Aba Inside Track

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube If stereotypy is so fun, why can't we use it as reinforcement? Well, there are a couple big reasons and we've got the articles that explain it all.  But that's next week.  In our preview episode this week, we head back down our ethical decision-tree with another chance to practice talking with non-behaviorist colleagues.  And, in a shocking twist of fate, one of our hosts will be featured in the New England Behavior Analyst.  It's a 33% chance of guessing which one, but a 100% chance for awesome podcast! Articles for next week:  Potter, J.N., Hanley, G.P., Augustine, M., Clay, C.J., & Phelps, M.C. (2013).  Treating stereotypy in adolescents diagnosed with autism by refining the tactic of "using stereotypy as reinforcement".  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 407-423.  doi:  10.1002/jaba.52 Slaton, J.D. & Hanley, G.P. (2016).  Effects of multiple versus chained schedules on stereotypy and item engagement