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  • In this conversation, Charda'e shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a behavior analyst in a general education setting. She discusses the challenges of cultural identity, code-switching, and the impact of her experiences on her professional life. The conversation delves into the unique role of behavior analysts in general education, the importance of functional analysis, and the need for a more integrated approach to behavior management in schools

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact:

    Charda'e Pearson's LinkedIN Profile:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chardae-pearson-11835a143/

    Links:

    Charda'e's presentation at Women in Behavior Analysis 2023

    https://behaviorlive.com/courses/equitable-and-diverse-leadership-a-systematic-approach-that-builds-leaders-of-al

    Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes

    Episode 49 with Dr. Nicole Hollins

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-49-free-appropriate-public-education-for-all-students-the-role-of-behavior-analysts-in-public-schools-with-dr-nicole-hollins/

    Episode 62 with May Beaubrun

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-62-addressing-racial-bias-in-education-with-may-beaubrun-med-bcba-lba/

    Episode 75 with Dr. Celeste Malone

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-75-cultivating-black-excellence-and-intelligence-in-school-psychology-with-dr-celeste-malone/

    Episode 114 with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/

    Episode 138 with Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-138-culturally-responsive-positive-behavioral-intervention-and-supports-for-black-students/

  • This episode explores the intersections of Indigenous knowledge, colonialism, and mental health, emphasizing the need to continuously unpack modernity's implications on identity and relationships. Dr. Emma Elliott discusses the importance of strengthening community ties, the urgency of climate action, and the role of Indigenous practices in fostering resilience and well-being. They highlight the potential of Indigenous knowledge systems to provide sustainable pathways for the future and the significance of subsistence practices in preventing mental health issues among youth.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.0 Learning
    IBAO: 1.0 Cultural
    QABA: 1.0 DEI

    Contact

    Dr. Emma Elliott

    Email: [email protected]

    Faculty Website: https://education.uw.edu/about/directory/emma-elliott

    Links:

    Robin Zape-Tah-Hol-Ah Episode

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/

    Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjgordon/

    Email: [email protected]

    Michael Yellow Bird Episode

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/

    Robin Wall Kimmerer Braiding Sweetgrass

    https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass

    Grant Bruno Episode

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

    Gift of Being Different

    https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different

    Articles Discussed:

    Elliott, E., & Fish, J. (2024). Overcoming human exceptionalism: The role of ethical nature-culture relations in the developmental contexts of Indigenous children. Child Development, 00, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.14195

    Elliott-Groves E. (2019). A Culturally-Grounded Biopsychosocial Assessment Utilizing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with the Cowichan Tribes. Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work, 28(1), 115–133. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570889

    Ullrich, J. S., Demientieff, L. X., & Elliott, E. (2022). Storying and re-storying: Co-creating Indigenous well-being through Relational Knowledge Exchange. American Review of Canadian Studies, 52(3), 247–259. https://doi.org/10.1080/02722011.2022.2095498

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  • In Episode 181, Ben speaks with Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn. Dr. Minthorn is an enrolled citizen of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. She is a full professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department and, in 2025 will be the first Indigenous President-Elect of the Association For The Study of Higher Education.

    In this conversation, Dr. Minthorn discusses her journey as an Indigenous scholar and educator, focusing on the impact of historical trauma on education, the transformation of boarding schools into healing spaces, and the importance of Indigenous leadership in higher education. She emphasizes the need for indigenizing educational practices, creating inclusive spaces for Indigenous students, and the role of tribal colleges in providing access to higher education. Dr. Minthorn also reflects on her return to Oklahoma and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the current political climate, advocating for resilience and community support.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 2.5 Learning
    IBAO: 2.5 Cultural
    QABA: 2.5 DEI

    Contact

    Dr. Robin Zape-ah-toh-lah Minthorn

    Email: [email protected]

    Faculty Website: https://www.ou.edu/education/people/faculty/robin-minthorn

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn-68515828/

    Links:

    The Association For The Study of Higher Education

    https://www.ashe.ws/

    Articles Discussed:

