Dr Thanos Vostanis

Reframing ABA, A Shift Towards More Progressive Practice This issue highlights compassionate, trauma-informed, and learner-centred practices in applied behaviour analysis by providing practical, evidence-based guidance for systemic and individualised implem...

Call for Papers for TLDR.
Topics include:
1. Compassionate Care in Behaviour Analysis
2. Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Assumed ABA Practices
3. Values-Based Program Development.
4. Cultural Humility and Social Validity.

www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pa...

Our November Behavioural Talk is just around the corner.
As always, we are pleased to offer one complimentary CEU; this time in Ethics.
To register for the session, please follow this link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4d36da...

Jenny Cannon is conducting a research project and is seeking the assistance of behaviour analysts in the UK. Please share this with your networks and consider participating. #SBT #ABA #PBS

Dr Ciara Padden kicking off the academic year at the School of Psychology welcoming all our postgraduate students. Anyone interested in our programmes can check out the School of Psychology website www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-ps... and the Tizard Centre website at www.tizard.org

Please join us for the next Tizard Behavioural Talk on the 15th of October.
You can register by following this link:
 
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a928de...
#behaviorsky #BCBA #CEU #ABA #PBS

Warm congratulations to Dr Anoud Al Saud, who successfully defended her PhD thesis, entitled Cultural Considerations in the Design and Piloting of an Online Behavioural Caregiver Training Programme for Underserved Regions of Saudi Arabia.

If you are a prison educator or know someone who is, please consider taking part or sharing this opportunity with them. #prisoneducation #prisoneducator #teacher

Developing guidance on co-producing research with family carers of people with learning disabilities Purpose. Co-production is increasingly widely adopted in research with family carers of people with learning disabilities but can involve challenges as well as benefits. This paper aims to describe th...

Highlight of a critical paper we recently published in the Tizard Learning Disability Review.

Developing guidance on co-producing research with family carers of people with learning disabilities. Tizard Learning Disability Review 2025; doi.org/10.1108/TLDR...

We are keen to receive more!

The Tizard Learning Disability Review is currently preparing three special issues and welcomes submissions from both practitioners and researchers. Consider submitting your work!
www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/tldr...

🌍 Calling all Learning Disability England members who care about the planet!

Join Future Directions CIC to hear about the Green Superheroes — a creative movement taking action for communities & the environment.

Not a member? tinyurl.com/ye22m7ua

👉 Book your spot: tinyurl.com/yxstm52y

Do you teach English or maths in an adult prison in England? Your voice matters. Tracy, my PhD student, would love to hear from you. Her doctoral research project is exploring what works and what doesn’t in basic skills prison education.

Contact Tracy Mapp: tmm45@kent.ac.uk

Please share widely!!

Special Issue: Precision teaching and people with learning/intellectual disabilities Tizard Learning Disability Review is pleased to present its latest Special Issue 'Precision teaching and people with learning/intellectual disabilities'. Content from this Special Issue will be free t...

If you are interested in Precision Teaching and Standard Celeration Charting, then this special issue might be of interest to you. Papers are free to access for a period of time. www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/tldr...
#SCS #SCC #PT #Celeration #BehaviorSky

Verbal Behavior Practical Applications and Research This special issue highlights practitioner-focused applications of verbal behavior, emphasising practical strategies, case studies, and empirical research that enhance verbal behavior skills across va...

We are excited to announce a call for papers focused on practical applications of Verbal Behaviour. This special issue is in collaboration with Drs. Meral Koldas and Haven Niland. #behaviorsky #ABA #PBS
www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pa...

This is a nice initiative from @myacbs.bsky.social . The price is very reasonable, and you get access to the recording. For a good cause, too! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act410-exp...

YouTube video by Tizard Centre University of Kent Heart First, Science Second What ABA as a Parent and a Professional looks from my living room

We recently had our May Tizard Behavioural Talk with Liza Tidwell. This is one of those that is worth watching again or telling your colleagues about. You can find it here along with the rest of our Behavioural Talks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tbu...
#behaviorsky #aba #pbs #ceu

We’ve just published a paper in Tizard Learning Disability Review about engaging children with developmental disabilities in online data collection procedures: www.emerald.com/insight/cont... @nikitahayden.bsky.social @nikmanktelow.bsky.social

There is still time to book your slot. 1 complimentary CEU will be offered. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf8f3e... #behaviorsky #ABA #PBS #CEU

Please join us for our next Tizard Behavioural Talk. 1 complimentary CEU will be offered for synchronous attendance. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf8f3e...

We regret to share that the upcoming Tizard Career Fair will no longer be taking place.

While this was a difficult decision, we felt it was important to confirm early to avoid any inconvenience.

It’s great to see this important report released from the Canadian Health Ministry. bridgeeducationfornurses.opened.ca/resources-an...
Dedicated colleagues across the pond are working hard to improve conditions for nurses. I am excited to be part of the team!

We are hosting an online event for individuals interested in job opportunities in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) across the UK. A range of UK-based organisations will be presenting. Scan the QR codes to register your place.

Volume 30, issue 2 of the Tizard Learning Disability Review is now out: www.emerald.com/insight/publ...
We hope it will be of interest to many of you.

Our call for papers for the PBS special issue is live. If you are a practitioner or researcher working in the field, consider submitting your work! www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pa...

PBS in the UK Context: Implementation in the Real World This special issue of the Tizard Learning Disability Review focuses on the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in the UK context, exploring the realities of translating theory into prac...

📢 Call for Papers!
New special issue from Tizard Learning Disability Review
📌 PBS in the UK Context: Implementation in the Real World
🔍 Practitioners & researchers welcome!
📥 Details: www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pa...
#PBS #BehaviourAnalysis #TizardCentre #Behaviorsky

The Tizard Behavioural Services Career Fair is LIVE on 17–18 May!
🕘 09:00–14:00 UK time
💻 Online via MS Teams
🌍 Open globally
🎯 Careers in #ABA & #PBS
🎓 For students, grads & professionals
⚠️ Live event only – no recordings!
#BehaviorSky #ABA #PBS #BCBA #UKBA

Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support Explained by Dr Thanos Vostanis

Our latest blog. If you’re thinking about studying for an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support. It starts with the key facts for a quick overview, then goes into more detail if you want to explore further. www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-ps...

Dr Hawkins presenting on the achievements of the Jigsaw CABAS school. I think the slide says it all about their impact!!

Exciting to see such an esteemed colleague like Dr Emma Hawkins present our recent paper on the Jigsaw CABAS school conference celebrating its 25 years. Paper available here: doi.org/10.1108/TLDR...

Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Lecturer in Social Psychology Exciting Opportunity in Social Psychology in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey!Join a Top-20 UK University with Ground-breaking Research.We're seeking outstanding Lecturers (and, in excep...

I am delighted to announce that we will be hiring a social psychologist: jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx.... Please contact me with any questions!

If you want to publish with the Tizard Learning Disability Review, this document outlines the submission process. We welcome contributions from both practitioners and researchers. Some of our recent publications are now in the early cite section: www.emerald.com/insight/publ...