Asian and Pacfic Islander Voices

In Episode 64, Ben chats with Naomi Tachera, an Indigenous Hawaiian behaviour analyst and mother to a wonderful Autistic son.  This conversation is a fascinating crash course in the history of Hawaiian education,  the ongoing US occupation of Hawaii, and the oppression of Indigenous Hawaiians.  If you're looking to build your cultural competence and develop culturally-responsive interventions for Polynesian clients then this will be a great place to start! 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural/Ethics 
QABA: 2.0 Ethics
 
Contact Naomi:
naomitachera@gmail.com
https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/profiles/naomi-tachera
 
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 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
 
Web Links:
Dr. Ku Kahakalau: https://www.kuakanaka.com/about
The Pedagogy of Aloha: https://ecoversities.org/podcast/podcast-episode-1
Kanu o ka ‘Āina: https://kanuokaaina.org/

In Episode 60, Ben chats with Janani Vaidya (they/them).  Janani is a behaviour scientist teaching at National Louis University and a member of Dr. Emily Sandoz's contextual science research group.  They discuss all things related to gender diversity including gender privilege, gender fluidity, advocacy and affirmation, program issues, unwilling parents,  gender exploration under aversive control and so much more! 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics 
QABA: 1.5 DEI
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 46 - Rocco Catrone: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone
 
Web Links:
Janani's ResearchGate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Janani-Vaidya/research
Emily Sandoz ACT Lab: https://contextualscience.org/louisiana_contextual_science_research_group_univer 
Jen Ashlee - Indigenous Behaviour Consultant: https://www.ravenwinged.com
Shane Spiker on Sexual Offenders: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339191299_Sex_Offending_Behaviors_and_Adults_A_Look_at_Prevention_and_Intervention
Barb Gross: https://www.sexedcontinuinged.com/about
The International Behavior Analyst Organization: https://theibao.com
 
 

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. James Lee about his research providing parent-mediated interventions in rural and low-resource settings. Much of his work has involved families in Mongolia and Korea. Dr. Lee also shares his work developing a tool to assess our work with people from different cultures called the Cultural Adaptation Checklist.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 3: Maria Sample: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-3-parent-coaching-with-esdm-and-the-balance-program-with-maria-sample-ma-bcba
Episode 7: Thea Brian: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-7-peer-mediated-interventions-with-thea-brain-ma-phd-candidate-bcba
Episode 9: Addie Cardon: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba
Episode 16: Amy Tanner: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-16-pediatric-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-amy-tanner-phd-bcba-d
Episode 30: Rocio Rosales: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d
Episodes 43 & 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 49: 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
 
Web Links:
Dr. Hedda Meadan’s Family Lab: https://familylab.education.illinois.edu
Autism Association of Mongolia: https://www.facebook.com/Autism.Association.Mongolia
 
Articles Referenced:
Lee, J.D., Meadan, H. (2021). Parent-Mediated Interventions for Children with ASD in Low-Resource Settings: a Scoping Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 285–298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00218-7
Lee, J.D., Meadan, H. (2021). Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Low-Resource Settings: Reported Experiences and Needs of Parents in Mongolia. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 3586–3599. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04818-4
Lee, J.D., Meadan, H., & Oyunbaatar, E. (2022). Parent peer coaching program: A cascading intervention for parents of children with autism in Mongolia. Autism, 26(8), 1999–2014. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613211070636
Terol, A.K., Lee, J.D., Martin, M.R., & Meadan, H. (2022). Online training for parents of children with developmental disabilities in a low-resource community: A pilot feasibility study. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jppi.12417
Lee, J.D., Meadan, H., Oyunbaatar, E., & Amar, A. (2022). Strategies for capacity building in a low-resource setting: Stakeholders’ voices. Autism, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221127077
 

In this episode, I chat with the late Dr. Lyz Hughes-Fong about all things cultural (competence, humility, sensitivity, awareness, and understanding). We discuss diversity trends in behavior analysis and suggestions for moving forward.  
It is with extreme sadness and sorrow that we share the passing of our very dear friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth “Lyz” Hughes Fong on February 29, 2024. Dr. Hughes Fong’s pivotal work in cultural competency and humility sparked a movement that has forever shaped the field of behavior analysis toward increased diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Lyz was an active member of St. John Chrysostom Church and The Springhaven Club in Wallingford.
 
Lyz was a shining light. Her work and its impact will forever be part of our history and growth. But most importantly, her kind, thoughtful, selfless, and warm spirit will forever be part of our hearts. She had a way of fostering genuine human connection; she brought people together and forged long-lasting friendships that will endure in her absence.
 
Lyz is survived by a husband, parents, sister, and a daughter. She was deeply dedicated to her child's happiness, education, and well-being. In lieu of flowers, donations to support the higher education of Dr. Fong's daughter are appreciated.
 
On behalf of her husband and family, thank you! Please consider donating to the Go Fund Me link below. 
 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-elizabeth-hughes-fong
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 DEI
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 37: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate
Episode 42: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-a-deep-dive-into-the-inequities-professorship-and-authorship-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-anita-li-phd-bcba-d
Episode 43: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-1
 
Other Podcast Episodes Referenced:
https://www.abainsidetrack.com/get-ceus/episode-104-culturally-competent-assessment 
Articles Referenced:
Fong, E. H., & Tanaka, S. (2013). Multicultural alliance of behavior analysis standards for cultural competence in behavior analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 8(2), 17–19. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100970
Fong, E. H., Catagnus, R. M., Brodhead, M. T., et al. (2016). Developing the cultural awareness skills of behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis Practice, 9, 84–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0111-6
Fong, E. H., Ficklin, S., & Lee, H. Y. (2017). Increasing cultural understanding and diversity in applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(2), 103–113.

In this episode, Ben chats with Anita Li, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her research on the status of women in behaviour analysis in terms of pay equity, publishing, and more. This leads to a conversation about her article on solidarity among non-Black people of colour in promoting racial equity.
Correction: In the last 30 minutes of this episode Ben mentions recording this episode in January 2020.  The episode was actually recorded January 2022.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Ethics/Cultural
QABA: 2.0 Ethics/DEI
 
Show Notes:
Shades of ABA - Anita Li's Interview: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba/episodes/Divided-We-Fall-e18i241 
Beautiful Humans Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans 
Stamped From The Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/Stamped-Beginning-Definitive-History-National/dp/1568585985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AF5SLRBX07CE&keywords=stamped+from+the+beginning&qid=1659134275&s=books&sprefix=stamped+from+%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1 
How To Be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W47EPRWRCXVW&keywords=how+to+be+an+antiracist&qid=1659134318&s=books&sprefix=how+to+be+%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-1 
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
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  
Episode 27: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d  
 
Articles Referenced:
Ayllon, T., & Michael, J. (1959). The psychiatric nurse as a behavioral engineer. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 2(4), 323–334. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1959.2-323 
Li, A., Curiel, H., Pritchard, J., & Poling, A. (2018). Participation of women in behavior analysis research: Some recent and relevant data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11(2), 160–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-018-0211-6 
Li, A., Gravina, N., Pritchard, J. K., & Poling, A. (2019). The gender pay gap for behavior analysis faculty. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 743–746. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00347-4 
Li, A. (2021). Solidarity: The role of non-black people of color in promoting racial equity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 549–553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00498-9 
Rotta, K., Li, A., Curiel, E. S. L. et al. (2022). Women in behavior analysis: A review of the literature. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 592–607. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00642-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 discuss 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 (from Episode 46). 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 (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General 
 
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