    Bill, D.; Minthorn, R.Z.-t.-h.-a.; Montgomery, M. Visioning Indigenous Futures: Centering Sovereignty and Relationality in Belonging. Educ. Sci. 2022, 12, 678. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12100678

    Davidson, C., Shotton, H., Minthorn, R. & Waterman, S. (2018). Chapter 1. The Need for Indigenizing Research in Higher Education Scholarship. In R. Minthorn, H. Shotton & R. Minthorn (Ed.), Reclaiming Indigenous Research in Higher Education (pp. 7-17). Ithaca, NY: Rutgers University Press. https://doi.org/10.36019/9780813588728-003

    Minthorn, R., & Chavez, A. F. (2014). Indigenous leadership in higher education. In Indigenous leadership in higher education (pp. 19-23). Routledge.

    Minthorn, R., & Craig, A. (2023). Embodying an Indigenous-Centered Approach to Mentorship in Doctoral Programs. In Best Practices and Programmatic Approaches for Mentoring Educational Leaders (pp. 1-15). IGI Global.

    Minthorn, R. Z. (2018). Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy, Building Our Children to Be Good Relatives. Wicazo Sa Review, 33(2), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.5749/wicazosareview.33.2.0062

    Shotton, H. J., Tachine, A. R., Nelson, C. A., Minthorn, R. Z., & Waterman, S. J. (2018). Living Our Research Through Indigenous Scholar Sisterhood Practices. Qualitative Inquiry, 24(9), 636-645. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077800417744578

    Youngbull, N. R., Wagnon, J. D., & Minthorn, R. Z. tah hol ah. (2023). Inspiring Empowerment, Leadership, and Advocacy of Indigenous Women Through a Native American Sorority. Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, 16(4), 275–294. https://doi.org/10.1080/26379112.2023.2269284

  • Episode 180 explores the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the experiences of three Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and their clinical director. They discuss their journeys into ABA, the challenges faced in accessing services, and the importance of RBTs in the field. The conversation culminates in the introduction of the ABA Roundtable, a conference designed to center RBTs and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge and experiences.

    Links:

    The ABA Roundtable Conference

    https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/RoundTable

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559643337225

    https://www.instagram.com/abaroundtable/

    Signature Behavioral Health

    https://www.signatureaba.com/

    Contact:

    Niesha Bertand

    [email protected]

    Denisha Gingles

    [email protected]

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/denishaginglesbcba/

    Courtney Hall

    [email protected]

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-hall-2335a5a6/

    Jade LaZard

    [email protected]

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-l-97019192/

  • In episode 175, Ben welcomes back Dr. Marija Čolić. Marija is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she studies stigma in autistic people, those with developmental disabilities, and their caregivers as well as the parental experiences of autistic children. They discuss her research in Serbia for which she won the 2021 Diversity in Research Award from the International Society for Autism Research

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact

    Marija Čolić

    https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/profiles/marija-colic/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-%C4%8Doli%C4%87-a705b827/

    Past Episodes Referenced

    Rocío Rosales

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/

    Marija Čolić

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d/

    Noor Syed

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-63-equity-and-systems-change-with-dr-noor-syed/

    Articles Referenced

    Čolić, M. (2023). Autism in Serbia: insights into parental experiences, support networks, and systemic obstacles. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2294390

    Čolić, M. and Buljevac, M. 2023. Formal and informal support for Croatian and Serbian people with disabilities and their families: A scoping review. Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija, 22 (4), 327–349.

    Čolić, M. and Milačić-Vidojević, I. 2021. Perceived stigma among Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and children with physical disabilities: Validation of a new instrument. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51 (2), 501–513.

