CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 3: Adventures in AI with Kelly King

CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 5: From Clickers to Fluency: What Dog Training Teaches Us About Human Behavior

In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz interview a renowned Norwegian dog trainer about the science of behavior across species. Morten Egtvedt shares his journey from training search-and-rescue dogs as a teenager to helping introduce clicker training throughout Norway alongside Karen Pryor. The discussion explores how core behavioral principles such as timing, reinforcement, fluency, shaping, and criterion adjustment matter far more than any specific training technique. Morten also discusses the differences between reinforcement-based and punishment-based training, the role of motivation in learning, and why behavior analysis provides a practical framework for understanding both dogs and humans. Listeners will hear compelling parallels between animal training, education, sports performance, and everyday human interactions, while gaining insight into how fluency-based instruction creates durable, reliable behavior change. To earn CEUs for listening, click here [https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-5-from-clickers-to-fluency-what-dog-training-teaches-us-about-human-behavior], log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19(2), 163–197. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393163 [https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393163] Pryor, K. (1999). Don't shoot the dog!: The new art of teaching and training (Rev. ed.). Bantam Books. Pryor, K. (2002). Clicker training for dogs. Ringpress Books. Pryor, K., & Chase, S. (2014). Training for variable and innovative behavior. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 27, 218–225.

CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 4: ABA to CEO: Building Ethical, Sustainable Behavior Analytic Businesses

In this episode of ABA on Call, hosts Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz explore the transition from practitioner to business owner with guests April and Stephen Smith from 3PiSquared. The conversation traces their journey from early clinical work in ABA to launching and scaling a successful practice, highlighting the realities of entrepreneurship in the field. Listeners gain insight into common startup pathways, costly early mistakes, and the importance of mentorship, legal compliance, and financial planning. The episode also examines warning signs of organizational drift such as reactive management, staff issues, and declining outcomes, and offers practical strategies for course correction. Ethical challenges, workforce training gaps, and emerging influences like AI in clinical operations are discussed, emphasizing the need for systems that support both quality care and sustainable growth. This episode provides a candid, experience-driven look at what it takes to build an ABA business without losing clinical integrity or personal well-being. To earn CEUs for listening, click here [https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-4-aba-to-ceo-building-ethical-sustainable-behavior-analytic-businesses], log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: Website: https://3piesquared.com/ [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F3piesquared.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccaryn.opdyke%40centralreach.com%7C0b4dbe7ddd8c43d45bb008de9fb7d458%7C515bdea7d91847b3b73f5700d21635ec%7C0%7C0%7C639123809105965451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xLopo5tWqsdt0QYtNlqVPDS2wvqkgizYaKud%2BUWc%2Fac%3D&reserved=0] Free Consultation Booking Link: https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F3piesquared.com%2Fstephen-booking-page&data=05%7C02%7Ccaryn.opdyke%40centralreach.com%7C0b4dbe7ddd8c43d45bb008de9fb7d458%7C515bdea7d91847b3b73f5700d21635ec%7C0%7C0%7C639123809105993236%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1tCWkP9pvkpUwU1UmdY8qo%2BVjAdjNb%2Bea%2BC6HexL9iI%3D&reserved=0] Book Pre-Order Copies: Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-aba-business-leaders-guide/id6755113017 [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.apple.com%2Fus%2Fbook%2Fthe-aba-business-leaders-guide%2Fid6755113017&data=05%7C02%7Ccaryn.opdyke%40centralreach.com%7C0b4dbe7ddd8c43d45bb008de9fb7d458%7C515bdea7d91847b3b73f5700d21635ec%7C0%7C0%7C639123809106014978%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zu876Njl%2F%2FoQVBD6ao32tof%2B29SmZruxlZXSh1XrgwM%3D&reserved=0] Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hgLukNm [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0hgLukNm&data=05%7C02%7Ccaryn.opdyke%40centralreach.com%7C0b4dbe7ddd8c43d45bb008de9fb7d458%7C515bdea7d91847b3b73f5700d21635ec%7C0%7C0%7C639123809106039366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g1MOl6n3Y3aulfuGVBOclhjviOsWnUCmXBIMNNrMqXE%3D&reserved=0]

CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 3: Adventures in AI with Kelly King

This podcast episode explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into applied behavior analysis practice, featuring Kelly King, BCBA, Manager of Clinical AI Governance at CentralReach. The discussion highlights the evolution of AI technologies, including large language models, and their application in clinical workflows, such as documentation and decision support. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, including data privacy, avoidance of overreliance on AI outputs, and the importance of maintaining human oversight in clinical judgment. The episode addresses risks such as hallucinated outputs, inappropriate data input (e.g., protected health information), and the need for behavior analysts to develop AI literacy as part of their professional competence. This content aligns with the BACB Ethics Code by focusing on responsible use of technology, protection of client confidentiality, and maintaining professional competence. To earn CEUs for listening, click here [https://institute.centralreach.com/learn/learning-path/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-3-adventures-in-ai-with-kelly-king-med-bcba-lbs-pa], log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes None explicitly cited in the course. For considered readings on possible cognitive impacts of leveraging AI without safeguards of responsible use: Izquierdo-Condoy, J. S., Arias-Intriago, M., Tello-De-la-Torre, A., Busch, F., & Ortiz-Prado, E. (2025). Generative artificial intelligence in medical education: Enhancing critical thinking or undermining cognitive autonomy? Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e76340. https://doi.org/10.2196/76340 [https://doi.org/10.2196/76340] Gerlich, M. (2025). AI tools in society: Impacts on cognitive offloading and the future of critical thinking. Societies, 15(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15010006 [https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15010006] (preprint) Shen, J. H., & Tamkin, A. (2026). How AI impacts skill formation. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2601.20245 [https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2601.20245] Sourati, Z., Ziabari, A. S., & Dehghani, M. (2026). The homogenizing effect of large language models on human expression and thought. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2026.01.003 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2026.01.003]

CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 2: Parenting Conversations in Behavior Analysis

This episode features a discussion focused on equipping behavior analysts with practical strategies for communicating effectively with parents about core behavioral principles. Rick and Doug examine common parent concerns, including misconceptions about reinforcement versus bribery, objections to "rewarding" children for expected behavior, and the short- and long-term effects of yelling and punishment. The conversation explores coercive cycles, habituation to punishment, escalation patterns, and counter control. Rick and Doug also address adolescent behavior through the lens of reinforcement history and motivating operations, emphasizing that teenagers are shaped by contingencies rather than being "broken." Practical communication strategies are provided, including using lay terminology, modeling empathy, setting clear contingencies, and teaching parents replacement strategies for coercive interactions. The content is applied and practice-oriented, supporting behavior analysts in improving parent training and consultation outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click here [https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-2-parenting-conversations-in-behavior-analysis], log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: Azrin, N. H., & Holz, W. C. (1966). Punishment. In W. K. Honig (Ed.), Operant behavior: Areas of research and application (pp. 380–447). Appleton-Century-Crofts. Patterson, G. R. (1982). Coercive family process. Castalia Publishing Company. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan

CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 1: Audience Questions: Punishment, Harm, and Burnout

In the Season 8 premiere of ABA On Call, Rick and Doug kick off the year by responding to three of the most pressing listener questions from the past season: how behavior analysts should think about punishment and ethics, how well-intended ABA can accidentally cause harm, and how the field can better address professional burnout. The conversation examines punishment through a technical, ethical, and real-world lens, emphasizing wellbeing, context, and the necessity of replacement skills rather than simple behavior suppression. The hosts then explore how skipping analytic steps, overreliance on familiar techniques, and systems-level pressures can lead to harmful outcomes despite good intentions. Finally, they turn to burnout as an organizational and relational problem, discussing supervision, workplace culture, and systemic contingencies that shape staff wellbeing. Together, these topics frame a practical, ethically grounded roadmap for doing ABA in a way that is both effective and humane. To earn CEUs for listening, click here [https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-1-audience-questions-punishment-harm-and-burnout], log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: Procedural Fidelity Data as an Indicator of Quality Service Delivery in Aba Organizations [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4939678]