Sean Yocum, MA, BCBA, LBA | From Family Insight to Field Reform: Redefining ABA’s Gold Standard

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health

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 From questioning outdated clinical standards to pushing for purpose-driven company culture, Sean doesn't hold back.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.