Show Notes
Recorded live at the 2025 Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis conference, this episode brings together three conversations highlighting innovation across clinical practice, staff training, and systems-level change. From parent-friendly frameworks to improving treatment integrity in group homes to advancing assent-based care through skill-based treatment—this episode captures where the field is heading. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ZpBY8Bz8vU Interview #1 1. Conrad Leung & Dr. Jenny Demark Co-authors of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions Integrated psychology + behaviour analysis practice The “Prepare, Teach, Motivate” framework Making behaviour science accessible to families Contact: Child Solutions https://www.childsolutions.ca/ Follow Child Solutions: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/child.solutions/ Links: Complex Kids, Simple Solutions – Indigo link - https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/complex-kids-simple-solutions-how-to-raise-resilient-confident-likeable-kids/9781923011250.html Read a sample of the book here: https://octopusbooks.ca/item/enFZofQQtileYrAyAXrZPA Interview #2 2. Tina Saycocie, Kayla Almeida, Alana Farnum, and Luxsi Kirupanayagam (Kerry's Place - Poster Presentation) Improving treatment integrity in supported living, increasing staff buy-in and data collection, collaboration between clinical and operational teams, real-world barriers: training, retention, and systems Contact: Kerry's Place https://kerrysplace.org/ https://www.instagram.com/kerrysplaceautismservices/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kerry's-place-autism-services/posts/?feedView=all https://www.facebook.com/kerrysplaceautismservices/ Interview #3 3. Kehinde Olawale & Maddie Moshe – Progressive Steps Training staff in Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) Using Behavioural Skills Training (BST) Assent, HRE (Happy, Relaxed, Engaged), and modern ABA Moving beyond compliance-based models Contact: Kehinde Olawale https://www.linkedin.com/in/kehinde-olawale-35105a190/ Maddie Moshe https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialena-maddie-moshe-mped-bcba-r-b-a-ont-1361301a5/ Links: Progressive Steps https://www.progressivesteps.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/progressivesteps
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