Podcast outline

* 2:40 – Susan explains that the “most positive least intrusive” language originated from the ethical and legal standards in the field of special education with children.

* 4:15 – Ryan and Susan discuss the widespread influence of podcasts and online learning opportunities as well as the responsibility that comes along with that influence.

* 9:19 – Susan talks about how a new wave of improved applications of the basic principles is helping practitioners to be even less intrusive with their learners.

* 13:54 – Susan describes Mary Hunter’s demonstration of the technique of using a two-link chain to build duration in a behavior. A video of this can be viewed at https://behaviorexplorer.com/videos/duration-behavior-chain/

* 16:03 - Ryan and Susan discuss Susan’s process of using the technique mentioned above to teach her pup Ray to bark once and then wait at the door to be let out.

* 18:53 - Susan explains the difference between identifying ABCs and developing a time log of events.

* 25:36 – Susan talks about the importance of good observation skills along with a commitment to improving the quality of life of our learners in developing good questions that can help us advance techniques to be less intrusive.

* 35:47 – Susan shares some thoughts regarding how to engage with others about issues we may not agree on.