Arab/MENA Voices

In this conversation, Amina Maliki shares her journey into behaviour analysis, highlighting the importance of cultural relevance in training and the impact of the Competent Learner Model. She discusses her research on parenting programs in the UAE, emphasizing the need for training facilitators in Arabic and the significance of parent involvement in learning. Amina reflects on her personal experiences as a mother and the broader implications of behaviour analysis in supporting individuals with disabilities. The discussion also touches on the concept of 'People of Determination' and the role of leadership in fostering community support. 
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/amina-maliki-31124bb4/
Links:
Applied and Behavioral Training Institute
https://abtinstitute.org/
The Competent Learner Model
https://thecompetentlearnermodel.org
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Episode 238: Behaviour Analysis in Bahrain with Ingy Alireza
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-238-behaviour-analysis-in-bahrain-with-ingy-alireza-med-ms-bcba/
Episode 209: Vicci Tucci and the Competent Learning Model with Nipa Bhuptani
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-209-vicci-tucci-and-the-competent-learning-model-with-nipa-bhuptani/
Episode 149: Behaviour Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/
Episode 37: The Realities of Autism in First Nations Communities in Canada with Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Articles Referenced:
Maliki, Amina, Michelle P. Kelly, Shamsa Alsuwaidi, and Antje von Suchodoletz. 2025. “Evaluating the Effects of Arabic-Medium Behavioral Skills Training on Parenting Program Facilitators in the United Arab Emirates.” Behavioral Interventions: e70033. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70033

In this conversation, Dr. Iman Farajallah shares her profound experiences and insights as a psychologist working with trauma, particularly in war zones like Gaza. She discusses her personal background, the impact of war trauma on children, and her efforts to give a voice to those affected. The conversation also touches on the challenges of mental health support in Gaza and the concept of complex continuous trauma, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the Palestinian population. This conversation delves into the profound and complex trauma experienced by the population of Gaza, particularly focusing on the impact on children. The discussion highlights the continuous nature of trauma, the intergenerational effects, and the parallels with other marginalized communities. Dr. Farajallah shares insights from her work training first responders and supporting refugees, as well as her personal journey of healing through spirituality.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ZcfFTPEuro
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-iman-farajallah-psyd-6aa190149/
Links:
My Life Is a War: Voices of Traumatized Palestinian Children under Israeli Occupation
https://a.co/d/cUFdLEA
Articles Mentioned:
Farajallah, I. (2022). Continuous traumatic stress in Palestine: The psychological effects of the occupation and chronic warfare on Palestinian children. World Social Psychiatry, 4(2), 112-120.
Farajallah, I., & Farajallah, H. (2024). Challenges in access to safe drinking water and its impact on maternal and child health in Gaza. Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(Special Issue on Gaza), 52-65.
Farajallah, I. (2024). Behind the Rubble: Psychological trauma of wars and human rights abuses on women and children in Gaza. Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(Special Issue on Gaza), 119-136.
Farajallah, I. (2018). Children of War: Psychological Impacts of War and Postwar Trauma on the Palestinian Children in the Gaza Strip (Doctoral dissertation, Sofia University).
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Episode 239: Supporting Refugee and Migrant Students Amid Climate and War-Induced Displacement with Dr. Diana Diaków
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-239-supporting-refugee-and-migrant-students-amid-climate-and-war-induced-displacement-with-dr-diana-diakow/
Episode 232: Behaviour Analysis in Sudan with Salma Abdelrahmanabdallahttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-232-behaviour-analysis-in-sudan-with-salma-abdelrahmanabdalla-med-iba-qba/
Episode 197: Understanding Moral Injury with Dr. C. Richard Spateshttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-197-understanding-moral-injury-with-dr-c-richard-spates/
Episode 191: Behaviour Analysis in Belarus with Анна Калиновская ((Hanna Kalinouskaya), M.A., BCBA, IBA https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/
Episode 184 Behavior Analysis in Ukraine with Alla Moskaletshttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/
Episode 176: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health with Dr. Janice Parkerhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-176-religion-spirituality-and-mental-health/
Episode 139: Threads of Hope: Addressing Trauma Amid War and Civil Discord with Sawsan Razzouk, M.A., BCBAhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-139threads-of-hope-addressing-trauma-amid-war-and-civil-discord-with-sawsan-razzouk-ma-bcba/

