The Behavior Trap
By Alan Lowe
The Behavior TrapMar 17, 2020
25. Alyssa Schlachter, MA, BCBA & Kaitlyn Diller, MA, BCBA - Sprouting Behavior
Holy Schmoly! Episode 25 is finally here, and we got ourselves a good one! I got to speak with Alyssa Schlachter and Kaitlyn Diller from Sprouting Behavior for today's episode. This was exciting as we talked about contract work, being an FBI agent, and the struggles we all face as BCBA's.
You can find out more about them at @sprouting_behavior on Instagram.
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24. Victoria Handy, B.S - Masters Student
It is finally here! Season 2 is officially live, with a new revamped look! Autism is much more than a puzzle piece. A puzzle piece can not define autism, but it can be expressed as a rainbow hand. This field is about moving forward, promises, and experiencing new beginnings. The hand represents us all. They say when you've met one individual with autism, you've met one individual with autism. It's true! We're in this together to change the world. Now let's get to the first episode of Season 2!
Episode 24 is live! Victoria describes herself as an AWESOME AUTISTIC! She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Tougaloo in Tougaloo, MS. She is six months from receiving her Master's in ABA from Capella. She is also an autistic mom. She is working towards her dream of becoming a BCBA. She hopes to inspire others with her gift. Be sure to check her out on her Instagram @viccorley.
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23. Paige Lemen, PhD Student - Tennessee
Hey everyone! Episode 23 is live! On today's episode I got to speak with Paige Lemen. Paige recently graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Cincinnati and currently is a PhD student in the Biomedical Sciences program at UT in Memphis. She is currently studying neuroscience and genetics behind social isolation and addiction.
You can find more out about Paige at @PaigeLemen on Instagram.
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22. Sean Inderbitzen, APSW - Wisconsin
Hey everyone! Episode 22 is live! On Today's episode I got the opportunity to interview Sean Inderbitzen.
Sean is a Behavioral Health Therapist for Northlakes Community Clinic, and lives with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has a caseload of 25% of his patients that live with ASD and varying comorbid psychiatric conditions. Prior to being a mental health clinician, he was a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for 3 years. He was also appointed by Governor Walker to the Statewide Independent Living Council of Wisconsin. He is an incoming Member to the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and provides training on Motivational Interviewing, ASD and Employment, ASD and Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions. If interested in a consult please email him at Seabindie@me.com
21. Maria Helton, PhD, Psy.S., BCBA, COBA, NCSP - Ohio
Hey everyone! Episode 21 is live! On today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Maria Helton. Maria is a behavior specialist who works in public schools supporting teachers with classroom management as well as incorporating behavioral and social emotional learning strategies into their daily teaching. She has a background is both school psychology as well as behavior analysis as uses both skill sets to support teachers as well as students to maximize success. Maria loves seeing students succeed and watching them learn new skills and wouldn't trade her job for the world.
To learn more about Maria you can find her on Instagram. @TeachingBehaviorTogether
You can also check her out podcast. The Teaching Behavior Together Podcast.
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20. Jeffery Tyler Artis., M.Ed., BCBA, LBA - Mississippi
Holy Guacamole! Episode 20 is live! On today's episode I got the opportunity to speak with Tyler Artis. Tyler is a BCBA working out of Jackson, Mississippi with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Spectrum Academy, and is also is a part of the Rogue ABA team working as a question writer. Tyler developed a passion for ABA during his time as an RBT working with children on the spectrum through in-clinic, community, and in-home services. Tyler earned his Master of Education with an emphasis in ABA from The University of Cincinnati and shortly after graduation passed his Board Certification exam on his first attempt. Supervision, teaching, parent training, 1-on-1 therapy, and tutoring are where Tyler feels the most at home in the ABA world. A self-proclaimed Hip-Hop Head, Videogame Lover, Plant Dad, Workout Enthusiast, and Obstacle Race Runner are multiple things mixed together to make up Tyler.
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19. Laura Aleszczyk, M.A., BCBA - New Jersey
Hey everyone! Episode 19 is live! On today's episode I got to speak with Laura Aleszczk.
