Episode 111: Freezer Meals

Back in November, I teased that I was starting a new position at my center. On December 1, I announced I was a part-time salary BCBA. I originally intended this podcast to be released that day but due to a number of issues, it kept getting pushed back. 3 months later we are finally releasing it! Truth be told that is a good thing! I know more about the position now, can truly explain my role, and help you all understand what my life looks like now! Enjoy!!

This covers everything you need to know about getting CEUs as a BCBA, including: What are CEUS? Why do we need CEUS? How many CEUs do we need? Where can we find CEUs? How can we make CEUS more affordable? Check out the BCBA handbook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_231023-2-a.pdf Check out Verbal Beginnings Here: https://www.verbalbeginnings.com/vbu-online/vbu-upcoming-ceus/

Peer Reviews are one of the most stressful things I have gone through as a BCBA. They make me super anxious but I have figured out some tips that help. I narrowed it down to 5 overall things that I do before meetings. In this podcast, we cover what treatment plans are, the 4 most common things I have happen with my treatment plans, and my tips for when I do have to go to a peer review. This topic was split into two blog posts-click the links below to read! 4 INSURANCE SCENARIOS THAT BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR 5 TIPS THAT HELP ME BE CONFIDENT IN THE DREADED PEER REVIEW

Vidya is a mother of a child with Autism. Her son Aarian was diagnosed 15 years ago and she has dedicated her time to not only learning how to support her son but sharing what she has learned with other parents. In this podcast, we share tips for fostering parent-teacher communication. We cover how to establish communication, what we can do to help parents be heard, and how to handle conflict if it does arise. Vidya's Social Media Links Instagram Podcast Blog Vidya has written several blogs and recorded other podcast episodes, find the links below. The Autism Helper Teach Love Autism Adulting Made Easy Navigating Behavior Change Full Sped Ahead

You guys have heard about my monthly plans many times-they used to be my favorite thing! But they just were not working anymore, and that is okay. Routines and schedules can change from season to season, year to year. Adjust to match what you need right now. This short podcast covers what I am trying in Quarter 2 and the projects I have coming down the pike. We will do a recap in July to see if the new system worked and if I got everything accomplished. Want more ideas for planning? I have a couple of other podcasts linked below! Monthly Planning Reset Routine Schedules and Planners

Ashley came on the podcast back in August. She has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She started a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school and we talked about the challenges she was facing. This is a check-in, halfway through the school year!  Hear the first episode here-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1me3jk Ashley's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/ Ashley's TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@spedtaculardays?lang=en Ashley's Website- https://spedtaculardays.com/

I made a lot of changes in 2022 that significantly reduced my anxiety and improved my life. This podcast gives a recap in 5 areas, with lots of ideas for you. I mention a couple of other podcasts and resources in this episode. Find the links below! Blog Version- https://adaptationstation.net/5-small-changes-that-changed-my-life-for-the-better/ Orginal Podcast-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PSyHfcnlDxb Morning Routine Podcast-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1l8uoj Planning-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/U479CdrlDxb Hobbies-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jGtC4grlDxb Amazon Storefront-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation

I love planners and to-do lists so much that I keep 4 separate ones. Intense, I know but I THRIVE off of structure. In today's episode, I will take about the 4 different types I use and how they work together. You absolutely do not need to use all 4, but I hope it gives you a lot of different ideas to try if you are struggling with structure as well! Read the blog version here-https://adaptationstation.net/4-ways-i-keep-myself-calm-and-organized-with-planners-and-schedules/ I have a lot of supporting links if you want to learn more! Creating a Monthly To-Do List-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-monthly-to-do-list/id1477777888?i=1000507437591 Instagram Highlight Monthly To Do-https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933721038088491/ A look inside my notebook-https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpD-2QDzzr/ Post It Note Daily Planner-https://www.staples.com/noted-by-post-it-brand-blue-daily-planner-pad-4-9-x-7-7-100-sheets-pad-1-pad-pack-ntd-58-blu/product_24469841?cid=PS:GS:SBD:PLA:Paper&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4SeBhCwARIsANeF9DLGbyy51KwMkAuYWoeBzzMKxtxLQ1I-XR4EQf7S1_2YobXCBDnhCQgaAjfOEALw_wcB

Finally! Why I started making freezer meals, the materials you need, tips to save time and money, and I recipe list is below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6eBzFFOs-WQSoRBf0Hyfq9UMdO3GgAmU9O1iv9kx1U/edit

The first time I took the BCBA exam, I didn’t study ethics very much. I thought I was an ethical person and would instinctively know what the correct answer was. Countless people advised against that strategy but I tuned them out and promptly failed the exam. The second time around I took ethics a lot more seriously because ethics are complex! This podcast is the same exact scenario that I used to study ethics the second time. We walk through a bunch of ethical scenarios, I pause so you can consider your answer, then explain the answer we are looking for. I hope this helps you study for the BCBA exam! Ethics Book " target="_blank">Bailey and Burch Ethics Book Ethics Workbook" target="_blank">Matching Workbook