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!
ABA on Tap
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like, Overstimulation: Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan, Part I
ABA on Tap presents 'Holiday ABA with Mike and Dan,' (Part 1 of 2)
Get ready to navigate family gatherings with ease! In this episode, Mike and Dan are unwrapping the essential conversations so the surprises are all about cheer.
Priming is the name of the game--talking with kids and family members before big events, covering topics from managing sensory overload and food expectations (balance, not control!) to setting boundaries and dealing with tricky relatives. The idea is ensuring your kids and family members feel prepared, supported, and less stressed for a smoother, happier family time for everyone!
What You'll Learn:
- Setting the Scene: How to prepare kids for crowds, noise, and new environments.
- Food Talk: Shifting from restriction to body trust around holiday treats.
- Boundary Basics: Teaching kids to say "no" and manage unwanted attention.
- Handling Awkward Questions: Scripts for dealing with intrusive questions from family.
- Managing Expectations: Discussing gifts, attention, and potential conflicts.
- Escape Plans: Creating a signal for when they need a break.
Find the full article used in this episode at: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/conversations-with-kids-before-holiday-gatherings_l_691b9820e4b0b8c5ce7298c7
Happy Holidays! And Always Analyze Responsibly.
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