Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom?

Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Audra Jensen and Caitlin Beltran, BCBAs and special education teachers, as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition.

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Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals. Whether you’re seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience.

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Previous Episodes

stimulus control
Episode Number ep82

Why Students Behave Differently with Different Teachers: Understanding Stimulus Control (ABA Without the Jargon)

Why does a student behave differently with different teachers? 🤔 Let’s unpack stimulus control in plain English! 🍎
FBA vs BIP
Episode Number ep81

FBA vs. BIP Explained: Understanding Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans

FBA or BIP? 🤔 Learn the difference and why finding the “why” comes first!
motivating operations
Episode Number ep80

Motivating Operations Explained: EO vs. AO Made Simple (ABA Without the Jargon)

Why do rewards stop working? 🤔 Learn motivating operations, EO, and AO the easy way! 🎙️
positive reinforcement vs negative reinforcement
Episode Number ep79

Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement and Punishment Explained (ABA Without the Jargon)

Positive? Negative? 🤔 Reinforcement? Punishment? Let’s make these ABA terms finally make sense!
ABCs of behavior
Episode Number ep78

ABCs of Behavior Explained: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence in Plain English

🎙️ Antecedent, behavior, consequence… learn the ABCs of behavior in plain English and real-life examples.
what is aba
Episode Number ep77

What Is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis Explained in Plain English

🎙️ What is ABA, really? We break it down in plain English with zero jargon and real-world examples.
literal language
Episode Number mm29

Literal Language in Autism: Why Clear Communication Matters in Special Education

A funny reminder that literal language and unclear communication can completely change understanding 🤖💬
skill deficit
Episode Number mm28

Why Punishment Doesn’t Teach Replacement Behaviors in ABA and Special Education

Why punishment alone doesn’t teach coping or communication skills 🧩💡
sensory overload in autism
Episode Number mm27

Sensory Overload in Autism: What I Learned as a Parent and Teacher

That moment I realized he heard everything. A quick story on sensory overload and perspective shift 👂✨

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Caitlin can also be found at beltransbehaviorbasics.com and Audra can be found at abainschool.com.