FABA 2025: Dr. Shane Spiker on Sex Ed, Ethics, and the Future of ABA

What happens when a punk-rock rebel becomes one of ABA’s most thought-provoking voices?At FABA 2025, Dr. Shane Spiker brings raw honesty and insight to the world of behavior science, challenging outdated norms, breaking taboos around sex education and ethics, and calling for a more human, self-reflective approach to ABA. From Humble Behaviorism to open mentorship, Dr. Shane shows why questioning the system sparks real change.🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Spiker unfiltered and see why his vision could reshape the future of behavior analysis. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:35 Meet Dr. Shane Spiker01:42 Why FABA Matters in Florida03:03 Favorite Conference Topics04:17 Treating Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors07:42 Openness & Approachability08:27 His Most Impactful Publications10:28 Teaching Critical Thinking13:24 Favorite College Football Team14:50 Why We Do What We Do Podcast16:37 New Books and Projects17:34 His Go-To Conference Drink18:06 ABA in the Next 10 Years20:11 Where to Find Shane