Episode 250: The Constructional Approach: A Primer with Awab Abdel-Jalil

In this conversation, Awab Abdel-Jalil discusses the evolution and significance of the constructional approach in behavior analysis. Awab Abdel-Jalil is the Associate Vice President of Applied Research at Upstate Caring Partners in Utica, NY, and a doctoral candidate at Endicott College under the mentorship of Dr. Joe Layng. He emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context, the role of ascent in learning, and the scrutiny faced by ABA, which can lead to positive changes. Awab shares his personal journey into the field, the influence of mentorship, and the legacy of Israel Gold Diamond. He also addresses common misunderstandings of nonlinear contingency analysis and highlights the growing resources available for practitioners. The conversation concludes with insights into future directions in constructional therapy and the importance of harnessing negative reinforcers in practice. Continuing Education Credits ( ) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 ABA Topics QABA: 1.5 General CBA/CPD: 1.5 Learning

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Episode 250: The Constructional Approach: A Primer with Awab Abdel-Jalil is an episode from The Behaviour Speak Podcast by Ben Reiman.

This episode is 81:47 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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