Laura Aleszczyk earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to obtain her Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement from Rowan University, and a Graduate Certificate in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. Laura is originally from Delran, NJ, and currently lives near Ocean City, NJ, where you can usually find her on the beach, paddleboarding, or reading a good book. She is currently working as a full time Special Education teacher in a BD self-contained classroom, and part time as a BCBA providing in-home ABA services. Laura is passionate about advocating for her students and clients to help them succeed. You can follow her on her classroom page @schoolwithscrap and the new company page she is helping build, @amazing_transformations_llc
18. Nandi Nelson, LCSW, BCBA - New Jersey
Nandi Nelson, LCSW, BCBA is the Founder and Clinical Director of Social Behavior Learning Solutions, Nandi Nelson is on a mission to create awareness around autism and help parents and practitioners overcome any barriers that they may face. A thoughtful trailblazer, empathetic entrepreneur, and strong advocate for individuals and families affected by autism and other intellectual disabilities, she possesses a strong desire to help others, offering hope despite their challenging circumstances.
Before becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst—a rare combination in her industry—and starting a company specializing in in-home ABA therapy, she developed an interest early on in exploring incarceration and its impact on parent-child relationships, an area close to her heart and her own life experience. While doing graduate fieldwork she reached a pivotal moment, discovering a new found passion and career direction focused on children with autism and developmental issues and helping them cope and understand the world around them. Naturally, this would evolve to include parents and guardians, providing them with professional guidance and the essential tools for handling stressful situations and practicing self-care.
Today, she taps into her extensive expertise to empower and educate others around the world. An inspiring speaker, she is often sought-after to share her uplifting messages of possibility and progress, as well as, providing professional dissemination of applied behavior analysis.
Her book, “Jake’s Adventures: A trip to summer camp,” teaches young children about acceptance and understanding of their peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder which is being distributed worldwide.
Nandi has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Minor in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Learn more about Nandi Nelson
Youtube and Instagram @NandiNelson
www.NandiNelson.com
17. John Molinaro, M.Ed, BCBA - Toronto
Find more about John at coloursofthespectrumaba.com and instagram @papajohnnyappleseed!
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16. Laura Torres, M.S, BCBA - Florida
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13. Lani Lawson, M.Ed., BCBA - Illinois
15. Michele Shilvock, M.Ed, BCBA - British Columbia
Hey Everyone! Episode 15 of The Behavior Trap Podcast is live. On this episode I got to speak with Michele Shilvock from British Columbia. Michele has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's in Special Education. Michele spent the early years of her career working with families of children with a wide variety of developmental and physical needs, providing 1:1 and small group support. Over time her career has shifted towards servicing families whose children were on the spectrum or who were experiencing behavior challenges. Michele spent 7 years as a clinical director for a not profit Autism agency, overseeing an integrated preschool, social skills groups and home-based EIBI programs. Recently, Michele has returned to private practice and joined a pediatric practice where she is part of an integral team supporting families who are experiencing challenging behaviors in the home and school settings. Michele has been in the field of autism and family behavior support for over 22 years. Finally, Michele provided community based training and education, school consultation and has been a speaker throughout BC.
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- Instagram: @Micheleshilvockconsulting
- Website: MicheleShilvock.com
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14. Eden Simmons, M.A, BCBA, LPC - Texas
Hey everyone! Episode 14 of The Behavior Trap Podcast is live. On today's episode I got to speak with Eden Simmons.
Eden is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Professional Counselor from Midland TX. She currently works as a Mental Health Counselor at Odessa College providing individual counseling, crisis support, and mental health training across the campuses. Eden got her start in ABA back in 2014 after working with a client with Autism during her counseling practicum. Her career goal is to have a private counseling practice and to bridge the gap between the counseling and behavior analytic disciplines. In her free time, Eden enjoys spending time with family, running, and trying out new recipes!
- Bachelors of Arts in Psychology-Baylor University 2008-2012
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology- Midwestern State University 2012-2014
- Graduate Certification in Behavior Analysis- The University of North Texas-2015-2016
- Current job: Licensed Professional Counselor- Odessa College
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- Instagram: edensimmonscounseling
- Facebook: Eden Simmons Counseling
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12. Salena Schilling, M.A., BCBA - Illinois
To find out more about Salena you can find her at these links.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/salena_schilling_bcba/
Twitter: twitter.com/BehaviorSD
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sssbehavior1/
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11. Courtney Bilton, M.A., BCBA - Toronto
You can check out more about Courtney Bilton on Instagram: @BiltonBehaviour
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10. Shane Spiker, PhD, BCBA - Florida
Primarily, Shane serves as the Director of Training and Dissemination at PBS, Corp. Currently, Shane is serving as the Vice President of the Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG through ABAI. He has written and published several articles related to behavior analysis and practice. Additionally, he serves as a co-instructor at Florida Institute of Technology and Arizona State University, where he teaches graduate level coursework.
