The How to ABA Podcast

Exploring Play and Intrinsic Motivation with Steve Ward, Madelyn Vickery, and April Dyal

February 20, 2024 Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt Episode 138
Exploring Play and Intrinsic Motivation with Steve Ward, Madelyn Vickery, and April Dyal
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The How to ABA Podcast
Exploring Play and Intrinsic Motivation with Steve Ward, Madelyn Vickery, and April Dyal
Feb 20, 2024 Episode 138
Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt

Steve Ward is back on the show, along with his co-authors, Madelyn Vickery and April Dyal. They’re coming out with their most recent book, which includes over 2,100 inexpensive ideas for play and intrinsic motivation. Steve is the founder of Whole Child Consulting, and his work is mainly focused on social repertoires and shaping behaviors.

We recently received a question in our mentorship group regarding what to do with a child who doesn’t like any of the reinforcers or motivators we provide, and here, we dive into everyone’s thoughts. Our conversation also includes ways to use the environment in motivation strategies, how to expand play and motivation while building interest, and suggestions for new BCBAs to be more creative and engaging.

We’re also co-hosting a webinar with Steve, Madelyn, and April on March 5th at 12pm EST. Head to our website to sign up!
 
What’s Inside:

  • What to do when a child doesn’t respond to our reinforcers or motivators.
  • How to expand play and motivation while building interest.
  • Tips for new BCBAs to be more creative and engaging.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Whole Child Consulting Website
Good Learner Repertoires on Instagram

Show Notes

Steve Ward is back on the show, along with his co-authors, Madelyn Vickery and April Dyal. They’re coming out with their most recent book, which includes over 2,100 inexpensive ideas for play and intrinsic motivation. Steve is the founder of Whole Child Consulting, and his work is mainly focused on social repertoires and shaping behaviors.

We recently received a question in our mentorship group regarding what to do with a child who doesn’t like any of the reinforcers or motivators we provide, and here, we dive into everyone’s thoughts. Our conversation also includes ways to use the environment in motivation strategies, how to expand play and motivation while building interest, and suggestions for new BCBAs to be more creative and engaging.

We’re also co-hosting a webinar with Steve, Madelyn, and April on March 5th at 12pm EST. Head to our website to sign up!
 
What’s Inside:

  • What to do when a child doesn’t respond to our reinforcers or motivators.
  • How to expand play and motivation while building interest.
  • Tips for new BCBAs to be more creative and engaging.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Whole Child Consulting Website
Good Learner Repertoires on Instagram