About the course

Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain why social validity is more critical now than ever in applied behavior analysis. Distinguish between "ABA as a discipline" and "ABA as an intervention" as discussed by the authors. Analyze the nuanced ethical considerations of assent and consent in ABA practice, drawing parallels to other fields. Identify contemporary methods for assessing and enhancing social validity in their professional practice. Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of the Vollmer and Pendergrass (2025) commentary.

Sean Yocum BCBA LBA

Introduce yourself to your audience. How did you become an expert in your field? What challenges did you face on your way to success? How did you overcome them? Why are you excited to share your knowledge? What is your biggest goal with regards to teaching?

Curriculum

2 Chapters · 13 Lessons

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    Rad Reads: Social Validity: Refining Our Compass in ABA

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      Welcome to Rad Reads--Social Validity!

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      The Pulse Check - Why Social Validity Now More Than Ever?

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      Deconstructing "ABA" - Discipline vs. Intervention

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      The Complexities of Social Validation - Assent and Consent

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      "The Rad": Digging Deeper

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      "The Less Rad": Digging Deeper

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      Level Up Your Game: Applying the Insights

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      Let's Get Controversial: Your Takeaways!

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    Conclusion & Call to Action

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      Call to Action & CEU Information

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      Downloadable Materials

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      Competency Check

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      Survey

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      References

WE TAKE THE ARTICLES, WE DELIVER THE DIGESTIBLE SUMMARY, WE IDENTIFY THE STRENGTHS AND THEN, THE GAME CHANGER: ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS!

RAD READS is your on-demand, no-BS "Journal Club" – dialed up to 11!

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