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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 12 MIN

Precursors Decoded: ABA Strategies for Early Intervention

from The Behaviorist Bookclub

In this episode, Matt unpacks Jacoby & Smith’s seminal 2012 study on identifying and functionally analyzing precursors to severe self-injury. You’ll learn how spotlighting and reinforcing milder, earlier behaviors can prevent dangerous escalations and why precursor assessments are the future of safe, effective functional analyses.Check out the show notes for article links and supporting information at www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog.

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