Adaptation Station

Back in November, I teased that I was starting a new position at my center. On December 1, I announced I was a part-time salary BCBA. I originally intended this podcast to be released that day but due to a number of issues, it kept getting pushed back.

3 months later we are finally releasing it! Truth be told that is a good thing! I know more about the position now, can truly explain my role, and help you all understand what my life looks like now! Enjoy!!

This covers everything you need to know about getting CEUs as a BCBA, including:

• What are CEUS?
• Why do we need CEUS?
• How many CEUs do we need?
• Where can we find CEUs?
• How can we make CEUS more affordable?

Check out the BCBA handbook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_231023-2-a.pdf

Check out Verbal Beginnings Here: https://www.verbalbeginnings.com/vbu-online/vbu-upcoming-ceus/

Ashley came on the podcast back in August. She has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She started a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school and we talked about the challenges she was facing. This is a check-in, halfway through the school year! 

Hear the first episode here-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1me3jk

Ashley's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/

Ashley's TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@spedtaculardays?lang=en

Ashley's Website- https://spedtaculardays.com/

I made a lot of changes in 2022 that significantly reduced my anxiety and improved my life. This podcast gives a recap in 5 areas, with lots of ideas for you. I mention a couple of other podcasts and resources in this episode. Find the links below!

Blog Version- https://adaptationstation.net/5-small-changes-that-changed-my-life-for-the-better/

Orginal Podcast-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PSyHfcnlDxb

Morning Routine Podcast-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1l8uoj

Planning-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/U479CdrlDxb

Hobbies-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jGtC4grlDxb

Amazon Storefront-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation

I love planners and to-do lists so much that I keep 4 separate ones. Intense, I know but I THRIVE off of structure. In today's episode, I will take about the 4 different types I use and how they work together. You absolutely do not need to use all 4, but I hope it gives you a lot of different ideas to try if you are struggling with structure as well!

Read the blog version here-https://adaptationstation.net/4-ways-i-keep-myself-calm-and-organized-with-planners-and-schedules/

I have a lot of supporting links if you want to learn more!

Creating a Monthly To-Do List-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-monthly-to-do-list/id1477777888?i=1000507437591

Instagram Highlight Monthly To Do-https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933721038088491/

A look inside my notebook-https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpD-2QDzzr/

Post It Note Daily Planner-https://www.staples.com/noted-by-post-it-brand-blue-daily-planner-pad-4-9-x-7-7-100-sheets-pad-1-pad-pack-ntd-58-blu/product_24469841?cid=PS:GS:SBD:PLA:Paper&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4SeBhCwARIsANeF9DLGbyy51KwMkAuYWoeBzzMKxtxLQ1I-XR4EQf7S1_2YobXCBDnhCQgaAjfOEALw_wcB

This podcast shares 9 freebies I made earlier this month and the history behind each freebie. If you have ever been interested in how I got started with my Teachers Pay Teachers store, this highlights a couple of stories behind some of the products that I sell. 

Blog post with all of the links-http://adaptationstation.net/beach-week-freebies-2022/

Email Sign Up-https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e41b9a405046d00269214a2

Halloween Grocery Math-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adding-Grocery-List-Task-Cards-Halloween-Candy-Edition-Freebie-7305213

Sea Creatures Book and File Folders-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sea-Creatures-Adapted-Book-and-File-Folders-4914062

We know we need hobbies, but do we know why? How do we find time? What should we even do for a hobby?

That's what this podcast is all about! It's loaded with research (in a very manageable way) looking at why hobbies help us mentally and physically. 

Research Article-https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health

We analyze some social media usage data to find time for hobbies (thanks to Ashley, Kayla, Cassie, and Kim for sharing their data)

Ashley-https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/

Kim-https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/

Kayla-https://www.instagram.com/livinthatspedteacherlife/

Cassie-https://www.instagram.com/adventuresinbehavior/

Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/hobbies-why-they-make-us-happy-and-how-to-find-time-for-them/

Ashley has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She is starting a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school. We chat about the complexity of being with a staff you already know but in a job that is very different than what you are used to. 

