The BDS Podcast

Welcome to The BDS Podcast! Today I had a great conversation with Dr. Kim Kelly and Terry Adams, where they shared their journey into the field of ABA and how they came to develop BCBA and RBT preparation content for BDS. Terry Adams is the daughter of BDS founder, Stephen Eversole, and shares the mission behind BDS to “save the world with ABA”. Now they are doing so by creating a premier test prep solution, helping BCBAs be the best they can be. BDS modules have unique features that engage and reinforce learning with active responding and immediate feedback. The content is derived from the test content outline with a 4000-question general guide, using resources such as The Cooper Book, BALC, and experts in the field. It provides a personal study schedule tool, specific topic searches, and even a money back guarantee. As Dr. Kim Kelly describes the way they analyze and create these questions, she reminds listeners that learning is hard and that good learners persevere. While they question designers might not make these modules difficult on purpose, they are designed to teach you and make you a better BCBA. BDS is not just test prep; it ensures success and learning for any BCBA who compl​​etes it! What’s Inside: Mentioned In This Episode: Behavior Development Solutions

Just in the 12 years since I received my BCBA certification, I have seen so much change and growth. That change is even more apparent for Dr. Jonathan Kimball and Dr. Jim Hoko, Senior Behavior Analysts at BDS who have been professionals in the field for more than 30 years. Change and growth are always happening, and BDS stays on top of them so that they can be the most up to date and reliable tool for their consumers. They utilize input from users, reading up on the latest literature, conference attendance, and a receptive and motivated attitude throughout the team. Not only is BDS motivated to stay current with their content and information, but also with their teaching and test prep strategies. BCBAs meet monthly to read articles and journals on instructional design and pedagogy, to ensure they are providing the very best. With a pass rate of over 97% for those that have completed the BDS modules, BDS is always thinking about the science and what they can do to promote and support the field. What’s Inside: Mentioned In This Episode: Behavior Development Solutions

In 1998, Dr. Stephen Eversole founded Behavior Development Solutions, the creators of the CBA Learning Module Series. 14 years later, in 2012, Dana Meller co-founded Pass the Big ABA Exam, a pioneer in interactive test prep renowned for its revered ABA Study Manual and the popular Big Exam Prep Workshop. The two formed what some would call an unlikely friendship, being competitors in the same space. Dana reached out to Dr. Eversole when she was beginning PTB for advice and guidance and was met with gracious knowledge and support. From there, the two began speaking to each other at conferences, sharing professional phone calls, and eventually developing a deep personal friendship. Dr. Eversole quotes another professional when he says, "Let’s not compete; let’s cooperate." As developers in the test prep space, the two come forward with very similar philosophies. The BDS and PTB are not simply test prep or a shortcut to passing a test. They are tools to learn, understand, and become a better BCBA®. They also share their hopes for the field, to maintain and improve BCBAs learning. As well as to get a place of inclusivity, collaboration, and positivity throughout the field of ABA. Dr. Eversole also shares his endeavor and hopes to change the world with ABA through the Center for Behavior and Climate and the extension of BDS to impact climate change. What’s Inside: Meet the founder of BDS, Dr. Stephen Eversole. Meet the cofounder of Pass the Big ABA Exam, Dana Meller. A philosophy on test prep to create better BCBAs.How competitors in the field formed an unlikely friendship. Hope for the future of the ABA field. Mentioned In This Episode: Behavior Development Solutions Center for Behavior and Climate