIG2.W.jfif Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/489b82c9-3851-418b-9ca0-587cb02ecbfc/OIG4.WDwD5IxN.jfif Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/c1f645b8-07f6-4d78-a998-3562777739c8/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+8.35.38%E2%80%AFPM.png Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/06fea33d-bb79-4e30-a9ea-4700f9bc39e3/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+8.34.29%E2%80%AFPM.png Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision - \ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/58803eb9-0ecd-45db-a407-b2f4ae0d1358/OIG2.png Reinforcer Rundown - Reinforcing Greatness: How MentraTrack Is Shaping the Future of Supervision https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown/bcba-guide-to-elopement monthly 0.5 2025-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1750011480325-99RNZE3JIIMRTQWSQU0N/unsplash-image-sIMp9V7HD_I.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Don't Wait—Act on Elopement: A Clinician’s Guide to Safety and Support - Make it stand out This quote from Gorlin et al. (2016) powerfully captures the emotional toll of elopement on families: ”Parental worry about keeping their child safe has an impact … including interrupted sleep, fear of perception of poor parenting … inability to find support.” This quote outlines the shame and guilt parents often experience—feelings that may lead them to downplay or not disclose elopement behaviors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/ebbe6547-f8d9-4066-b9c6-5b7df2fc3131/Vibrant+Purple+and+Modern+Problem+and+Solution+Table+Graph+%281%29.png Reinforcer Rundown - Don't Wait—Act on Elopement: A Clinician’s Guide to Safety and Support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1750022616109-0GS1YKR36SYQOW2W8AAF/unsplash-image-avjGi7AgBPE.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - Don't Wait—Act on Elopement: A Clinician’s Guide to Safety and Support https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/reinforcer-rundown/bcba-satisfaction monthly 0.5 2025-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748050263304-NJCJ8BN06DMYQ72JIXOI/unsplash-image-XUg8-SF5URA.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Quiet Reinforcer: How Client Progress Shapes BCBA Satisfaction - Make it stand out This barrier here? I promise you can lift it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748048504651-FTF0875A99QBZQDW02QS/unsplash-image-qxcQG21m_qE.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Quiet Reinforcer: How Client Progress Shapes BCBA Satisfaction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/0a00332b-be14-4217-bd6e-f2f6e127f6c3/2025-05-21+00_01_15.892-0500.jpg Reinforcer Rundown - The Quiet Reinforcer: How Client Progress Shapes BCBA Satisfaction https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/on-my-best-behavior daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/on-my-best-behavior/the-bcba-slp-collaborative-playbook-pt-1 monthly 0.5 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/ddc78f66-e127-40c9-a386-e4196d5de53c/OIG2.webp On My Best Behavior - The BCBA & SLP Collaborative Playbook (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/f9d4196a-5652-4d9e-8d43-284d2f029b3a/unnamed+%281%29.jpg On My Best Behavior - The BCBA & SLP Collaborative Playbook (Pt. 1) - Kara Heckerman, M.S., CCC-SLP Founder: Aligned Horizons (Therapy Without Limits ) https://alignedhorizons.org/ Kara Heckerman is a passionate and experienced speech-language pathologist dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their full communication potential. With a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from The Florida State University and over 10 years of experience, she specializes in designing individualized therapy plans tailored to each person’s unique needs. Kara’s journey in speech-language pathology is driven by the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to communicate effectively and engage with the world confidently. As a neurodivergent-affirming practitioner, she is committed to integrating the latest evidence-based practices into therapy, ensuring the highest standard of care. She values meaningful partnerships with families and caregivers. By equipping them with tools and knowledge, Kara strives to ensure success beyond therapy sessions. Her approach is warm, supportive, and client-centered, fostering an environment where growth and connection flourish. This reflects our mission of cultivating authentic relationships and meaningful progress. Communication begins with connection. Let’s get aligned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/f7a883a8-2f03-46eb-a1a6-b7029b5a8e46/OIG3.nwsU2fbORYBAbFhw.5.jfif On My Best Behavior - The BCBA & SLP Collaborative Playbook (Pt. 1) - The Final Score? BCBA: 1 SLP: 1 Alex: 100 After several weeks, Alex began using his device more purposefully and calmly, with fewer moments of frustration. Teachers found that when adults respected his need to explore, and programmed specific and meaningful times to practice device use, his participation in learning and social activities improved, scrolling decreased, and functional device use