In this conversation, Ingy Alireza shares her journey as a behaviour analyst in Bahrain, discussing the challenges and evolution of autism support services in the region. She highlights the cultural influences on education, the role of parents in advocating for their children, and the need for more practitioners and training in behaviour analysis. Ingy emphasizes the importance of mental health in autism support and the potential of technology to enhance services. The discussion also touches on the current projects she is involved in, including the development of NUMUW, a new platform providing multidisciplinary services for families.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pn0cGKKBA2w
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NUMUW
 
https://numuw.com/?lang=en
Ingy Alireza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingyalireza/
https://thinkinc.me/meet-the-team-2/
 
Articles Mentioned:
Kelly, M.P., Alireza, I., Azzaam, S. et al. Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Gulf Region in the Middle East. J Dev Phys Disabil 36, 591–614 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-023-09931-7
Related Behaviour Speak Episodes
Episode 228 The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam
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Episode 149 Behaviour Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/
Episode 94: Behaviour Analysis in Lebanon and Qatar with Rola El-Annan
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-94-behaviour-analysis-in-lebanon-and-qatar-with-rola-el-annan-med-bcba/
 

In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Salma Abdelrahmanabdalla shares her inspiring journey as an international behaviour analyst, childhood coach and consultant. She discusses her multicultural upbringing, educational background, and the importance of culturally responsive behaviour analysis. Salma highlights the challenges faced by autism services in Sudan, especially in the wake of war, and emphasizes the need for systemic change and community-driven solutions. Her vision for the future includes rebuilding autism infrastructure in Sudan, advocating for neurodiversity, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xkbWLfxijDo
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https://www.instagram.com/salma_abdelrahmanabdalla_phd/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/salma-abdelrahmanabdalla-84a443372/
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Episode 94: Behaviour Analysis in Lebanon and Qatar with Rola El-Annan
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Episode 228: The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-228-the-nubian-egyptian-behaviour-analyst-with-nehal-siam-mped-bcba-rba-ont/
 

In this conversation, Nehal discusses her experiences with cultural heritage, language loss, and the importance of preserving Nubian identity. She reflects on her family's history in Egypt, the challenges of maintaining cultural ties in a new country, and the efforts to revitalize the Nubian language. Nehal also shares her journey as a behaviour analyst, influenced by her brother's autism. She discusses the stigma surrounding autism, the challenges faced by immigrant families, and the importance of advocacy. The conversation highlights the significance of cultural humility in education and the need for community support in preserving cultural identities. 
 
Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/dj7YyXh6F5A
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Contact:
Nehal Siam
https://durhamcollege.ca/faculty/nehal-siam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-siam-22b64663/
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https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/language-learning-and-culture-in-the-quechua-community-with-jessica-huancacuri/
Episode 136  on Antiracism in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Sonia Levy
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-136-from-bias-to-balance-antiracism-in-behavior-analysis-with-sonia-levy-phd-bcba/
Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa Eltanab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-behaviour-analysis-egypt-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba/

