Join Yousra, Kirsten, and special guest, BCBA Jenny as they dive deep into the world of effective supervision as a BCBA.

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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Objectives 🌟

Welcome to the Blossoming Together podcast with guest speaker Jenny Menko.
Objectives: Proficiency in delivering feedback to technicians and setting realistic goals.
01:03 - Jenny's Background and Journey 🛤️

Jenny's experience and how she entered the ABA field.
Career shift from medical school aspirations to working with children.
03:36 - Barriers Faced as a BCBA 🚧

Challenges in splitting supervision time.
Balancing direct and indirect tasks during supervision.
Learning to provide feedback to technicians who were once peers.
06:24 - Systems and Strategies for Supervision 📋

Using a single document for session notes and data analysis.
Prioritizing tasks during supervision.
Example goals for technicians and how they are tracked.
08:23 - Example Technician Goals 🎯

Goals like increasing incidental teaching and using high affect with learners.
Action plans to implement these goals and ensure technicians understand them.
10:12 - Flexibility in Data Collection and Feedback 📊

Adapting data collection methods to suit technicians’ needs.
Importance of being flexible and responsive to technicians' feedback styles.
14:36 - Collaborative Documentation and Team Communication 🤝

Using group chats and shared documents for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ensuring all team members, including SLPs and OTs, can access and contribute to the documentation.
18:00 - Providing Effective Feedback 🗣️

Methods for direct and indirect feedback.
Tailoring feedback to individual technicians and their learning styles.
Importance of checking in on feedback given.
20:56 - Feedback in Critical Situations 🚨

Being direct in situations involving safety or severe behaviors.
Adapting feedback methods based on technicians' experiences and responses.
25:32 - Ensuring Feedback Application 📋

Strategies to ensure technicians apply the feedback provided.
Checking in and providing written notes for reference.
31:09 - Reviewing and Analyzing Data During Supervision 📈

Using tables and graphs for detailed data analysis.
Ensuring data accuracy and addressing barriers to data collection.
34:18 - Session Notes and Documentation 📝

Importance of detailed and accurate session notes.
How to organize and formalize notes for insurance and team communication.
41:23 - Adapting Data Collection and Feedback for Individual Technicians 🧩

Tailoring feedback to individual technicians' learning styles.
Ensuring feedback is clear and actionable.
50:15 - Handling Resistance to Feedback ⚔️

Strategies for dealing with technicians who resist feedback.
Importance of collaboration and valuing technicians’ input.
54:15 - Tailoring Feedback to Technicians’ Learning Styles 🧠

Sending surveys to understand technicians' preferences and goals.
Using feedback to support technicians' professional and personal growth.
58:12 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🏁

Wrapping up the discussion on feedback and supervision.
Encouraging continuous learning and improvement.


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Articles discussed in this episode:

Reid, D. H., & Parsons, M. B. (2016). Supervision and feedback. In J. K. Luiselli (Ed.), Applied behavior analysis advanced guidebook: A manual for professional practice (pp. 225-239). Academic Press.



Parsons, M. B., & Reid, D. H. (2014). Supervision of behavior analytic interventions: Conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation. In R. A. Rehfeldt & Y. Barnes-Holmes (Eds.), Derived relational responding applications for learners with autism and other developmental disabilities: A progressive guide to change (pp. 311-333). Context Press.

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