Ethical advocate for the accurate application and dissemination of behavior analysis.
Behaviorbabe
Behaviorbabe is an online avatar created by Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, who is a self-proclaimed "ethical advocate for the accurate application and dissemination of behavior analysis". What originally started as a website for parents and teachers in 2008, turned into a Twitter handle, and then a “persona” on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram, just as social media sites were becoming widely used by the general public. In 2018, Behaviorbabe launched a podcast, which has over 1,000,000 downloads. Full-length episodes range from 30-50 minutes, with over 100 episodes, and over 80 featured guests. While all episodes are behavior analytic in nature, diverse topics are discussed including discussions around autism, inner behavior, sustainability, acceptance and commitment training, ethics, supervision, and more. "Behaviorbabe ... "highlight[s] how the sustained work and commitment of a few entrepreneurial individuals can help lead to the 'acceptance of our worldview in other circles'" (Lattal, 2017 in Kelly et al., 2018). Due to these effective dissemination efforts, as well as an unwavering dedication and commitment to improving access to services, Behaviorbabe has been invited to speak to audiences throughout the world, including in Canada, Manila, Bermuda, Turkey, and throughout the US, including Hawai'i.
Dr. Amanda N. Kelly
Dr. Amanda N. Kelly is well-known, trusted, and respected throughout the global autism and behavior analytic communities. Over the course of her career, she has focused on showcasing effective applications of behavior analysis, most notably extending from autism to areas of public policy, ethics, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Kelly’s commitment to increasing access to behavior analytic services and to elevating the quality of providers is evident through her advocacy for behavior analyst licensure legislation and perhaps most notably through her dissemination of free content on her Behaviorbabe website and social media platforms. Dr. Kelly has experience as a practitioner in multiple states (Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Florida) and is someone who shows admirable concern for the profession, as demonstrated by her active involvement in several state ABA chapters, her authorship of a forthcoming ethics textbook, and her leadership in The Council of Autism Service Providers, where she co-chairs the all-important “Promoting ABA” Special Interest Group. In honor of her steadfast and unwavering commitment to quality, Dr. Kelly has been recognized by several well respected organizations, including the University of Massachusetts Autism Insurance Resource Center, the Autism Law Summit, and BABAT, from whom she received the Jerry Shook Practitioner of the Year award.