increased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/b8de2988-0709-46ad-8a5d-aa313d119432/OIG4._YjWrD65yFM5NqM.png On My Best Behavior - The BCBA & SLP Collaborative Playbook (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/343913cc-c5e1-45b6-a448-b7e7eaec00dd/OIG1.65cdEM.jfif On My Best Behavior - The BCBA & SLP Collaborative Playbook (Pt. 1) - 1. Opening Huddle: The Case of SGD Scrolling "Cheez-it, Cheez-it, Cheez-it, yogurt, ice cream sandwich, Cheez-it, Cheez-it." Ring any bells? For many students using speech generating devices (SGDs), the list of repeated or random selections can look a lot like this. SGD use is a hot topic in SLP & BCBA collaboration, especially when a student spends more time scrolling, exploring, or stimming than communicating with intent. In this first post of our series, Kara and I explore both perspectives, showing how collaboration between SLPs and BCBAs can turn these moments into meaningful communication and functional outcomes. To My BCBA Friends: Please reference Figure 1 (“A decision-making model for assessing nonbehavioral treatments”) in Brodhead’s 2015 article. Click Here for Link https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/on-my-best-behavior/humanistic-behaviorism-workplace-bullying monthly 0.5 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751656336261-O81M4U6ORY3GYR72UKNW/unsplash-image-WM99b5Jjf9k.jpg On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751678218774-F2K4XJTAUWN0D2X8017A/unsplash-image-e4ING8JYKgI.jpg On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/0cc9d5d7-4962-405a-aad1-5ba8d6ab2b33/Pastel+Green+and+Red+Pros+and+Cons+Financial+Planning+Finance+Graph+%283%29.png On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! - Make it stand out ————— Remember: The core of humanistic behaviorism is the individual—their dignity, their potential, and their right to be understood and empowered. It’s about seeing the human behind the behavior, with a capacity for growth and self-determination. That’s easier said than done when you’re the one in the hot seat, right? Take a moment. Reflect on your own workplace experiences with bullying. Then revisit the table above and try to see the human side in yourself and the individuals involved. Whether you were the one harmed, the one who stood by, or the one whose behavior crossed a line. Now ask yourself honestly: What would it mean—for you and your organization—to move from failure avoidance to success seeking? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/93b05ac4-54d4-4d0b-803f-15c39f0ee170/ChatGPT+Image+Jul+3%2C+2025%2C+10_09_25+PM.png On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! - *Modified from Samnani & Singh, 2012 Einarsen, Hoel, Zapf, & Cooper, 2011 Lutgen-Sandvik, Tracy, & Alberts, 2007 Fox & Stallworth, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/204f1e88-8dd1-4a05-8d69-a5d50da74efa/Pastel+Green+and+Red+Pros+and+Cons+Financial+Planning+Finance+Graph+%281%29.png On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! - Make it stand out ————— While the term “bully” is commonly used, it’s important to remember that we are not labeling people—we are describing patterns of behavior. Aggressive workplace behavior may include persistent criticism, exclusion, intimidation, or manipulation. These behaviors may be overt or subtle, and they often arise within stressful or poorly structured systems that unintentionally reinforce them. Recognizing bullying behavior should not lead to shaming the individual, but instead to understanding the variables influencing it, and holding people accountable with support, not punishment. Our goal is to foster a culture that responds with compassionate correction, clarity, and safety for everyone involved. Accountability and empathy are not mutually exclusive. An effective workplace does not excuse harmful behavior, but it also doesn’t ignore the conditions that maintain it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751671673132-KZX0S3RRD5BOQB5T07WZ/unsplash-image-VMKBFR6r_jg.jpg On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/fe4e952c-aea2-4441-91c0-c1fbaee31503/Pastel+Green+and+Red+Pros+and+Cons+Financial+Planning+Finance+Graph+%282%29.png On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751665595523-G27ZNNMZ05D8MTKACONP/unsplash-image-IBaVuZsJJTo.jpg On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/9beb036e-05e2-4ac5-935d-d3a5c6adabf2/Pastel+Green+and+Red+Pros+and+Cons+Financial+Planning+Finance+Graph.png On My Best Behavior - Bullies, Bystanders, and Burnout… Oh My! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/on-my-best-behavior/top-10-reasons-your-supervision-experience-is-robbing-you-and-what-to-do-about-it monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748395825404-ZGI9G77ZN2TMMFBXE7P1/unsplash-image-KvkvaFlZdSg.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748226505984-DBNBV0ZZ9VOU4ID74GUD/unsplash-image-7KLa-xLbSXA.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Also, remember to be kind. The reality is, many BCBAs didn’t receive high-quality supervision themselves, and they may be doing the best they can with what they were taught. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748393873427-QYZR0Z4PE7PKLA5CCTO1/unsplash-image--uHVRvDr7pg.