Episode 252: Applications Of The Constructional Approach with Dr. Madhura Deshpande

We’re back with Episode 2 in our Special Series on The Constructional Approach. In this conversation, Madhura Deshpande discusses various aspects of behavioural analysis, focusing on the transition of clients to adult settings, the effectiveness of constructional approaches in medical procedures, and the importance of active participation in achieving rapid results. She emphasizes the need for proper staff training, ethical collaboration in behavioural pharmacology, and the significance of recognizing and building on existing repertoires to improve client outcomes. The discussion also touches on the development of an app to track medication effects and the challenges faced in staff turnover within the field. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO:  1.5 ABA Topics QABA: 1.5 General CBA/CPD:    1.5 Learning   Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhuraaba/ Proactive Behaviour Analysts : https://www.pactba.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pactba/ https://www.instagram.com/proactiveba/ Links: The Constructional Approach Website https://theconstructionalapproach.com/ The Constructional Approach Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/700952357829957 The Institute for Applied Behavior Science at Endicott College https://www.endicott.edu/academics/schools/institute-for-applied-behavioral-science Special Series On The Constructional Approach on Behaviour Speak Episode 250: The Constructional Approach:  A Primer with Awab Abdel-Jalil https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-250-the-constructional-approach-a-primer-with-awab-abdel-jalil/   Articles and Books Discussed Deshpande, M., Cauchi, J. & Gerhardt, P. The SAFER Tool: Promoting Independence and Safety in Sexual Education for Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Sex Disabil 43, 32 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-025-09909-7 Deshpande, M., Weil, L., Renshaw, E., Duyile, L., & Cox, D. J. (in review). Bridging behavioural pharmacology and behaviour analysis: A guide to developing practical medication data collection tools for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice.