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Functional Relations

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

An ABA podcast where Dr. Zachary Bird and 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 www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

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Episodes

S3E5 - The Supervisor Experience: Using ABA to Support Trainees w/ Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys and Dr. Jackie MacDonald

January 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

In the fifth episode of Season 3, Zach and Caleb discuss updated fieldwork requirements and recent research on systems for promoting successful fieldwork experiences with Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys and Dr. Jackie MacDonald. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience.  1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelation...

S3E4 - The Student Experience: Understanding Selectionism

September 27, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

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 Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the student experience.  No CEs are available for this episode. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast R...

S3E3 - The Supervisor Experience: Delivering Thoughtful Feedback w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi

August 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

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. Season 3 of the Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience.  1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contributi...

S3E2 - The Student Experience: Understanding Determinism

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 34 MB

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 Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the student experience.  No CEs are available for this episode. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Th...

S3E1 - The Supervisor Experience: Becoming an Effective Supervisor w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers

June 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

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 Functional Relations podcast is titled “The Experience”. Each episode will alternate between the supervisor experience and the trainee experience.  1 supervision learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, ...

Season 3: The Experience

May 15, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MB

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 be two types of episodes. The first type will be for BCBAs interested in Supervision CEs. The second type will be for trainees who are looking for supplemental study content. 

S2E8 - Social Interaction Preference Assessments w/ Dr. Casey Clay

October 15, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 60.5 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss social interaction preference assessments with Dr. Casey Clay. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at  https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Dr. Clay has provided us with additional materials that can help us get start...

S2E7 - Assessing and Treating Childhood Feeding Problems w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn

September 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Bill Ahearn about his research and clinical work assessing and treating childhood feeding problems. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Contact Dr. Ahearn directly with quest...

S2E6 - Anxiety and Autism w/ Dr. Keira Moore

August 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Keira Moore about her research and clinical work assessing and treating anxiety with individuals diagnosed with autism. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: Ways to learn ...

S2E5 - Teaching Problem Solving w/ Dr. Judah Axe

July 02, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss teaching problem solving with Dr. Judah Axe. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast References: Axe, J. B., Phelan, S. H., & Irwin, C. L. (2019). Empirical evaluations of Skinner’s analysis of problem solving. The Anal...

S2E4 - Planning and Leading Effective Meetings w/ Dr. Linda LeBlanc

June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68 MB

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 episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting - http://www.lbehavioral.com/home.html I...

S2E3 - Sleep Treatments w/ Dr. Keira Moore

May 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and clinical considerations regarding implementation of sleep treatments with Dr. Keira Moore.  1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: Download Dr. Hanley’s Sleep Assessmen...

S2E2 - Telehealth Considerations w/ Dr. Kelly Schieltz

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss research and considerations regarding the delivery of telehealth services with Dr. Kelly Schieltz.  1 FREE learning CE is available for this episode. You can "purchase" them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: Center for Connected Health P...

S2E1 - RUBI Parent Training w/ Dr. Karen Bearss

April 01, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

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 to discuss the RUBI parent training system.  1 Learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out fr...

Season 2: "From Research to Practice"

March 24, 2020 13:51 - 2 minutes - 1.61 MB

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, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, MS, BCBA.   You can visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. Let's do this!

S1E6 - Evidence-based Practice and Social Validity: Can We Have Both?

December 22, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the balance of social validity with empirically-supported interventions. They are joined by Dr. Pat Friman, Dr. Bob Ross, and Dr. Paulo Guilhardi.  2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to...

S1E5 - Ethics of Social Media: Perks and Pitfalls

December 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

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 Miller (#DoBetter). 2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Codes-  1.06, 8.0 ...

S1E4 - Punishment and Its Fallout

November 14, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of punishment and implications for some often-used procedures (e.g., DRO or positive practice). They are joined by Dr. Joshua Jessel, Dr. Robert Ross, and Dr. Paulo Guilhardi.    2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out...

"Follow-Through ABA": Impacts and finding alternatives

October 21, 2019 00:37 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of escape extinction and alternative procedures. They are joined by Dr. Megan Miller and Dr. Pat Friman.    2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: #Do Better Movement - https://www.facebook.com/gro...

S1E3 - "Follow-Through ABA": Impacts and finding alternatives

October 21, 2019 00:37 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the ethics surrounding the use of escape extinction and alternative procedures. They are joined by Dr. Megan Miller and Dr. Pat Friman.    2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: #Do Better Movement - https://www.facebook.com/gro...

S1E2 - Ethics of Using (Or Not Using) Functional Analysis

October 06, 2019 19:28 - 1 hour - 110 MB

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.    2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com   To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: UPDATE ABOUT FA MANUAL: After recording this episode, Dr. Kahng sen...

Ethics of Using (Or Not Using) Functional Analysis

October 06, 2019 19:28 - 1 hour - 110 MB

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.    2 Ethics CEs are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com   To further support us, check out our silly video at  https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast   Things to check out from the episode: UPDATE ABOUT FA MANUAL: After recording this episode, Dr. Kahng sen...

Special Episode - Top 3 Reasons to Support Professional Organizations (non-CE episode)

September 29, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MB

This episode Zach and Caleb discuss the the top 3 reasons to support professional organizations. They are joined by Dr. Stacie Bancroft, the president of BABAT. No CEs are available for listening to this episode. To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast. Things to check out from the episode: https://babat.org/

S1E1 - Can I Take That Glass of Water?

September 22, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 119 MB

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 are available for this episode. You can purchase them at www.functionalrelationspodcast.com.  To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast. Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code - 1.06 https://www.bacb.com/ethics/ethics-code/ https://www.abaethicsho...

Can I Take That Glass of Water?

September 22, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 119 MB

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 are available for this episode. You can purchase them at www.functionalrelationspodcast.com.  To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast. Things to check out from the episode: BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code - 1.06 https://www.bacb.com/ethics/ethics-code/ https://www.abaethicsho...

Coming Soon: Functional Relations Podcast

August 26, 2019 11:51 - 1 minute - 2.06 MB

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. You can visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or www.functionalrelationspodcast.com. Hope you enjoy!