Scholarly publications
Includes peer reviewed journals within and adjacent to behavior analysis
(Starred journals available to BCBAs through the BACB portal)
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis * Volume 59, Issue 1 (7 articles, 3 open access)
Most intriguing: Life skills evaluation in a kindergarten special education classroom
(Open access) Teaching the Preschool Life Skills increases them -- who could've guessed?
12/17 Kaur, J., Frank-Crawford, M. A., & Borrero, J. C. (2026). Unmasking social functions: Outcomes from a retrospective consecutive case series of 19 applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 59(1), e70045. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.70045
Sometimes an FA leads to the conclusion that behavior is automatically maintained, but when protective equipment is used, it can lead to the discovery that there is an attention component (e.g., putting on the equipment involves an interaction). In looking at data in a retrospective consecutive case series, the authors found that over 26% of automatic SIB cases had a social component
12/18 Allen, A. E., Bridges, K. G., Pizarro, E. M., & Morris, S. L. (2026). Comparing methods of evaluating sensitivity to common establishing operations and bias toward challenging behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 59(1), e70046. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.70046
The authors conducted FAs where they reinforced both appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and "traditional" FAs where they only reinforced problem behavior. The traditional FAs saw more problem behavior, while the symmetrical contingencies saw greater sensitivity to EOs
Behavior Analysis in Practice
12/15 Angley, S.M., Breeman, S.L. & Helvey, C.I. A Review of The Supervisor’s Guidebook: Evidence-Based Strategies for Promoting Work Quality and Enjoyment among Human Service Staff. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01143-z
The authors review the 3rd edition. They refer to this review of the 2nd edition, published in JABA last year. On the one hand, we could use more book reviews, but on the other, it doesn't seem like it's necessary given the limited changes. Check out the 1st edition here
Togashi, K. Training in Trial-Based Functional Analysis via Computer-Based Instruction and Behavioral Skills Training. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01136-y
In Japan, trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) was trained using asynchronous instruction and then BST via telehealth. After instruction, knowledge improved but not performance. After BST, performance improved, though maintenance was uneven. Procedural integrity data sheets are available here
Nguyen, J.T., Tsami, L., Lerman, D.C. et al. An Interdisciplinary Telehealth Model to Increase the Comfort and Cooperation of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During Routine Dental Exams. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01139-9
(Open access) 30 participants who had previously been restrained during dental exams were examined during a baseline condition, where 22/30 participants completed the exam. The remaining 8 received coaching via telehealth to conduct behavioral interventions at home, with increasing complexity. 7/8 of those participants completed an exam with a dentist who was coached by the experimenters, but this did not generalize to a new dentist who was not coached
Waite, M.R., Kodak, T.M. & Whang, A.J. Development and Validation of a Caretaker-Implemented Ear Cleaning Teaching Protocol for Companion Dogs. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01135-z
The authors trained dogs to engage in veterinary-care behaviors, such as a chain that allows for ear cleaning. This was accomplished in free-operant fashion, using a constructivist approach (e.g., "puts chin on mat" instead of "does not move head") and positive reinforcement
12/16 Kristiansen, S.V., Tereshko, L.M., Dyer, K. et al. Enhancing Supervision through Compassion: Registered Behavior Technicians’ Perceptions of their Supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01137-x
In a survey of 205 RBTs regarding their supervisory experiences, the authors found the lowest scores related to the interpersonal relationship
12/19 Tryggestad, H., Eldevik, S., Eikeseth, S. et al. Staff Training to Improve the Preschool Educational Environment for Children with Special Needs. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01123-3
A 4 hour workshop and biweekly coaching for 17 weeks increased quality (per a program rating scale), as well as other measures. They focused on increasing communication and contriving mands during meals
Behavioral Interventions *
12/18 Nuzzolo, Robin, JeanneMarie Speckman, and R. D. Greer. 2026. “ The Effects of Sensory Integration and Physical Exercise on the Stereotypy of Preschoolers With Autism,” Behavioral Interventions: e70068. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70068.
"Sensory integration" was compared to "exercise" when it comes to reducing stereotypy. Sensory integration was not effective, while exercise was
12/20 Yusunoki, Daichi, Kazuhiro Yamaguchi, and Soichiro Matsuda. 2026. “ Teaching Hypothesis Testing Methods to Graduate and Undergraduate Students Using Equivalence-Based Instruction,” Behavioral Interventions: e70062. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70062
Equivalence-based instruction was used to teach hypothesis testing to students, and it worked
Orum Çattık, E., and Yasemin Ergenekon. 2026. “ The Effects of the SDLMI on the Acquisition of Self-Determination Skills for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Behavioral Interventions: e70069. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70069
Students with ASD picked goals and acquired the skills for achieve those goals
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior *
12/17 Lalonde, R., & Strazielle, C. (2026). A review of the neuropharmacological profile of schedule-induced polydipsia. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 125(1), e70069. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.70069
Describing the neurological factors involved in polydipsia
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions * Volume 28 Issue 1 (6 articles, 2 open access) Most intriguing: Using the Caught Being Good Game in the Community: Increasing Prosocial Behaviors Among Children at Risk of Adverse Childhood Experiences
(Open access) The Caught Being Good game increased prosocial behaviors and decreased disruptive behaviors, and the kids liked it. The adult in charge didn't think it worked that well
The Psychological Record
12/14 Kubo, N. Effect of Effort on Pigeons’ Choice between Waiting With and Without Work Requirements: A Pilot Study. Psychol Rec (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-025-00670-z
4 pigeons chose between "wait" and "wait plus response"; the responses were either high- or low-effort. 3/4 pigeons preferred the wait plus low response-effort; 0/4 pigeons preferred wait plus high response-effort. People and animals alike do seem to prefer contingencies
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
12/16 From Experiential Attachment to Nonattachment: A Theory-Informed Review of Harmful and Healthy Pursuits of Comfort, Approval, Competence, Status, and Control
(In press) Nonattachment is very important and the authors conceptualize it through ACT and RFT
12/18 Psychological flexibility and rigidity among Ukrainian military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorder
Combatants with more PTSD are more psychologically rigid and less flexible
Behavior and Philosophy
Guerin, Bernard (2025) Who’s Afraid of Social Observations? How Psychology, the Social Sciences, and Behavior Analysis have Avoided Conducting Social Observations and Analyses. Behavior and Philosophy, 53, 12-22.
