Introducing Joyscape Therapy’s Blog & Podcast!

Written By Brynna Ledford

Hey, how well do you know your BCBA ethics code? Feeling confident? Ok pop quiz, what is section 6.02?

Got it? Disseminating Behavior Analysis!

“Section 6.02 of the Code, “Disseminating Behavior Analysis” requires BCBAs to make information about behavior analysis available to the public—achieved through discussions, presentations, or other media—in a way that promotes the science of behavior analysis while adhering to all applicable aspects of the code.”

Here at Joyscape, we’re interested in disseminating our science through complex conversations with our unique clinicians, other professionals in the field of ABA and beyond. We’d like to do so in a way easily accessible and digestible by professionals as well as caregivers and the plain old curious. So, say hello to our very first blog post. And what a better way to introduce the Joyscape blog than by using it to introduce the Joyscape podcast! The field of applied behavior analysis is ever growing and changing. Join us as we continue to grow and change alongside our field. Our goal is to inform and spread our wonderful model, focusing on naturalistic child-led therapy. We are passionate about focusing on self-empowerment and self-advocacy with our work and believe our clients are the best teachers to show us how they want to learn. 

Future blog posts will include information for families, professionals, podcast episodes and good old Joyscape fun! 

Now that you’ve met our blog, dive into our podcast!

Episode title: Perspectives on a Career as a BCBA

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AUfPMsUiib2ZYVMhK1UpY?si=6c13b4616e3248a8 

Episode summary introduction: Maryssa and Bebe begin by speaking about how they got into the field of ABA and became BCBAs. Maryssa began in social work. She worked up the ranks in a company providing ABA as a behavior tech where she eventually met Bebe. Bebe began her career in psychology at San Jose State. While looking into psychology work she heard about ABA and decided to give working with kids a try. Maryssa and Bebe met in 2016 and worked together on a few cases. They discuss the pros and cons of working in different environments like school, home, and the community settings. Learning that passing the BCBA exam is not the end all goal, education continued long after getting through the test. They explore sustainability with interventions by helping to build independence in not only our clients but with their families as well. The take away perspective of the day: KEEP ON LEARNING! Adaptability is a dance. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • 4:01 Passion + Community

  • 6:41 Host Maryssa McKenzie, M.S., BCBA Introduction + Journey

  • 9:49 Special Guest: Nannapas (Bebe) Pankaew, M.S., BCBA Introduction + Journey

  • 12:03 Practicing in different settings

  • 21:04 Preparation in becoming a BCBA

  • 25:27 Global Autism Project + Sustainability

  • 30:37 Adaptability, Digesting + Navigating Information

  • 35:21 Life outside of work (Foodie + Travel vibes)

  • 39:01 Work-Life Balance + Saying 'No'

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Brynna Ledford
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