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.

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.

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.

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.

Find her on Instagram: @aba_in_the_wild OR LinkedIn

Join her courses:

LSS White Belt (July)

Psychological Safety 4-Week Intensive