Ashley will be sharing a lot on her Instagram as well. You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/

Do you struggle to make your routines stick? You have brilliant ideas for a morning routine, a fitness routine and a skincare routine but you just can't follow through? That's what we tackle in this episode. We talk about 3 over-arching reasons why routines are difficult to stick to and I give 9 realistic, easy-to-implement strategies to help.

Check out the matching blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/making-your-routines-stick-3-reasons-they-dont-and-9-easy-solutions/

I passed the BCBA exam in July 2021. I began studying in January and tried a lot of different resources across the six months. This podcast talks about every resource I used and what I thought of it. You will find links below for each resource mentioned, if applicable! 

Study Notes ABA One Month Cram- https://www.studynotesaba.com/store/1-month-video-access/

Top 3 Books for BCBAS Podcast- https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-97-Top-3-Books-for-BCBAS-e1gp0g1

Ethics Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138949205/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_0WH3W88ZF1XQR79YAAB8

Ethics Student Workbook- https://www.amazon.com/dp/081536069X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_HQGYA7D184WWB7MJY2E0

Study Notes ABA Mini Mocks with Video Feedback- https://www.studynotesaba.com/store/full-mini-mock-bundled/

ABA Study Group on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ABAStudyGroup/about/

Cooper Text- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0134752554/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4P56PVE8MV9NHFTK15VK

ABA Wizard App- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aba-wizard/id1326943979

Rogue ABA- https://www.rogueaba.com/rogue-events/

Study Notes How the F to Break Down a Question- https://www.studynotesaba.com/courses/how-the-f-to-break-down-a-question/

Etsy Purchase- https://www.etsy.com/listing/808704336/5th-edition-bcba-exam-study-kit-study?click_key=b278358f4c5b842ed646ffa41826f485fce6b934%3A808704336&click_sum=33cd02a4&ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

ABA All Day- https://www.abamindset.com/store-1/p/aba-all-day

I absoutely love my reset routine. I broke it down into three chunks-a reflection portion, a reset portion, and a nourish portion. For reflection, I fill out my weekly journals. For reset, I plan out my work week. For nourish, I meal plan. These two hours on Sunday help me have a much better week. This podcast gives more details as well as gives you ideas you could plug into your routine! 

Building relationships with families is a crucial step to any special education classroom. If you are a young teacher, it can be hard to build your own confidence as well as the confidence of the families you work with. Bri has tips to help anyone in this situation and shares a lot of her personal experiences as well!

Check out Bri on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/

Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/bri/

Any ECSE teachers out there? This is the podcast for you! Kaitie is an Early Childhood Special Education teacher in Texas. We chat about how students end up in her program, what the day-to-day routine looks like and she gives helpful advice for others starting out in a similar role. 

Check out Kaitie on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spotonspecialed/

Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/kaitie-transcript/

Kelly is a student of ABA and works in a clinical setting that uses precision teaching. In this episode, she explains what precision teaching is, how it can be used, and gives resources for people who want to learn more about precision teaching! 

Transcription-http://adaptationstation.net/kelly-percision/

Standard Celeration Website-https://celeration.org/

Standard Celeration Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/scs_standardceleration/

Fluency.org- http://fluency.org/

Morningside Academcy-https://morningsideacademy.org/

ABA and OT Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aba-and-ot-podcast/id1538336498

Colleen is a BCBA in New Jersey. She works in both the school setting and a private center setting. We discuss the pros and cons in each setting. This is a great episode if you are thinking about becoming a BCBA and you are not sure which setting you would rather be in!

Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/colleen-transcripts/

When you are the teacher of children with complex needs, your relationships with their parents often looks very different than the relationships that general education teachers have with the parents of children. In this episode, Sam and I talked about why it is important to work on that relationship and tips for supporting the parents of our students. 

Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/sam-transcript/

Sam's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/theedqueen/

Braelan and I talked about why it's hard to have boundaries at work, why they are important to have, how to build them and why you derve them. It's a good one guys, and if you love what you hear she has her own podcast and Youtube channel to check out as well!

Transcript- http://adaptationstation.net/braelan/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thatspecialeducator/

Podcast-https://braelanmartin.com/podcast

YouTube-https://braelanmartin.com/youtube

Book Mentioned-https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/1984818325/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=burnout&qid=1619616448&sr=8-7

Heather and I talk about how to work with parents before, during and after the IEP process. If you have been trying to develop a system that works, this is a great episode to listen to!

Heather's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-families/

Sarah and I talked about some easy strategies to put in place to navigate problem behavior in your classroom!

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/sarah-behavior-in-the-classroom/

Sarah's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/

For more on ABA Data-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-27-All-About-ABC-Data-Sheets-and-Behavior-ealcml

For more about the Functions of Behavior-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-44-Behavior-Its-All-About-WTF-Whats-The-Function-eh3btm

Sarah's Other Podcast Appearances

Starting Out as a BCBA Roundtable-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/eg90el

Myths of ABA Roundtable-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/BCBA-Mini-Series-Myths-of-ABA-Roundtable-etv5kr

Laura and I chat all about math instruction. We talk about how to fit math instruction, math centers and math IEP goals into your school day!

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/laura-transcript/

Laura's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/missluluspecialed/

Chloe is a Speech and Language Pathologist and passionate about Early Literacy Skills. In this podcast, we give very simple tips to support early literacy skills in your classroom.

Chloe-https://www.instagram.com/chloeelizabethslp/

Trancript-http://adaptationstation.net/chloe-transcript/

Are you curious what a transition teacher does or wondering how to structure your classroom if you are a transition teacher? Fiona shares so many valuable tips in this podcast!

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/fiona-transcript/

Fiona's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/spedadulting/

Fiona's Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/spedadulting

Fiona's Teachers Pay Teachers Store-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Adulting-Made-Easy-Aka-Spedadulting

California Transition Tools-http://www.catransitionalliance.org/content.aspx?id=1561&title=Resources

Virginia Transition Tools-https://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/transition_svcs/resources.shtml

Career Zone-https://www.cacareerzone.org/

Career One Stop-https://www.careeronestop.org/

Have you been wanting to make your classroom more sensory-friendly but you are not sure where to start? Sofie breaks it down into 5 different areas to consider. She shares ideas for each area and we cover ways to make this happen on a limited budget!

Read the transcript here- http://adaptationstation.net/sofie-sensory/

Sofie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/whereiautabe/

Check out her reel that shows a visual for all 5 areas here-https://www.instagram.com/reel/CI9crlrBWFg/

Are you interested in becoming a school-based BCBA and you are wondering what the job is like? Are you in a school and not sure how to utilize the support from your school-based BCBA? Alexandra comes on the podcast and we talk about all of this and more!

Read the Transcript Here- http://adaptationstation.net/alexandra-bcba-school/

Alexandra's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/

Lauren joins the podcast and we chat all about SEL-what it is, why it is important and how to support SEL needs on the home. 

Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/sel-with-lauren/

Lauren's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/structuredspecialed/

Casle Website-https://casel.org/

Jenny and I dive into what self-care is, why we need it and how to know it's working for you!

Transcripts- http://adaptationstation.net/self-care-jenny/

Jenny's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/littlelearners.bigfeelings/

Big Magic-https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=big+magic&qid=1619116629&sr=8-1

The Happiness Project-https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Tenth-Anniversary-Aristotle/dp/0062888749/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+happiness+project&qid=1619116652&sr=8-1

A Year of Self Care-https://www.amazon.com/Year-Self-Care-Practices-Inspiration-Yourself/dp/1648765092/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=self+care&qid=1619116764&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTUFNQlNSUEs5NDk1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQzMDM1MllGN1A4TTc3VUVLQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjI3NjQ0TVJKWlZUUkhPQkhGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Self Care Day and Night Reflection Journal 

Empathy is an important part of our practice, but it can be hard to build empathy and it can be hard to draw boundaries with empathy. Heather comes on and we chat about why empathy is important, how to build it and what to do when you feel overwhelmed with it. 

