#3 Dr Kim - The State of Play in ABA

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens; a scientist-educator and Founder of Fit Learning. As she shares her story of how she found her way through Behavior Science and Precision Teaching, Dr. Kim also provides tons of anecdotes from her learning experiences with mentors, the development of Precision Teaching, and her personal encounter with Ogden Lindsley. She speaks of her vision for automation of data to allow the collection of data in classrooms, the challenges faced in Behavior Analysis, and her hopes for the upcoming students in the field.</p> <p>Dr. Kim has recently published her first book, Blind Spots: Why students fail and the science that can save them.</p> <p> </p> <p>HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p> </p> <p>02:29 Dr. Kim's early childhood and upbringing </p> <p>11:03 Her mentorship with Maria Ruiz at Rollins College</p> <p>20:13 Her mentorship with Elbert "Ed" Blakely at Threshold Inc.</p> <p>33:20 Ogden Lindsley and his views on today's Behavior Analysis</p> <p>50:11 Automation of data: Dr. Kim's vision for the future of Precision Teaching</p> <p>53:33 Dr. Kim shares her encounter with Ogden Lindsley</p> <p>1:00:13 Pragmatism & Science: An advice to Behavior Analysts</p> <p>1:03:27 Dr. Kim's take on the traditional education & professionalization in ABA  </p> <p> </p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p> </p> <p>You can learn more about Dr. Kim on her website: <a href='https://www.drkimberlyberens.com/'>https://www.drkimberlyberens.com/</a> </p> <p>Visit Fit Learning’s website: <a href='https://fitlearners.com/'>https://fitlearners.com/</a> </p> <p>Get a copy of Dr. Kim’s book: <a href='https://www.drkimberlyberens.com/blindspots'>https://www.drkimberlyberens.com/blindspots</a> </p> <p>Join our The ABA and PT Podcast Facebook Group to get access to the following resources:</p> <p>Facebook group link: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>QUOTES</p> <p> </p> <p>13:05 "The second she opened her mou