The UtABA Podcast

Episode Two: Interactive Computer Training (Featuring Thomas Higbee)

In the second episode of the UtABA Podcast, we outline some resources provided by UtABA, next, a review of two recent articles published within the state of Utah are provided (citations may be found below), and some current graduate student research is also highlighted. Finally, the episode ends with a chat involving Dr. Thomas Higbee from Utah State University. Dr. Thomas Higbee is the current Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department Head, and interactive computer training is one current line of research that is being built upon within his lab. As such, in this episode we discuss the following: Dr. Thomas Higbee's involvement in the state and with Utah State University, a description of what interactive computer training is, the potential benefits within interactive computer training, the current state of interactive computer training research, and some exciting future directions for interactive computer training research! Articles Reviewed: Pollard, J. S., Higbee, T. S., Akers, J. S., & Brodhead, M. T. (2014). An evaluation of interactive computer training to teach instructors to implement discrete trials with children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47(4), 765-776. Higbee, T. S., Aporta, A. P., Resende, A., Nogueira, M., Goyos, C., & Pollard, J. S. (2016). Interactive computer training to teach discrete‐trial instruction to undergraduates and special educators in Brazil: A replication and extension. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49(4), 780-793. Student Spotlight: Kristin Griffith at Utah State University: Kristin is currently conducting a dissertation focused on the use of ICT to train teachers to collect ABC data. Be on the lookout for the awesome work she is doing!

Episode One: Telehealth Practices (Featuring Aaron Fischer)

In the first episode of the UtABA Podcast, we outline the goal of the podcast as posed by UtABA, and the hopeful gap that this podcast will fill for practitioners within the state of Utah. First, the format and frequency of the podcast is outlined. Next, a review of two recent articles published within the state of Utah are provided (citations may be found below), and a recent graduate's research is also highlighted. Finally, the episode ends with a chat involving Dr. Aaron Fischer from the University of Utah. Dr. Aaron Fischer has spent his seven years as a faculty member at the University of Utah focused on the intersection of technology and behavior. As such, in this episode we discuss the following: Dr. Aaron Fischers involvement in UtABA, a description of telehealth, technological and practical advice related to the implementation of telehealth, engaging in appropriate communication with caregivers through telehealth, ensuring adequate services through telehealth, making effective data-based decisions through telehealth, evaluating outcomes in-comparison to service as usual, boundaries of applicability for telehealth, suggested activities to build competency in telehealth, and future directions for telehealth. Articles Reviewed:  Gerencser, K. R., Akers, J. S., Becerra, L. A., Higbee, T. S., & Sellers, T. P. (2020). A Review of Asynchronous Trainings for the Implementation of Behavior Analytic Assessments and Interventions. Journal of Behavioral Education, 29(1), 122-152. Reinert, K. S., Higbee, T. S., & Nix, L. D. (2020). Creating Digital Activity Schedules to Promote Independence and Engagement. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(3), 577-595. Student Spotlight: Griffiths, F. (2020). The Effects of Telehealth Mand Training on Parents of Children with Autism in Albania (Masters Thesis, Brigham Young University). Resources Recommended by Dr. Aaron Fischer: Dr. Aaron Fischer email: aaron.fischer@utah.edu [aaron.fischer@utah.edu] Dr. Aaron Fischer lab website: http://u-tteclab.com/ [http://u-tteclab.com/] Google Voice Tutorial: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/115061?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Google Voice Tutorial Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8fS-RB7FYw&ab_channel=TechnologyforTeachersandStudents David Wacker: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/davidwacker.aspx Wendy Machalicek: https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/wmachali Casey Clay: https://health.choc.org/5-insights-into-the-behavior-of-children-with-autism/casey-clay/ UtABA Platforms: https://www.ut-aba.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UtABAorganization Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utaba_org/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ut_ABA