Scholarly publications
Includes peer reviewed journals within and adjacent to behavior analysis
(Starred journals available to BCBAs through the BACB portal)
Behavior Analysis in Practice
9/22 Carr, J.E., Sellers, T.P. An Overview of the Infrastructure of the ABA Profession. Behav Analysis Practice (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-026-01243-4
(Open access) The authors describe the various components of "ABA infrastructure," including literature, university programs, professional associations, credentials and certification, licensure, CEs, trade associations, funding, etc.
9/23 McKeown, C.A., Warren, C. & Maico, M.C. Caregiver Perceptions of Quality in Early Autism Behavior Analytic Services: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-026-01240-7
16 caregivers participated in interviews regarding what they perceive as "quality" in ABA. They thematically identified 3 areas: " [...] system experiences (e.g., insurance barriers, provider coordination), caregiver experiences (e.g., work–life balance, provider relationships), and child experiences (e.g., autonomy, skill development, rapport)."
9/24 Kodak, T., Carrell, O. An Evaluation of Shaping and Chaining to Increase Participation in Nail Trimming in Cats. Behav Analysis Practice (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-026-01242-5
The authors used a 14-step chaining plan with shaping (instructions available in supplementary info) to engage 2 cats in nail trimming. Both required procedural modifications, but did acquire the behavior
Presti, G., Ricci, C., Corti, S. et al. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Public Healthcare: Professional Profiles and Regulatory Contexts in Italy and the USA. Behav Analysis Practice (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-026-01236-3
In America, the BACB and insurance law in all 50 states ensures that ABA is a recognized practice. In Italy, there is no similar framework, and the authors discuss how this has led ABA to be delivered by psychologists, SLPs, etc.
Behavioral Interventions *
9/22 Gibson, J. L.. 2026. “ A Proof-of-Concept Study Investigating Biofeedback Manipulations During a Common Dysphagia Assessment in Healthy Adults,” Behavioral Interventions: e70144. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70144
In treatment of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), a "tongue press" exercise is often used. To encourage strong tongue presses, the intervention is typically "standard verbal encouragement" (e.g., just telling the patient), but a reinforcement-based approach is proven to be more effective. In this study, the author compared verbal encouragement with reinforcement, later withdrawing feedback, and found that reinforcement is superior even after withdrawal
9/24 Luiselli, James K.. 2026. “ It’s Not Writer’s Block: A Resource Guide for Improving Writing Productivity,” Behavioral Interventions: e70145. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70145
Get off my case, James! He conceptualizes "writer's block" according to function and suggests function-based actions to increase writing behaviors
9/26 Hayes, Isabel B., Kasey E. Bedard, A. D. Ulm, and Veronica Robbins-Hood. 2026. “ Dravet Syndrome: A Primer for Behavior Analysts,” Behavioral Interventions: e70148. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70148
(Open access) A rare developmental disorder, Dravet Syndrome is characterized by seizures, sleep disturbances, and behavioral challenges. Often treated medically, behavior analysis may be useful for some features
Perspectives on Behavior Science
9/23 Merahn, S. Hours Are Not Dose Equivalents for ABA in Autism: Lessons from Pharmacokinetics. Perspect Behav Sci (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-026-00515-2
Merahn argues that the standard metaphor of "hours as dosage" is flawed and uses an extended pharmacokinetic metaphor to explain that response to treatment is a more useful measure. Nevertheless, he attempts to replace a flawed metaphor with a much more extensive metaphor -- is this the correct approach?
Behavior and Social Issues
9/24 Busch, L., Ng, O., De Alwis, M. et al. Expanding on Ethical Spaces of Engagement: A Framework for Systems-Level Change in Behavior Analysis. Behav. Soc. Iss. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-026-00272-6
The authors use culturo-behavioral analysis to examine the concept of "The Ethical Space of Engagement," which is an idea of how different cultures can openly and respectfully exchange ideas
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior *
9/20 Benavides, R., Gutiérrez, B., Escobar, R., & Flores, C. (2026). Renewal of spatial response distributions in rats. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 126(2), e70145. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.70145
(Open access) Renewal is the process under which previously extinguished behavior returns due to a context change. In this translational study, rats pressed 1 of 3 levers for reinforcement, which varied between subjects but was consistent within subjects (e.g., 1 given rat might typically press the right lever). Under extinction, variability increased; when extinction was withdrawn, variability decreased and the rats typically returned to the "preferred" lever
Book publications
Textbooks, handbooks, manuals, or mass-market
Upcoming:
An Ethics-Focused Guide for BCBA® Fieldwork: Shaping the Future, Solley & DePriest (Feb 2027)
Nonlinear Contingency Analysis: Going Beyond Cognition and Behavior in Clinical Practice, Layng, Andronis, Codd, Abdel-Jalil (Eds.) (Nov 2026)
Case Studies and Applications in Nonlinear Contingency Analysis, Abdel-Jalil & Linnehan (Eds.) (Oct 2026)
WAVE Prosocial Assessment and Curriculum, Rehfeldt & Dixon
AIM Navigators, Dixon (Pre-order)
Personal Narratives on the Behavior Analysis of Human Language and Cognition: Stories from Around the World, Harte et al. (Eds.)
Digital Technologies in Behavior Science: Theoretical and Practical Applications, Crone-Todd, Hantula, Layng (Eds.)
Promoting Language for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Verbal Behavior Guide for Practitioners, Vladescu & Kissamore (Eds.)
Navigating Ethics in Behavior Analysis: Dealing with Gray Areas, Carr
Podcasts
ABA Inside Track
How Good Have We Really Gotten at Supervision
Behavioral Observations
Are we thinking about prompts all wrong? Session 339 with Andy Bondy
Blogs
Generally these are produced by professionals
ABAI
What We Talk about When We Talk about Talking
In part 1 of a 4-part guest post, Dr. Otero covers Skinnerian verbal behavior with the contributions of Jack Michael and Ernie Vargas
AI and the Demise of Programmed Instruction
Tom Critchfield wonders: if kids use AI to cheat on programmed instruction materials (for example, on computer learning programs), what's the answer? He doesn't make explicit suggestions, but you may have seen relevant news articles about the return of blue books and oral exams
Licensing & professional organizations
ASAN
Texas v. Kennedy Abandons Federal Commitment to Community Integration
The federal government is, somewhat bizarrely, appearing to signal that they want to institutionalize people
Business world
Autism services, behavioral health, etc.
New York state has cut Medicaid ABA reimbursement rates to about $38.50/hour – around half of what it was in 2025. This is reportedly the lowest state Medicaid reimbursement rate in America, while the cost of living in New York is the 5th highest, leading some providers in the state to predict that it will not be possible to serve clients with Medicaid coverage.
Accidentally behavior analysis
A mainstream news article that relates to behavior analysis
Chimps Hand Down Tools Across Generations, Nautilus
Premack found that chimps, when taught language, performed better on some tests. In his writing on the topic, he also notes that chimps easily imitate with objects (which Pavlov called “idealess”), though they do not imitate motor movements as easily. Researchers recording chimps have discovered that they “teach” offspring to use tools, as well as hand down tools
Continuing education
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