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748221821856-HZFOG0AXSY5X8KTBOE6Z/unsplash-image-Ny0Lt7hLSJ0.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748300862937-AYMHK78ZATY0E2M3U354/unsplash-image-mcSDtbWXUZU.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Make it stand out Supervisors - You don’t need to have a fancy data-collection system to begin with. When I first started, it was a simple rating scale on pen & paper that my supervisees and I used. “Not having time” is not an acceptable excuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748227791025-ABFKAHKEUF9VH36VEGM4/unsplash-image-9V3Q2W_mRLE.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Make it stand out Ideas for Supervision Activities Include: Culture Wheels, Discussion of What “Culture” means, Reviewing Research Articles on Cultural Competency, Taking Implicit Biases Tests Together, etc. In addition to this - explore with your supervisor/supervisee areas of cultural competency within the specific area of your practice (example: if you primarily work with autistic learners, explore & engage with autistic content creators). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748135874908-S967ILRV8YZMNKKPKNER/unsplash-image-iDzKdNI7Qgc.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Make it stand out Don’t let your compass for quality supervision be like Jack Sparrow’s - spinning wildly and pointing to whatever you want most in the moment. Let it guide you, unwaveringly, toward what matters most: the best possible outcomes for your future clients. I’ve met multiple students and supervisees who made the difficult - but deeply respectable - decision to walk away from hundreds of accrued hours. Why? Because they knew they deserved supervision that would truly prepare them to become the best BCBA or BCaBA they could be. That kind of courage speaks volumes. Choose growth. Choose ethics. Choose better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748308359763-PTIKOFSWPDFUK7H068PH/unsplash-image-tVIv23vcuz4.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748138483564-YU6LXL9TT9P4V028EAOT/unsplash-image-ZJEKICY5EXY.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Link to Recommended Questionnaire: Here’s a link to a recommended supervision satisfaction questionnaire: https://dclinpsych.leeds.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2018/10/4c-Supervisor-Relationship-Questionnaire_PDFlong-version.pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1748299937277-HSQKJSYF979EHHAONWQ7/unsplash-image-_JgMnccR3Q4.jpg On My Best Behavior - Top 10 Reasons Your Supervision Experience is Robbing You - And What To Do About It. - Make it stand out Don’t allow your supervision experience to slip through the cracks. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/rbt-real-talk daily 0.75 2025-12-20 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/rbt-real-talk/the-beautiful-and-awkward-dance-bcba-rbt monthly 0.5 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754252932601-YPORH4ENGFQXK60QAGT2/unsplash-image-ooidQxRACPA.jpg RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs - Make it stand out Day one is the first line in a story shaped by connection, curiosity, and every small moment in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/34b0d4aa-2267-43bd-a4bd-291ec2dff4ed/My+Headshot-2.png RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs - About the Author Lee Courrau is a seasoned RBT with over six years of experience creating transformative social skills programs for children on the spectrum. As the creator of The Social Pathway Curriculum, Lee is passionate about helping providers turn uninspired groups into experiences that are fun, functional, and deeply impactful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1b930e96-8ea0-477b-b57f-7a026b9e5640/OIG1+%284%29.jfif RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs - The Magic is In the Middle The best BCBA–RBT relationships I’ve seen are partnerships where the BCBA trusts the RBT to handle challenges creatively. The RBT feels safe admitting mistakes without fear of judgment. And for both, they share a laugh after a chaotic session and remember that we’re in this work because we care about people. When this relationship clicks, it changes everything, not just for us, but for the clients and families we serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/2685a330-98dd-4bee-8a3a-f320c455ad9e/ChatGPT+Image+Aug+3%2C+2025%2C+03_14_33+PM.png RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754254343477-45BGG5WCRMSMU5K95NYF/unsplash-image-_NcA3WgcFuY.jpg RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/f8302696-3a5e-41d7-987e-b2e927a86b2c/OIG4+%281%29.jfif RBT Real Talk - The Beautiful (and Sometimes Awkward) Dance of BCBAs and RBTs - At the end of the day, ABA isn’t just about behavior. It’s about people. And the BCBA–RBT relationship is one of the most important pieces of that puzzle. So let’s keep it human. Let’s keep it kind. Let’s keep it collaborative. And let’s remember that sometimes, the best therapy session starts with a high-five, a shared joke, or simply the words: “Hey, how are you doing today?” That’s where the real magic begins. