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The How to ABA Podcast
We are Shira and Shayna and we are so excited to bring you our first podcast episode of How to ABA! We are both BCBAs with over twenty years of experience, and as you can imagine, we have created and gathered so many resources in that time. We want to share them with you! That’s why we are here, and that’s why we created this podcast. If you are new to the world of ABA, are looking for new resources, or just looking for a fresh perspective, you’re in the right place!
The How to ABA Podcast
Different Roads to Learning BCBA Starter Kit
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When you start your first BCBA caseload, it is easy to wonder what should actually be in your toolkit. We have both been there, and over the years we have learned which materials truly make sessions smoother, teaching more engaging, and data collection manageable. In this conversation, we walk through the essentials we rely on every day, from assessments to data tools to reinforcers to those simple visual supports that can make all the difference.
We share why beginner assessments like the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and our own How to ABA Initial Assessment help you build a solid foundation. We also talk about keeping data collection simple so you can stay present with your learner. Think tally counters, notebooks, clipboards, and color-coded sticky notes. Then we get into our favorite reinforcers and flashcard sets from Different Roads to Learning, plus the visuals, timers, and token boards that support motivation and independence.
What’s Inside:
- Assessments that give you a clear baseline
- Simple data tools that keep you present with your learner
- Reinforcers and flashcards we use in real sessions
- Visual supports that make expectations predictable
Mentioned in This Episode:
Build Your Own BCBA Starter Kit at Different Roads to Learning
Episode 065: How to Use Reinforcement Properly
Episode 106: ABA Assessments
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