  • In this conversation, Ben Reiman hosts Hillary and Oswin to discuss their experiences and insights into neurodiversity, the evolution of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and the importance of intersectionality in advocacy. Hillary and Oswin discuss their collaboration on a new project with Foundations for Divergent Minds and the significance of a public health approach to neurodiversity. The discussion delves into the historical context of the anti-ABA movement, personal experiences with ABA, and the current trends and challenges within the ABA community. The conversation emphasizes the need for competence, mentorship, and the creation of supportive communities for neurodivergent individuals.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.0 Learning
    IBAO: 1.0 Cultural
    QABA: 1.0 DEI

    Contact:

    Oswin Latimer

    https://oglatimer.com/

    Hilary McClinton

    https://coastalridgeconsulting.ca/

    Foundations for Divergent Minds

    https://education.divergentminds.org/

    Links:

    Oswin on Rants With Justin and Joe (Now It Has To Be Said with Justin and Jow

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/some-perspectives-of-aba-as-it-relates-to-asd/id1530613239?i=1000504435358

    Oswin and Hilary on SLP NerdCast

    https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/recorded-webinar-elevating-autistic-voices-recognizing-your-power-and-privilege-abje7008

    The Do Better Movement

    https://collective.dobettermovement.us/

    The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism

    https://thinkingautismguide.com/

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode with Terra Vance

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54/

  • In Episode 178, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter shares his journey, exploring his identity as a Black same-gender loving man, his experiences with sickle cell anemia, and his professional path as a psychologist and author. He discusses the impact of his heritage, the significance of sharecropping in his family's history, and the importance of understanding intersectionality in mental health. Jonathan also highlights his challenges in predominantly white academic institutions and his commitment to uplifting Black voices in psychology and literature. In this conversation, Jonathan discusses his experiences with racism in clinical psychology, the significance of Black psychology, and the impact of white supremacy on the field. He explores the intersectionality of Black sexual and gender-diverse communities, emphasizing the need for culturally specific spirituality in mental health. He also delves into African-centered psychology and optimal conceptual theory, advocating for a holistic understanding of well-being that aligns with spiritual and communal values.

    Contact:

    https://www.jonathanmlassiter.com/

    Episodes Referenced:

    Episode 176 Religion, Spirituality, and Health with Dr. Janise Parker

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-176-religion-spirituality-and-mental-health/

    Episode 98: Black Liberation Psychology with Dr. Evan Auguste

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

    Articles Referenced

    Lassiter, J. M., Garrett-Walker, J., Anwar, K., Foye, A. S., & Follins, L. D. (2023). Black sexual and gender diverse scholars' contributions to psychology. American Psychologist, 78(4), 589–600. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001149

    Lassiter, J. M., Brewer, R., & Wilton, L. (2020). Toward a Culturally Specific Spirituality for Black Sexual Minority Men. Journal of Black Psychology, 46(6-7), 482-513. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095798420948993

  • In Episode 177 Ben speaks with the legendary Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark. In her career spanning over 30 years, Susan Aglukark has received countless awards, including multiple Juno awards. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2004, the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and many more. She has held command performances for Queen Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela. In 2012 she founded what is now known as the Arctic Rose Foundation to help address hunger, homelessness and the health and wellness of Inuit children and youth with its mandate expanded to support Northern Inuit, First Nations, and Métis youth, promote emotional and mental wellness, and connect participants with their culture through intentional and adaptable arts-based programming. Susan was recognized for her work at the foundation with the 2022 Humanitarian Juno Award Presented by Music Canada.

    Links:

    The Arctic Rose Foundation

    https://arcticrose.org/

    https://www.instagram.com/arcticrosefoundation_/

    Susan Aglukark

    https://susanaglukark.com/bio/

    https://www.instagram.com/susanaglukark/

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/susanaglukark/

    Angela Grier

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-150-education-is-the-new-buffalo-healing-and-wellness-for-the-piikani-blackfoot-people/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelagrierpiikani/

  • In Episode 176, Ben speaks with Dr. Janise Parker, an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the William and Mary School of Education. In the first half of this episode, Dr. Parker discusses her work supporting early-career women of color in school mental health fields. The second half of the conversation discusses her pioneering research on the effects of religion and spirituality on the mental health of Black teens and young adults.

