Black Voices

In Episode 62, Ben chats with May Beaubrun on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system. May discusses the history of education in America going back over 400 years and how many of these systems are still active today.  She tells us about how to achieve cultural responsivity in schools and takes a deep dive into disproportionality. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
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:
eCornell DEI Course: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/leadership-and-strategic-management/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
New Heart New Life by Chriseline Beaubrun: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Heart-Life-Chriseline-Beaubrun/dp/1640797173
Culturally Responsive Tiered Fidelity Inventory: https://www.pbis.org/resource/integrated-tiered-fidelity-inventory-companion-guide
Questions To Ask When Developing Culturally Responsive Curricula: https://www.amle.org/12-questions-to-ask-when-designing-culturally-and-historically-responsive-curriculum
 
Articles Referenced:
Sylvain, M.M., Knochel, A.E., Gingles, D. et al. ABA While Black: The Impact of Racism and Performative Allyship on Black Behaviorists in the Workplace and on Social Media. Behavior Analysis Practice, 15, 1126–1133 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00694-9

In this episode, Ben chats with Landria Seals Green, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.  They cover topics including collaboration with other professionals, the anti-ABA movement, peer-mediated learning, mentorship, and more!
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Supervision
IBAO:  Supervision
QABA: Supervision
CBA: Supervision
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 7 - Thea Brian: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-7-peer-mediated-interventions-with-thea-brain-ma-phd-candidate-bcba
Episode 42 - Anita Li: 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 45 - Tiffany Hammond: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
 
Web Links:
Landria's Website: https://landriagreen.com
The Huddle: https://www.thehuddle.online
Landria's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landriagreen/
Lakesha Cobbs-Hayes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeyshac 
 

In Episode 49 Ben talks with Nicole Hollins, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her work towards equitable multi-tiered positive behavioural interventions and supports in school settings.  We also dive into her doctoral dissertation, which focused on improving the effectiveness of online instructional procedures.  In the last quarter of the episode, we pivot to a discussion of her excellent article comparing client mistreatment to police brutality. 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
General Information:
Dr. Nicole Hollins:
https://www.edbeeconsultations.com
https://lifespan.ku.edu/people/nicole-hollins
 
Show Notes:
First Voices: https://www.firstvoices.com
First Voices App: https://www.firstvoices.com/content/apps 
Juniper Gardens: https://juniper.ku.edu/juniper-home  
ABA Inside Track Cody Morris Interview: https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2021/7/28/episode-174-police-brutality 
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 14: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-14-do-we-really-need-to-sit-on-santa-s-lap-body-autonomy-consent-sex-toys-and-lube-with-landa-fox-ma-bcba-cshe
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:
Dr. Hollins’ Thesis: https://www.proquest.com/openview/096d1c1e63a0509417f6a4bd49dfc79c/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y 
Morris, C., Hollins, N.A. (2021). On the uncanny similarities between police brutality and client mistreatment. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00576-6
Stevenson, N.A., VanLone, J. & Barber, B.R. (2020). A commentary on the misalignment of teacher education and the need for classroom behavior management skills. Education and Treatment of Children, 43, 393–404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-020-00031-1

In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Hammond, best known on social media as Fidgets and Fries. Tiffany is a Black Autistic mother of two Black Autistic boys.  Across these intersecting identities, Tiffany tirelessly advocates for systemic change.  
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
General Information:
Tiffany Hammond: https://lnk.bio/fidgets.and.fries
 

In this episode, Ben chats with Jessica Bethel, a board certified behaviour analyst based in Ontario, Canada. Jessica shares her experiences as a Black behaviour analyst and provides a succinct roadmap with resources to help behaviour analysts build their own cultural competency.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.0 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Show Notes:
Rapworkers Assessment Tool: http://rapworkers.com/resources/cultural-competence  
Link to File of Resources: Https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.box.com%2Fs%2Fog8q0vtz5ok541b3hj3c7e9m7a73jak1/view/800101507461
Mohawk College: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/ce/programs/community-services-and-support/autism-and-behavioural-science-164
ONTABA: https://ontaba.org  
International Behavior Analysis Organization: https://ibaboard.com 
Autism Ontario: https://www.autismontario.com  
Ontario Autism Provider List: https://oapproviderlist.ca  
The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network: https://aidecanada.ca  
The Behaviour Speak Podcast episode with Danielle Reid: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism  
 
Jessica Bethel:
Email: Jessica.Bethel4@gmail.com 
Link to the article Jessica wrote: https://www.autismontario.com/news/racism-canada-acknowledge-reflect-act 

In this episode, Ben chats with Wes Lowery, a managing partner with TeamABA where he focuses on Sport Behaviour Analytics. This episode was fun to record in that the discussion centred around areas outside of behaviour support and autism. Wes’ passion for working in this sector is infectious and really opens your mind to so many other applications of behaviour analysis. 
Contact:
Wesj@completeperformance.io
https://sports.completeperformance.io
1.0 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: General
CBA: Learning
 
Show Notes:
Approaching Professional Burnout in Behavior Analysis Through Precision Acceptance & Commitment Training (PACT): https://teamabauniversity.com/courses/burnout 
University of North Texas: https://www.unt.edu/academics/grad/behavior-analysis 
TeamABA: https://teamaballc.com 
Kirk Kirby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkkirby 
TeamABA University: https://teamabauniversity.com 
Behavior Chef: https://www.behaviorchef.com 
Bearded Behaviorist Todd Ward Interview: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/oh-behave-podcast/oh-behave-side-quest-with-5j2VWdtK0JH 

In this episode Ben chats with Maleshwane Mauco, a board-certified behaviour analyst from Botswana in southern Africa.  Maleshwane shares her experiences going to school in the US and practicing in Ireland, the Middle East, and Africa navigating different cultures.  This culturally diverse journey had her writing programs to herd goats and how to call a butler.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
Contact:
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleshwane-shwane-mauco-bcba-53969815/
 
Show Notes:
May Institute: https://www.mayinstitute.org
New England Center for Children: https://www.necc.org
Northeastern University ABA Program: https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/program/master-of-science-in-applied-behavior-analysis-628
D.A.N. (Defeat Autism Now): https://quackwatch.org/consumer-education/nonrecorg/dan
Apartheid: https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa
Louka Tsami - Telehealth World ABA Project: https://www.uhcl.edu/autism-center/telehealth
Southern Africa Development Community: https://sadc.int
SABA: http://saba.abainternational.org
BACB and Global Certification: https://www.bacb.com/global-certification
IDEA: https://sites.ed.gov/idea 

In our first episode I speak with Danielle Reid, MSc., BCBA, who shares her personal story of coming to Canada from Trinidad & Tobago in terms of her experiences with racism in both the community at large and within the field of behaviour analysis.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
Contact:
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dannyellereid/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-reid-9a2a3555/
Resources referred to in this episode:
https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf 
http://www.internationaltrainingcenterabaafrica.com/BACB_Conduct_Guidelines.pdf 
 
Douglas College DABA program:
https://www.douglascollege.ca/program/atdaba