{"podcast":{"title":"ABA Beyond the Data","slug":"aba-beyond-the-data-7489435","podcast_index_feed_id":7489435,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109560810/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://aba-ceus.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44416004/44416004-1766182731191-87b10bb283fd1.jpg","author":"J. L. Burton, MA, BCBA, LBA","episode_count":15,"summary":"ABA: Beyond the Data is an ACE-approved podcast where you can earn CEUs while exploring the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis from two unique perspectives. Hosted by Jay Burton, a seasoned BCBA and parent of two wonderful boys on the autism spectrum, this show blends professional expertise with personal experience. Each episode dives into real-world challenges, fresh ideas, and practical strategies designed to improve your clinical work while keeping humanity and compassion at the core of ABA.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T16:19:38.816565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 1 - Assent Based Practices","slug":"episode-1-assent-based-practices","published_at":"2025-09-14T05:14:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episode-1-assent-based-practices","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aba-beyond-the-data/episodes/Episode-1---Assent-Based-Practices-e386kt0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109560810/podcast/play/108269920/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-14%2Fc690191e-9d66-645a-c632-3fbcfde9cd67.mp3","summary":"How to Purchase CEUs Go to https://www.aba-ceus.com/get-ceus Select the CEU episode you’d like to purchase and add it to your cart. At checkout, answer 5 Multiple Choice Questions. Complete your purchase through our secure checkout. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you within 24–48 hours. Each submission is individually reviewed and verified, so please allow time for processing and approval. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime. In this episode of ABA Beyond the Data , we start by breaking down what assent really means. Consent is legal and informed; assent is the learner’s active “yes.” It’s not passive silence, and it can be withdrawn at any time. Recognizing assent and dissent is essential, especially for our learners who may communicate non-vocally. Leaning in, smiling, or reaching for materials may show assent, while turning away, pushing items aside, or hiding under the table may signal dissent. I share openly about my own journey as a clinician and as a dad. For too long, I was a “follow through no matter what” BCBA, and I saw how that damaged my relationship with my older son. When I shifted to assent-based practices, the trust that grew between us was undeniable. With my younger son, who has only known an assent-based approach, our relationship looks completely different—there’s less conflict and more connection. We also cover what to do when assent is withdrawn. Sometimes you don’t re-present the task, sometimes you re-present later, and sometimes you modify the conditions. I share the story of my son Lucas saying “no” to shoes—a breakthrough early word that I happily honored, because teaching our kids the power of their own voice matters more than compliance. Of course, there are moments when assent can’t be the deciding fac…","meta_description":"How to Purchase CEUs Go to https://www.aba-ceus.com/get-ceus Select the CEU episode you’d like to purchase and add it to your cart. At checkout, answer 5…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3178,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episodes/episode-1-assent-based-practices/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episode-1-assent-based-practices.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}