    Contact:

    Dr. Janise Parker

    https://education.wm.edu/ourfacultystaff/faculty/parker-j.php

    Articles Referenced

    Haskins, N. H., White, S., Johnson, L., Parker, J., Pignato, L., & Chester, C. (2024). Finding Homeplace: A Grounded Theory of a Womanist Affinity Group Intervention for Black Women. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 49(1), 65–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2024.2345060

    Parker, J. S., Haskins, N., Coleman-Chatman, T., Duru, C., Ramirez, D., Chae, N., … Nortey, A. (2023). Dismantling the Imposter Syndrome: A Case Study of Early Career Women of Color in School Mental Health Fields. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 49(1), 3–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2023.2281670

    Parker, J., Haskins, N., Chae, N., Fulmore, K., & Nortey, A. N. (2023). Development of an Interdisciplinary Support Program for Early Career Women of Color in School-Based Mental Health Fields. School Psychology Review, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2023.2291008

    Parker, J. S., Williams, B., & Mauney, A. (2022). Exploring Black adolescents’ perceptions of God during COVID-19: God images as a source of wellness. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 25(10), 974–990. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2148641

    Parker, J. S., Purvis, L., & Williams, B. (2023). Religious/Spiritual Struggles and Mental Health Among Black Adolescents and Emerging Adults: A Meta-synthesis. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(2), 153-199. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984221136800

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned

    Dr. Evan Auguste

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

  • In Episode 174, Ben chats with author, Kala Allen Omeiza.

    Kala Allen Omeiza is a prominent author and mental health advocate with a deep focus on the intersection of race, culture, and neurodiversity. She is particularly known for her work highlighting the experiences of Black autistic individuals. Her book "Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment" explores the challenges and triumphs of being both Black and autistic, offering a platform for voices that have often been marginalized.

    Contact

    https://kalaomeiza.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalaomeiza/

    https://www.instagram.com/readbykay/

    https://x.com/kaysworld456

    Books By Kala

    Autistic and Black

    https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Autistic_and_Black/umXJEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover

    Afrotistic

    https://www.amazon.com/Afrotistic-Kala-Allen-Omeiza-ebook/dp/B09SN8N6FN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V2VK6CVTHZK7&keywords=afrotistic&qid=1682101091&sprefix=afrotistic%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1

    The Worst Saturday Ever

    https://www.amazon.com/Worst-Saturday-Ever-Allen-Omeiza-ebook/dp/B0C34D71TJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K2EA0XPHY7L1&keywords=the+worst+saturday+ever&qid=1682100600&sprefix=the+worst+saturday+ever%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-1

  • In Episode 173, Ben chats with Dr. Juliana Sequeira César de Oliveira, an assistant professor with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre about her doctoral research into the behavioral processes involved in learning foreign languages.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact

    Dr. Sequeira César de Oliveira

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-oliveira-74aa6b14a/

    Links:

    Anna Petursdottir

    https://www.petursdottirlab.com/

    Past Episodes Referenced

    Hilary O'Gorman Amado

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-146-providing-behavior-analytic-services-in-brasil/

    Articles Referenced

    Petursdottir, A.I., Oliveira, J.S.C.D. (2023). Teaching Foreign Language. In: Matson, J.L. (eds) Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-03

  • In Episode 172, Dras. Corina Jimenez-Gomez, Sarah Lechago, and Denice Rios discuss their research exploring the answer to the question: Who are we? in their article: An Exploratory Survey of Latinidad in Behavior Analysis published in the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact

    Dra. Lechago

    https://www.uhcl.edu/human-sciences-humanities/faculty/lechago-sarah

    https://www.facebook.com/BADIElabuhcl/

    Dra. Iimenez-Gomez

    https://tabslab.psych.ufl.edu/corina-jimenez-gomez/

    Dra. Rios

    https://experts.calstatela.edu/expert/denice-rios-mojica/

    Past Episodes Referenced

    Dra. Rocío Rosales

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/

    Dr. Jenn Fritz

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-36-saving-cats-and-dogs-from-euthanasia-using-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-jennifer-fritz-phd-bcba-d-and-dr-steven-payne-phd-bcba-d/

    Behaviour Analysis in Puerto Rico with Dra. Yaniz Padilla Dalmau

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-155-behavior-analysis-in-puerto-rico/

    Articles Referenced

    Beaulieu, L. and Jimenez-Gomez, C. (2022), Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Self-assessment. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 337-356. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.907

    Jimenez-Gomez, C. and Beaulieu, L. (2022), Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Research and practice. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 650-673. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.920

    Jimenez-Gomez, C., Lechago, S. & Rios, D. An Exploratory Survey of Latinidad in Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00914-4

    Rios, D., Bell, M.C. & Fahmie, T.A. Survey of Faculty Perspectives, Actions, and Barriers to Culturally Responsive Mentorship. Behav. Soc. Iss. 32, 446–473 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822

  • In Episode 171, Ben speaks with Dr. Brian Boyd, William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education in the University of North Carolina School of Education, director of the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the President-Elect of the International Society for Autism Research, INSAR
    In June 2023, Dr. Boyd hosted the first in-person meeting of the Black Empowerment in Autism Network. The first-of-its-kind group of Black scholars (including Autistic members) was developed to make autism research more inclusive and examine the ways that autism impacts Black children and their families.

    Contact:

    https://ed.unc.edu/people/brian-boyd/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-boyd-162480170/

    Links

    Black Empowerment in Autism Network

    https://ed.unc.edu/2023/06/15/creating-new-momentum-in-autism-research/

    Color of Autism Foundation

    https://thecolorofautism.org/

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

    Episode 28: Ariel Cascio

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-28-including-autistic-people-in-every-aspect-of-autism-research-with-dr-m-ariel-cascio-phd/

    Episode 37: Grant Bruno

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

    Episodes 43 and 44: Joe Lucyshyn

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-1/

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-44-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-2/

    Episode 89: Bukky Akinwale - Ben's favorite Master's Thesis!

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-89-tales-by-moonlight-storytelling-for-youths-and-elders-in-a-historically-black-community-with-bukky-akinwale/

    Episode 98: Evan Auguste

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

  • Canadian two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Donovan Bailey who was once hailed as the fastest man in the world said, in an interview with CTV news in 2020: "in Canada, it's racism with a smile" alluding to how racial inequity is masked by Canada's reputation of being the nicest people in the world.

    In Episode 170, Ben sits down with behavior analyst Danni Reid, his guest from the first episode of the Behaviour Speak Podcast who in 2020 shared her experience of being the only Black behavior analyst in British Columbia. Danni is joined by two other Black behavior analysts, Juliet Musonge and Michelle Upshaw who also thought they were the only Black behavior analysts in BC. Danni, Juliet, and Mish reflect on their experiences with racial inequality in Canada and how things have changed (and haven't changed) over the past four years.

    Editors Note: Michelle Upshaw's vocal track has a crackling sound for about 8 minutes at around the 25 minute mark that I was unable to isolate but please listen to what she has to say and enjoy the conversation

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact:

    Danni Reid

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyelle-reid-9a2a3555/

    https://www.instagram.com/dannyellereid/

    Juliet Musonge

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-m-57a38469/

    Michelle Upshaw

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-upshaw-838260222/

    Links

    Donovan Bailey Interview with CTV

    https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/in-canada-it-s-racism-with-a-smile-donovan-bailey-reflects-on-racial-inequality-1.4973814

    Behavior Analysis in Practice Special with Guest Editor Denisha Gingles

    https://link.springer.com/journal/40617/volumes-and-issues/15-4

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

    Episode 1: A Behaviour Analysts Experience with Racism in Canada with Danni Reid

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/

    Episode 53: Elizabeth Hughes-Fong

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-53-cultural-competence-in-behaviour-analysis-how-far-have-we-come-with-dr-elizabeth-hughes-fong/

    Episode 98: Evan Auguste

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

    Episode 115: Brea Banks

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-115-microaggressions-a-primer-with-dr-brea-banks/

  • In Episode 169, Ben chats with Catarina Rivera, founder of Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas through storytelling and advocacy. As a Latiné woman who has lived with disability all her life, she brings a deep understanding of intersectionality to conversations surrounding disability. She wore hearing aids from a young age but did not know why she was hard of hearing. At 17, she was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome which includes a progressive vision disability due to retinitis pigmentosa as well as a hearing disability. She has a BA from Duke University, an MSEd from Bank Street College of Education, and an MPH from Hunter College. Catarina is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (IAAP).

