Global Perspectives

In episode 97 of the Behaviour Speak Podcast,  we have the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed Kimberly Woolery, M.S., BCBA, a trailblazing expert based in Jamaica, renowned for her pioneering work in providing culturally responsive telehealth services.
In this captivating interview, Kimberly takes us on a journey through the intersection of telehealth and culturally sensitive care. Drawing from her vast experience, she unravels the challenges and triumphs of delivering behavior analysis services in diverse cultural contexts.
Tune in as we explore the innovative strategies Kimberly employs to bridge the cultural gaps and ensure inclusivity in her telehealth practice. Gain valuable insights into the power of empathy, understanding, and cultural competence in fostering meaningful connections with clients from around the world.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the transformative potential of culturally responsive telehealth services, and discover how Kimberly's expertise is shaping the future of remote healthcare delivery. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true visionary in the field. 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Kimberly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwoolery/
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Behaviour Analysis in the Caribbean
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-93-behaviour-analysis-in-the-caribbean-with-kim-woolery-gabi-torres-and-sloane-pharr-strang/
 

In Episode 96, Ben chats with three board members of the Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado (OMPAC), the Mexican Organization of Practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis. They dive into the history of behavior analysis in Mexico and the purpose of OMPAC including their first international conference which was held August 17 and 18 2023 in Oaxaca.  
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
https://ompac.mx/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085909180248
https://www.instagram.com/ompac_mexico/
 
Important message from the OMPAC Board
Friends, family, and supporters of OMPAC!
We hope this message finds you well! I am writing on behalf of the Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado(OMPAC).
OMPAC is a nonprofit organization founded in 2021 by passionate professionals dedicated to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. We are committed to disseminating the science and supporting professional education, preparation, and training across our Mexican communities.
Today, we’re reaching out to our incredible community with a simple but crucial request: OMPAC needs your help.
Please take a moment to listen to the video below, and please feel free to share it with friends and colleagues!
https://youtu.be/t15EFuJF6x8
About OMPAC:
https://www.ompac.mx/
PayPal Donation Link:
https://www.paypal.me/ompacmx
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/
Behaviour Analysis in Senegal
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba/
Behaviour Analysis in Brazil
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-68-racism-feminism-in-brazil-with-drs-tahcita-medrado-mizael/
 

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 93 Ben chats with Kim Woolery, Gabi Torres, and Sloane Pharr-Strang, behaviour analysts from Jamaica, Curacao, and the Cayman Islands respectively. They discuss the history of behavior analysis in the Caribbean, funding, barriers, cultural responsiveness, and more!
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Links:
Territorial Acknowledgements with Len Pierre
https://youtu.be/j1MDhIUxIbo
Caribbean Association for Behavior Analysis
https://www.caribbeanba.org
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/caribbeanba_org
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanba.org
International Behavior Analyst Organization
https://www.theibao.com
 
 

In Episode 91, Ben chats with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie, certified International Behavior Analysts in Nigeria and Ghana.  This conversation takes a deep dive into the state of behavior analysis in these West African nations, the perceptions of autism, and the support they've received from the Black Applied Behavior Analysts organization.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 2.0 Ethics
 
Contact:
Josephine Akure
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-akure-iba-a7367511a
Joy Oviojie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-oviojie-adeniyi-a3ba2822b
Autism Compassion Africa
https://www.autismcompassionafrica.org
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Adrienne Bradley
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-76-the-next-generation-of-black-leaders-in-behavior-analysis-empowering-success-with-adrienne-bradley-med-bcba-lb
Maleshwane Mauco
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-5-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-africa-a-culturally-diverse-journey-around-the-world-with-maleshwane-mauco-msc-bcba
Adair Cardon
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba
Radwa El Tanab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-a-nation-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba
 

In Episode 85, Ben chats with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya about her work in prevention science using the ProSocial and ACT-Matrix. They dive deep into the origins of prevention science and ProSocial and visit her own community to discuss culturally responsive work with Japanese families.  
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of suicide and school shootings. Listener discretion is advised.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
QABA: 2.0 Ethics
 
