Shared Joy Before Data: A Discussion with Dr. Megan DeLeon Miller, Part II

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ABA on Tap is proud to present Dr. Megan DeLeon Miller (Part 2 of 2):

Join us for an insightful conversation with renowned behavior analyst, author, and speaker Dr. Megan DeLeon Miller. As the founder of the international Do Better Collective, Megan is a leading voice in advancing humane, person-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming practices within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In this episode, we dive into:

• The crucial role of building genuine trust and rapport with clients.
• Strategies for approaching challenging behaviors while maintaining dignity and respect for the individual.
• Translating complex behavioral science into practical, compassionate, and individualized interventions.
• The "Do Better Movement" and the importance of lifelong learning and self-reflection in the field.

Dr. DeLeon (Miller) offers valuable insights for behavior analysts, parents, and service providers looking to bridge the gap between research and practice, and deliver truly impactful, human-centered care.

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1. Shared Joy Before Data: A Discussion with Dr. Megan DeLeon Miller, Part II (00:00:00)

2. Welcome And Part Two Setup (00:00:10)

3. Rethinking Data And Quality Interactions (00:01:08)

4. Schools Teach Then Test; ABA Balance (00:04:29)

5. Insurance, DSM‑5, And Social Communication (00:04:33)

6. Over Task Analysis And Foundational Skills (00:06:12)

7. Hand Leading, Bodies As Communication (00:07:41)

8. Acknowledging Unsafe Behaviors And Shaping (00:09:24)

9. Gaze Shifting Versus Eye Contact (00:11:31)

10. Early Influences: Play And Art Therapy (00:13:49)

11. Social Stories, Neuroscience, And Validity (00:16:02)

12. Naturalistic Models And Following The Child (00:19:15)

13. Finding The Child–Adult Directed Balance (00:21:12)

14. The Practice–Research Gap, Not The Reverse (00:22:57)

15. Lab To Living Room: Flexibility Over Rigidity (00:26:35)

16. Training That Blends Science And Reality (00:31:09)

17. Seven Steps: Origins And Impact (00:36:43)

18. Updating To Instructional Motivation (00:40:04)

19. Troubleshooting Instead Of Withdrawing Fun (00:44:41)

20. Language Shifts And Parent Alignment (00:48:12)

21. Do Better Collective: Mission And Programs (00:51:42)

22. Rejected Conference And Retreats (00:56:00)

23. RBT Training That Actually Trains (00:59:30)