(Open access) Exploring how language obfuscates analysis (e.g., "They did it because they wanted to")
Guerin, Bernard (2025) The objectivity of subjectivity: Replacing notions of subjectivity with material social exchanges. Behavior and Philosophy, 53,23-33.
(Open access) A conceptual exploration of "objective" and "subjective"
Brazilian Journal of Behavior Analysis (REBAC) Vol. 21, N. 2 (10 articles, 10 open access) Articles in Portuguese, abstracts in English
Most intriguing: A Proposed Definition of Community Based on Skinner (1953)
"Our analysis indicates the possibility of defining community as a collective of people who interact recurrently with each other under common contingencies, characterized by a common history and shared social environment. This category would be distinguished from the use of the term “group” by emphasizing historical and diachronic aspects."
Single Case in the Social Sciences Vol. 2 No. 4 (4 articles, 4 open access)
Utilizing a High School Student as a Reading Interventionist: Merging Cross-Age Peer Tutoring and Brief Experimental Analysis for a Student with a Specific Learning Disability. (2025). Single Case in the Social Sciences, 2(4), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.1936-9298.2025.2.4.1-13
(Open access) The authors trained a high school student to conduct an experimental analysis of different reading conditions for a middle schooler, and the high schooler then implemented the indicated reading intervention. The middle schooler's reading improved significantly
Choice for Variable or Repetitive Play Behavior in a Neurotypical Child. (2025). Single Case in the Social Sciences, 2(4), 14-34. https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.1936-9298.2025.2.4.14-34
(Open access) In a previous study, 3 kids were taught to play variably with certain toys, and in repetitive ways with others. 2/3 kids showed a slight preference for variable play, implying that some kids may play repetitively because they haven't been taught to play variably. In this study, 1 kid was taught to play variably and repetitively, and showed a slight preference for repetition
Comparing the Effects of Independent and Interdependent Group Contingencies in a Special Education Teacher Preparation Course: A Direct Replication. (2025). Single Case in the Social Sciences, 2(4), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.1936-9298.2025.2.4.35-48
(Open access) Independent and interdependent group contingencies had similar positive effects on quiz scores
A Supervision Intervention for Child Sexual Trauma Clinicians: A Single-Case Design. (2025). Single Case in the Social Sciences, 2(4), 49-66. https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.1936-9298.2025.2.4.49-66
(Open access) Mental health clinicians can experience "secondary trauma," particularly when dealing with more challenging cases. The authors conducted a check-in intervention, which showed a small effect on secondary trauma scores
Book publications
Textbooks, handbooks, manuals, or mass-market
Upcoming:
Navigating Ethics in Behavior Analysis: Dealing with Gray Areas, Carr (Available now)
Digital Technologies in Behavior Science: Theoretical and Practical Applications, Crone-Todd, Hantula, Layng (Eds.) (Pre-order Feb 2026)
Promoting Language for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Verbal Behavior Guide for Practitioners, Vladescu & Kissamore (Eds.) (Pre-order)
AIM Navigators, Dixon (Pre-order)
Recent:
2025
Podcasts
ABA Inside Track
Episode 330 - (CULTURAL/ETHICS) Culturally Responsive Leadership Practices w/ Denisha Gingles
All Things Behavior
Happy Holidays From ATB
Functional Relations
#37 - Pavlovian Conditioning for the Applied Behavior Analyst w/ Dr. Michael Domjan
$20 off any CEU with code GIFT2025
Blogs
Generally these are produced by professionals
Steve Hayes
Lassie, June Lockhart, and a Lesson I Learned Too Late
A personal story of avoidance
Licensing & professional organizations
ASAN
ASAN Comments on Public Charge rule
They don't like it
Business world
Autism services, behavioral health, etc.
HHS' health tech arm wants input on how to accelerate adoption of AI in clinical care
The current administration is pushing (...why?) to increase AI in medicine. The current administration is attempting to limit state efforts to regulate AI. They’re bringing “AI experts” into government to slop it up. Just don’t use AI to tell you about the weather, which is increasingly WOKE
Accidentally behavior analysis
A mainstream news article that relates to behavior analysis
Senator Endorses Discredited Doctor’s Book on a Chemical He Claims Treats Everything From Autism to Cancer, ProPublica
It’s bleach.
Continuing education
UPCOMING:
BehaviorLive has free events: 1/6, 1/7 (ETH), 1/14, 1/22 (SUP), 1/27, 1/28 (SUP), 1/29, 1/30
Flashback
…and Skinner says to JFK,
