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Dr Thanos Vostanis
@thanosgr.bsky.social
Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 🇬🇧, PhD, QTS, UKBA(cert) & BCBA-D.
Researching Precision Teaching and Instructional Design. ⛹🏼‍♂️🏀.
Editor-in-Chief of Tizard Learning Disability Review. https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/tldr
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Honoured to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of Tizard Learning Disability Review. Focused on practitioner-led research in learning disability (intellectual disability) services, we are developing a clear plan to expand its reach and impact.

www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/tldr
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...
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...
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October 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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...
October 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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
October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
September 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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.
September 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you are a prison educator or know someone who is, please consider taking part or sharing this opportunity with them. #prisoneducation #prisoneducator #teacher
September 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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!
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...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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...
July 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Reposted by Dr Thanos Vostanis
🌍 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
July 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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!!
June 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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
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...
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June 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
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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...
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May 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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...
ACT4£10 - Experiential ACT Introduction and Refresher
Join four incredible ACBS peer-reviewed trainers for a day of learning ACT and refreshing your existing ACT skills.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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
Heart First, Science Second What ABA as a Parent and a Professional looks from my living room
YouTube video by Tizard Centre University of Kent
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May 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Reposted by Dr Thanos Vostanis
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
Engaging children with developmental disabilities in online data collection procedures: reflections and implications for future research | Emerald Insight
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May 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There is still time to book your slot. 1 complimentary CEU will be offered. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf8f3e... #behaviorsky #ABA #PBS #CEU
May 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Please join us for our next Tizard Behavioural Talk. 1 complimentary CEU will be offered for synchronous attendance. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf8f3e...
May 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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.
May 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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!
May 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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.
May 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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.
April 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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...
April 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📢 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
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...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
April 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM