Kyle Steury and Dr. Steve Sparks engage with Brandon Franklin, a chief behavior analyst at Lee Specialty Clinic, discussing the critical intersection of healthcare and behavior analysis. They explore the importance of addressing healthcare needs for individuals with disabilities, particularly in dental settings. Franklin shares insights from his dissertation on desensitization techniques for dental procedures, emphasizing the need for behavioral approaches to alleviate anxiety in medical settings. The discussion highlights the systemic disparities in healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocates for a focus on quality of life as the ultimate goal in behavioral programming.

Brandon M. Franklin, MS, BCBA, LBA, is a highly experienced and dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst, currently serving as Chief Behavior Analyst at Lee Specialty Clinic. With a career spanning over a decade in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Brandon has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and leadership in behavioral healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Brandon is actively pursuing his Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Cambridge College, further deepening his expertise in evidence-based interventions. He holds a Master of Science in ABA from Spalding University and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville. He is licensed as a behavior analyst in both Kentucky and Tennessee.

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB®) does not operate, license, endorse, or recommend this continuing education activity, provider, or instructor. The BACB® accepts continuing education credits from ACE-approved providers as meeting certain continuing education requirements for recertification.