The Just 7 Steps Podcast
A Family’s Guide to Progress
Welcome to The “Just 7 Steps” Podcast with Robert Schramm, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, educator, author and developer of The 7 Steps to Successful Parenting. For more than 20 years Robert has been teaching parents and professionals how to support children in developing the values and priorities necessary to live a successful life.
In this podcast, you will hear from some of the biggest experts in the fields of Education, Parenting and Behavior analysis. My goal for the “Just 7 Steps Podcast” is to help share the value of evidence-based behavioral education to a wider more diverse audience.
So, buckle in and get ready for a wild ride where you will
learn to be your best in “Just 7 Steps.”
So, buckle in and get ready for a wild ride where you will learn to be your best in “Just 7 Steps.”
Latest Episodes
Getting Kids to Go to Bed with Liz Maher
Getting Kids to Go to Bed with Liz MaherLiz Maher is a behavior analyst and a mom. Her oldest daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with autism back in 1998. In addition to supporting her own daughter’s...
The Self & Match System with Jamie and Katie
Over my 20-plus years in the behavior field, I haven’t heard a lot of talk about self-management. One place I did hear about it was in 2018 at the ABA International conference. I participated in a...
Parenting Tips and Advice
Everyone loves parenting tips and advice, but where do you get advice you can trust? One of the things I try to do with my video blog is to give parents information that can help them become more...
Teaching Language – Part 2
Last week, I covered how to teach a pre-verbal child to imitate sounds on request as we build toward teaching them how to talk. Here, we’ll cover the motivational aspects of learning language and...
Teaching Language to Children with Autism – Part 1
According to the CDC, an estimated 40% of children with autism spectrum disorder are non-verbal. And as many as 70% of childhood behavior problems come from a child not being able to adequately...
Teaching Children with Autism with Reg Reynolds
Reg Reynolds is an author with a Ph.D. in psychology. I’ve known about Reg for a long time, and he contacted me shortly after I wrote my first book. Reg has written quite a few books, including...
Just 7 Steps Podcast 2022 Lookback
As we close in on the end of 2022, I want to look back on the first year of the podcast. Here, I’ll be sharing with you my favorite moments, quotes, and interview segments. I’m also excited to...
Holidays and Autism: An Interview with Leanne Page
It’s our first holiday season at Just 7 Steps! So I searched the internet for someone who could provide us with valuable hints and suggestions the holidays and autism. It’s important to make the...
Just 7 Steps “Greatest Hits” – Advice and Tips from the Blog
It’s been a busy year here at Just 7 Steps. In addition to starting this podcast, I’ve also been creating and sharing a weekly video blog, covering several interesting and helpful topics. Many of...
A Parent’s Perspective on Autism: An Interview with Kelsey General
One of my favorite things to do is get a parent's perspective on autism from those who have benefited from behavioral support and education. Many of the parents I’ve met over the course of my career...
Building a Better Relationship with Your Child
Everybody wants to have a better relationship with their children. Is there a way to guide your children to adult-level skills and abilities while maintaining a strong and positive relationship that...
How to Motivate Your Child with Steve Ward, BCBA – Part 3
In part three of our conversation with BCBA Steve Ward, we continue our helpful and informative discussion about how to motivate your child. If you missed parts one and two, make sure you check them...
How to Motivate Your Child with Steve Ward, BCBA – Part 2
Last week, we started our interview with BCBA Steve Ward on how to motivate your child. We had an extremely interesting conversation that lasted so long that I decided to break the interview into...
How to Motivate Your Child with Steve Ward, BCBA – Part 1
Today on the podcast I'm talking with Steve Ward on how to motivate your child. Steve Ward is a long-time friend of mine. We started hanging out with each other at ABA conferences and bonded over...
Interview with an OT (Jon Przybyl – OT)
Today on the podcast I'm sharing my interview with an OT - Jon Przybyl. My goal for the Just 7 Steps Podcast is to help share the value of evidence-based behavioral education with a wider, more...
