In this Episode, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up on a variety of topics: conferences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and AI! AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM Key Takeaways - Do Better Collective is hosting a month-long "Rejected Conference" in December with 30+ presentations and 40+ CEs available - Megan presented on behavioral neuroscience and rethinking functions of behavior at the recent Disrupt ABA conference - Integrating neuroscience concepts into ABA practice can improve understanding of client behavior and treatment approaches - AI tools like ChatGPT are helpful for organizing ideas and creating contentT ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe interview Callie Plattner about Motivational Interviewing! AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM Key Takeaways - Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication approach that can significantly enhance therapeutic relationships and outcomes in behavior analysis - MI skills (OARS: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries) require intentional practice but can be transformative for client interactions - Recent research shows strong social validity for integrating MI into ABA training and practice, addressing known skill deficits in therapeut ..read more

On this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up and discuss Parenting issues we face as behavior analyst. AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM: Key Takeaways - The group tentatively selected a mountain goat as Do Better's mascot, symbolizing persistence and overcoming obstacles - Parenting as a behavior analyst involves balancing analytical thinking with being present as a parent - Contextual, collaborative approaches to parenting that explain rationales and teach problem-solving skills are preferred over rigid rule-setting - Helping neurodivergent children navigate societal expectatio ..read more

The wheel chose the topic today of Creators that influence us. Joe and Megan focused on their favorite podcasts outside of behavior analysis. Check these out and share your favorites with us! Glucose Goddess Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/ https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast https://freakonomics.com/series/nsq/ https://wiserworldpodcast.com/ https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ https://thefitcook.com/ https://jocko.com ..read more

Join Dr. Megan, Joe and the Do Better Pod community as we decide which upcoming conference 2023 will give you the most FOMO if you don't attend in person or online! LINKS TO CONFERENCES MENTIONED: Gulf Coast ABA Oct 6th and 7th: https://www.labaa.net/about-3-1 Dr. Megan is presenting a workshop and presentation. Dr. Pat Friman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Dr. James Moore are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this conference. It is being held in New Orleans Hoosier Association Oct 18th-20th: https://haba.abainternational.org/events/annual-conference-2023/ Dr. Megan is presenting o ..read more

In this episode, we interview Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA about her experiences as a behavior analyst in the United Arab Emirates and India. We also briefly discuss the Competent Learner Model. Tune in to find out about the barriers and obstacles that Nipa has overcome and still faces in the field of behavior analysis! Resources Mentioned within the Episode: www.abtinstitute.org www.facebook.com/ABTInstitute www.instagram.com/abtinstituteuae/ Email : nipa@abtinstitute.org CLM: www.clmcenterofexcellence.com/ Dr.Siri Ming: www.siriming.com Association for Contextual Behavioral Science ..read more

Wheel Decide Wednesday: A special feature of the #dobetter podcast. What topic will Dr. Megan Miller and Joe Smith discuss today? Tune in to find out ..read more

Welcome to Difficult Discussions #5 on Science. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to welcome Adrienne Bradley and Stephanie Bolden for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessa ..read more

In this episode Joe and Dr Megan discuss 2 upcoming conferences and a new clinical resource Dr. Megan created for FABA. Check out the links below and enjoy the show! Conference Info: 1. CPABA 2. Rejected 2024 --> No Link yet but stay tuned for details! 3. ABA Reimagined AI Summary from Fathom Meeting Purpose Record a podcast episode discussing upcoming ABA conferences and new resources for practitioners. Key Takeaways CPABA conference (Oct 11-12) offers 90+ CEs and aims to bring together diverse perspectives in ABA "Rejected" conference planned for December to highlight practitioners an ..read more

In this episode Dr. Megan and Joe had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most innovative behavior analysts there is: Amanda "Mandy" Ralston. Our conversation focused on the new technology Amanda has created that is changing the landscape of how we develop treatment plans as behavior analysts. Tune in to find out more! LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AMANDA: Knowetic.ai https://www.amandaralston.com/ NonBinary Solutions AI Summary from Fathom: Meeting purpose Live recording of the "Do Better Podcast" featuring guest Amanda "Mandy" Ralston discussing her innovative AI-powered clinical decisio ..read more