When Language Becomes a Barrier: Session 109 with Pat McGreevy

Published: Feb. 18, 2020, 11:45 p.m.

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Hey Everyone, welcome to session 109 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast! I\\u2019m joined by multiple-time guest, Dr. Pat McGreevy. We talk about what he\\u2019s been up to lately, how to support learners who have barriers in communication, implementing Essential for Living in public school settings, why he prefers working with non-behavior analysts\\u2026\\xa0 and we end with a fun and poignant story about Pat\\u2019s mentor, Ogden Lindsley.\\xa0

We also spend some time discussing the upcoming\\xa0Verbal Behavior Conference. It\\u2019s taking place on April 2nd and 3rd in Austin, Texas. In the spirit of transparency, I\\u2019m helping the Central Texas Autism Center promote the event, so keep that in mind for what it\\u2019s worth.\\xa0

In addition to promoting the event, I\\u2019m also excited to be a\\xa0part of the program this year. At the end of the first day, I get to moderate a panel with all of the conference speakers! If this all sounds fun to you, head to\\xa0ctac1.com/podcast\\xa0and take advantage of the discount that was arranged for Behavioral Observations listeners. Also, if you\\u2019re traveling to Austin, the special event rates for the conference hotel, the\\xa0Hilton Austin, will expire on March 2nd, so if this is something you\'re considering, I would advise you to make your plans soon!

If you can\\u2019t make it to the event, but want to learn more about Pat, and/or The Essential for Living Assessment and Curriculum, check out their\\xa0website. And check out their options for online training at\\xa0eflapp.com/training.

This podcast is sponsored by an event that\\u2019s coming up in a different part of the country. It\\u2019s called the\\xa0Insider\'s Guide to Legal Tactics Used Against Schools: How Behavior Analysis Can Help! This event is brought to you by Brett DiNovi and Associates, and it takes place on February 28, 2020 from 9:30am-2:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld in Orlando, FL. Attend either in-person or via webinar. Student discounts are available, and all proceeds go towards the BF Skinner Foundation!

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