BCBAs Who Build

SummaryThis episode tackles the critical issues facing the ABA industry, including recent media reports of unethical practices, profit-driven motives, and the importance of ethical standards. BCBAs share insights on maintaining integrity, navigating ethical dilemmas, and advocating for high-quality, ethical care.Key topicsMedia reports on unethical ABA practicesProfit motives and industry accountabilityEthical standards and oversight in ABAStrategies for ethical decision-making in practiceRole of BCBAs in advocating for quality careChapters00:00 Addressing Concerns in Autism Services05:33 The Impact of Growth on Service Quality10:15 Profit Over Children: Ethical Dilemmas in ABA14:47 Billing Practices and Their Consequences19:12 Out of Network Strategies and Their Implications23:53 The Role of BCBAs in Ethical Practices27:25 Allegations of Abuse and Accountability28:19 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in ABA33:08 Interviewing for Ethical Practices37:49 Identifying Quality ABA Providers43:39 Empowering Families and BCBAs45:53 Ethics in Practice: Real-World Scenarios

SummaryDr. Sara Feldman shares her insights on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and creating a positive organizational culture in ABA. She discusses practical strategies from her entrepreneurial journey, book recommendations, and how to foster independent thinking within teams.TakeawaysLeadership starts with self-awareness and self-leadership.Ask more questions, tell less, to foster critical thinking.Create a psychologically safe environment for innovation.Use curiosity and questions to develop team members.Promote humility, hunger, and smartness in hiring.Chapters00:00 The importance of leadership in ABA01:18 Leadership as a mirror for personal development03:00 High turnover and leadership responsibility04:15 Creating humans, not just ABA providers05:03 Books that shaped my leadership approach05:51 The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stainer06:43 Overcoming the advice monster08:03 The importance of questions over answers11:03 Asking the right questions to empower teams13:13 Psychological safety and trust14:30 Building leaders, not followers15:37 Brene Brown's Dare to Lead19:30 Emotional maturity and vulnerability21:07 The concept of rumbling and honest conversations23:14 Creating a culture of psychological safety24:25 Encouraging respectful dissent24:50 Patrick Lencione's Ideal Team Player26:06 Self-awareness and team growth31:05 Hiring, firing, and promoting with purpose31:58 The importance of humility, hunger, and smartness36:08 Final thoughts on leadership and self-awareness36:24 Permission slip: Curiosity over answers36:52 Closing remarks and resources

SummaryThis episode features Dr. Kristen Byra (BCBA-D) discussing the importance of clinical quality in ABA, sharing her journey, insights on training, mentorship, and practical steps for BCBAs to improve their practice.Chapters00:00 Introduction to ABA Entrepreneurship01:08 Journey into ABA: Personal Stories03:26 The Importance of Clinical Quality12:39 Navigating the ABA Landscape17:05 Defining Quality in ABA22:32 Advice for New BCBAs28:57 Building a Supportive ABA Business31:13 Navigating Job Offers and Sign-On Bonuses32:05 Empowering BCBAs in Interviews34:24 Difficult Decisions for Quality Assurance40:52 Taking Action for Quality Improvement46:29 Building a Supportive Community for BCBAs50:20 Rapid Fire Reflections and InsightsTakeawaysPrioritize clinical quality over compliance for better outcomes.Seek mentorship and community support to grow professionally.Use self-assessment tools to identify and address gaps in practice.Treat your first two years post-certification as a pro-tum experience to build competence.Guest HostDr. Kristen ByraUpskill ABA Headstart Health Kristen Byra Linkedin

SummaryThis episode features Dr. Sara Feldman, Breanna Holm, and Janelle Wade discussing the journey of building independent ABA practices, the support systems available through Headstart Health, and the transformation of providers from clinicians to entrepreneurs. They share insights on starting, scaling, and sustaining successful ABA businesses, emphasizing community, systems, and provider empowerment.HostsDr. Sara Feldman, Breanna Holm, Janelle WadeChapters00:00 Introduction to BCBA's Who Build Podcast06:00 Meet the Team Behind Headstart Health11:57 The Journey to Building an ABA Company15:09 The Movement Towards Independent BCBAs20:32 Overcoming Barriers to Independence25:55 The Role of Head Start Health in Supporting BCBAs29:15 Training and Onboarding for New Providers35:35 Navigating Insurance Complexities39:06 The Importance of Delegation in Business40:54 Delegating to Elevating: The RBT Recruitment Process42:58 Client Acquisition and Support: Simplifying the Process46:17 Transformations in Leadership: From Provider to Entrepreneur46:17 Success Stories: Real Transformations in the ABA Community53:05 Building a Legacy: The Impact of Leadership in ABAresourcesHeadstart Health Website - https://headstarthealth.comBehavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - https://www.bacb.comGuest LinksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarafeldmanphd/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/holmbreanna/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenelle-wade-bcba-744aa1a4/KeywordsABA, BCBA, independent practice, entrepreneurship, Head Start Health, provider support, business scaling, insurance management, clinician empowermentKey topicsPathways from clinician to business ownerSupport systems for independent BCBAsScaling and managing an ABA practiceInsurance and billing support for providersCommunity and mentorship in ABA entrepreneurship