    Contact:

    https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina/?hl=en

    https://www.catarinarivera.com/

    http://twitter.com/catarinarivera

    http://www.facebook.com/blindishlatina

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinarivera

    https://www.youtube.com/@CatarinaRivera

    Links:

    Catarina's TED Talk

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbXxhuraJsE

    ABC News Interview

    https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/video/activist-social-media-fight-stigmas-blindness-deafness-94359608

  • In Episode 168, Ben chats with Dr. Trina Spencer, the first female Director of the Juniper Garden's Children Centre, a part of the KU Life Span Institute, originally founded in the mid-1960s when citizens of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas joined with faculty from the University of Kansas to address concerns about the development and education of children in their low-income, inner-city community. Since its inception, Juniper Gardens has developed and validated meaningful solutions to major community concerns identified by those directly affected - the community residents themselves. The center also provides opportunities for KU faculty and students to learn from the wisdom and life experiences of families from diverse backgrounds.

    In this conversation, Dr. Spencer bares her soul as she shares her journey of living a sheltered life in a conservative religious family, eventually raising a wonderful transgendered child, finding herself in Africa, and the many life lessons she had along the way.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 2.5 Learning
    IBAO: 2.5 Learning
    QABA: 2.5 General

    Contact:

    https://absc.ku.edu/Trina-Spencer

    http://www.trinastoolbox.com/

    Juniper Gardens Children's Project

    https://juniper.ku.edu/

    Links:

    Olivia J. Hooker

    https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/about/heritage/olivia-hooker-biography

    Carolyn Barcus

    Carolyn Barcus Interview with Dr. Melissa Tehee

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgyE_cJIuY

    Dr. Carolyn Barcus: Keeper Of The Fire: Mentoring Through Self-Actualizing Education

    https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003246183-19/dr-carolyn-barcus-keeper-fire-mentoring-self-actualizing-education-pauline-attiyeh-erica-ficklin-devon-isaacs-melissa-tehee?context=ubx&refId=63868e7c-d942-44aa-ac7c-9495a52cd091

    Morningside Academy

    https://morningsideacademy.org/

    Educated - Tara Westover

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated

    Black Applied Behavior Analysts

    https://babainfo.org/

    Articles Referenced

    Penney, A.M., Bateman, K.J., Veverka, Y. et al. Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00888-9

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

    Natalia Baires

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/

    Anita Li

  • In Episode 167 Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board Certified Behavior Analyst and doctoral student at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology. After a brief stint as a linebacker with the NFL's New York Giants, Basim combined his love for sports and his passion for supporting kids and adults with behavioral challenges back to his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and opened Unlimited ABA Sports where he utilizes behavioral science in the context of athletics to improve lives.

    Contact:

    https://www.unlimitedabasports.com/

    Links:

    Team ABA

    https://teamaballc.com/

    Canucks Autism Network

    https://canucksautism.ca/

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

    Black Liberation Psychology

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

    Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-108-culturally-affirming-special-education-in-panamanian-and-muslim-culture-with-dr-naima-bhana-lopez/

    Culturally Safe Harm Reduction

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/

  • In Episode 166, Ben chats with Dr. Lauryn Toby, Erica Ranade, and Dr Kristyn Peterson.

    Trigger Warning:

    This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual harassment in conference, workplace, and academic settings. The content may be distressing to some listeners. If you find these topics triggering, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. Remember, if you or someone you know is affected by sexual harassment, support and resources are available.

