In the Field: The ABA Podcast

In the Field: The ABA Podcast

Allyson Wharam

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
26%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to In the Field- The ABA Podcast, hosted by Allyson Wharam. This podcast is a resource hub for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), business owners, training coordinators, individual supervisors, and graduate students accruing fieldwork in ABA.

Allyson, the creator of Sidekick, an innovative online curriculum and learning portal for behavior analysts, dives into the nuances of ABA with a focus on quality supervision, which she believes is the cornerstone of the field. Each episode offers information on topics relevant to ABA professionals, ranging from effective strategies for supervision, innovations in the field, to practical advice for improving service quality and outcomes for clients.

In the Field- The ABA Podcast is not just a show; it's a community for those who are passionate about enhancing their knowledge, skills, and practices in ABA. The podcast features interviews with experts, discussions on emerging trends, and shares actionable tips to help listeners invest in their professional growth and the advancement of the field.

Whether you are driving to an in-home session, taking a break in your busy day, or seeking inspiration and guidance, this podcast is your companion in fostering excellence in ABA. Join us as we explore, learn, and grow together in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

For more resources and information, visit our website at www.sidekicklearning.net.

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Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim Zercher

Nov 04, 2025 47m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Creating a Strong ABA Business: Marketing, Mindset, and Mission with Tim ZercherIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Timothy Zercher, entrepreneur and…

The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli Clauser

Oct 08, 2025 57m Transcript

Podcast Episode: The People Side of ABA: Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retaining Talent with Holli ClauserIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder…

Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni

Oct 07, 2025 54m

Podcast Episode: Preventing Crisis and Building Culture: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Paul "Paulie" GavoniIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Paul Gavoni (better…

Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee Courrau

Aug 27, 2025 51m Transcript

Beyond Board Games: Redesigning Social Skills Groups in ABA with Lee CourrauIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Lee Courrau, behavior analyst and founder of Launch Kids…

Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris Topham

Aug 13, 2025 45m

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Rethinking ABA Service Delivery: A BCBA-Led Model with Chris TophamIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Chris Topham, BCBA and co-founder of…

S1E27 Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April & Stephen Smith

Jul 30, 2025 53m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Building Ethical, Sustainable ABA Businesses with April and Stephen SmithIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with April and Stephen Smith of 3 Pie Squared, two…

S1E26 Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff and Supervisees in ABA with Amy Theobold

Jul 16, 2025 56m Transcript

🎙️ In the Field: The ABA Podcast Episode 26: Supporting Executive Functioning for Staff & Supervisees with Amy TheoboldIn this episode, I chat with Amy Theobold—clinic owner and executive…

S1E25 Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen Byra

Jul 02, 2025 56m Transcript

Podcast Episode: Upgrading Your ABA Intake Interviews: Staff Skills, Systems, and Clinical Decisions with Dr. Kristen ByraIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kristen…

Episode 24 | Structuring Group Supervision for Maximum Impact (Part 2)

Jun 17, 2025 20m

🎙️ “In the Field” – Group Supervision Part 2 Hosted by Allyson Wharam🎧 Episode Overview: In this follow-up episode, Allyson Wharam dives into how to structure group supervision so it’s not just…

S2E23 Episode 23 | Group Supervision in ABA Fieldwork (Part 1)

Jun 10, 2025 13m

🎙️ Podcast Summary: “In the Field” – Group Supervision Part 1 Hosted by Allyson Wharram🎧 Episode Overview: In this solo episode, Alison War introduces the first part of a two-part series on group…

S2E22 Collaboration Across Disciplines: Insights from Rose Griffin, SLP & BCBA

May 28, 2025 35m

Episode Description In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I talk with Rose Griffin, founder of ABA Speech and one of fewer than 500 professionals dually certified as a speech-language…

S2E21 Supervision Stories | Applying ABA to Your Own Life with Lindsay Milnes

May 09, 2025 31m

🎙️ In This Episode of Supervision StoriesIn the kickoff episode of our Supervision Stories series, I chat with Lindsay Milnes, a newly certified BCBA who took a creative, values-driven approach to…

S2E20 Practical OBM for BCBA®s: How to Drive Organizational Change with Mellanie Page

May 01, 2025 42m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with Mellanie Page, CEO of The ABA Collective and Executive VP of Operations at ABS Kids. Mellanie brings a rare blend of clinical and…

S2E19 Building Better Systems: Leadership, Supervision, and Organizational Culture with Liz Matthews (Part 2)

Apr 23, 2025 32m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, host Allyson Wharam continues her conversation with Liz Matthews, CEO of EMG Consulting. After exploring burnout and personal evolution in Part 1,…

S2E18 Burnout, Ethics, and the Evolution of a Values-Driven ABA Business with Liz Matthews

Apr 15, 2025 28m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, host Allyson Wharam sits down with Liz Matthews, CEO and founder of EMG Consulting, for a raw, honest conversation about burnout, identity, and what…

S2E17 Expanding BCBA® Careers: Supporting Diverse Practice Paths in ABA with Nicole Parks

Apr 08, 2025 45m

Episode Title: Expanding BCBA® Careers: Supporting Diverse Practice Paths in ABA with Nicole ParksHost: Allyson Wharam, Creator of Sidekick LearningGuest: Nicole Parks, Chief Visionary Officer at…

Understanding the 6th Edition Test Content Outline (TCO) Updates

Mar 04, 2025 24m

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the significant updates from the 5th Edition Task List to the 6th Edition Test Content Outline (TCO) for the BCBA exam. We discuss what’s changed, what’s…

Revolutionizing DTT with Technology with Patrick Faga of FirstWork

Nov 20, 2024 49m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I chat with Patrick Faga, behavior scientist and co-founder of FirstWork, about how technology is transforming discrete trial training (DTT) and…

S1E14 Bridging Research and Practice in ABA with Matt Harrington

Nov 06, 2024 55m

In this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I sit down with Matt Harrington, founder of the Behaviorist Book Club, to explore the essential role of research literacy in Applied Behavior…

S1E13 Fieldwork Supervision in Schools with Jennifer Spilewski

Oct 21, 2024 1h 3m

Navigating School-Based ABA and Supervision with Jennifer SpilewskiIn this episode of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, I’m joined by Jennifer Spilewski, a BCBA with over 20 years of experience working…

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