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Summary: Steve Sparks, Kristen Byra and Taylor Barker discuss the role of control in ABA organizations. Can organizations balance standardization with flexibility? Can leadership foster accountability while preserving staff autonomy? We talk about practical strategies, philosophical insights, and real-world examples for ABA organizations to optimize organizational effectiveness while maintaining quality.
Guests bio
Dr. Kristen Byra is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at a doctoral level (BCBA-D) and a licensed behavior analyst in Arizona and Texas. She completed her master’s degree in psychology from Western Michigan University in May 2007, specializing in autism and organizational behavior management. By May 2010, she received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the same university, specializing in Behavior Analysis. Her thesis and dissertation centered around the evaluation of prompting strategies for children with autism and related disorders, focusing specifically on matching to sample and receptive identification skills.
Taylor Barker is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through compassionate, evidence-based care. After graduating from Western Michigan University, Taylor gained experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in both Indiana and Michigan, where he worked alongside exceptional mentors and colleagues who helped shape his clinical approach and commitment to high-quality, individualized services.
Dr. Sparks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the doctoral designation, a licensed behavior analyst, and has years of experience in early childhood intervention for autism, the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior, parent training, and consulting in inpatient, outpatient, school, and organizational settings. In the past Dr. Sparks served as a member of the Transition & Adult Services Subcommittee of the Michigan Autism Council.
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