    In Canada you can call the Sexual Violence Helpline:

    1 888-933 9007

    https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca/getting-help/sexual-violence-helpline/

    In the USA you can call The National Sexual Assualt Telephone Hotline

    1 800 656 HOPE (4674)

    The original purpose of "Me Too" as used by Tarana Burke in 2006 was to empower women through empathy, especially young and vulnerable women. In October 2017, American actress, Alyssa Milano encouraged using the phrase as a hashtag to help reveal the extent of problems with sexual harassment and assault by showing how many people have experienced these events themselves. It therefore encourages women to speak up about their abuses, knowing that they are not alone. The movement spread beyond Hollywood calling out perpetrators in the music industry, sciences, academia, politics and even students in K-12 schools. So-called "whisper networks" have also formed where private lists of "people to avoid "are shared unofficially in nearly every major institution or industry where sexual harassment is common due to power imbalances, including government, media, news, and academia. These lists have the stated purpose of warning other workers in the industry and are shared from person to person, on forums, in private social media groups, and via spreadsheets.

    (From: Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June 27). MeToo movement. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:41, June 28, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MeToo_movement&oldid=1231354954)

    One such list has been rumored to exist in the field of applied behavior analysis warning conference attendees and employees of people to avoid or risk exposure to predatory behavior.

    In this episode, we dig into the experiences of behavior analysts, the availability and usefulness of reporting procedures, and behaviors we can engage in to protect others from perpetrators.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.0 Learning
    IBAO: 1.0 Learning
    QABA: 1.0 General

    Contact:

    Dr. Lauryn Toby and Eric Ranade

    https://www.thepsychobabblebcbas.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/thepsychobabblebcbas/

    Pre-order Erica and Lauryn’s Book

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032844183?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX

    Dr. Kristyn Peterson

    https://linktr.ee/moralismachina

    https://www.instagram.com/aba_in_the_wild/

    Links:

    The #MeToo Movement

    https://metoomvmt.org/

    LGBTQIAS Special Interest Group

  • We're excited to share Episode 7 of our Mini-Episode Series: The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference! Episode 7 features conversations with Breanna Kelly, Erykah McClendon, LaKeshia Wells, Akricia Joseph, and Kemy Williams!

    IN PERSON TICKET SALES FOR BLACK CON 2024 END ON JUNE 28TH!

    To register for Black Con go to https://babainfo.org/conference/

  • In Episode 164, Ben chats with Gitxsan-born Indigenous developmental disabilities advocate Frankie (Sii Lu Yee) Abel. Frankie works as an Indigenous Practice Advisor for Community Living BC in rural remote British Columbia while attending Simon Fraser’s Beedie School of Business in the Indigenous Executive MBA program. She is passionate about advocating for Indigenous people and vulnerable adults and children who don't have their voices yet. Frankie hopes to focus her career on bridging the gap between Indigenous people and the rest of the world.

    Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

    BACB: 1.5 Learning
    IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
    QABA: 1.5 DEI

    Contact:

    https://www.gitanmaax.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-abel-8bab06234/

    https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/about-us/indigenous-relations/

    Links:

    Residential schools

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/first-person-facing-genocide-mohawk-institute-la-tuque-residential-school-1.6527631

    The Indian Residential Schools Surivivors Society

    https://www.irsss.ca/

    The 60s scoop

    https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/

    Indigenous Day school

    https://irshdc.ubc.ca/learn/indian-day-schools/

    Indigenous Foster Care

    https://themedium.ca/disproportionate-suffering-indigenous-children-and-ongoing-discrimination/

    The Gift Of Being Different

    https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different

    Shikabe Makwa

    https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/shkaabe-makwa

    Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

    Rachelle Gladue

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/

    Grant Bruno

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

    Louis Busch Episode

    https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/

    Links:

    DMV Association of Black Behavior Analysts (DMV ABBA)

    https://www.dmvabba.org/

    Black Men in Behavior Analysis

    https://bmbanetwork.org/

    Black Applied Behavior Analysts

    https://babainfo.org/

    Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC)

    https://www.mobbac.org/

    TAP: The ABA Pathfinders