The Behaviour Speak Podcast

In this episode Ben chats with Marija Čolić, Ph.D., BCBA, about her research in Serbia and the US on stigma for Autistic folks and other disabilities. They then discuss her recent paper on Black caregivers perspectives on racism in autism services.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Cultural   General Information: Dr. Marija Čolić: https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/directory/colic   Show Notes: Anderson Center for Autism International Program: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international   The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba  Episode 21: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d  Episode 26: 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    Articles Referenced: Čolić, M., Araiba, S., Lovelace, T. S., et al. (2021). Black caregivers’ perspectives on racism in ASD services: Toward culturally responsive ABA practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00577-5  Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978  Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2021). A model of internalized stigma in parents of individuals with disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2021.1924032  Čolić, M., & 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, 501–513. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04559-4  Čolić, M. & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2020). Do Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience a greater degree of stigma than parents of children with physical disabilities. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marija-Colic/publication/345716613_Do_Serbian_parents_of_children_with_autism_spectrum_disorder_experience_a_greater_degree_of_stigma_than_parents_of_children_with_physical_disabilities/links/5faba2ba299bf18c5b64cb38/Do-Serbian-parents-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-experience-a-greater-degree-of-stigma-than-parents-of-children-with-physical-disabilities.pdf  Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., Garbarino, N., & Betz, G. (2022). Parental experiences raising children with autism spectrum disorder in Eastern Europe: A scoping review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2019.1688931 Green, S. E. (2003). “What do you mean ‘what's wrong with her?’”: Stigma and the lives of families of children with disabilities. Social Science & Medicine, 57(8), 1361–1374.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(02)00511-7  Weinstein, J. H., Wilson, K. G., Drake, C. E., et al. (2008). A relational frame theory contribution to social categorization. Behavior and Social Issues, 17, 40–65. https://doi.org/10.5210/bsi.v17i1.406    Podcasts to Check Out: Beautiful Humans: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans  Shades of ABA: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba 

In this episode, Ben chats with Grant Bruno. Grant is Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) from Maskwacis, Alberta, a Ph.D. student in Medical Science in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and a father to autistic children. His Ph.D. research explores autism in First Nations communities through a Nehiyaw lens. In Cree, the word used to describe autism is pîtoteyihtam — he/she/they think differently.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning    Show Notes: Hobbema Residential School: https://collections.irshdc.ubc.ca/index.php/Detail/entities/1080  University of Alberta - Native Studies Program: https://www.ualberta.ca/native-studies/index.html  Lonnie Zwiagenbaum: https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/about/people/details.html?n=lonnie-zwaigenbaum;    https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/autismresearchcentre/our-team/lonnie-zwaigenbaum  David Nicholas: https://socialwork.ucalgary.ca/david-nicholas Nehiyaw Language: https://cfrac.com/projects-initiatives/nehiyaw-language-lessons     Tla’amin First Nation: https://www.tlaaminnation.com   Israel Powell: https://powellriver.ca/pages/backgroundinfo   

