The Bearded Behaviorist: ACT Curriculum Transforming ABA

Episode 64: The Bearded Behaviorist – ACT Curriculum: Transforming ABA

In Episode 64 of the ABA Mom Podcast, Allie Langan, MA, BCBA, sits down with Brian Middleton, BCBA, better known as The Bearded Behaviorist, for an engaging conversation about how the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training/Therapy) Curriculum is transforming the way behavior analysts, educators, and caregivers approach ABA.

Together, they explore how ACT helps professionals move beyond simply changing behavior by fostering psychological flexibility, values-based decision-making, and meaningful relationships. Brian shares how integrating ACT principles into ABA can strengthen clinical practice, reduce burnout, improve parent collaboration, and create more compassionate, effective support for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Whether you're a BCBA, RBT, educator, student, or parent, this episode offers practical insights into blending evidence-based behavioral science with compassion, mindfulness, and values-driven care.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ What the ACT Curriculum is and why it matters in ABA ✔️ How ACT can improve clinical decision-making and therapeutic relationships ✔️ Ways psychological flexibility benefits both professionals and families ✔️ Strategies for preventing burnout while maintaining high-quality care ✔️ Practical ways to begin incorporating ACT principles into everyday practice

Connect with Brian "The Bearded Behaviorist"

🌐 Website: Bearded Behaviorist

🔗 Linktree (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn & more): @beardedbehaviorist Linktree

🏢 Mindful Behavior LLC: Mindful Behavior LLC

💼 LinkedIn: Bearded Behaviorist on LinkedIn

🎙️ Be sure to check out Brian's educational content, including the Oh Behave! Podcast, ACT natural Podcast, and his ongoing work in neurodiversity-affirming behavior analysis.

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