ABA on Tap
The ABA podcast, crafted for BCBAs, RBTs, OBMers, and ABA therapy business owners, that serves up Applied Behavior Analysis with a twist!
A podcast for BCBAs, RBTs, fieldwork trainees, related service professionals, parents, and ABA therapy business owners
Taking Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) beyond the laboratory and straight into real-world applications, ABA on Tap is the BCBA podcast that breaks down behavior science into engaging, easy-to-digest discussions.
Hosted by Mike Rubio (BCBA), Dan Lowery (BCBA), and Suzanne Juzwik (BCBA, OBM expert), this ABA podcast explores everything from Behavior Analysis, BT and RBT training, BCBA supervision, the BACB, fieldwork supervision, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), OBM, ABA strategies, the future of ABA therapy, behavior science, ABA-related technology, including machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual learning or virtual reality, instructional design, learning & development, and cutting-edge ABA interventions—all with a laid-back, pub-style atmosphere.
Whether you're a BCBA, BCBA-D, BCaBA, RBT, Behavior Technician, Behavior Analyst, teacher, parent, related service professional, ABA therapy business owner, or OBM professional, this podcast delivers science-backed insights on human behavior with humor, practicality, and a fresh perspective.
We serve up ABA therapy, Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), compassionate care, and real-world case studies—no boring jargon, just straight talk about what really works.
So, pour yourself a tall glass of knowledge, kick back, and always analyze responsibly. Cheers to better behavior analysis, behavior change, and behavior science!
Episodes
54 episodes
IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part II
ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 2 of 2)Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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56:07
IDEA, IEPs and ABA with Matthew Storey, Esq. Part I
ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2)Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:01:10
🚀 Mastering ABA Business & Technology: Practice Management, Data Collection, & Growth Strategies with Suzanne Juzwik, BCBA | ABA on Tap (Part II)
The landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis has transformed dramatically over the last decade—from how we collect data to how we run our businesses. In this illuminating conversation, Dan and Mike welcome Suzanne Juzwick, BCBA and founder of Inn...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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51:26
🚀 Mastering ABA Business & Technology: Practice Management, Data Collection, & Growth Strategies with Suzanne Juzwik, BCBA | ABA on Tap (Part I)
The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is evolving at breakneck speed—from practice management (PM) and data collection software to CRM platforms and value-based care models. To stay ahead, ABA professionals must adapt, i...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:01:30
GOOD JOB! Dr. Becky and Salient Reinforcement Effort
ABA on Tap has discussed the ever ubiquitous 'Do This!' as a discriminative stimulus. And of course, once the child imitates correctly, you say "GOOD JOB!" as the standard, overly used and potentially ineffective consequence, dare we say 'reinf...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:07:12
2024 Year in Review
Happy New Year! ABA on Tap says 'thank you' for all your support over the last 5 seasons. We offer a 'Year in Review' for 2024 to revisit all the great tasting 'brews' we offered. Enjoy!All ABA on Tap brews pair well with cerebration. S...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:44:11
Crisis Management and Applied Behavior Analysis--Special Guest Kim Warma from Pro-ACT, Inc.
