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The History of Applied Behavior Analysis

A documentary film and course based in Lawrence, Kansas, USA.

Created by Ryan O'Donnell, MS, BCBA
Behavioral Scientist and Filmmaker

The Vision

You've heard of Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968), but what was it like during the founding of the field of applied behavior analysis? Our field is rich of stories, data, and relics of the past. I hope to show you, through storytelling and high resolution visuals, a respectful and representative picture of the early days of the field of applied behavior analysis. Admittedly Lawrence is not the only place one could attribute as the "beginning," but regardless of the details it plays an extremely significant role in what is know today as applied behavior analysis. Welcome to what I call, "The History of Applied Behavior Analysis." A series, a film, and hopefully a beginning of a longer series that allows me to expand to other geographical areas beyond Lawrence, KS, USA. The success and value the field finds in this first step will determine future additions...

Who is involved?

In no particular order:

Stephen B. Fawcett, Ph.D.

Deborah Altus, PhD, LCAC

Derek D. Reed, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP 

Johnathan Pinkston, Ph.D.

Edward K. Morris, Ph.D.

Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Richard Yi, Ph.D.

Vincent T Francisco, PhD

Nancy Hughes, PhD

Trina D. Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D

Pamela L. Neidert, PhD, BCBA, LBA-KS

 Judith J. Carta, Ph.D.

Charles R. Greenwood, Ph.D.

Barbara Terry-Campbell, Ph.D.

Sandra Ruby, Ph.D.

Katrina Ostmeyer, PhD, BCBA

Robert Lecomte, Ph.D

More are scheduled for interviews in the future as well.

When and where are the film and course available?

Filming was completed in November of 2023. Editing and assembly is underway.

I'm aiming for May of 2024 release date for both the film and course. Updates and exact dates will come periodically throughout the next few months. 

Both the course and film will be available on-demand to watch at home, with colleagues, or however you wish!

Behind the scenes and first looks start soon!

I am curating a few sneak peeks in the coming weeks and months, please register to receive email updates!

Stay Up To Date

I will be posting a series of blog posts with updates and first-looks for free to anyone who signs up below.

Questions or thoughts? Email me at [email protected] 

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