In this conversation, Maja Simnjanovski shares her journey as a special education teacher and behavior analyst in Slovenia. She discusses her background, the beauty of Slovenia, and the uniqueness of the Slovenian language, as well as her passion for applied behavior analysis (ABA). Maja highlights her experiences working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and her challenges in promoting ABA in Slovenia, where formal programs are lacking. The conversation delves into cultural insights, the importance of evidence-based practices, and the need to change educational approaches.
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Articles Referenced:
SIMNJANOVSKI, Maja, 2020, Primerjava posrednih in neposrednih metod funkcionalne ocene vedenja pri odraslih osebah z motnjami v duševnem razvoju [online].Retrieved from: https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=120108
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Episode 191: Behavior Analysis in Belarus
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Episode 184: Behavior Analysis in Ukraine
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Episode 175: Autism in Serbia
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