In this conversation, Mina El Qalli, the first international behavior analyst in Morocco, shares her journey and insights into the field of behavior analysis, autism awareness, and inclusive education in Morocco. She discusses the challenges and growth of behavior analysis in the country, the importance of culturally responsive care, and her future goals for community outreach and education.
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Contact:
Mina El Qalli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-14300743/details/experience/
Links:
QABA International Development Committee
https://qababoard.com/pages/international-development-committee/
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:
Episode 15: Behavior Analysis In Egypt with Radwa Eltanab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-behaviour-analysis-egypt-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba/
Episode 149: Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/
Episode 200: Safeguarding Vulnerable Children in the Arab World with Dr. Asmahan Saleh Khalil
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-200-safeguarding-vulnerable-children-in-the-arab-world-with-dr-asmahan-saleh-khalil/
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In this conversation, Elif Chorengel shares her journey as a behavior analyst, detailing her transition from Turkey to the United States and then to Germany. She discusses the evolution of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Germany, including the challenges related to training and certification, as well as the funding mechanisms for services. Elif also highlights the process of diagnosis and access to services for autistic individuals, the perception of autism and inclusion in Germany, and the role of the Association for Behavior Analysis Deutschland (ABA-D) in promoting the field. She concludes with her vision for the future of her company and the ABA landscape in Germany.
Watch on YouTube!:  https://youtu.be/pisKWqlbKYc
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Contact:
Elif Chorengel
https://fokusautismus.de/
https://www.instagram.com/fokusautismus/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elif-c-b218ba21b/
Links:
ABA Deutschland
https://aba-d.de/
 
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Episode 191: Behavior Analysis in Belarus
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/
Episode 184: Behavior Analysis in Ukraine
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/
Episode 175: Autism in Serbia
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-175-autism-in-serbia-with-dr-marija-colic/
Episode 80: The International Behavior Analyst Organization
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-80-the-international-behavior-analyst-organization-an-interview-with-ibao-co-founder-and-executive-director-dr-michael-mueller-bcba-d-iba/
 
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In this conversation, Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu discusses the development and current state of autism services in Turkey, focusing on behavior analysis (ABA). She highlights the progress made in training special education teachers, the limited number of certified BCBAs, and the challenges faced in implementing effective ABA practices. Cultural perspectives on autism, family dynamics, and the importance of community support are also explored, along with future goals for improving autism services in Turkey.
 
Watch the video of this conversation here!: https://youtu.be/LrPRF6iPZdg
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Contact:
Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu
https://www.instagram.com/buketkisac/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buket-kisac-5b17a062/
Links:
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University 
https://w3.beun.edu.tr/
 
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Episode 3 Parent Coaching with ESDM with Maria Sample
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Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa El Tenab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-a-nation-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba/
Episode 78 where Abdullah Bernier discusses the lived experiences of syrian refugee parents of autistic children 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-78-the-lived-experiences-of-syrian-refugee-parents-of-autistic-children-with-abdullah-bernier/
Episode 94 Behavior Analysis in Qatar and Lebanon with Rola El-Annan
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Episode 149 Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/

In this conversation, Asmahan discusses the critical need for improved safeguarding strategies in education, particularly in the context of sexual health and behavior management. She emphasizes the importance of cultural responsiveness in her work within the Arab world, highlighting the skills necessary for effective intervention. Asmahan explains the concept of behavioral activation, detailing how it can be adapted to address inappropriate sexual behaviors while respecting cultural values. The conversation also touches on her research findings, which demonstrate the effectiveness of behavioral activation in reducing such behaviors, and the practical steps involved in implementing this approach with families. She emphasizes the role of caregivers in sexual health education, the cultural and legal barriers faced in the Arab world, and the necessity of tailoring sexual health curricula to fit cultural contexts. 
This episode is on You Tube!  https://youtu.be/BeEcSi5xz6I
 