In this two-interview episode, Ben chats with Jennifer Fritz, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Steven Payne, Ph.D., BCBA-D about their respective Cat Labs! Drs. Fritz and Payne implement function-based treatments with shelter cats and dogs who engage in behaviour that prevents them from being adopted and often results in them being put down.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Learning   General Information: Dr. Jennifer Fritz: https://www.uhcl.edu/human-sciences-humanities/faculty/fritz-jennifer         Dr. Steven Payne: https://valleyanimal.org/pawlab       Show Notes: University of Florida Undergraduate ABA Program: https://psych.ufl.edu/behavior-analysis/undergraduate-information Homeless and Orphaned Pets’ Endeavour: https://www.homelesspets.net IACUC: https://www.uhcl.edu/about/administrative-offices/sponsored-programs/animal-care    Sarah Bloom: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/bloom-s.aspx     Jen Hammond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-hammond-ph-d-bcba-d-7a135870    Claudia Dozier: https://absc.ku.edu/people/claudia-dozier  Marianne Jackson: https://csm.fresnostate.edu/psych/facstaff/faculty/jackson.html  Redemption by Nathan Winograd: https://www.amazon.ca/Redemption-Myth-Overpopulation-Revolution-America/dp/0979074312     Kansas City Pet Project: https://kcpetproject.org     Best Friends Animal Society: https://bestfriends.org    Valley Animal Center: https://valleyanimal.org      Vegan Behaviour Analysts Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2563464030604037        Episode Referenced: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 5: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-5-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-africa-a-culturally-diverse-journey-around-the-world-with-maleshwane-mauco-msc-bcba   Articles Referenced: Fritz, J.N., Fletcher, V.L., Dyer, S.P., Carpenter, K.A., Skrbec, M.L. and Yankelevitz, R.L. (2022), Functional analysis and treatment of aggression exhibited by cats toward humans during petting. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.877 Salmeron, M. C., Payne, S. W., & Hegr, A. B. (2021). Functional analysis and treatment of feline aggression in an animal shelter. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 21(2), 128–139. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000185 Dorey, N. R., Rosales-Ruiz, J., Smith, R., & Lovelace, B. (2009). Functional analysis and treatment of self-injury in a captive olive baboon. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(4), 785–794. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2009.42-785  Dorey, N. R., Tobias, J. S., Udell, M. A. R., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2012). Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnosis to treatment. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 7(5), 276–282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2011.10.002  Hall, N. J., Protopopova, A., & Wynne, C. D. (2015). The role of environmental and owner provided consequences in canine stereotypy and compulsive behavior. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 10(1), 24–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2014.10.005  Howard, V. J., & Reed, F. D. D. (2015). An evaluation of training procedures for animal shelter volunteers. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 35(3-4), 296–320. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2015.1093052 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Denny and his colleagues have been at forefront of evidence-based staff training for almost 50 years. He has published a series of bestselling books on improving the lives of human service staff, their supervisors and most importantly the people they serve through performance and competency-based training.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Supervision IBAO: 1.5 Supervision   The Lifestyle Development Process - Dr. Paul Malette: Malette, P., Mirenda, P., Kandborg, T., Jones, P., Bunz, T., & Rogow, S. (1992). Application of a Lifestyle Development Process for persons with severe intellectual disabilities: A case study report. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 17(3), 179–191. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699201700306    Podcast Episodes Discussed: Dr. Darren Bowring, Episode #25: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-25havingsexseeing-a-concert-going-to-thepubliving-with-myfriendsproper-outcomesof-positive-behaviour-supportwithdrdarren-bowringphd        Dr. Kate Gould, Episode #23: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-23-person-driven-positive-behaviour-support-for-traumatic-brain-injury-with-dr-kate-gould-dpsych      Show Notes: PATH - Jack Pearpoint: https://inclusion.com/path-maps-and-person-centered-planning/path        Lou Brown: https://inclusion.com/change-makers-resources-for-inclusion/john-obrien-change-makers-books-videos/honouring-lou-brown    Mark Gold: https://mn.gov/mnddc/extra/marc-gold1.html   Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: https://www.ubcpress.ca/group-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities    Active Support: https://www.amazon.com/Active-Support-Empowering-Intellectual-Disabilities/dp/1849051119     Dr. Dennis Reid’s Book Series: Supervisor’s Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/Supervisors-Guidebook-Evidence-Based-Strategies-Promoting/dp/0398093601/ref=pd_sbs_1/140-9302721-4051958?pd_rd_w=qkvby&pf_rd_p=3676        Motivating Human Service Staff: https://www.amazon.ca/Motivating-human-service-staff-Supervisory/dp/0964556200/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777292&s=books&sr=1-7    Working with Staff to Overcome Challenging Behavior: https://www.amazon.ca/Working-Overcome-Challenging-Behavior-Disabilities/dp/0964556235/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777313&s=books&sr=1-8   Training Staff to Teach People with Severe Disabilities: https://www.amazon.com/Training-Staff-People-Severe-Disabilities/dp/1597381101/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777451&s=books&sr=1-3    Promoting Happiness Among Adults with Autism and Other Severe Disabilities: https://www.amazon.com/Promoting-Happiness-Adults-Autism-Disabilities/dp/096455626X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777483&s=books&sr=1-4   Preference Based Teaching: https://www.amazon.com/Preference-Based-Teaching-Developmental-Disabilities-Learning/dp/0964556243/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=dennis+h+reid&qid=1632777483&s=books&sr=1-6           Articles Referenced: Brown, L., Branston, M. B., Hamre-Nietupski, S., Pumpian, I., Certo, N., & Gruenewald, L. (1979). A Strategy for Developing Chronological-Age-Appropriate and Functional Curricular Content for Severely Handicapped Adolescents and Young Adults. The Journal of Special Education, 13(1), 81-90. https://doi.org/10.1177/002246697901300113  Fabry, P. L. & Reid, D. H. (1978). Teaching foster grandparents to train severely handicapped persons. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 111-123. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-111  Green, C. W. & Reid, D.H. (1996). Defining, validating, and increasing indices of happiness among people with profound multiple disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1996.29-67  Green, C. W., Reid, D. H., White, L. K., Halford, R. C., Brittain, D. P. & Gardner, S. M. (1988). Identifying reinforcers for persons with profound handicaps: staff opinion versus systematic assessment of preferences. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 21, 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1988.21-31  Malette, P., Mirenda, P., Kandborg, T., Jones, P., Bunz, T., & Rogow, S. (1992). Application of a Lifestyle Development Process for persons with severe intellectual disabilities: A case study report. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 17(3), 179-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699201700306  Parsons, M. B., Rollyson, J. H., & Reid, D. H. (2012). Evidence-based staff training: A guide for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5(2), 2-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391819  Reid, D. H., Luyben, P. D., Rawers, R. J., & Bailey, J. S. (1976). Newspaper recycling behavior: The effects of prompting and proximity of containers. Environment and Behavior, 8(3), 471-482. https://doi.org/10.1177/136327527600800307  Reid, D. H., Everson, J. M. & Green, C. W. (1999). A systematic evaluation of preferences identified through person-centered planning for people with profound multiple disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 467-477. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1999.32-467  Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B. & Jensen, J. M. (2017). Maintaining staff performance following a training intervention: Suggestions from a 30-year case example. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 12-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-015-0101-0  Reid, D. H., Rosswurm, M. & Rotholz, D. A. (2018). No less worthy: Recommendations for behavior analysts treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with dignity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-017-0203-y 

Ben chats with Amelia Bowler about her work supporting kids with ADHD and/or ODD.  They also reflect on personal experiences and have a discussion on neurodiversity and what it means to identify as neurodiverse.    CBI Consultants is conducting research to gain insights on the performance of The Behaviour Speak Podcast. We are looking to uncover information about content, CEUs and opportunities to reach new listeners and potential growth into different markets.  If you listen to the podcast, we welcome your honest feedback and perspective to better understand how you interact with and experience the podcast… and as a small gesture of our appreciation, respondents can choose to be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 gift cards!   Here’s the survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetWqu4iptAaK5VLRJbhkkY2WQz2F5lFu6J78sapSoO8Zm3Mg/viewform    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Show Notes: Bob and Doug MacKenzie and RUSH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jm4LoOaAWI The Teacher’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787759334 The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.ca/Parents-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787752380   Brock University - Master of Applied Disability Studies: https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mads Neurotribes by Steve Silberman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310415/neurotribes-by-steve-silberman-foreword-by-oliver-sacks Executive Functions - What they are, how they work, and why they evolved by Russell A. Barkley: https://www.amazon.ca/Executive-Functions-What-They-Evolved/dp/146250535X TAG Teach with Surgeons: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26369658 Particle Man - They Might Be Giants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjRouIKYsU  

In this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam on the applications of contingency management to drug addiction and poverty with a bit of precision teaching sprinkled on top. She also describes her team’s work on reducing viral loads in patients with HIV and shares some great resources.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning   Show Notes: Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus (formerly Armstrong Atlantic State): https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/campuses/armstrong-campus       Miriari Elcoro: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mirari-Elcoro   Claire St. Peter: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Claire-St-Peter  Kenneth Silverman: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/kenneth-silverman   Robert Silicano: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/robert-siliciano  Steve Higgins: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/psychology/profiles/stephen-higgins-behavioral-pharmacology        Sheppard Kellam: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/367/sheppard-kellam    Muhummad Yunus: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2006/yunus/biographical   Liz Kyonka: https://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/psyc/kyonkaliz.html    Maxine Stitzer: https://friendsresearch.org/people/maxine-l-stitzer-ph-d   George Bigelow: https://professorships.jhu.edu/professorship/george-e-bigelow-phd-professorship   Nancy Petry: https://www.jsad.com/doi/full/10.15288/jsad.2018.79.669; https://www.routledge.com/Contingency-Management-for-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-A-Guide-to-Implementing/Petry/p/book/9780415882897    Articles Referenced: Getty, C. A., Subramaniam, S., Holtyn, A. F., Jarvis, B. P., Rodewald, A., & Silverman, K. (2018). Evaluation of a Computer-Based Training Program to Teach Adults at Risk for HIV About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education, 30(4), 287–300. https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2018.30.4.287  Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Subramaniam, S., Arellano, M., Leoutsakos, J. M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2020). Financial incentives promote engagement in employment services for unemployed adults in treatment for opioid use disorder. Drug and alcohol dependence, 212, 107982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.107982  Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Subramaniam, S., Jarvis, B. P., Leoutsakos, J. M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2020). Abstinence-contingent wage supplements to promote drug abstinence and employment: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 74(5), 445–452. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-213761  Silverman, K., Holtyn, A. F., Rodewald, A. M., Siliciano, R. F., Jarvis, B. P., Subramaniam, S., Leoutsakos, J. M., Getty, C. A., Ruhs, S., Marzinke, M. A., & Fingerhood, M. (2019). Incentives for Viral Suppression in People Living with HIV: A Randomized Clinical Trial. AIDS and behavior, 23(9), 2337–2346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02592-8  Silverman, K., Holtyn, A. F., & Subramaniam, S. (2018). Behavior analysts in the war on poverty: Developing an operant antipoverty program. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 26(6), 515–524. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000230  Toegel, F., Holtyn, A.F., Subramaniam, S. and Silverman, K. (2020), Effects of time-based administration of abstinence reinforcement targeting opiate and cocaine use. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53, 1726-1741. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.702 

In this episode, Ben speaks with Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA, a Ukrainian behaviour analyst who has been providing services and support to refugee families arriving in Canada from Ukraine.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Ethics   Ukrainian Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ib85AYUYBBwTLIwJqBiX4irHGuvHTuv2?usp=sharing 

In the first episode of this series we talk to Sophie Ganevitch. Sophie has worked for many years growing behaviour analysis in Ukraine. On February 23, 2022 she signed a memorandum of agreement with the International Behavior Analyst Organization working towards a credentialing program in Ukraine. The next day, Russia began its attack on the country. Now she is in the UK coordinating supports for Ukrainian refugees with children with autism and other disabilities and is seeking support from others around the world to do the same in their countries as over 3 million refugees have fled. Sophie shares this story and puts out a call for support which we hope our listeners will answer.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 Cultural   Information: All proceeds from CEUs purchased from this series will be donated to https://www.kyivresists.org, an NGO providing critical supports like medicine to families in Ukraine during the war. 100% of every dollar goes straight to Ukrainians. Please contact Sophie at ganevitch@hotmail.com to see how you can help support refugees in your country and get more information. Sophie has created a Google Form you can fill out with all the relevant information refugees might me seeking: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjd4LceImNBPaFoRdFN6fhSKBKQRN9E7pWvF4biPbC4sHbaQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0  Here’s the link for the spreadsheet that Sophie referenced (You’ll need to request access.): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KhN91vZaDssX3KJp7T9hqNZ6DF2nXJMZ/edit#gid=1834694513 

In this episode we dive deep into the research of Dr. Rocío Rosales. In the first part of the episode, Dr. Rosales gives us a detailed understanding of Interteaching including its origins, components, and outcomes. In the second half of the episode, Rocío shares her passion project as she works to remove barriers to services for Latino families living in Massachusetts.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning; 0.5 Cultural   Show Notes: Rocío Rosales - UMASS Lowell: https://www.uml.edu/fahss/psychology/faculty/rosales-rocio.aspx      ABATEC: https://www.abatec.org  Bloom’s Taxonomy: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy  Larry Williams: https://www.unr.edu/psychology/faculty/w-larry-williams  Ted Boyce: http://cbsafety.com/contact-us/about   Articles Referenced: Boyce, T. E., Hineline, P. N. (2002). Interteaching: A strategy for enhancing the user-friendliness of behavioral arrangements in the college classroom. The Behavior Analyst, 25, 215-226. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392059 Gayman, C. M., Hammonds, F., & Rost, K. A. (2018). Interteaching in an asynchronous online class. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 4(4), 231-242. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000126 Querol, B. I. D., Rosales, R., & Soldner, J. L. (2015). A comprehensive review of interteaching and its impact on student learning and satisfaction. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 1(4), 390-411. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000048 Rosales, R., & Soldner, J. L. (2018). An Assessment of group size in interteaching. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 18(2), 105-117. https://doi.org/10.14434/josotl.v18i2.22539 Rosales, R., Leon, A., Serna, R. W., et al. (2021). A first look at applied behavior analysis service delivery to Latino American families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00572-w Rosales, R., Soldner, J. L., & Crimando, W. (2014). Enhancing the impact of quality points in interteaching. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 14(5), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.14434/josotlv14i5.12746 Rosales, R., Soldner, J. L. & Zhang, L. (2018). An evaluation of the pair discussion component of interteaching. The Psychological Record, 68, 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-018-0269-0