Heather's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/

Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/empathy-transcript/

The book mentioned in the podcast-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736046004/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Margaret, Alexandra, Cassie and I had a roundtable where we discussed ABA moving forward. We talked about many resources you could turn to when looking to improve your practice as a BCBA. The episode is packed with valuable information and I have linked a lot of resouces below!

Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/moving-forward-podcast/

Alexandra's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/

Cassie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/

Margaret's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/puzzledpeg/

Dr. Hanley's Paper-https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/2021/01/26/a-perspective-on-todays-aba-by-dr-greg-hanley/

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-https://contextualscience.org/act

AIM Website- https://www.acceptidentifymove.com/

Autism Helper Podcast Episode with Megan Miller- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-109-encore-episode-61-comprehensive-approach/id1443908794?i=1000504956367

Cusp Emergence- https://cuspemergence.com/

Do Better Movement-www.dobetterpod.com

Cassie and Carla come on and we talk about how we can build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families. 

Read the Transcript Here- http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-parents/

Carla does not have a public Instagram, but you can access Cassie's here- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/

Alexandra and Amanda came on the podcast and we shared tips on how to collaborate with related service providers!

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-related-service-providers/

Alexandra- https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/

Amanda- https://www.instagram.com/abawithamanda/

Sarah, Lizzie and Abby come on and we talk about some of the most common myths of ABA that we hear. 

Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/myths-of-aba-transcript/

Sarah's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/

Lizzie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abcs_and_aba/

Abby's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mrs_moes_modifications/

Elana from Sped Made Simple and Kim from Kim Loves Teaching come on the podcast and we talk about different ABA strategies that can easily and effectively be used in the classroom. You will walk away with tips you can start using tomorrow!

Check out the transcripts here- http://adaptationstation.net/dtt-transcript/

Elana's Instagram is here- https://www.instagram.com/spedmadesimple/

Kim's Instagram is here- https://www.instagram.com/kimlovesteaching/

Cassie, Margaret, and Sarah are all BCBAS and they came onto the podcast for a roundtable to talk about becoming and starting as a BCBA. If you are currently going through supervision or about to take the boards-this podcast is for you!

Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/start-out/

Cassie- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/

Margaret- https://www.instagram.com/puzzledpeg/

Sarah- https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/

Katie is a public special education teacher getting BCBA supervision on the job. Kelsey is a full-time graduate student getting supervision in a research setting. I work as a Behavior Therapist and I am getting supervision in a private clinic. In this episode, we talk all about supervision across the three settings and we answer a ton of questions!

Check out Katie here- https://www.instagram.com/spotonspecialed/

Check out Kelsey here- https://www.instagram.com/exceptionalelementary/

Read the transcript here- http://adaptationstation.net/katie-kelsey-transcript/

In this episode, Maria from Teaching Behavior Together co-hosts and we talk about how teachers and BCBAS can work together for the same goal of supporting students. 

In the episode, we talk about Registered Behavior Technicians. You can find more information here-https://www.bacb.com/rbt/

Check out Maria's Instagram (and amazing highlight reels) here-https://www.instagram.com/teachingbehaviortogether/

Read the transcript of the podcast here- http://adaptationstation.net/maria-transcript/

Why I left teaching is complicated and hard for me to summarize-so I decided to record a podcast about it! In a nutshell, teaching was not the right forever career for me and it took me a while to figure that out. This podcast will address many of the assumptions I get. If you would prefer to read the written outline, it is in the blog post below!

http://adaptationstation.net/i-did-not-burn-out-why-i-left-teaching/