Our host Shannon Penrod, explains Cognitive Defusion with a former recurring guest Dr. Jonathan Tarbox & more in this episode of Autism Live! 8:22 Autism Jargon: Cognitive Defusion 12:41 Cognitive Defusion - Actual Definition 14:29 Working definition 22:29 Do we use Cognitive Defusion for depression and anxiety? Do we apply it for younger individuals or adults? Do most psycho therapist use it? 24:11 does cracking jokes in uncomfortable situations count as cognitive defusion? 25:34 an example of how we might use cognitive defusion today 28:47 How could parents use cognitive defusion to their advantage? 31:59 1 more cognitive defusion strategy 37:07 Question of the day: What thoughts are preventing you from being able to do what is important to you? 38:58 Topic of the week: Seeing the bigger picture 39:42 Dr. Jonathan Tarbox Talk About ACT and Survey done by his Student's 44:54 I have trust issues so finding someone for respite is going to be hard. 52:51 Compassion in ABA 58:09 The Implications of Neurodiversity for ABA 1:03:24 about First Steps for Kids 1:05:14 This week on Autism Live https://dornsife.usc.edu/aba/jonathan-tarbox-phd-bcba-d/ Director of Research FirstSteps for Kids http://www.firststepsforkids.com/ Advisory Board Member Women in Behavior Analysis Conference https://thebaca.com/about-wiba/ Board of Directors ABA Taskforce to Eradicate Social Injustice https://abataskforce.org/ Series Editor Critical Specialties in Treating Autism https://www.elsevier.com/books/book-series/critical-specialties-in-treating-autism-and-other-behavioral-challenges