The ABA and PT Podcast

The Mission of the ABA and PT Podcast is to record and document the work and journeys of major contributors to ABA and Precision Teaching, and thereby stand for incorporating standard measurement and the use of the standard celeration chart into our work and lives. Our pledge is to honour those who have dedicated their life to this field such that my daughter and those that need it, benefit from science and all our field has discovered, that is at risk of getting lost. And the bottom line is that we all need it.

The ABA and PT Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Mandy Mason, with 41 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.

Mandy Mason hosts The ABA and PT Podcast, a science show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Episode #18 - The Precision Positive Interaction Project - Jack Auman and Abigail B. Calkin

  Nov 4, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>Jack Auman and Dr. Abigail Calkin, two previous guests, are both returning in this episode as we explore how simple gestures like smiles and waves can have an enormous impact on another’s verbal behavior. We discuss the power of charting positive interactions and the ripple effect, butterfly effect as Jack describes it, of positivity in a world often overshadowed by negativity. We also share our thoughts on personal data collection in behaviour analysis, examining how using this data may impact inner behaviour of thoughts, feelings and urges.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn about:</p> How Jack...

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  Episode #40

  Episode #17 - A Life of Precision Teaching Meeting AI - Dr. Rick Kubina

  Oct 11, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>Today we’re welcoming Dr. Rick Kubina, who is Director of Research at CentralReach as well as Professor of Special Education at The Pennsylvania State University. A trailblazer in precision teaching and the science behind human behavior, we talk about his journey from volunteering at a mental health asylum when he was 16 years old to becoming a pivotal figure in education. Dr. Kubina explains the balance between teaching and entrepreneurial ventures, sharing candid insights from his journey in integrating consulting within his academic career. Our discussion also explores the impact of AI in teaching, the ethical considerations behind it, an...

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  Episode #39

  Episode #16 – Try the Chart - Dr. Hank Pennypacker

  Jun 9, 202354 minS0

  <p>Dr. Hank Pennypacker, a pioneer in the Science of Human Behavior, shared profound insights about the standard celeration chart in amongst the many wisdoms he describtes in this podcast. Despite its limited adoption, he emphasized the immeasurable value of the chart to those wanting to make accurate predictions about behavior.</p> <p>Dr. Pennypacker passionately advocates for the widespread use of precise measurement to fields involving human behavior and why percent correct lacks the arguably greatest contribution of B.F. Skinner's, being Rate of Response, and Hank's contribution of celeration as a measure to predict future performance.</p> <p>...

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  Episode #38

  Episode #15 - The Carolyne Letters with Dr. Abigail Calkin

  Oct 27, 20222h 6mS0

  <p>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 Teacher Abigail Calkin writes about in her book, The Carolyne Letters; A Story of Birth, Abortion, and Adoption .</p> <p>In this episode, Abigail poses questions and talks about the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood and the impact those complexities have on family units.</p> <p>Abigail Calkin, a published author and a precision teacher, will shed some light on the choices each woman faces when she becomes pregnant...

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  Episode #37

  Episode #14 - The Truth Behind Neuropsychological Testing with Dr. Kimberly Berens

  Oct 19, 20221h 27mS0

  <p>Be prepared for Dr. Kimberly Berens’ extraordinarily important message regarding learning disabilities! </p> <p>In the US, 20% of kids are considered to have a learning disability of some kind. Dr. Berens explains in Episode 14 of the podcast that only a tiny fraction of children—less than 1%—have a real neurological impairment. This suggests that more kids are being labeled with learning disabilities that are Explanatory Fictions, as opposed to measuring learning across time and assessing for skill deficits that account for why a child struggles with reading or other learning.</p> <p>This episode explores the reasons behind children's academi...

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