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Why We Buy: The Hidden Science Behind Every "Add to Cart"
Most businesses market by guesswork — hoping the right ad or discount accidentally lands. The Science of Consumer Choice flips that script, using 30+ years of behavioral economics research to show you how to shape the context around a purchase decision instead of waiting for it. Learn why "available" isn't the same as "irresistible," how status sells where utility can't, and why the setting you sell in matters as much as what you're selling. Stop guessing. Start engineering d

Troy Burg, M.S., BCBA, LSSBB, CBA
1 day ago8 min read


Breaking the Plate Barrier: ABA Therapy for Food Selectivity in Autism
For families in the fast-paced ecosystem of Silicon Valley, balancing a demanding career with your child’s holistic health requires solutions rooted in elite science. Yet for many parents of autistic children, mealtime isn't a moment of connection—it’s a battlefield. Research shows that up to 90% of children with autism experience feeding struggles, frequently driven by intense sensory hypersensitivities that make novel foods feel entirely overwhelming.

Troy Burg, M.S., BCBA, LSSBB, CBA
Jul 96 min read


Why Non-Clinical Directors Put Silicon Valley Children at Risk: A BlackRock BCBA Shares Their Personal Story
As a Silicon Valley BCBA, I learned the hard way that many “directors” overseeing ABA programs aren’t clinicians at all. They’re not trained in behavior analysis, not bound to an ethics code, and their decisions can put children at risk. Parents assume a qualified BCBA is leading treatment — but too often, non‑clinical managers control care, and kids pay the price.

Troy Burg, M.S., BCBA, LSSBB, CBA
Jun 15 min read
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