The EveryDay ABA Podcast

Fade Prompts & Build Independence: ABA Strategies for Home, School & Work

This week Paola (BCBA) along with Leslie and Brittanny (RBTs) unpack how prompts and prompt fading work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to build true independence at home, school, or work. We break down what prompts really are, why they matter, and how using the right prompting strategies can guide behavior toward success. You’ll hear real-life examples of how to apply ABA prompting and fading in daily routines, like morning checklists, brushing teeth, taking vitamins, and even workplace habits. We also dive into the science of stimulus control and reinforcement, so you understand how to fade prompts the right way and avoid prompt dependence. If you want practical ABA strategies to help kids, students, or adults respond to natural cues (not constant reminders) this episode is for you.
 
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After listening to this episode, participants will be able to:
Explain how stimulus prompts operate on antecedent stimuli to increase the likelihood of correct responding.Explain the concept of prompt dependency and describe how overuse or failure to fade prompts can interfere with the development of stimulus control
Describe how the principle of stimulus control applies to prompt fading, including how to arrange antecedents and reinforce independent responding to promote generalization and maintenance.
Develop an example plan for prompt fading in a common daily routine or social situation, demonstrating how to match the appropriate fading strategy to the learner’s skill level while maintaining efficient skill acquisition.
Reference:
Cengher, M., Budd, A., Farrell, N. et al. A Review of Prompt-Fading Procedures: Implications for Effective and Efficient Skill Acquisition. J Dev Phys Disabil 30, 155–173 (2018).
Cooper, J.O., Heron, T.E., & Heward, W.L. ((2020). Applied Behavior Analysis, Third Edition. Pearson Education Inc. Sprick, R. S., & Baldwin, K.
Mcdonnell, John & Ferguson, Brad. (1989). A comparison of time delay and decreasing prompt hierarchy strategies in teaching banking skills to students with moderate handicaps. Journal of applied behavior analysis. 22. 85-91. 10.1901/jaba.1989.22-85.
Schnell, L.K., Cengher, M., Kisamore, A.N. (2023). Prompt and Prompt-Fading Procedures. In: Matson, J.L. (eds) Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. 

Human Design, Science & Behavior Analysis with The Mermaid Light

In this episode of Everyday ABA, host Paola Ortiz and co-hosts Leslie and Brittanny sit down with intuitive human design guide Lauren Oberly Pearlingi to explore how Human Design and behavior analysis can work together to help people understand themselves, break old patterns, and create meaningful change. They dive into what Human Design is, how it combines quantum physics, astrology, and ancient systems, and how it can be used alongside ABA concepts to improve emotional regulation, self-trust, and everyday decision-making. The conversation touches on recognizing frustration or bitterness as cues for behavior shifts, the role of intuition in personal growth, and practical ways to use your unique design to strengthen relationships, parenting, and coping skills. Tune in to learn how blending science and spirituality through Human Design can help you live with more alignment, purpose, and self-awareness.
 
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After listening to this episode, participants will be able to:
Define Human Design and explain its core components in the context of individual differences and private events within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Describe how Human Design concepts can be framed as potential motivating operations (MOs) or discriminative stimuli (SDs) that influence observable behavior and reinforcement effectiveness.
Identify strategies to assess clients’ private events, such as feelings of frustration or bitterness, and translate these into measurable, observable behaviors aligned with behavior analytic practice.
Analyze ways to adapt reinforcement systems and intervention plans by accounting for individual learner profiles, drawing parallels to tailoring supports for diverse clients and cultural responsiveness.
 
References:
Hanley, G. P., Iwata, B. A., & Thompson, R. H. (2007). Reinforcement Schedule Thinning Following Treatment with Functional Communication Training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change.
Skinner, B. F. (1974). About Behaviorism.
👤 Guest Expert:
Lauren Oberly Pearlingi, an Intuitive Human Design biz guide, Trauma Healer, Theta Reiki Master, Mediation Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Shamanic Practitioner. She helps women with multifaceted trauma liberate themselves from their past and go from victim to victor. She focuses on sharing human design (which explains the mysteries of life) in a way that’s simple, practical, and usable. She believes that every woman has a unique purpose and gift to share with the world, and they are here to help each other tap into that inner wisdom and courage to live a life of meaning and fulfillment.
 
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TAGteach & ABA: Teaching with Acoustical Guidance to Boost Performance

This week, EveryDay ABA explores how TAGteach and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles transform skill development in sports, education, and beyond. Your three favorite hosts break down how Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAGteach) uses positive reinforcement and auditory markers to shape behavior, enhance performance, and promote generalization. Listeners will hear real-life examples from basketball coaching and other high-performance settings, discovering how immediate, precise feedback reduces verbal prompts and fosters learner independence. The episode highlights practical strategies for coaches, behavior analysts, and educators to apply evidence-based techniques that improve teamwork, communication, and skill mastery.
 
