The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria

Interviews with scientists and practitioners in behavior analysis and autism AI summary

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The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria is an interview-based show that features conversations with innovative scientists and practitioners in the field of Behavior Analysis. The podcast covers topics such as Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Communication Training, Verbal Behavior, and more!

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When Staying Home Works: Understanding School Refusal and Chronic Absenteeism

2026-11-04 · 46 min · Episode 341

Featuring Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni and Matt Cicoria What happens when staying home from school becomes more reinforcing than attending? And how can educators, behavior analysts, and school leaders help students return…
Less Pressure, More Productivity: Rethinking BCBA Billable Hours | Session 340 with Matt Linder

2026-10-14 · 1 hr 18 min · Episode 340

What happens when an organization responds to a productivity problem by lowering its billable-hour requirement? In Session 340 the Behavioral Observations Podcast, Matt Linder, Chief Operating Officer of First…
Are we thinking about prompts all wrong? Session 339 with Andy Bondy

2026-09-21 · 55 min · Episode 339

What exactly do we mean when we say we're "fading" a prompt? Is a physical prompt inherently more intrusive—or more difficult to eliminate—than a gestural or verbal prompt? And what does "errorless learning" actually…
Safety, Dignity, and Clinical Judgement in Skills Based Treatment: Session 338 with Cory Whelan

2026-08-27 · 1 hr 25 min · Episode 338

What does it look like to assess and treat severe problem behavior when safety concerns have become so significant that a student can no longer participate successfully in their typical school environment? In this…
What is Gestalt Language Processing? Session 337 with Kathleen Oppenheimer

2026-08-12 · 1 hr 15 min · Episode 337

Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) have become extraordinarily popular in speech-language pathology, particularly in conversations about autistic children who use echolalia. But…
What is Facilitated Communication? BOP Rewind | Session 199/336 | Jason Travers

2026-07-24 · 1 hr 13 min · Episode 336

Welcome to Session 336 The Behavioral Observations Podcast. Well technically, this is actually Session 199, and I wanted to take a minute to explain why you're hearing a rebroadcast. This conversation with Dr. Jason…
Conducta Verbal: Cultura, Contexto y Comunicación Funcional | BOP en ESP 18 con Janet Enriquez

2026-07-14 · 1 hr 23 min · Episode 335

En este episodio, Miguel conversa con Janet sobre la conducta verbal desde una perspectiva práctica y cultural. A lo largo de la conversación, exploran por qué la conducta verbal sigue siendo una de las áreas más…
Essential for Living in Action: Building Meaningful Skills Through Everyday Events | Session 334 with Kristina Montgomery and Emily Beal Wilkinson

2026-06-30 · 1 hr 24 min · Episode 334

Many behavior analysts have experienced the frustration of teaching a skill successfully in one setting only to discover that it doesn't transfer to the situations where it actually matters. In this episode, I sit down…
Beyond 80% Correct: Rethinking Mastery Criteria in ABA: Session 333 with Sarah Richling & Dan Fienup

2026-06-12 · 1 hr 13 min · Episode 333

How do we determine when a learner has truly mastered a skill? In behavior analysis, performance criteria such as "80% correct across two sessions" have become nearly ubiquitous. Yet despite their widespread use, many…
Helping Complex Kids Thrive Through Practical Behavioral Parenting Strategies: Jenny Demark, Linda Reinstein and Conrad Leung | Session 332

2026-05-27 · 1 hr 10 min · Episode 332

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jenny Demark, Conrad Leung, and Dr. Linda Reinstein to talk about their new book, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions: How to Raise Resilient, Confident, Likable Kids. These are clinicians…

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2016 · over 10 years
Typical length: 1 hr 14 min
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