Hi Rasmus & Friends

Welcome to ”Hi Rasmus & Friends: Stories Behind The Science,” hosted by Hi Rasmus, a clinical ABA software company dedicated to serving the autism community. At Hi Rasmus, we’re committed to the simple yet profound idea of focusing on the child in front of you. Through intimate interviews with a diverse array of guests, including clinical experts and individuals from around the globe, we dive into real stories that inspire and educate. Each episode uncovers the personal motivations and backgrounds of our guests, offering valuable insights and entertainment to our listeners. Join us on this journey of understanding, acceptance, and empowerment within the autism community, as we embody our company’s guiding principle to provide support and advocacy for all.

Hi Rasmus & Friends is a society podcast hosted by Hi Rasmus, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hi Rasmus hosts Hi Rasmus & Friends, a society show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  The Story Behind Barrett Academy : A Bootstrapped Organization Supporting Future Behavior Analysts

  Mar 16, 20262h 27mS0

  <p>In this episode of our Different Paths for BCBAs mini-series, we sit down with Alecia, the founder of Barrett Academy, alongside lead RBTs Adrianna and Amy as they complete their supervision hours on the journey toward the BCBA exam. Together, they share the story behind how Barrett Academy began, what it means to build a mission-driven organization from the ground up, and how meaningful supervision and practicum support can shape the next generation of behavior analysts. From what makes Barrett Academy different to staying focused on the child in front of you, this conversation highlights the heart, growth, and...

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  Episode #24

  The Story Behind Verbal Beginnings: Scaling Impact (Episode 24)

  Mar 9, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Mini Series: Different Paths for BCBAs, we explore how Verbal Beginnings grew from a mission-driven vision into a large, enterprise-level ABA organization without compromising clinical quality. Diana shares the problem she set out to solve and the pivotal decisions that allowed VB to scale with intention. We also hear from one Clinical Director about balancing leadership with hands-on clinical oversight and how BCBAs are mentored at every stage of their careers, alongside a newer BCBA reflecting on early-career growth within a larger organization. Together, the conversation highlights career pathways, the advantages of scale, the role...

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  Episode #23

  The Story Behind Headstart Health: BCBAs building practices their way

  Mar 3, 202641 minS0

  <p>In this panel episode, we sit down with several BCBAs who are using Head Start Health as they build and grow their own ABA practices. Each clinician shares the story behind their decision to start a business, the challenges they faced along the way, and how having the right systems in place can make private practice more sustainable and child-focused. From leadership lessons to workflow support, this conversation highlights what it really looks like to build a practice your way—while staying grounded in the work that matters most.</p>

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  Episode #22

  The Story Behind ABA C.A.R.E.S

  Jan 5, 202641 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Hi Rasmus & Friends, host Amy Cook sits down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder of ABA C.A.R.E.S. Staffing and Summit and host of The People Contingency Podcast, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, lived experience, and the future of ABA. Holli shares her personal autism journey and how it shapes her human-centered approach to supporting and retaining RBTs and BCBAs in a high-burnout field. Together, they explore the tension between traditional ABA and the neurodiversity movement, reimagine what ethical staffing and leadership could look like, and discuss why focusing on people is...

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  Episode #21

  The Story Behind Whole Child Care with UNIFI

  Nov 10, 202552 minS0

  <p>What does it take to build a truly integrated, person-centered autism care model? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Breanne Hartley and Dr. Steven Merahn from UNIFI about the story behind whole child care and what it means to design systems that reflect the full complexity of children’s needs. We explore how their unique backgrounds shape the way they approach clinical excellence, shared plans of care, meaningful outcome tracking, and the evolving role of ABA in value-based care. From systems-level redesign to practical implementation, they share what organizations often miss—and what they’re most hopeful about. The co...

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