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/rbt-real-talk/lessons-from-the-therapy-room-rbt monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/721a1c7e-e510-48af-8b75-f71c97bbcc70/Tezza-9898.jpeg RBT Real Talk - This Job Changed Me: Lessons in Compassion From the Therapy Room - Make it stand out Hi! I’m Emma Carney, a student at St. Cloud Technical & Community College studying Early Childhood Education. I’ve always been passionate about working with children, especially those with developmental disabilities. That passion led me to become a Registered Behavior Technician, where I’ve learned the power of patience, empathy, and connection. With no prior knowledge of the field, it has taught me lessons I never would have learned. Every child I’ve worked with has taught me something valuable and shaped the person I’m becoming. Now, I’m continuing my education with the goal of becoming a Behavior Analyst. My mission is to support children and families by creating inclusive environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1749942905981-XS703B4JWXOA7VIOE12V/unsplash-image-Zfc-dBwLgic.jpg RBT Real Talk - This Job Changed Me: Lessons in Compassion From the Therapy Room - Hold Onto the Lessons This isn’t just a job. It’s a calling—one that will stretch you, change you, and shape you in ways you never imagined. No matter where this journey takes me—or you—I know the lessons we’ve learned here will stay with us for life. So if this work has shaped you too, hold onto those lessons. They’re the real reason we do what we do. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/rbt-real-talk/the-weight-i-carried-alone-until-i-didnt monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/99695434-6032-4ce2-b84f-c17f51d8ee25/IMG_7894.jpg RBT Real Talk - The Weight I Carried Alone… Until I Didn’t - About Me My academic & professional experiences have fueled my passion for understanding human behavior, mental health, and the criminal justice system, particularly in the intersection of mental illness and justice-involved individuals on probation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747880560971-416YIE4UBA4SGWZXFALB/unsplash-image-XX2WTbLr3r8.jpg RBT Real Talk - The Weight I Carried Alone… Until I Didn’t https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/laymans-lens daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/laymans-lens/exposing-ethical-aba monthly 0.5 2025-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751229324378-51Y47AVIUBHRV7C88DMB/unsplash-image-1MlMA5njI0c.jpg The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751212586097-SHLM30R95AQUY3OETZ74/unsplash-image-PbzntH58GLQ.jpg The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751140249746-02A0O5558MX0Z0QS7ZV5/unsplash-image-oZuBNC-6E2s.jpg The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751224727215-EJKK1AEDOPTFKOK1TSUO/unsplash-image-2vCvnNhsi6E.jpg The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1751134726502-CBPWBH8XBFY4FA47H1ZW/unsplash-image-rItGZ4vquWk.jpg The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/ef341143-2507-490a-ac23-43e7bd4ceeb9/Vibrant+Purple+and+Modern+Problem+and+Solution+Table+Graph+%282%29.png The Layman's Len - Exposing “Ethical” ABA: When Good Words Hide Bad Practices (Pt. 1) https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/laymans-lens/a-parents-guide-to-aba-services monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747617029835-TF5LJEVB1JLEXW9PC04H/unsplash-image-SBIak0pKUIE.jpg The Layman's Len - You Know Your Child Best: A Parent’s Guide to ABA Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747616150208-DI0KNLHI1GHAB31MEFTC/unsplash-image-Yqtm6Fi8COM.jpg The Layman's Len - You Know Your Child Best: A Parent’s Guide to ABA Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747612747800-DLHC4693U06IT111TPWS/unsplash-image-FqqaJI9OxMI.jpg The Layman's Len - You Know Your Child Best: A Parent’s Guide to ABA Services https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/exploring-perspectives daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/exploring-perspectives/interview-occupational-therapist-maha-dridi monthly 0.5 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/cbfab26b-a449-4a9f-aba3-13fc25489654/Bridging+the+Gap+OT+Insights+for+Collaborative+Practice.png Exploring Perspectives - Regulation as the Root: Building Bridges Between OT & ABA - Make it stand out A heartfelt thank-you to Maha Dridi, OTR/L, for sharing her time, insight, and compassion in this conversation. Her ability to bridge clinical knowledge with child-centered care is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when professionals work together with respect and shared purpose. To explore more of Maha’s work—including free guides, practical OT strategies, and real-world examples of interdisciplinary care—visit her website at https://mahedridi.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/11e52028-aeda-4668-a877-54ec1eb7be08/Round+Profile+Picture.