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🌟 Autism Moms – Share Your ABA Journey With Us! Hey Mom! We want to hear your story. ABA Business Leaders is inviting 3–4 moms of children on the Autism Spectrum who have experienced ABA services to join a special ABA MOM Panel Discussion as guest participants on an upcoming ABA Business Leaders podcast episode. This conversation will bring the mother’s perspective to ABA business leaders and clinic owners sharing real experiences, insights, and what truly matters to families. Your voice can help shape how providers understand, support, and partner with families in meaningful ways. Recording Date: April 30, 2026 Time Window: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time We reserve about 2 hours to allow time for preparation, conversation, and any technical needs so no one feels rushed. If you’re interested in joining us as a podcast guest and sharing your journey, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Scan the QR Code to sign-up or use the link in the comments section. If you’re not comfortable being on the podcast, you’re still welcome to share your experience with us privately. 📩 Just send us a DM in our inbox. If you know another mom who might want to share her ABA journey, please feel free to share this with her. #ABA #AutismMoms #ABAServices

Growth is exciting, but many ABA businesses struggle to sustain momentum after the start-up phase. Early wins can hide structural gaps in systems, leadership, and financial stability. Long-term growth requires more than demand. It requires a business designed to support it. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast. Full Episode in the comment. Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group 💬 Interested? Sign up for free: https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #ABABusiness #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

The human element is central to what makes clinicians effective. AI can support work but it should not replace critical thinking, observation, or interaction with clients. Leaders need to focus on keeping these core skills while using AI to improve efficiency. Let's dive right in and get the Full Episode. 🎧 Full episode link in the comment. Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group for FREE: Interested? Sign up here : https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #ClinicalLeadership #AIinHealthcare #BehaviorScience

AI is already part of the workplace and banning it is not the solution. Giving staff safe tools and structured training helps them use AI effectively, and keeps your workforce engaged and focused on a similar goal of quality care. Let's dive right in and get the Full Episode. 🎧 Full episode link in the comment. Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group for FREE: 💬 Interested? Sign up here : https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #ABALeadership #AIintegration #StaffTraining

Clinicians aim to deliver the best outcomes and many are exploring AI tools. Not all systems are proven and using them without evaluation can lead to inconsistent results. It is important to test tools carefully and focus on methods that are reliable. Let's dive right in and get the Full Episode. 🎧 Full episode link in the comment. Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group for FREE: 💬 Interested? Sign up here : https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #BehaviorAnalysis #ABABusiness #AItools

AI is changing the way we work in ABA and it comes with risks. Expert clinicians may see their skills narrow if they rely too much on AI. Awareness and careful use help maintain high-level expertise. Ideally, leaders should consider how AI affects professional growth and judgment, and allow those considerations to shaper internal policy. Let's dive right in and get the Full Episode. 🎧 Full episode link in the comment. Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group for FREE: 💬 Interested? Sign up here : https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #ABAleaders #AIinABA #ClinicalExcellence

🤖 New Episode: Artificial Intelligence in ABA AI is reshaping the world but what does it really mean for ABA? In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith sit down with Dr. David J. Cox, a uniquely cross-disciplinary thinker whose work bridges behavior analysis, bioethics, behavioral economics, and data science. With experience spanning clinical practice, academia, and technology — and more than 70 peer-reviewed publications — Dr. Cox unpacks the signal vs. noise around AI and explores what its rise means for clinical quality, professional judgment, and leadership in ABA organizations. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Episode: (1) Discover how AI is already transforming ABA operations, clinical quality, and leadership decisions (2) Learn what every BCBA and business owner must know about data-driven systems (and their hidden risks) (3) Unpack how to use AI responsibly — keeping ethics, accountability, and human judgment at the center (4) Hear exclusive insights from Dr. David J. Cox, one of the field’s top voices bridging behavior analysis and data science (5) Walk away with practical takeaways to help your team use AI with confidence — not confusion Let's dive right in and get the Full Episode. 🎧 Full episode link in the comment. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Office Puzzle Office Puzzle is an all-in-one practice management software built specifically for ABA providers. It streamlines workflows, simplifies data collection, and helps practices operate more efficiently — from intake to billing. With intuitive tools and an easy learning curve, teams can reduce administrative tasks and focus more time on what matters most: client care. Trusted by over 700 ABA practices and 20,000 users nationwide, Office Puzzle offers simple pricing, no contracts, and scalability designed for growing organizations. It empowers ABA teams to stay organized, compliant, and efficient while improving care delivery and overall operational visibility. Key Features: ✅ All-in-One ABA Practice Management Platform ✅ Streamlined Intake, Scheduling, Billing & Reporting ✅ Built-In EVV, Compliance, and Data Tracking Tools See Why So Many ABA Providers Choose Office Puzzle: Start your free guided trial today: officepuzzle.com/3ps ==== Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group Interested? Sign up here : https://lnkd.in/eP-wducD 📞 Have questions? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 #ABABusiness #3PieSquared #AIHealthcare #ABAPodcast

7 signs your handbook is actually helping your team: 1. Staff check it before asking the same questions repeatedly 2. New hires onboard faster because expectations are clear 3. Decisions stay consistent across different managers 4. Conflicts get resolved by pointing to policy, not personality 5. You spend less time repeating yourself 6. Team members feel confident they’re doing things right 7. Fairness becomes visible, not assumed Handbooks aren’t about control. They’re about relief. When expectations live in conversations, they change depending on who’s speaking. That creates confusion for staff and stress for leaders. Clarity isn’t rigid. It’s stabilizing. If you’re answering the same questions repeatedly, clarity may belong on paper. If this resonated, share it with another practice owner who might need to hear it. Follow me for more on building sustainable, ethical ABA practices. Stephen S.

You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a clarity problem. Most ABA owners think they’re bad at picking people. Wrong. You’re bad at telling them what success looks like. When expectations shift every week, your team can’t win. They’re guessing. And you’re disappointed. Consistent expectations create consistent staff. Here’s the clarity framework: → Define the role in writing before you post the job. → List three non-negotiables and three dealbreakers. → Create a 30-day roadmap that shows what good looks like. → Share it in the interview so they can self-select out. → Use it in onboarding so there’s no confusion. → Reference it in every check-in for the first 90 days. When the path is clear, performance follows. Your team isn’t failing you. Your system is. Fix the system. Keep the people. Need a handbook that does this for you? Let’s build it. Stephen S.

10 signs pressure is overtaking ethics in your practice: 1. Staff skip steps to meet deadlines 2. Documentation happens after the fact instead of in real time 3. “Just this once” becomes a pattern 4. Decisions prioritize speed over accuracy 5. Compliance feels like a checklist, not a standard 6. Corner-cutting gets quietly rewarded 7. People are afraid to raise concerns 8. Growth goals override capacity limits 9. Burnout is treated as normal 10. Questions get dismissed because there’s no time Pressure doesn’t mean you’ve lost your values. It means your systems need to be strong enough to protect them. If this resonated, share it with another practice owner who might need to hear it. Follow me for more on building sustainable, ethical ABA practices. Stephen S.