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By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:
Participants will be able to define and explain the application of TAGteach in sports coaching.
Participants will be able to implement ABA principles such as reinforcement, task analysis, and group contingencies in athletic training.
Participants will be able to develop strategies to implement evidence-based behavioral coaching techniques in team and individual sports settings.
 
References:
Dixon, M., Lorenz, K., Bolter, N., & Turner, M. (2023). Examining coaches’ instructional behavior in response to challenge and threat feedback. Journal of Sport Behavior, 46(1), 112–123.
Doyle, P. (2019). The effects of TAGteach™ on the execution of resistance training movements. [Master's Thesis, Temple University]. Temple University Theses and Dissertations.
Fogel, V., St. Peter, C. C., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2010). Evaluating the efficacy of TAGteach as a training strategy for teaching a golf swing. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(2), 271–281.
Miller, M. E., & Doughty, K. A. (2014). The use of contingent acoustical feedback to decrease toe walking in a young child. Behavioral Interventions, 29(1), 75–88.
Smith, R. E., Smoll, F. L., & Cumming, S. P. (2007). Coaching the coaches: Youth sports as a scientific and applied behavioral setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40(4), 852–856.

Breathwork Beyond Behavior: How Emotions Drive Your Health

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Dr. David Moore joins BCBA Paola and RBT Leslie to bridge the gap between neuroscience, breathwork, and behavioral science. You’ll learn how heart-brain coherence and heart rate variability (HRV) can be tracked to measure stress and resilience, and why your emotions drive your health outcomes. Discover how intentional breathwork, like elliptical breathing, goes beyond basic box breathing to retrain your autonomic nervous system for optimal wellness. Whether you’re working with PTSD, hypervigilance, sleep disruption, or burnout, this episode gives you actionable strategies to help clients (and yourself!) regulate stress and rewire for resilience.
 
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By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:
Identify at least two breathwork techniques and explain how they impact heart rate variability.
Compare systematic desensitization within behavior analysis to breathwork for resilience-building.
Discuss ethical considerations for BCBAs when integrating breathwork practices into treatment plans.
 
References:
Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2008). Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 46(1), 5–27. 
Kazdin, A. E., & Rabbitt, S. M. (2013). Novel models for delivering mental health services and reducing the burdens of mental illness. Clinical Psychological Science, 1(2), 170–191. 
McCraty, R., & Shaffer, F. (2015). Heart rate variability: New perspectives on physiological mechanisms, assessment of self-regulatory capacity, and health risk. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 4(1), 46–61. 
Thayer, J. F., Åhs, F., Fredrikson, M., Sollers, J. J., III, & Wager, T. D. (2012). A meta-analysis of heart rate variability and neuroimaging studies: Implications for heart rate variability as a marker of stress and health. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 36(2), 747–756.  
Wolpe, J. (1958). Psychotherapy by reciprocal inhibition. Stanford University Press.
 
👤 Guest Expert:
Dr. David Moore 
A chiropractor  turned nervous system coach and educator who has discovered that the secret to rewiring stress lies in your breath. After 25+ years in chiropractic, chronic pain pushed him to explore HeartMath and heart-brain coherence. Now, through his Brain Body Breathing method, Dr. Dave blends science and measurable data with simple breathwork to help high-achievers calm anxiety, build resilience, and rewire their nervous system for lasting change.
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ABA Tips for Summer: Structure, Travel, and Behavior Success

Summer is here—and with it comes a major shift in schedules, routines, and reinforcement patterns. In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny tackle common summer challenges. Whether you're a parent, BCBA, RBT, or both, you'll get practical strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis to maintain skills, reduce stress, and prepare kids for vacations and transitions.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives 
Identify the role of stimulus control and extinction in behavior regression during schedule changes (e.g., summer break).
Describe how antecedent interventions like priming and task analysis can mitigate travel-related behavior challenges.
Apply self-management and rule-governed behavior strategies to reduce caregiver burnout during seasonal transitions.
Evaluate research literature on behavior maintenance and regression across school breaks and apply findings to summer planning.
 
References:
Cihak, D. F. (2011). Comparing pictorial and video modeling activity schedules during transitions for students with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5(1), 433–441.
Dixon, M. R., & Johnson, K. (2007). The role of self-control in reducing stress and increasing wellness in ABA professionals. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2(2), 25–33.Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K. (2006). Pivotal response treatments for autism: Communication, social, and academic development. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.McComas, J. J., Hartman, E. C., & Jimenez, A. (2009). The effects of behavioral skills training on response maintenance and generalization. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(3), 663–668.