To learn more about Shane you can check him out on Instragram @Drshanetspiker, as well as his podcast Why We Do What We Do @wwdwwdpodcast.
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9. Megan Mackellar, M.S, RBT - Florida
She is a recent graduate from Purdue Global University with a M.Sc. specializing in ABA. Megan took a different path for her thesis and addressed an opportunity for the expansion of ABA within zoos, specifically with marine mammals. Her research established and operationally defined a socially significant behavior with killer whales, used a condensed functional analysis, and paired Behavior Skills Training with Discrete Trial Training. Many might feel that animal behavior studies should automatically be considered basic research, Megan’s study adds to the growing number of investigations demonstrating that applied animal behavior fits firmly within the seven dimensions of ABA.
Megan’s goals are to help bring awareness and address the current gap in knowledge of ABA technology within zoos, support the generalization of established behavior treatments within zoological facilities, increase the understanding and ABA technology within zoos, and demonstrate how the science of ABA can be used to operationally define, assess, and quantify animal welfare.
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8. Sarah Hudgens, M.S. Ed., BCBA, COBA - Ohio
Hey Everyone! On Episode 8 of The Behavior Trap Podcast, I had the opportunity to speak to Sarah Hudgens. Sarah Hudgens received her Bachelors in Special Education from the University of Dayton. Sarah received her Masters in Special Education: Severe Disabilities and Autism from Florida University, and finally Sarah received her Masters in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. Sarah is originally from St. Louis and is a die-hard Cards fan! She currently resides in Dayton, Ohio with her husband and 2 fur babies (Australian Shepherds Odie and Keeva). Sarah currently works full time as a special education teacher and part time as a BCBA in a private clinic. Sarah has taught elementary for 11 years, middle school for 1 year, and currently this is her first year at high school. She is currently on the district's behavior support team, and is a tutor for StudyNotes ABA. Sarah has a strong passion for helping others learn about ABA and use ABA principles and strategies in their classroom and try to spread all things ABA through her instagram page @Teacch.love.aba.
Fun Facts: Sarah is a competitive Irish dancer at the champion level!
7. Helen Fiteni, M.S., BCBA - California
Helen's current expertise includes early intervention, school consultation, parent training, and developing behavior management support programs, as well as overseeing staff and all agency operations!
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6. Lynsie Boelsche, M.A., BCBA - Florida
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5. Nicole Shallow, M.Ed., BCBA - Vancouver
Hey Everyone! On Episode 5 we got to talk to Nicole Shallow. Nicole is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, as of March 2019. She recently completed her 1500 hours of supervised hours and received a Masters in Special Education – Concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Nicole is a Category A - Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) in British Columbia as well as a member of the BC-ABA board, where she is the student representative.
Nicole has worked within the autism community for 7 years in a variety of positions, from one on one intervention, support team member for Canucks Autism Network swim program, and volunteer for SUPA society. Nicole has gained experience working with senior behavior analysts to implement natural environment teaching, developing play-based programming, collaborating with schools and other professionals, providing parent support and training of support staff.
Recently, Nicole's private practice has become more focused on empowering families to be a part of developing and implementing practical solutions to help improve overall quality of life. Within the scope of applied behavior analysis, Nicole is most interested in sleep coaching, and providing families with the tools to support their child towards the goal of independent and healthy sleep.
You can find what Nicole is up to at her practice at http://www.coastalridgeaba.ca/ and Instagram @YourbehaviourGal
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4. Vanessa Montano, M.A., BCBA - New York City
2. Lisa Zenit, M.S., BCBA, LBA - Connecticut
3. Meaghan Bracchitta, M.Ed., BCBA - New Jersey
Episode 3: In this episode of The Behavior Trap Podcast I got the opportunity to speak with Meaghan Bracchita. Meaghan currently resides in Northern New Jersey, approximately 45 minutes away from New York City. Meaghan has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for 5 years now, and has worked in the field for just under 10. Meaghan is currently the only BCBA in her school district. Tune in to find out more!