In this episode, we explore diverse topics, from Madrid subway pickpocketing to crisis management in programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Ley Linder, a seasoned behavior analyst and gerontologist, shares insights on how empathy and observational skills enhance leadership, self-defense, and even dog training. We also dig into a story about one of Ley’s employees who exemplifies quick thinking during a sensory overload crisis, highlighting the importance of patience in challenging environments. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on the emotional weight carried by caregivers, offering humor and practical advice on adapting to challenges in fitness and daily life.

Ley Linder

From a young age, Ley developed a personal passion and deep curiosity around behavior.  When he was a boy, his parents would bring home intellectually disabled and special needs patients who had nowhere else to go.  Ley lived with, ate with and interacted with some of society’s most vulnerable members.  It was around the dinner table and in his parent’s practice that his curiosity was converted into a passion that has seen him sit with and serve thousands of patients with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• He’s a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an approved provider of Intensive Behavior Intervention services. 
• He has a Master of Arts in Gerontology and a Master of Education, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
• He specializes in behavioral gerontology and the behavioral presentations of neurocognitive disorders, in addition to working with criminal offenders with intellectual disabilities.
• He’s spent over 30 years sitting with and serving people with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities
• He’s the founder and CEO of Crescent Behavioral Health Services
• He’s an award-winning writer and a regularly cited contributor to national publications such as HELEN The Journal of Human Exceptionality, The National Down Syndrome Society’s “Aging and Down Syndrome Guidebook” and others.

He’s on a mission to transform the quality of people’s lives through the unspoken language of behavior.  We have the power to radically improve the quality of our healthcare, our relationships with others and how we fundamentally do what we do as humans.

——— EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ———

(0:00:01) – Behavior Analysis and Self-Defense Principles
Behavior analysis and observational skills can improve social interactions and empathy in leadership and self-defense training.

(0:14:36) – Crisis Management and Empathy in Action
Empathy and experience are crucial in crisis management, as shown by an employee’s intervention with a non-verbal man with autism.

(0:21:52) – Building Expertise Through Repetition and Trust
Repetition and practice lead to expertise in various fields, while early exposure shapes comfort levels and approaches.

(0:34:18) – Observational Skills and Non-Verbal Communication
Observational skills and situational awareness are important, showcased through personal stories and honed over time.

(0:43:38) – Training Bias and Solutions in Practice
Exploring the “gray man” concept, training bias, and expanding perspectives in behavioral analysis for effective problem-solving.

(0:53:40) – The Journey of Mastery and Identity
Professional knowledge in parenting and healthcare requires adaptability, ongoing learning, passion, and dedication for true mastery.

(1:10:17) – Supporting Adults With Disabilities and Family
Challenges faced by families caring for adults with disabilities, limited support systems, and need for better structures.

(1:13:46) – Inclusive Approach to Training and Empowerment
Adapting fitness and martial arts for unique needs, emphasizing accessibility and inclusion, and seeking help from experts.

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