Using ABA to Tackle Time Management at Work

In this episode of Everyday ABA, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie take on the topic of procrastination, time management, and overwhelm at work using the lens of applied behavior analysis. From debunking the myth of multitasking to unpacking why we avoid important tasks like documentation, the team explores how ABA principles—like task analysis, stimulus control, response effort, and the Premack Principle—can help professionals build sustainable work habits. They share real-life tools that actually work, from sticky notes and paper planners to Outlook hacks and habit stacking, all with the goal of improving treatment quality and reducing stress. Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, or just someone trying to stay on top of your workload, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies you can start using right away.
 
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After listening to the episode listeners will know how to: 
Describe how ABA principles can be applied to time management.
Define the concept of multitasking and explain its impact on clinical effectiveness.
Identify the behavioral function of procrastination in workplace settings.
Analyze the ethical implications of poor time management in clinical settings.
 
References: 
Ainslie, G. (1975). Specious reward: A behavioral theory of impulsiveness and impulse control. Psychological Bulletin, 82(4), 463–496.
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.
Mackenzie, A., & Nickerson, C. (2009). The time trap: The classic book on time management (4th ed.). AMACOM.
Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, 133(1), 65–94.

Psychological Safety in ABA: How Leaders Build Trust, Inclusion, and Innovation

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Paola (BCBA) and Brittanny (RBT) sit down with Dr. Kristyn Peterson, BCBA and OBM expert, to unpack psychological safety- what it really means, why it's often misunderstood, and how behavior analysts can use evidence-based strategies to promote it in the workplace. From Amy Edmondson’s foundational research to the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy Clark, this episode bridges behavioral science with leadership, inclusion, and culture-building. If you’ve ever wondered how to give feedback, create safer work environments, or move from clinical to organizational work, this episode is for you.
 
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After listening to the episode, participants will be able to:
Define psychological safety and distinguish it from related but distinct concepts such as being “nice” or avoiding conflict in the workplace.
Compare and contrast trauma-informed, person-centered, and psychologically safe supervision practices in applied settings.
Describe the four stages of psychological safety as outlined by Timothy Clark.
Analyze how psychological safety supports or hinders performance feedback, innovation, and mission alignment in ABA organizations.
 
References:
Clark, T. R. (2020). The 4 stages of psychological safety: Defining the path to inclusion and innovation. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Edmondson, A. C. (2019). The fearless organization: Creating psychological safety in the workplace for learning, innovation, and growth. Wiley.
Helbig, K., & Norman, M. (2023). The psychological safety playbook: Lead more powerfully by being more human. Page Two Books.
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. 
 
👤 Guest Expert:
Dr. Kristyn Peterson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, CWP
Kristyn is a Behavior Analyst, a former clinical director, and current OBMer and multi-entrepreneur. Throughout her career she is always looking for ways she can use the science of behavior to make a macro-level impact, which drove her interest in behavioral systems analysis, process improvement, and psychological safety. In addition to providing continuing education for BCBAs, she co-owns a technology consulting company Zendicoded, volunteers as a subject matter expert for NASQN, and supports PhD and master's students in their dissertations and theses. She's passionate about helping people create kinder, safer workplaces. 
 
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Join her courses: 
LSS White Belt (July) 
Psychological Safety 4-Week Intensive

Sleep like a Baby: ABA Sleep Solutions for Kids

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, your favorite behaviorists unpack one of the most common and exhausting parenting challenges: getting young kids to sleep, and keeping them asleep! Paola (BCBA), Leslie (RBT), and Brittanny (RBT) use a behavioral lens to break down Sleep Onset Association Disorder, cry-it-out/extinction methods, gentle sleep strategies, and bedtime behavior chains- all grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and backed by science. Whether you’re dealing with midnight wake-ups, bedtime tantrums, or trying to decide between the Ferber method or no-cry approaches, this episode arms you with the behavioral tools you need to create consistent, independent sleep patterns for your child.
 
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Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber   
The No-Cry Sleep Solution Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley  
The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Elizabeth Pantley   
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp  
Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old by Suzy Giordano  
 
CEU LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this episode, listeners  will be able to:
Define and identify behavioral features of Sleep Onset Association Disorder in young children and explain its maintenance through reinforcement contingencies.
Explain how behavior chains are used to create effective bedtime routines, and describe how disruptions in these chains may interfere with sleep onset and maintenance.
Evaluate sleep hygiene strategies from a behavior analytic perspective and recommend individualized environmental and behavioral modifications to support independent sleep in children.
 