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Contact Asmahan
https://drasmahan.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dr.asmahan.sk/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmahan-saleh-ph-d-bcba-d-5737a939/
Zayed University
https://www.zu.ac.ae/
ABA Lebanon
https://abal-lebanon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/abalebanon/
Research Articles Referenced:
Ala’i-Rosales, S., Cihon, J. H., Currier, T. D., Ferguson, J. L., Leaf, J. B., Leaf, R., ... & Weinkauf, S. M. (2019). The big four: Functional assessment research informs preventative behavior analysis. Behavior analysis in practice, 12, 222-234.
Kolu, T. C. (2023). Providing buffers, solving barriers: Value-driven policies and actions that protect clients today and increase the chances of thriving tomorrow. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-20.
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes
Episode 149: Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/
Episode 139 Threads of Hope: Addressing Trauma Amid War and Civil Discord with Sawsan Razzouk 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-139threads-of-hope-addressing-trauma-amid-war-and-civil-discord-with-sawsan-razzouk-ma-bcba/
Episode 94 Behavior Analysis in Lebanon and Qatar with Rola El-Annan
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-94-behaviour-analysis-in-lebanon-and-qatar-with-rola-el-annan-med-bcba/

In this conversation, Rochelle and Rahma share their journeys into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the UK, discussing their backgrounds, the evolution of ABA practices, and the current challenges faced in certification and public perception. They explore the role of the UK SBA in promoting ABA services and the importance of representation in the community. They also delve into the differences between Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and ABA, the current state of regulation, and the importance of diversity and representation in the profession. 
 
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Contact:
Rahma Farah - Prospering Minds Consultancy
https://www.instagram.com/prospering_minds_consultancy/
Rochelle Gray - Piece of Mind Therapies
https://www.pomt.co.uk/who-are-we
Links:
The UK Society for Behaviour Analysis
https://uk-sba.org/
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
https://www.bacb.com/
International Behavior Analysis Organization
https://theibao.com/
Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Black Men in Behavior Analysis
https://bmbanetwork.org/
Somali Behavior Analysis Association
https://www.instagram.com/sbaa.official/
 

In Episode 149, Ben chats with Dr. Shahad Alsharif, a board-certified behaviour analyst and CABAS Master Teacher. Dr. Alsharif consults with organizations that offer applied behavior analysis therapy to develop their services and train their professionals inside and outside of Saudi Arabia.  She consults with government entities, such as the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Health Council on developing initiatives and regulatory guides for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and standards of practice.  
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Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahad-alsharif-phd-bcba-d-lba-ny-209a497b/
https://www.theseedsofknowledge.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theseedsofknowledge_
 
Links
ABA Saudi Arabia 
https://iba.abainternational.org/2023/10/03/aba-saudi-arabia-2/
Dar Al-Helkma University
https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/academics/hses/programs/Pages/Master-of-Science-in-Applied-Behavior-Analysis.aspx

In Episode 139, Ben chats with the brilliant and wonderful Sawsan Razzouk, a Lebanese behavior analyst who elegantly melds applied behavior analysis, acceptance and commitment training, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy to address the effects of war. Sawson has experienced the trauma of war from the time she lay in her mother's womb as they fled wartime Liberia in the late 80s.  Now working to support families in the West Bank, refugees escaping to Lebanon, and therapists on the front lines,  Sawson and her colleagues are using what little resources they have available to them to effect change and build resilience for all affected by the horrors of war.  
 
Watch on You Tube!  https://youtu.be/Jru0TTcARs0
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Contact:
https://thepsychologyshuffle.com/
https://abal-lebanon.com/our-team
https://abal-lebanon.com/special-task-force
https://www.instagram.com/the_psychology_shuffle/
Links:
The American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association 
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm
EMDR International
https://www.emdria.org/
Shabab Gaza
https://www.instagram.com/shababgaza/
The International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance (INARA)
https://inara.org/
Palestine Children's Relief Fund
https://www.pcrf.net/
Rola El-Annan on Behaviour Speak
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-94-behaviour-analysis-in-lebanon-and-qatar-with-rola-el-annan-med-bcba/
Bahaur Amini on Behaviour Speak
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-124-unveiling-narratives-navigating-challenges-embracing-strengths-and-increasing-the-visibility-of-arabmena-psychologists/
 
 

