Functional Relations
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Functional Relations
An ABA podcast where Dr. Zachary Bird and Dr. Caleb Davis set aside time to have engaging conversation with experts in the field of behavior analysis to explore topics like ethics of functional analysis, punishment, social media, and others. BCBAs can earn CEs for each episode. To purchase, visit...
Episoade Recente
40 episoade
#35 - Ethics of AI in behavioral services w/ Dr. David Cox
In this episode, Zach and Caleb are joined by Dr. David Cox and discuss the ethics surrounding the use of AI in the delivery of behavioral services.

#35 - Ethics of AI in behavioral services w/ Dr. David Cox
In this episode, Zach and Caleb are joined by Dr. David Cox and discuss the ethics surrounding the use of AI in the delivery of behavioral services.

#34 - Feedback and Leadership w/ Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss feedback and leadership with Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni.
Dr. Gavoni's Digital Business Card
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#33 - Student Episode: Mentalism vs Radical Behaviorism
In this episode, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand radical behaviorism and pragmatism, and how these perspectives compare t...

#32 - Is Private Equity Good for ABA? w/ Dr. Cody Morris
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss private equity as an ownership structure and its implications for ABA companies w/ Dr. Cody Morris.
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#31 - Challenging the 4-Function Worldview w/ Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman
In this episode Zach and Caleb are joined by Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman where the discussion focuses on challenging the 4-function worldview in th...

#30 - Cultural Selection and Living a Good Life w/ Dr. Dave Palmer
In the episode, Zach and Caleb discuss cultural selection and how it can be used to make improvements to your life with Dr. Dave Palmer.
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#29 - Enhance Your Supervision w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss how to plan and structure supervision with Dr. Ellie Kazemi.
1 Supervision CE is available for this epis...

#28 - How YOU Can Bring ABA to Hospitals w/ Dr. Casey Clay
In this episode, Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Casey Clay about how behavior analysts can bring ABA to hospital settings.
1 learning CE is availabl...

#27 - The Future of ABA is Now: AI, VR, and Ethics w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss new technology with Dr. Ellie Kazemi, and its implications for training, ethics, and the future of ABA.
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#26 - Behavioral Economics for Real-World Interventions w/ Dr. Brent Kaplan
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using behavioral economics for real-world interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan.
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#25 - Matching Law in Real-Life Interventions w/ Dr. Brent Kaplan
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using the matching law in real-life interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan.
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#24 - Using Motivating Operations Like a Pro w/ Dr. Sarah Frampton
In this episode, Zach and Caleb talk with Dr. Sarah Frampton about teaching mands, “deprivation” as an ABA term, indicating responses, interrupting ch...

#23 - Using Radical Behaviorism to Set and Accomplish Goals w/ Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman - Pt. 2
In Part 2 of a 2 part interview with Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman, Zach and Caleb discuss using radical behaviorism to set and accomplish goals.

#22 - Using Radical Behaviorism to Set and Accomplish Goals w/ Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman - Pt. 1
In Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman, Zach and Caleb discuss using radical behaviorism to set and accomplish goals.

#21 - Using SPACE to Treat Childhood Anxiety w/ Dr. Shauna Lynne
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss treating childhood anxiety through a parent training program called “SPACE” with Dr. Shauna Lynne.
1 lea...

New Episode August 1st!
On August 1st, 2024, Functional Relations Podcast returns!
Zach and Caleb will be back with all new guests and a new website for immediately dow...

S3E5 - The Supervisor Experience: Using ABA to Support Trainees w/ Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys and Dr. Jackie MacDonald
In the fifth episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss updated fieldwork requirements and recent research on systems for promoting successful fieldw...

S3E4 - The Student Experience: Understanding Selectionism
In the fourth episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the concept of selectionism. Season 3 of the Functiona...

S3E3 - The Supervisor Experience: Delivering Thoughtful Feedback w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi
In the third episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss ways to thoughtfully deliver feedback that may inspire new performances with Dr. Ellie Kazemi...

S3E2 - The Student Experience: Understanding Determinism
In the second episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the concept of determinism. Season 3 of the Functional...

S3E1 - The Supervisor Experience: Becoming an Effective Supervisor w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers
In the first episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss the process of becoming an effective supervisor with Dr. Tyra Sellers. Season 3 of the Functi...

Season 3: The Experience
On June 1st 2021, Functional Relations returns with Season 3! In Season 3, Zach and Caleb will be focusing on the supervision experience. There will b...

S2E8 - Social Interaction Preference Assessments w/ Dr. Casey Clay
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss social interaction preference assessments with Dr. Casey Clay.
1 learning CE is available for this episode....

S2E7 - Assessing and Treating Childhood Feeding Problems w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn
This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Bill Ahearn about his research and clinical work assessing and treating childhood feeding problems.
1 le...

S2E6 - Anxiety and Autism w/ Dr. Keira Moore
This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Keira Moore about her research and clinical work assessing and treating anxiety with individuals diagnosed wit...

S2E5 - Teaching Problem Solving w/ Dr. Judah Axe
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss teaching problem solving with Dr. Judah Axe.
1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase i...

S2E4 - Planning and Leading Effective Meetings w/ Dr. Linda LeBlanc
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss how to plan and lead more effective meetings with Dr. Linda LeBlanc.
1 learning CE is available for this ep...

S2E3 - Sleep Treatments w/ Dr. Keira Moore
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and clinical considerations regarding implementation of sleep treatments with Dr. Keira Moore.
1 l...

S2E2 - Telehealth Considerations w/ Dr. Kelly Schieltz
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and considerations regarding the delivery of telehealth services with Dr. Kelly Schieltz.
1 FREE l...

S2E1 - RUBI Parent Training w/ Dr. Karen Bearss
In the first episode in the "From Research to Practice" themed Season 2, Zach and Caleb discuss parent training. They are joined by Dr. Karen Bearss t...

Season 2: "From Research to Practice"
On April 1st, Functional Relations is back with Season 2! The theme for Season 2 is "From Research to Practice". The show is hosted by Zachary Bird, P...

S1E6 - Evidence-based Practice and Social Validity: Can We Have Both?
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the balance of social validity with empirically-supported interventions. They are joined by...

S1E5 - Ethics of Social Media: Perks and Pitfalls
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of social media. They are joined by Dr. Amanda Kelly (Behaviorbabe) and Dr. Megan M...

S1E4 - Punishment and Its Fallout
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of punishment and implications for some often-used procedures (e.g., DRO or positiv...

S1E3 - "Follow-Through ABA": Impacts and finding alternatives
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of escape extinction and alternative procedures. They are joined by Dr. Megan Mille...

S1E2 - Ethics of Using (Or Not Using) Functional Analysis
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of functional analysis. They are joined by Dr. SungWoo Kahng and Dr. Sarah Bloom. <...

Special Episode - Top 3 Reasons to Support Professional Organizations (non-CE episode)
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the the top 3 reasons to support professional organizations. They are joined by Dr. Stacie Bancroft, the president...

S1E1 - Can I Take That Glass of Water?
This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics of accepting gifts. They are joined by Dr. Phil Chase and Dr. Paula Kenyon.
2 Ethics CEs...

Coming Soon: Functional Relations Podcast
On September 22, a new ABA podcast, Functional Relations, will launch. The show is hosted by Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, MS, BCBA.