James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA With the proliferation of ABA service providers in recent years, BCBAs, their staff, and families have …
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James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA, received his undergraduate degree in 2008 from Western Michigan University and his Masters degree from the University of Cincinnati. His career has included work throughout many different applications of behavior analysis, including early intensive behavioral intervention, residential services, treatment of severe problem behavior, and consultation in both schools and hospitals. His primary focus of work is using Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) within human service agencies to improve clinical outcomes . He currently works as a Executive Clinical Director for a large Mid-Western behavioral health agency.
3 Tips for an Autism Friendly Thanksgiving
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA Thanksgiving Day is about cooking and eating amazing food, gathering with family and loved ones, showing …
Initial Steps of Creating a BIP
Lauren DeClaire, M.A., BCBA Differential Reinforcement Procedures are a widely-used program in ABA when treating challenging behaviors. When decreasing a …
“…But we Already Tried ABA”
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA “But James, we tried ABA and it didn’t work.” Ahh, there it is. That phrase I …
3 Ways to Train like a Behavior Analyst
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA Behavior Analyst are experts in changing behavior. Whether teaching new skills or reducing old, troublesome behavior, …
4 Examples of Evil Villains in ABA
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA I love finding examples of behavior analysis in popular culture. Unfortunately, that sometimes means looking at …
3 ABA Techniques to Prepare Children with ASD for Back-to-School
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA Back to school can be a difficult time for anyone, be it a student, parent, …
9 Characteristics of Effective Feedback
By James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA Feedback is a powerful tool that let’s us know how we are doing. It can …
What to Know Before Taking the BCBA Test
Every 3 months a new wave of hopeful Behavior Analysts make preparations to take the BCBA exam. If you fall within that category, or know someone who is is, this article is for you! Here are some helpful strategies to know going into the test.
A Behavior Analysis of Infidelity
James Macon, M.Ed., BCBA Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences that a …