ABA on Tap

05/06/2025

ABA and feeding therapy? It’s a lot deeper than just “getting kids to eat.”

We’re joined by Dena Kelly, LPC, BCBA, founder of Focused Approach, to break down the science behind feeding interventions—plus what BCBAs need to understand before applying controversial procedures like escape extinction.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you stream

Learn more at www.focusedapproach.com

Dena Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of expertise transforming pediatric feeding challenges into success stories.

As the founder of Focused Approach, she leads a mission to deliver research-based, results-driven feeding therapy to families, clinics, and BCBAs nationwide.

From direct therapy to scalable training for professionals, Dena’s work is known for tackling even the most complex cases with clarity, compassion, and proven ABA-based strategies.

She’s been a featured speaker at ABAI, FABA, and other top-tier conferences—and she’s just getting started.

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04/14/2025

Michelle Zieman, the autistic behavior analyst, part two of her episode on ABA on Tap is out today. Download for your morning commute.

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04/06/2025

New Episode on ABA ON TAP with special guest Michelle Zeman, the autistic BCBA on IG. DOWNLOAD today on your favorite podcast streaming service!

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03/29/2025

Part 1 of ABA ON TAP podcast episode on IDEA, IEP, and ABA with Matt Storey. Part 2 drops tomorrow

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03/26/2025

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03/25/2025

NEW EPISODE ALERT
Calling all BCBAs, RBTs, BTs, fieldwork students, educators, and anyone working in or around the world of ABA…

This week on ABA on Tap, we’re joined by Matt Storey, special education lawyer and passionate advocate for students and families. We’re diving deep into:
• IEPs and IDEA
• What FAPE actually means
• Parent and student rights
• The role of LEAs
• How behavior analysts can better support families in IEP meetings

Whether you’re a seasoned BCBA or just starting your fieldwork, this episode is packed with must-know info that’ll level up your advocacy and collaboration with school teams.

Available now wherever you stream podcasts—come listen, learn, and laugh with us.

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03/25/2025

Exceptionally excited about this (2 part) episode!

Civil Rights attorney specializing in school litigation, Matthew Storey joins the podcast to discuss all things IEPs, IDEA, ABA, and schools.

Ever heard of an IEE? How about an NPA? Are you familiar with FAPE? What is a Tri-annual? How often can I have an IEP? Who can attend an IEP?

Matt discusses parent(s) legal rights when dealing with (public) schools, as well as suggestions and strategies for parent(s) navigating their child's IEP and school placements. And much more!

Please enjoy part 1 of this extremely informative episode, and always, analyze responsibly.

ABA on Tap is proud to present Matthew Storey, Esq. (Part 1 of 2)Matt became a special education attorney because he saw firsthand the struggles his family went through navigating the education system. Matt's goal has always been to put parents on...

03/24/2025

New Episode Drop!

What do you really know about your students’ rights? We’re talking IEPs, FAPE, IDEA, procedural rights, and everything in between with Matt Storey, special education lawyer and advocate for students and families.

If you’re a BCBA, teacher, parent, or just love a good legal deep dive—this one’s for you.

Available NOW wherever you stream your podcasts.
Grab a drink, press play, and learn how to better support your students.

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03/16/2025

Thank you ABA on TAP for having me on as a guest! 💖Suzanne Juzwik BCBA