Natasha Bouchillon is a professional artist and board certified behaviour analyst who has combined her fields to create an art-based ABA curriculum called CANVAS. We discuss the research underpinnings going back to Skinner’s writings in 1940s and all things art and ABA.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Malott, M. E. (2018). What influences audience response to figure painting?. The Psychological Record, 68, 331-341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-018-0313-0     Mechner, F. & Mechner, F. (2018). A behavioral and biological analysis of aesthetics: Implications for research and applications. The Psychological Record, 68(3), 287-321. Thompson, T. (2018). Behavioral functions of aesthetics: Science and art, reason, and emotion. The Psychological Record, 68(3), 365-377. doi:10.1007/s40732-018-0314-z Skinner, B. F. (1970). Creating the creative artist. On the future of art, 61-75. B. F. Skinner on Art: https://www.guggenheim.org/audio/track/creating-the-creative-artist-by-b-f-skinner-1969     Stephen Wiltshire: https://www.youtube.com/user/stephenwiltshire       Natasha’s Art: https://natashabouchillon.com     Canvas ABA: https://www.canvasaba.com  https://www.instagram.com/canvas_aba/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/canvasaba 

This episode features a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation with Dr. M. Ariel Cascio.  Dr. Cascio conducts research in the areas of person-oriented ethics and inclusion in autism research.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Ethics CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Cascio, M. A., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2020). Person-oriented ethics for autism research: Creating best practices through engagement with autism and autistic communities. Autism, 24(7), 1676-1690. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320918763  M. Ariel Cascio, Florian Grond, Rossio Motta-Ochoa, Tamar Tembeck, Dan Ten Veen, Stefanie Blain-Moraes. (2020). Working together: Ethnographic observations on participatory design involving adults with autism. Human Organization, 79(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.17730/0018-7259.79.1.1  M. Ariel Cascio, Jonathan A. Weiss & Eric Racine. (2021). Empowerment in decision-making for autistic people in research. Disability & Society, 36(1), 100-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1712189  Cascio, M. A., Weiss, J. A. & Racine, E. (2021). Making autism research inclusive by attending to intersectionality: A review of the research ethics literature. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 22-36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00204-z  

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val talk about his work with previous guest, Louis Busch, on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome. Correction:  During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (who will be an upcoming guest). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 11: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 13: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-13-behaviour-analysis-and-psychotropic-medication-with-alison-cox-phd-bcba-d   The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 26: 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   George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/autism-and-behavioural-science-program-postgraduate-c405 Wayne Fisher: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/waynefisher.aspx   Hank Roane: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/henryroane.aspx   DiGeorge Syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/digeorge-syndrome/#:~:text=DiGeorge%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,without%20realising%20they%20have%20it       Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse: Resurgence: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59341195014.pdf  Renewal: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.400   Reinstatement: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-002-1224-x  General overview of all: https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000119    Articles Referenced: Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919  Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0  Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471 

