The ABA and PT Podcast
Episodes
Episode #17 - A Life of Precision Teaching Meeting AI - Dr. Rick Kubina
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re welcoming Dr. Rick Kubina, who is Director of Research at CentralReach as well as Professor of Special Education at The Pennsylvania Sta...
Episode #16 – Try the Chart - Dr. Hank Pennypacker
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hank Pennypacker, a pioneer in the Science of Human Behavior, shared profound insights about the standard celeration chart in amongst the many wis...
Episode #15 - The Carolyne Letters with Dr. Abigail Calkin
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a quick side step from ABA to talk about one of the most hotly debated issues in the US right now and one that Precision Teac...
Episode #14 - The Truth Behind Neuropsychological Testing with Dr. Kimberly Berens
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be prepared for Dr. Kimberly Berens’ extraordinarily important message regarding learning disabilities! In the US, 20% of kids are considered to h...
Episode #13 - All in with Patrick McGreevy - Part 2
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of Patrick McGreevy's ABA & PT Podcast interview. In this episode, we'll learn more about how the standard celeration chart works and h...
#12 - All in with Dr Patrick McGreevy Part. 1
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were Dr Ogden R. Lindsley’s student, you were either all in or you weren’t, because precision teaching necessitates passion, dedication and...
#11 - The Butterfly Effect with Jack Auman
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Precision teachers, according to Jack Auman, have an impact on students similar to the Butterfly Effect because of the small changes that can have eno...
#10 A Living Human Treasure with Dr. Carl Koenig
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tells the story of a humble, passionate, and inspiring human being who gave his all for the science of Precision Teaching. Dr. Carl Koeni...
#9 Richard McManus - Making the Impossible Possible Precision Teaching
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard McManus is the owner of The Fluency Factory, a PT learning lab in Massachusetts, and has been a Precision Teacher for more than 4 decades. In ...
#8 Michael Maloney - How to be An Educational Ninja using Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Maloney is a researcher and educator with over 50 years of combined experience in both private and public schools. Together with his colleague...
#7 Clay Starlin - Incorporating Precise Measurement into Education
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an absolute honor to have one of the pioneers of precision teaching on the show, Dr. Clay Starlin. You’ll hear in this episode how he paved t...
#6 Elizabeth Haughton - Pinpointing
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Haughton is a highly recognized educational consultant, the Founder of the Haughton Learning Center, and recipient of both the ‘Lifetime A...
#5 Elizabeth Haughton - Heart + Science
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Haughton is a highly recognized educational consultant, the Founder of the Haughton Learning Center, and recipient of both the ‘Lifetime A...
#4 So Many Lessons, So Little Time
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Eshleman has dedicated his life to making our science successful for all. Standing in Ogden Lindsley's wish for the use of plain English in P...
#3 Dr Kim - The State of Play in ABA
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens; a scientist-educator and Founder of Fit Learning. As she shares her story of how she found...
#2 Dr Abigail Calkin - An Extraordinary Life - Part 2
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Abigail B. Calkin as she continues to share her extraordinary journey through Behavior Analysis and Precision Tea...
#1 Dr Abigail Calkin - An Extraordinary Life
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part one of a two-part series featuring Dr. Abigail B. Calkin; a teacher, writer, and poet who has combined Precision Teaching and inn...
#0 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bridging episode of The ABA & PT podcast (formerly known as The ABA & OT podcast), Mandy explains the podcast relaunch with the new direction—...
The ABA & OT Podcast #22 Speech and the Standard Celeration Chart
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time constraints are making it difficult for behavioral therapists to analyze the data they’ve collected. Bethan's goal is to bring charting to peop...
The ABA & OT Podcast #21 The Trick to Writing ‘SMART‘er Goals - Part 2
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a continuation of the previous episode featuring Liz Lefebre and Amy Evans, both highly acclaimed practitioners of Precision Teaching....
The ABA & OT Podcast #20 The Trick to Writing ‘SMART‘er Goals - Part 1
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part one of a two-part series featuring Liz Lefebre and Amy Evans, both highly acclaimed practitioners of Precision Teaching, as they ...
The ABA & OT Podcast #19: Consequence is King!
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ABCs of behavior is an important tool to analyze whether a certain behavior is likely to happen again or not. The key here is that consequence mat...
The ABA & OT Podcast #18: Why Percent Correct Is Not Good Enough? with Rick Kubina
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using percent correct has become the industry standard in behavior analysis. Dr. Rick Kubina, CentralReach’s Director of Research and Professor of ...
The ABA & OT Podcast #17: You Can‘t Improve What You Can‘t Measure
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking data vastly improves the performance of both students and teachers alike. ABAs and OTs can determine the best course of action for increasing o...
The ABA & OT Podcast #16: How to Play Nice in the Sandbox: Tips for Collaboration with Sasha Long
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features Sasha Long, BCBA and Founder of The Autism Helper. There are areas for improvement in the relationship between ABA and OT, so...
The ABA & OT Podcast #15: How to Teach Spitting for Toothbrushing, Rinsing and Other Oral Care Skills
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spitting is a complex ADL that can be a real challenge to teach to kids in the spectrum. Especially when kids are nonverbal or have conditions like pi...
The ABA & OT Podcast #14: Picking, Pulling, Biting: Addressing Habitual Behaviors
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Habitual behaviors can be interruptive on a student's development. In this episode, Mandy and Adito discuss the case of Matt's detrimental nail biting...
The ABA & OT Podcast #13: Challenging behaviors on Telehealth
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Telehealth consultations have unique problems that are magnified when addressing challenging behaviors in kids. From distraction to motivation to pare...
The ABA & OT Podcast #12: Promoting Independence Using Visual Schedules
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most effective ways to teach kids with limited skills is with activity schedules. These can be checklists or simple visual stimuli that all...
The ABA & OT Podcast #11: Shoe-Tying: Using Precision Teaching, Fluency and/or Video Modeling
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shoe tying is particularly tricky to teach to kids who are on the spectrum. This episode shares strategies to overcome obstacles in teaching this ADL,...
The ABA & OT Podcast #10: The Big 6
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching basic activities of daily living (ADL) to children with autism requires a more involved and understanding approach. This was the case with Sa...
The ABA & OT Podcast #9: ABA & OT Collaboration on Fine Motor Assessment
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy and Aditi continue to examine Sam, a 9-year old client with autism with aggressive behavior. As OT's and ABA's have different assessment tools f...
The ABA & OT Podcast #8: How to Collaborate When Challenging Behavior Is Getting in the Way - Shining the Light on Problem Behavior
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aggressive behavior in children can be a real challenge for therapists and family members. This episode examines the case of Sam, an extremely aggress...
The ABA & OT Podcast #7: The What and How of Evidence Practice
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence-based practice can be a touchy subject for ABAs and OTs alike. Dr. Josh Pritchard of the Lodestone Academy shares his insights on collaborati...
The ABA & OT Podcast #6: Childhood Sleep Struggles - The Bedtime Pass
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bedtime resistance and frequent night wakings are a source of frustration for many parents. This episode talks about the biggest mistakes parents make...
The ABA & OT Podcast #5: Sensory vs. Behavior: Addressing sleep issues in infants/ toddlers
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sleeping challenges in infants and toddlers, especially those with ASD, can prove debilitating to parents. Mandy and Aditi discuss sleep patterns and ...
The ABA & OT Podcast #4: Sensory vs. Behavior - Do you see what I see? Early learning
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ABAs and OTs look at early learning from two very different lenses. Mandy and Aditi define terms according to their sciences and give their insights o...
The ABA & OT Podcast #3: Sensory vs Behavior Beginnings - Addressing Failure to Thrive in Infants
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the impact of sensory and behavior on early survival skills? Mandy and Aditi begin with a case study on Aditi's son Tristan who was diagnosed ...
The ABA and OT Podcast #2: Why we can‘t we be friends?
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy and Aditi discuss why professionals from the two fields find it difficult to be friends. The hosts debunk the biggest myths of their practices a...
The ABA & OT Podcast #1: The Who, What, Where & Why of our Podcast
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode of The ABA & OT Podcast, Mandy and Aditi discuss the goals of the podcast which center on inter-professional collaboration, educ...