The History of Applied Behavior Analysis: Part 1

Synopsis: You've heard of Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968), but do you know the true story behind the origins of Applied Behavior Analysis? This fascinating documentary takes you to Lawrence, Kansas, and explores the nuanced history through the lens of 30+ individuals—some who carved the initial path and others who navigate in their wake, continuing the legacy. Delve into the profound influences of the experimental analysis of behavior, community-based and community-engaged research, the evolution of precision teaching, and more. Journey through time with exclusive tours of historic locations, uncovering the ongoing challenges, triumphs, and enduring impact that transformed a small academic pursuit into a global scientific movement.

Director, writer, executive producer, editor & cinematographer: Ryan O'Donnell, MS, BCBA

Run Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

Featuring: 

  • Deborah Altus, PhD, LCAC
  • Carl Binder, PhD
  • Abigail Calkin, PhD
  • Judith J. Carta, PhD
  • Stephen B. Fawcett, PhD
  • Patrick C. Friman, PhD, ABPP
  • Vincent T. Francisco, PhD
  • Charles R. Greenwood, PhD
  • R. Vance Hall, EdD
  • Nancy Hughes Lindsley, PhD
  • Robert Lecomte, PhD
  • Ogden R. Lindsley, PhD
  • Edward K. Morris, PhD
  • Pamela L. Neidert, PhD, BCBA, LBA-KS
  • Johnathan Pinkston, PhD
  • Derek D. Reed, PhD, BCBA-D
  • Todd R. Risley, PhD
  • Sandra Ruby, PhD
  • Richard L. Schiefelbusch, PhD
  • B. F. Skinner, PhD
  • Trina D. Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D
  • Barbara Terry-Campbell, PhD
  • Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Four (4) BACB® Learning CEUs are available for purchase after viewing for those interested. 

RYANO, LLC is an Approved Continuing Education (ACE) (# OP-19-3037) provider and The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (“BACB”) does not sponsor, approve or endorse RYANO, LLC, the materials, information or sessions identified herein.

What People Are Saying:

Its professionalism is astonishing... The people that you chose to interview were fantastic. They really breathed life into that history, and your production values amplified what they did beautifully.

Patrick Friman Ph.D., ABPP

The enthusiasm of each person interviewed is clearly captured. I loved seeing them so excited about the history and overall about behavior analysis.

Mirari Elcoro, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA

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