In this episode we are excited to have a discussion with Kim Warma, the President of Pro-ACT, Inc. Pro-ACT is a widely used crisis management curriculum that is implemented in various settings, from schools, to hospitals, to group homes/residen...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:21:57
Artificial Intelligence, RBTs, BCBAs and Treatment Plans--Special Guest Michael Gao from Alpaca Health
AI has been injected into every aspect of our lives and its been a fast and furious deployment. While the speed of the technology is enticing, it quickly raises questions about the individuality and client specificity of AI output, especially f...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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59:17
Clinical Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis--Special Guest Jennifer Fitzpatrick, CPABA Conference
These days, there is no shortage of controversy over ABA treatment. The neurodivergent community, at least specific outspoken members within, often make general claims about ABA, calling it 'evil' and 'abusive.' Experienced and devoted practiti...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:13:30
The Behavior Influencer--Special Guest Kendall Ryndak Sameul
ABA on Tap is proud to host a very special guest brewer, The Behavior Influencer herself, Kendall Ryndak Samuel. Kendall shares her incredible story and her clear objective to make ABA accessible and ever relevant. She discusses her use of ABA ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:15:43
Models of Disability--Make That Change
In this brewing session, despite a wealth of choices, Dan and Mike focus on the basic ingredients in looking at a medical model in comparison to a social model. As behavior analysts, it's easy to see the stakeholder as the principal agent for c...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:03:58
Empirically Validated Treatment Part II
The terms 'empirically validated' and 'evidence-based' get thrown around a lot, specifically in describing the prospects of any given medically-based treatment. ABA is no stranger to the phrasing and enjoys a prominent place on the list of such...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:09:24
Empirically Validated Treatment (Revised)
The terms 'empirically validated' and 'evidence-based' get thrown around a lot, specifically in describing the prospects of any given medically-based treatment. ABA is no stranger to the phrasing and enjoys a prominent place on the list of such...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:11:08
3 Pie Squared and ABA Business Leaders
ABA on Tap is proud to present a very special, super tasty, full-bodied brew for this episode. It is our honor to host Stephen and April Smith from the 3 Pie Squared--ABA Business Leaders podcast. Dan and Mike were extremely grateful to have ap...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:39:29
A Parent's Perspective
Super craft brew for this episode. Dan and Mike take time to interview a parent, Jess, with her own, very unique experience with ASD and ABA intervention. Jess is a sole-provider with two young children, her youngest on the spectrum. She lends ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:03:27
'7 Things to Do When You Lose Patience' Parenting Article Review
Continuing with the parenting brew, Dan and Mike lean yet again on a recipe from Jeremy Brown and Autism Parenting Magazine (link below). As was the case with the first two episodes of the season, the article provides a perfect blend of basic i...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:00:51
'11 Things Not To Do With An Autistic Child' Part II
Jeremy Brown, author of "11 Things Not To Do With An Autistic Child," an insightful article easily found online, provides so much to contemplate. that Dan and Mike pulled a second brew from his basic ingredients. To be honest, they simply...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:01:47
"11 Things Not to Do with An Autistic Child"--Article Review
Welcome to Season 5 of ABA on Tap! In an effort to bring more support directly to parents, as well as ABA professionals, Mike and Dan kick off the season with an article review (link below). Right in line with the objective, an article from a p...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:02:33
Year in Review 2023
It has been an incredible run for ABA on Tap in 2023! Mike and Dan take a moment to recap all our discussions and themes. They give some hints about what is to come in season 5. Most importantly, Mike and Dan give THANKS! to all of you out ther...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:06:16
ABA and Schools
ABA is often seen as home-based in terms of its service location. While this may at times extend to the premise of 'community,' the procedures and protocols can appear very similar from place to place. However, just like behavior, the environme...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:04:28
ABA in Crisis II
Mike and Dan continue to bubble and brew over the challenges in the field of ABA intervention, and specifically the undervalued role of the RBT. They provide impressions and personal tales regarding their own professional transition from possib...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:06:27
ABA in Crisis
Private equity has entered the ABA services game with great fervor, making a tremendous impact on the field as a whole. In this episode, Mike and Dan take a close look at some 'crisis' elements created by the infusion of private equity and an a...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:06:01
RBT--Person or Service?
Continuity of quality service might be one of the most important aspects of treatment with successful outcomes. Quality can refer to a number of variables including a strong rapport between client (and family) and clinicians, built over time wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:05:36
Visual Structure and Support
From vertically-oriented wall schedules to PECS to token and choice boards--ABA practitioners love their so-called 'visuals'. In this brewing session, Mike and Dan dissect the idea of these strange technologies to understand what is meant by 'v...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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59:54