References: 
Ferber, R. (2006). Solve your child’s sleep problems (Rev. ed.). Fireside.
Giordano, S., & Abidin, L. (2006). The baby sleep solution: A proven program to teach your baby to sleep twelve hours a night. Perigee.
Karp, H. (2002). The happiest baby on the block: The new way to calm crying and help your newborn baby sleep longer. Bantam.
Mindell, J. A., Kuhn, B., Lewin, D. S., Meltzer, L. J., & Sadeh, A. (2006). Behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children. Sleep, 29(10), 1263–1276. 
Mindell, J. A., & Williamson, A. A. (2018). Benefits of a bedtime routine in young children: Sleep, development, and beyond. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 40, 93–108. 
Owens, J. A., & Mindell, J. A. (2011). Pediatric insomnia. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 58(3), 555–569. 
Pantley, E. (2002). The no-cry sleep solution: Gentle ways to help your baby sleep through the night. McGraw-Hill.
Sadeh, A., Tikotzky, L., & Scher, A. (2010). Parenting and infant sleep. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 14(2), 89–96.

Sleep Like a Scientist: Using ABA to Fix Adult Sleep Habits

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore one of adulthood’s most frustrating challenges: sleep-onset insomnia. Drawing from evidence-based strategies in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the episode examines how faulty reinforcement patterns, mismatched stimulus control, and poor sleep hygiene can disrupt healthy sleep routines. The hosts guide you through behavioral sleep training techniques, the use of successive approximations to reshape sleep behaviors, and the importance of making the bed a discriminative stimulus (SD) for sleep—not a place for snacking or scrolling. Designed for parents, practitioners, and anyone tired of being tired, this episode offers practical, research-backed tools grounded in CBT-I, stimulus control theory, and ABA interventions.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives: 
After listening to the episode listeners will know how to: 
Define sleep-onset insomnia and know how to distinguish it from general fatigue or biological sleep disorders.
Describe how poor stimulus control contributes to insomnia, particularly when incompatible behaviors are reinforced in the sleep environment.
Implement self-monitoring strategies to increase behavioral awareness and promote habit change.
 
References: 
Bootzin, R. R. (1972). Stimulus control treatment for insomnia. Proceedings of the American Psychological Association, 7, 395–396. https://doi.org/10.1037/e400972004-001
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
Espie, C. A. (2002). Insomnia: Conceptual issues in the development, persistence, and treatment of sleep disorder in adults. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 215–243. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.53.100901.135243
Kazdin, A. E. (2011). Behavior modification in applied settings (7th ed.). Waveland Press.

Stressed? Use ABA to Stay Centered

In this episode of Everyday ABA, we unpack how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to manage stress in everyday life—not just for clients, but for behavior analysts, educators, parents, and professionals.  Board Certified Behavior Analyst Paola, along with Registered Behavior Technician co-hosts Brittanny and Leslie, discuss the difference between Eustress and Distress, acute vs. chronic stress, and how stress functions in our bodies. We explore research-backed coping strategies rooted in behavioral science, cognitive appraisal theory locus of control, learned optimism, and positive psychology. This episode blends research with real-life examples, practical behavior-change strategies, and CEU-worthy insights on stress, resilience, and reinforcement.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives:
Define and differentiate between acute and chronic stress, eustress and distress, and describe their physiological and behavioral impacts using examples relevant to clinical practice.
Differentiate between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies and design ABA-based interventions to support both types of coping in clients.
Apply the concept of internal vs. external locus of control to increase client resilience, including teaching strategies that foster internal control and learned optimism.
Incorporate positive psychology techniques, including gratitude practices and behavioral activation, into ABA intervention plans to promote resilience against chronic stress.
 
References: 
Achor, S. (2010). The happiness advantage: How a positive brain fuels success in work and life. Crown Business.
Ellis, A. (1962). Reason and emotion in psychotherapy. Lyle Stuart.
Folkman, S., & Lazarus, R. S. (1980). An analysis of coping in a middle-aged community sample. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 21(3), 219–239. https://doi.org/10.2307/2136617
Holmes, T. H., & Rahe, R. H. (1967). The social readjustment rating scale. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 11(2), 213–218. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(67)90010-4
Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer.
Rotter, J. B. (1966). Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement. Psychological Monographs: General and Applied, 80(1), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0092976
Seligman, M. E. P. (1991). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. Knopf.
Selye, H. (1956). The stress of life. McGraw-Hill.