The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals

By Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown

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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 Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. 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. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited! Don’t miss it!  Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: https://abainschool.com/misfits 😍 More, you say? We’re here for you!Apple podcast | abainschool.com/misfitsonappleInstagram | @themisfitbehavioristsYouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | abainschool.comCaitlin | beltransbehaviorbasics.comSami | behavioranalyticsupport.com🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!

Episode Date
Misfit Minute #7: Pre-Correcting Behavior—3 Easy Steps to Prevent Common Chaos
Jul 15, 2025
Ep. 60: Is It Positive Reinforcement or Punishment? Let’s Settle the Debate
Jul 08, 2025
Misfit Minute #6: How to Teach Replacement Behaviors That Actually Work
Jul 01, 2025
Ep. 59: Making Your BIP Work: Data Collection and Fidelity in FBAs - Part 13 of the FBA Mini-Series
Jun 24, 2025
Misfit Minute #5: Best Clipboards for Data Collection and Token Boards in Special Education
Jun 17, 2025
Ep. 58: Bridging the Gap: Building Teacher-BCBA Collaboration for Student Success
Jun 10, 2025
Misfit Minute #4: Power of Praise: Encouraging Positive Actions in Students
Jun 03, 2025
Ep. 57: Creating a Crisis Cycle Plan in Behavior Support - Part 12 of the FBA Mini-Series
May 27, 2025
Misfit Minute #3: REDO Your “No” – Turning Redirection Into a Win
May 20, 2025
Ep. 56: How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting: Timeline, Tips, and Parent Collaboration
May 13, 2025
Misfit Minute #2: W.A.I.T.: The De-escalation Strategy That Starts With Silence
May 06, 2025
Ep. 55: How to Reinforce Replacement Behaviors and Respond to Problem Behavior – Part 11 of the FBA Mini-Series
Apr 29, 2025
Misfit Minute #1: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching
Apr 22, 2025
Ep. 54: ABA Tools for Tolerance – Haircuts, Doctor Visits & More
Apr 15, 2025
Ep. 53: Teaching Positive Behaviors – Part 10 of the FBA Mini-Series
Apr 01, 2025
Ep. 52: BCBA in Schools vs. Clinics – Pros, Cons, and What to Expect
Mar 18, 2025
Ep. 51: Antecedent Strategies in Behavior Plans – Part 9 of the FBA Mini-Series
Mar 04, 2025
Ep. 50: What to Do When You Don’t Know the Function of a Behavior
Feb 18, 2025
Ep. 49: Understanding and Addressing Anxiety in Autism – Strategies for Special Education
Feb 04, 2025
Ep. 48: How to Create Effective Classroom Schedules for Special Education and ABA Settings
Jan 21, 2025
Ep. 47: Managing Paras in Special Education: Building Teamwork, Accountability, and Clear Boundaries
Jan 07, 2025
Ep. 46: Reverse Inclusion in Special Education – Building Peer Connections and Social Skills
Dec 17, 2024
Ep. 45: Must-Read Behavior Books for Teachers and BCBAs
Dec 10, 2024
Ep. 44: Understanding Setting Event Strategies in Behavior Plans - Part 8 of the FBA Mini-Series
Dec 03, 2024
Ep. 43: Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Scams | Teaching Boundaries and Internet Safety
Nov 26, 2024
Ep. 42: Conducting a Collaborative FBA Meeting for Behavior Planning Success - Part 7 of the FBA Mini-Series
Nov 19, 2024
Ep. 41: Prompt Dependence – Effective Strategies for Building Student Independence
Nov 12, 2024
Ep. 40: IEPs vs. 504 Plans: Key Differences & Practical Tips for Teachers and Parents
Nov 05, 2024
Ep. 39: Diddy Do it? The P. Diddy Scandal, Power Dynamics, Ethics, and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
Oct 29, 2024
Ep. 38: Crafting Effective Hypotheses and Summary Statements in FBAs - Part 6 of the FBA Mini-Series
Oct 22, 2024
Ep. 37: Data Collection Deep Dive – Part 5 of the FBA Mini-Series
Oct 15, 2024
Ep. 36: A Candid Conversation on Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being today
Oct 08, 2024
Ep. 35: ABC Data Collection for Effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) – Part 4 of our Mini-Series
Oct 01, 2024
Ep. 34: Siblings of Autism: Honest Reflections Growing Up with an Autistic Brother
Sep 24, 2024
Ep. 33: Direct Observations in FBA Getting the full picture – Part 3 of our Mini-Series
Sep 18, 2024
Ep. 32: Mastering Initial Interviews in FBA – Part 2 of our Mini-Series
Sep 11, 2024
Ep. 31: Demystifying the FBA Process mini-series – Part 1 The Referral Process
Sep 04, 2024
Ep. 30: Supervising RBTs and ABA Paraprofessionals
Aug 28, 2024
Ep. 29: Functions of Behavior: The WHY more than the WHAT
Aug 21, 2024
Ep. 28: Building Relationships with Students as a Public School BCBA
Aug 14, 2024
Ep. 27: Daily Reports Done Right: Special Ed Teacher's Guide to Parent Communication
Aug 07, 2024
Ep. 26: Independent Activity Schedule
Jul 31, 2024
Ep. 25: Picture This! 📸 Your Ultimate Guide to Task Analysis Visuals
Jul 24, 2024
Ep. 24: Google Forms Data with Heather Cacioppo
Jul 17, 2024
Ep. 23: Inclusion for Special Education with Guest Dawn Ellis - Building a Culture of Belonging
Jul 10, 2024
Ep. 22: Crafting IEP Goals for Toilet Training
Jul 03, 2024
Ep. 21: Toilet Training 101: Signs of Readiness, Methods & Tips for Special Needs
Jun 26, 2024
Ep. 20: Extended School Year (ESY) Data Collection Tips
Jun 19, 2024
Ep 19: Beat the Summer Slide - ☀️ A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers 👩‍🏫
Jun 12, 2024
Ep.18: Behavior Management Basics
Jun 05, 2024
Ep.17: Compassionate Care ABA in School
May 29, 2024
Ep. 16: ABA Skill Data: Probe vs Trial by Trial
May 22, 2024
Ep. 15: Accommodations, Modifications, & Inclusive Classrooms
May 15, 2024
Ep. 14: Life as a School Based BCBA with Jen Stracquadanio
May 08, 2024
Ep. 13: IEP Data and Materials Organization: Work Smarter, Not Harder
May 01, 2024
Ep. 12: Managing Problem Behaviors Through Replacement Skills
Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 11: Sticky Notes & Silly Bumps: The Fun Way to Learn Pronouns
Apr 17, 2024
Ep. 10: Navigating Difficult Conversations with ABA Staff
Apr 10, 2024
Ep. 9: Superhero Skills to Battle Burnout for ABA Therapy Staff
Apr 03, 2024
He’s a powerful kind of guy – Autism Awareness Day
Apr 02, 2024
Ep. 8: Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 7: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with Alicia Like
Mar 20, 2024
Ep. 6: Providing Data Support in the General Education Setting
Mar 13, 2024
Ep. 5: DTT vs. NET: The Skill Building Showdown
Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 4: 3 Reasons to use Google Sheets™ for Data Tracking
Feb 28, 2024
Ep. 3: 6 Ways to Approach Challenging Behaviors and Trauma-Informed Care
Feb 21, 2024
Ep. 2: 2 Ways to Hack Your Data Collection
Feb 21, 2024
Ep. 1: 5 Tips for Gaining Teacher Buy-In
Feb 21, 2024
Welcome to the Misfit Behaviorists! (Trailer Episode)
Jan 22, 2024