ABA Inside Track – March 2026 Preview
Episode Date: March 4, 2026
Hosts: Robert Perry Crews (Rob), Dr. Jacqueline McDonald (Jackie), Diana
Episode Overview
This special episode marks ABA Inside Track’s tenth anniversary, combining the usual monthly preview with reflections and memories from a decade of podcasting. The hosts share upcoming March content, highlight changes (notably a new website), look back on the origins of the show, and discuss lessons learned and their continuing motivation.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. 10-Year Anniversary Reflections
- The hosts celebrate ten uninterrupted years of producing weekly content on behavior analysis.
- “We have done a podcast and released something related to behavior analysis...every single week for 10 years.” (Rob, 01:59)
- They reminisce about early episodes, fun memories (like puppet previews), and how both structure and tone have evolved over time.
2. March 2026 Episode Preview
a. Patreon Book Club
- Patron-exclusive book club covering "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt.
- Quote: “If you’re a patron, then you will be getting a new book club to listen to in March of 2026: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt…” (Diana, 04:01)
b. Upcoming March Episodes
- Down Syndrome & ABA (Dr. Kathleen Feely guest)
- Articles covered:
- “Addressing Challenging Behavior in Children with Down Syndrome: The Use of Applied Behavior Analysis for Assessment and Intervention” – Feely & Jones (Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2006)
- “Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children with Down Syndrome” – Feely & Jones (Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2008)
- “Advancing Imitation and Requesting Skills in Toddlers with Down Syndrome” – Feely, Jones, Blackburn, & Bauer (Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2011)
- Articles covered:
- Social Preference Assessments (Dr. Casey Clay guest)
- Key studies:
- “Assessing Preference for Social Interactions” – Clay et al. (2013)
- “A Comparison of Methods for Assessing Preference for Social Interactions” – Morris & Vollmer (JABA, 2020)
- “Assessing Preference for and Reinforcing Efficacy of Components of Social Interaction…” – Clay et al. (Learning and Motivation, 2017)
- “I have it. That one is called Assessing Preference for and Reinforcing Efficacy of Components of Social Interaction in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder…” (Jackie, 06:14)
- Key studies:
- OBM-Tinged “Just Us” Episode: Public Posting
- Articles include:
- “Self-Monitoring and Public Posting to Improve Competitive Youth Cyclists’ Training Performance” – Avezo & Nave (JABA, 2024)
- “Evaluating Public Posting, Goal Setting, and Rewards to Increase Physical Activity in Children” – Miller et al. (Behavioral Interventions, 2023)
- “Effects of Public Posting and Goal Setting on Team Performance in a Residential Setting” – Perrin, Frederick, Click (Behavioral Interventions, 2016)
- “A Review of Public Posting of Performance Feedback in Work Settings” – Nordstrom, Lorenzi, Hall (Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 1990)
- The team jokes about titling, cross-referencing, and their excitement about public posting.
- Articles include:
3. Website Relaunch: Features & Functionality [18:18–24:16]
- ABA Inside Track now has an all-new website, rebuilt after technical failures—a project that required all hands on deck.
- “The new website is up and should be working like 90% of the way we want it to.” (Rob, 18:18)
- Key Features:
- Streamlined course/CEU access and purchasing.
- Free previews of audio and transcripts; easy “complete and continue” button for progress.
- Dashboard for managing ongoing courses and personal CEU progress.
- Search, filter, and sort by topics (e.g., ethics, supervision).
- Listeners must create a new account; previous data has not carried over.
- “Anything that you've enrolled in, even in the past, will be in your My Dashboard section...” (Diana, 21:56)
4. The Show's Origins & Philosophy [09:56–15:40]
- The podcast began as a creative answer to journal clubs and CEU acquisition after hearing Dr. Jim Carr suggest alternatives to conferences.
- The hosts detail how tough it was to get participation (“like pulling teeth”), moving from small in-person groups to the current podcast format.
- “I thought, podcasts are cool. I started listening… I’ll make my own and it'll be fun.” (Rob, 13:08)
- The social and professional mission continues: to keep the excitement for behavior analytics alive, whether or not listeners are only there for CEUs.
5. Listener Feedback & Evolution
- Early episodes were more tangential; listener feedback prompted a tighter topical focus (though off-topic banter remains part of the charm).
- “In those early episodes… we were very candid with what was going on. I do feel like we have taken that feedback and… they are much more on topic.” (Jackie, 15:40)
- Listener emails—both praise and corrections—have been crucial to improvement and motivation.
6. Favorite Memories and Motivation
- Jackie and Rob reflect on their favorite episodes, technical quirks (one microphone, daisy-chained headphones), and the “secret” to their longevity.
- “Just persistence.” (Jackie, 17:37)
- “Having fun. Persistent. The secret is doing it.” (Rob, 17:39)
- The sense of community and even “just hearing someone say, I’ve heard of that podcast” is validating (17:37–18:14).
7. A Nod to the ABA Podcast Community
- Shoutout to “Babel Observations” and Matt Secoria, also celebrating 10 years as a peer in the space (26:03).
- The hosts express pride at being “pioneers,” seeing themselves as part of behavior analysis history.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On 10 years:
"Wow. 10 years, guys." — Diana (00:57)
"We have done a podcast and released something... every single week for 10 years." — Rob (01:59) -
On Listener Support:
"If people didn't ever write or say anything about our podcast, we may have stopped doing it..." — Rob (17:54)
"I love the emails that we get from people. I also like it when... people have told us when we were wrong…" — Jackie (09:30) -
On Adaptation:
"It’s a pretty functional website. Again, it’s just different. People have to get used to it, but thank you everyone who’s written to me and has been very understanding…” — Diana (24:16) -
On Origins:
"I thought podcasts were cool. I started listening… I’ll make my own and it'll be fun." — Rob (13:08) -
On Motivation & Routine:
"Just persistent." — Jackie (17:37)
"Having fun. Persistent. The secret is doing it." — Rob (17:39) -
On Podcast Community:
"It's not every day you say like, oh, yeah, I was one of the pioneers in anything and to even do it in this... fun, maybe a little silly, but hopefully very helpful way." — Rob (26:03) -
On the Future:
"Who knows – possibly another 10 years…" — Rob (28:23)
Timeline of Major Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|-----------------------------------------| | 00:13–01:59 | 10th Anniversary Reflections and Banter | | 02:50–03:31 | Explaining Preview Episode Structure | | 03:31–08:11 | March 2026 Preview (All Upcoming Episodes) | | 08:24–09:30 | “Errata” and Listener Correspondence | | 09:56–15:40 | Podcast Origins Story | | 15:40–18:18 | Favorite Memories & Lessons Learned | | 18:18–24:16 | Website Relaunch: Features Explained | | 24:16–25:06 | Technical Lessons and Website Stories | | 25:06–26:03 | Cameos, Listener Interaction Jokes | | 26:03–28:23 | Community History and Closing Thoughts |
Final Thoughts
This episode is a blend of celebration and utility. The hosts offer a preview of March’s content—guest-driven and research-heavy as always—while highlighting the launch of a streamlined website and reflecting with gratitude, humor, and humility on ten years of podcasting. Their tone is warm and engaging, balancing off-topic stories with practical information, and maintaining the inviting, slightly informal flavor that long-time listeners have come to love.
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