This episode features a powerful discussion with Dr. Natalia Baires, Ph.D., BCBA-D on topics like racism and sexism in the field of behaviour analysis.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 2.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba       The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 21: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 22: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-22-cultural-competence-with-jessica-bethel-med-bcba   So You Want To Talk About Race - Ijeome Oluo: https://www.amazon.ca/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776      References: Baires, N. A. (2020). The cultural adaptation of traditional behavior analytic interventions for Hispanic/Latinx children with autism and the caregivers and siblings who care for them. Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Glenn, S. S. (2004). Individual behavior, culture, and social change. The Behavior Analyst, 27(2), 133-151. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393175  Holland, J. G. (1978). Behaviorism: Part of the problem or part of the solution. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11(1), 163-174. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-163  LeBlanc, L. A. (2015). My mentors and their Influences on my career. The Behavior Analyst, 38, 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-015-0035-4  Masuda, A. (Ed.). (2014). Mindfulness and acceptance in multicultural competency: A contextual approach to sociocultural diversity in theory and practice. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. McSweeney, F. K., Donahoe, P., & Swindell, S. (2000). Women in applied behavior analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 23(2), 267-277. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392015 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Darren Bowring, a researcher at the University of Warwick in the UK.  Dr. Bowring’s research focuses on updating the causal model of behaviour, designing community-based PBS specialist teams and the overprescribing of medications to people with intellectual disabilities.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: BILD Conference 2021: https://www.bild.org.uk/m-events/bild-international-positive-behaviour-support-conference-2021      Stay Up Late: https://stayuplate.org    STOMP: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/stomp-stopping-the-over-medication-of-people-with-a-learning-disability-autism-or-both    References: Baker, P., Stafford V., & Hardiman, R. A. (2019). Cross sectional study of trauma symptomatology among staff working with people with intellectual disabilities who present challenging behaviour. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support, 9(1), 30-37. Bigby, C. & Beadle-Brown, J. (2016). Culture in better group homes for people with intellectual disability at severe levels. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54(5), 316-331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.5.316  Bowring, D. L., Totsika, V., Hastings, R. P. & Toogood, S. (2018). Toward data-based clinical decision making for adults with challenging behavior using the Behavior Problems Inventory-Short Form (BPI-S). Tizard Learning Disability Review, 23(2), 103-110. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-06-2017-0025  Deveau, R. & McGill, P. (2016). Practice leadership at the front line in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A qualitative study of registered managers of community-based, staffed group homes. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 29, 266-277. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12178  Gore, N. J., McGill, P., Toogood, S., Allen, D., Hughes, J. C., Baker, P., Hastings, R. P., Noone, S. J., & Denne, L. D. (2013). Definition and scope for positive behavioural support. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 3(2), 14-23. McGill, P., Bradshaw, J., Smyth, G., Hurman, M. & Roy, A. (2020). Capable environments. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 25(3), 109-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-05-2020-0007  Sheehan, R., Hassiotis, A., Walters, K., Osborn, D., Strydom, A., Horsfall, L., et al. (2015). Mental illness, challenging behaviour, and psychotropic drug prescribing in people with intellectual disability: UK population based cohort study. BMJ, 35, 4326. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h4326  Verdugo, M. A., Schalock, R. L., Keith, K. D. & Stancliffe, R. J. (2005). Quality of life and its measurement: Important principles and guidelines. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49, 707-717. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00739.x 

This episode includes two conversations with Ontario Autism Coalition directors, Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner. Michau and Phil share their perspectives on advocating for better services for autistic people in Ontario as well as some of their personal experiences from an autistic lens.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.0 BACB Learning CEU: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Specialisterne: https://ca.specialisterne.com     Phillip Lerner's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lerner     Ontario Autism Coalition: https://ontarioautismcoalition.com        ONTABA: https://ontaba.org      

In this episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Kate Gould, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinic Lead & Positive Behaviour Service Research Fellow at the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Gould shares the amazing research her team has been doing with a new model of positive behaviour support called PBS PLUS geared towards supporting people with a traumatic brain injury.   Continuing Education Units - This episode counts as 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs: https://cbiconsultants.com/shop   Show Notes: Dr. Gould’s page: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/kate-gould    Overt Behaviour Scale: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699050500488074?journalCode=ibij20    Mark Ylvisaker: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Mark-Ylvisaker-38797942       Collaborative Brain Injury Intervention - Positive Everyday Routines: https://www.amazon.ca/Collaborative-Brain-Injury-Intervention-Positive/dp/1565937333    Caleb Rixon: https://genyusnetwork.com/about-cal     Articles: Carmichael, J., Gould, K., Hicks, A., Feeney, T., & Ponsford, J. (2020). Understanding Australian Community ABI Therapists’ Preferences for Training in and Implementing Behaviour Interventions: A Focus on Positive Behaviour Support. Brain Impairment, 21(2), 191-207. doi:10.1017/BrImp.2019.32 Kate Rachel Gould, Amelia J. Hicks, Malcolm Hopwood, Justin Kenardy, Iveta Krivonos, Narelle Warren & Jennie L. Ponsford. (2019). The lived experience of behaviours of concern: A qualitative study of men with traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 29(3), 376-394. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2017.1307767 Kate Rachel Gould, Jennie Louise Ponsford, Amelia J. Hicks, Malcolm Hopwood, Belinda Renison & Timothy J. Feeney. (2021). Positive behaviour support for challenging behaviour after acquired brain injury: An introduction to PBS + PLUS and three case studies. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 31(1), 57-91. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2019.1656647    Kristian Holth, Kate Rachel Gould, Amelia J. Hicks, Penelope Analytis, Timothy J. Feeney & Jennie Louise Ponsford. (2021). “I’ve never been positive … I am now”: Participant perspectives of a Positive Behaviour Support intervention (PBS + PLUS) for community-living individuals with ABI and their close others. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1947326