On this episode we welcome Kathleen Oppenheimer to drop some truth bombs about what Gestalt Language Processors are and aren’t and what their proponents practice or claim to practice. Below are some resources we discussed during the episode.

Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to differentiate between the terms Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), Analytic Language Processing (ALP), and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), as they are used by proponents of the GLP/NLA framework.

2. Understand the proposed therapeutic approach of proponents of NLA/GLP framework.

3. Be able to identify key limitations of the GLP/NLA framework

Website: https://gestaltlanguageprocessing.org

Instagram: @language_processing

A handout Kathleen created about supporting children who use delayed echolalia, in hopes of promoting collaboration when there is disagreement about NLA/GLP: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Handout-Supporting-Communication-in-Children-who-use-Echolalia-13657733

Three articles providing thoughtful critiques of NLA/GLP:

https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/natural-language-acquisition/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241287577

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z

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This is a short episode worth .5 CEUs in Ethics. It's a little ranty but aren't all the pods...kinda? Adam solo podcasts about the RBT Competency Assessment and how to avoid possible ethical complications.

RBT Competency Assessment PacketRBT Ethics Code (2.0)

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

Follow this link if you want a CEU Certificate: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqdR90a4cGEcjX2IleZ20a

This episode is shorter, so the CEU fee is CHEAPER...only $2.00!!!

Adam, Kait, and Kayla discuss RFK's press conference where he discussed the ASD "epidemic" and finding a "cure." We only get off track for a little bit...that's a win for the 3 of us!

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between varying presentations of autism, including characteristics and support needs of individuals with Level 3 autism.
• Review the current number of BCBAs and RBTs in comparison to the number of individuals diagnosed with autism, and how this may impact service delivery in the future given the increasing rise in diagnosis.
• Develop communication strategies that promote client dignity, particularly in the context of emotionally charged or controversial topics.
• Reflect on the balance between personal beliefs, professional responsibilities, and public advocacy as a BCBA.

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Adam sits down with his supervisee, Natasha, as she puts a cherry on top of her supervision hours and gets ready to sit for her BCBA exam. This episode is worth 1 SUPERVISION CEU.

Learning Objectives:

1. What makes ABA different from other helping fields?

2. What are some Non-Examples for how to conduct supervision and be a BCBA?

3. Why is it important to understand your personal biases?

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If you need anything, please email us at CEUsThatDontSuck@gmail.com

Adam and Kait discuss, in a swear laden manner, the Facilitated Communication documentary “Tell Them You Love Me.” Follow along and try to stay a little less upset than Adam!

Learning Objectives:

1. What the difference is between Facilitated Communication and Functional Communication.

2. What the difference is between presumed competence and presumed potential.

3. How to use science to be skeptical of new interventions.

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Adam and Kait dissect one of their favorite articles: Balancing the right to habilitation with the right to personal liberties: the rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. They hit the following learning objectives and hopefully entertain you in the process!

Learning Objectives:

1. What does the “right to habilitation” mean for people with developmental disabilities?

2. What are personal liberties?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing citizens with developmental disabilities to exercise their personal liberties?

4. How might service providers better protect both the right to habilitation and the freedom to choose?

Link for the article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1286212/pdf/jaba00087-0081.pdf

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You can get 1 Supervision CEU for listening to this episode!!!

We invited Carly Mappa, BCBA to join us on this podcast. Carly has worked in schools as a supervisee and new practitioner followed by working in a school district as a new BCBA. Carly also, luckily or unluckily, was a supervisee of Adam’s. She sheds light on Adam’s supervision style AND what it is like to work in a school district from two different roles.

Learning Objectives:

1. What are 2 things you need to do as a supervisor working in a school setting, for your supervisees?

2. What are 2 methods for training staff while working in schools?

3. What interpersonal skills are needed when supervising individuals in the school setting?

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In this episode we cover some ETHICS related to working in and with schools. We go over some of the relevant Ethical Codes and give personal case examples with suggestions on how to best tackle the gray areas of ethical practice you may encounter working with schools.

Learning Objectives:

1. Cite at least 3 ethical dilemmas that are often difficult to navigate as a school based BCBA.

2. Ways to collaborate with other providers without being a Richard but still remaining ethical.

3. How can BCBAs be more effective in schools?

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If you need anything, please email us at CEUsThatDontSuck@gmail.com