Token Systems Part – 3
A token economy is a motivation plan because it sets up contingencies that are designed to motivate and ultimately reinforce specific behavior. Does it immediately work for everyone? It would be...
Token Systems – Part 2
Token systems are important as they allow you to motivate your child without having to immediately offer cumbersome, tangible reinforcement for their good behavior. They allow you to teach your...
Token Systems – Part 1
What are token systems and why are they recommended by just about everyone who helps your child? Are they effective and if so, how? And why isn’t it working for you? In this three-part series, we’re...
The Importance of Assent Pt. 2 with Emily Wilson
I’m continuing my discussion with Emily Wilson on the importance of assent in education. We last left off talking about my plans to rebrand Step Seven as a troubleshooting step. In other words, show...
The Importance of Assent Pt. 1 with Emily Wilson
I got the distinct honor and pleasure to talk to a very fine and increasingly well-known behavior analyst, Emily Wilson. I’ve been fortunate enough to present several times with Emily in recent...
Why Parents Need Behavior Analysis
Before I became a board-certified behavioral analyst, I was a special education teacher working in schools with the district’s most challenging students. I’ve also raised my two daughters. But...
Interview with a Special Needs Parent on the 7 Steps
Today’s guest is Paige. She and her son, Aiden, live in sunny California. Paige is on the show today to talk about journey with Aiden and what ultimately led her to taking my parenting course on the...
How To Limit Screen Time Without A Fuss
One thing families have in common is wondering how to limit screen time without a fuss. Regardless of how much screen time your kids currently get, I promise you there are families out there whose...
The 7 Steps with Dr. Megan Miller
Listen or FollowToday I have a very special guest on the show, Dr. Megan Miller, who helped me write the very popular book, The 7 Steps to Instructional Control. Dr. Miller was the co-founder of...
The Dangers of Focusing on the Negatives
Listen or FollowHow often do you notice when your children are doing the right thing? When you do notice it, do you reinforce it or tend to go about your business? Many parents only get involved...
What is Your Child’s Behavior Type?
Listen or FollowWhat is a behavior type? Do we all have them? If so, what is your child's behavior type? Science shows us that every behavior, no matter how big or small, has a purpose or function....
Getting Kids Active
Listen or Follow*Disclaimer: Around the 16-minute mark of this podcast episode, Getting Kids Active, Robert says, “but step seven does teach us to start with small, easy to achieve versions of the...
Punishment, Reinforcement, and Extinction
Listen or FollowHave you ever wondered what, exactly, are punishment, reinforcement, and extinction? Is it possible to avoid the use of punishment altogether when raising our children? In this...
How to Motivate Your Child to Do Homework
Listen or FollowAsk parents what the worst part about raising school age children is and, chances are, they’ll say it’s homework. After completing a full day of school, the last thing kids feel like...
How to Get Your Child to Respect You
Listen or FollowHave you ever felt like your kids don’t respect you the way you think they should? Do you compare things to the relationship between you and your own parents? One of the most...
Is Your Child’s Room a Mess?
Listen or FollowIs your child’s room a mess? Do you struggle to get them to take you seriously when you ask them to clean up? Room cleanliness is a big concern for many parents and it’s one that I’m...
Welcome to the Just 7 Steps Podcast!
Listen or FollowWelcome to the Just 7 Steps Podcast! I’m Robert Schramm, board-certified behavioral analyst, educator, author, and developer of the 7 Steps to Successful Parenting. For over 20...
About Robert Schramm
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Parents have one of the hardest and most important jobs in the world and the truth is, most parents are not given the useful, practical information they need to help them do this job effectively. Behavior analysis is the best tool we have in supporting education and raising our kids but often it is kept hidden behind complex language and restricted views of how it can be used. I want every parent of every child to know the secrets to developing a great relationship with your child while still being able to guide them to becoming their best selves. My goal is to bring this information to you in clear, interesting and useful ways. Having worked in Behavior Analysis for over 20 years, I have boiled down the most important aspects of behavioral information to “Just 7 Steps” And I teach these steps to parents and professionals worldwide in the hopes of giving more children the hand they need in learning how to navigate this world.