The Gold Standard Podcast

Join Board Certified Behavior Analysts Kate Wiamer and Brianna Snyder, along with Brandon Dzwonkowski, a Registered Behavior Technician, as they explore how principles of Applied Behavior Analysis can be applied to everyday life. With new guests each episode, both from within and outside the ABA field, the podcast offers fresh insights and practical tips. The Gold Standard Podcast is available in both HD video and audio formats on various platforms.

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ABA Clinicians Are Ditching Flashcards for This App… Here’s Why | The Gold Standard Podcast Ep 21

April 28, 2026 • BDA • Season 1 • Episode 21

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In this episode of the Gold Standard Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Vega, creator of the FirstWork app, to break down how technology is transforming Discrete Trial Training (DTT) in ABA.

From eliminating manual data tracking to reducing hours of prep time (and yes… death by lamination), this conversation dives into how clinicians are streamlining sessions while making learning more engaging for clients.

We cover:

How automatic data tracking and graphing changes DTT delivery
Why learners are completing trials faster (and enjoying it more)
The real cost of material prep — and how to cut it
Scaling ABA services across organizations and into the home
Using technology as reinforcement without losing control of the session

With over 25,000 BCBAs and RBTs already using the platform, this episode explores what happens when behavior science meets smart tech.

Whether you’re a BCBA, RBT, or part of a growing ABA organization — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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