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Regulation as the Root: Building Bridges Between OT & ABA - Professional Bio Maha Dridi is a licensed Occupational Therapist (BSc OT, OTR/L), Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT), and Certified Cognitive Remediation Therapy(CRT) with over 10 years of experience working across the lifespan from early childhood to adulthood. She is a Senior OT Consultant, Neuro & Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist, and founder of a therapy clinic focused on inclusive, evidence-based care. Maha brings extensive international experience, having worked across a variety of healthcare, educational, and community settings in both local and global contexts. Her approach blends neurodevelopmental and cognitive rehabilitation frameworks with a strengths-based, person-centered philosophy. She is also a published therapy content creator whose educational guides and visuals are used and shared by professionals and families worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1752114851369-NXQLLTH69SY1QZD5PGN2/unsplash-image-F2mUDGtnRww.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Regulation as the Root: Building Bridges Between OT & ABA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1752116014852-JSAPV6P5ZZJRZKMPSED9/unsplash-image-FHnnjk1Yj7Y.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Regulation as the Root: Building Bridges Between OT & ABA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1752114770738-ZNUJDPJ4RUPCCDD0R9MN/unsplash-image-uY60pJUHqOo.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Regulation as the Root: Building Bridges Between OT & ABA https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/exploring-perspectives/a-bcbas-guide-to-listening-learning-and-letting-go monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747357317686-JK419IH31Y4XP236IKFF/unsplash-image-OMzZ_dt5ovg.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Start Here: A BCBA’s Guide to Listening, Learning, and Letting Go… - WE ARE NOT. We’re not the only ones in the room. Other professionals - SLPs, OT’s, educators, mental health providers - bring incredible skill sets that we should be learning from. Autistic adults, parents, and clients have insights that should shape the way we practice. https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/exploring-perspectives/empowering-through-education monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1747789539860-YMC646PYXRIDL3ZB8ZGC/unsplash-image-ZFXZ_xMYTZs.jpg Exploring Perspectives - Empowering Through Education: A Future Teacher’s Mission ✨ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/014963a7-3dfa-467d-9fba-76c424e48bbb/IMG_2709.jpeg Exploring Perspectives - Empowering Through Education: A Future Teacher’s Mission ✨ Personal Statement – Hodan Noor Saint Cloud State University Elementary Education Major | Special Education Minor https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/accidentally-aba daily 0.75 2025-12-19 https://www.functionallyspeakingaba.com/accidentally-aba/shaping-not-shaming-progress-is-not-linear monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754092840367-4JGK2RWS5IWY6YQ3QYIN/unsplash-image-DdIGZjmQzdA.jpg "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/a242c9bb-0105-49cb-bb8d-2f251bcb9bbb/Earthy+Abstract+Expressive+Photography+Frame+Portrait+Instagram+Post++%2824%29.png "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/fc2a1305-3daf-423c-9615-bae7364ce28c/Neat+Minimalist+Comparison+Instagram+Post.png "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  - Make it stand out And in the past, I would have labeled that as failure. 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I see it as shaping in motion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/bc6177f8-94ed-40a9-8ed9-72e4765c5dff/Earthy+Abstract+Expressive+Photography+Frame+Portrait+Instagram+Post++%2823%29.png "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754092495422-WCWQQW9F6PQF2HSHGL46/unsplash-image-BJiAIqSP5ug.jpg "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/1754092380136-SSAX7OPN6EGQOCUVS8NI/unsplash-image-AT77Q0Njnt0.jpg "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6817c96d3222c4034babfab2/d917a2b5-d77f-452a-8d2f-83a21942c5e2/EEE8C453-7DF3-43F3-8CC6-8E4D6DF4036C_VSCO.JPG "Accidentally" ABA - Shaping, Not Shaming: Why Progress Isn’t Linear (and That’s OK)  - About the Author Hi, I’m Carey Williams. I’m a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) who loves working with people and helping them build on the strengths I know they already have. For me, ABA is about more than just changing behavior—it’s about supporting meaningful, positive change that honors each person’s unique journey. I’m passionate about neurodivergent-affirming ABA and committed to ethical and assent-based approaches that create collaborative, respectful, and empowering environments. Working alongside clients and families in ways that feel natural and affirming is what drives me every day. Right now, I’m going back to school to become a BCBA, excited to grow my skills and deepen my ability to make a meaningful difference. On a personal note, I’m obsessed with coffee (seriously, it’s my fuel), sushi, a big cat lover, and I find joy in the little things—spending time with friends, family, outside, going to concerts, painting, or getting lost in a good movie. 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