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What happens when lived experience meets clinical expertise? In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Tim Zercher sits down with Sean Yocum—ABA clinician, podcast host, baseball coach, and passionate advocate for family-centered care in behavior analysis.

Sean shares how growing up with an autistic sibling shaped his drive to reform the field. From questioning outdated clinical standards to pushing for purpose-driven company culture, Sean doesn't hold back.

You’ll hear:

  • Why generalization and caregiver training must become the new gold standard
  • How shaping applies far beyond therapy sessions—even on the baseball field
  • What’s broken about current KPIs in ABA (and what to do instead)
  • Why prioritizing purpose over perks is essential for fixing staff burnout

This episode is bold, candid, and deeply practical—exactly what the ABA world needs.

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