In Episode 124,  Ben is joined by Iranian-American psychologist, Dr. Bahaur Amini.  Dr Amini is actively involved in Arab/MENA-Psy, the Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Psychological Association as well as a director with The Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, a Division of the American Psychological Association (APA Division 45).   Dr. Amini discusses the work of these groups supporting Arab/MENA psychologists many of whom are struggling and feeling isolated as the Israeli-Gaza war rages on.  She also shares her experiences as a second-generation Iranian-American and first-generation psychologist.
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Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahauramini/
AMENA-Psy 
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm
https://www.instagram.com/amenapsy/
 
Links: 
Arab/MENA-Psy Advocacy Page
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=496
Division 45
https://division45.org/
#weareMENA 
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=537
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Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Latino Association for Behavior Analysis
https://www.laba-aba.com/
Articles Referenced:
Amini, B., Raheel, O., Exum, A., & Fazzino, T. L. (2022). Mental health of Iranian immigrants and their descendants: A review. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53(2), 192–204. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000434

In Episode 94, Ben chats with Rola El-Annan, a Lebanese behaviour analyst currently working in Qatar. They dig into the history of behavior analysis in these Arab League nations including a deep dive into working in Lebanon after a series of incredible tragic events including the October Revolution in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beruit Explosion of 2020.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Trauma-Informed Care
 
Contact Information:
Rola El-Annan, M.Ed., BCBA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rola-annan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolaannan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rola.elannan
ABA in Lebanon
https://www.facebook.com/abalebanon
aba.lebaneseassociation@gmail.com
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Abdullah Bernier
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-78-the-lived-experiences-of-syrian-refugee-parents-of-autistic-children-with-abdullah-bernier
Radwa El Tanab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-a-nation-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba

In Episode 78, Ben chats with Abdullah Bernier. Abdullah is a doctoral student in the School and Applied Psychology program at the University of Calgary. Abdullah's research involves the investigation of the experiences of autistic individuals as well as their families through a social justice orientation. Ben and Abdullah dive deep into his work with Syrian refugee families with autistic children pre and post-migration. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
QABA: 2.0 Trauma-Informed Care
 
Contact:
Abdullah Bernierhttps://www.hexagonpsychology.ca/team/abdullah-bernier 
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Special Series on Support Refugees from Ukraine
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-31specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-1coordinating-supports-forrefugee-families-ofchildrenwithdisabilities-with-sophie
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-32specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-2tipson-providing-directsupport-toukrainianrefugee-families-with-autistic-children
Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate
 
Research Referenced:
Bernier, A.S., McCrimmon, A.W. (2022). Attitudes and Perceptions of Muslim Parents Toward their Children with Autism: A Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 9, 320–333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00256-9
Bernier, A. S. (2021). Autism in the Context of Humanitarian Emergency: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. https://prism.ucalgary.ca/items/5ee1e096-5531-4ada-a8d8-eacd035cebf0

In Episode 63, Ben chats with Noor Syed, Ph.D., BCBA-D.  Dr. Syed discusses her work developing sustainable systems locally with a fantastic ABA program at SUNY Empire State College where she has applied concepts from universal design and positive behaviour interventions and supports globally through the Anderson Centre disseminating behaviour analysis worldwide.  
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB:  1.5 Ethics
IBAO:  1.5 Cultural/Ethics 
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact Dr. Syed:
Noor.Syed@esc.edu
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 9 - Adair Cardon: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba
Episode 49 - 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 56: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-56-supporting-autistic-children-in-low-resource-settings-with-james-lee-phd-bcba-d
 
Web Links:
The Global Autism Project: https://skillcorps.globalautismproject.org
Anderson International: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international
SUNY Empire State College ABA Program: https://www.esc.edu/graduate-studies/graduate-degrees/education-programs/ms-applied-behavior-analysis/
Len Pierre Consulting: https://www.lenpierreconsulting.com
 
Articles Referenced:
Hilton, J., Syed, N., Weiss, M.J. et al. Initiatives to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within a Higher Education ABA Department. Behav. Soc. Iss. 30, 58–81 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00082-y