Books and Articles mentioned for Behaviour Analysts (last name alphabetical): 
Tony Biglan's work (articles, books, etc.) related to prevention science and CBS to address societal and global issues are also inspiring readings. 
Sigrid Glenn's metatcontingencies and related articles will be amazing ones to read. One good example of their papers is this (co-authored). But there are more! 
Biglan, A & Glenn, S. (2013). Toward prosocial behavior and environments: Behavioral and cultural contingencies in a public health framework. APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis. 2. 255-275. 10.1037/13938-010
Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts: A Practice Guide from Theory to Treatment (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003250371
Szabo,T. (2023). ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis: A Practical Guide to Ensuring Better Behavior Outcomes Using Acceptance and Commitment Training. Context Plus. ---- this book will be published and available to everyone soon, I know. 
This view of life online magazine led by David Wilson may also inspire some listeners: https://www.prosocial.world/this-view-of-life-magazine
Prosocial book by Paul Atkins, David Wilson, and Steven Hayes. 
Also, articles referenced in Dr. Kurumiya's published article that she talked about are good. So just in case, here is the reference to her paper and free download link (https://rdcu.be/cYQvG): 
Kurumiya, Y., Garcia, Y., Griffith, A. K., & Szabo, T. G. (2022). Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese-Speaking Mothers with Distress in the United States. Journal of child and family studies, 31(12), 3514–3532. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02477-w
Atkins, P. W. B., Wilson, D. S., & Hayes, S. C. (2019). Prosocial: Using evolutionary science to build productive, equitable, and collaborative groups. Context Press/New Harbinger Publications.
Tarbox, J., Szabo, T.G. & Aclan, M. Acceptance and Commitment Training Within the Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 11–32 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00466-3
Pennypacker, H. & Perez, F. (2022) Engineering the Upswing: A Blueprint for Reframing Our Culture. Sloan Educational Publishing
Personal Analytics Companion (PACO: https://www.pacoapp.com/) - this is designed to facilitate ecological momentary assessments (EMA). 
 

In Episode 80, Ben chats with Mike Mueller about the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO).  They talk about the history of the IBAO and its formation, why it was formed and the many professionals around the world who contributed to the development of the IBAO.  They also talk about the accreditation process and plans for the future. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning 
QABA: 1.5 General 
Effective immediately we will be offering IBAO CEUs for all of the Behaviour Speak Podcast episodes for half price!
 
Contact:
Michael Mueller
mmueller@theibao.com
The IBAO
https://www.theibao.com
 

In Episode 68, Ben chats with Dr. Táhcita Medrado Mizael.  Dr. Mizael is a behaviour analytic researcher based in São Paulo, Brasil.  As a Black, Autistic woman, and member of the LGBTQA2S+ community, she brings a unique intersectional perspective to her research in stimulus equivalence, feminism, racism, and other areas of social justice in the Brazilian context.  
 
Contact:
tahcitammizael@gmail.com
https://www.springer.com/journal/42822/updates/23543348
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics/Cultural
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethic
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Articles Referenced:
Carvalho, A.A.S., Mizael, T.M. & Sampaio, A.A.S. (2022). Racial Prejudice and Police Stops: A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature. Behavior Analysis Practice, 15, 1213–1220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00578-4
de Sousa, V.P., Mizael, T.M. & de Rose, J.C. (2022). Variables involved in the acquisition and maintenance of racial aggression and its victims’ reactions. Behavior Analysis Practice, 15, 1151–1160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00696-7
Mizael, T.M. (2021). Behavior Analysis and Feminism: Contributions From Brazil. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 481–494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00067-x
Mizael, T.M., Coelho, C.L., Rodrigues, W.C. et al. (2021). Racial Issues and Behavior Analysis: Experiences and Contributions From Brazil. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 495–513. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00071-1
Mizael, T.M., de Almeida, J.H., Silveira, C.C. et al. (2016). Changing Racial Bias by Transfer of Functions in Equivalence Classes. Psychological Record, 66, 451–462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-016-0185-0
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Victoria Suarez: 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
 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
Val Saini: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d
 
Links:
St Mary’s Residential School - Kenora Ontario: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/st-marys-residential-school-1.6716724#:~:text=the%20release%20said.-,St.,died%20while%20attending%20the%20school
Institute For Urban Education at The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: https://uwm.edu/education/institute-urban-edu
KABAS: https://www.kalamazooschool.org/about-us
Scientific Framework For Compassion and Social Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Framework-Compassion-Social-Justice/dp/0367676184
Interview on Shades of ABA: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba/episodes/Run-Me-My-Money-Income-Inequality-e16s4bh/a-a6favt2
Curtis Jones: https://uwm.edu/officeofresearch/people/jones-curtis
Linda Darling-Hammond: https://ed.stanford.edu/faculty/ldh
 

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, 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
QABA: 1.5 Trauma-Informed Care
 
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
QABA: 1.0 DEI
 
Information:
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 

Radwa Eltanab chats with Ben about how she went from a parent seeking services overseas for her autistic child to becoming the first certified behaviour analyst in Egypt. Radwa Eltanab shares the great need for behaviour analytic services in Egypt and the barriers to accessing those services as well as some of the great work she’s done to bring behaviour analysis to her country including a 40 hour Registered Behaviour Technician program entirely in Arabic.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.0 DEI
 
Show Notes:
Florida Institute of Technology ABA Program: https://www.fit.edu/aba-online  
The Sage Colleges: https://www.sage.edu/academics/programs/applied-behavior-analysis-and-autism 
The Hanen Centre: http://www.hanen.org/Programs/For-Parents/More-Than-Words.aspx  
Makaton: https://makaton.org/TMC/About_Makaton/What_is_Makaton.aspx  
ABA Egypt Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120988791658083  
ABA Egypt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjC3MVdJ86ULLq3xNpk94dA  
International Behavior Analysis Organization: https://theibao.com; https://theibao.com/professional_advisory_board  
Andrew Houvouras: https://abatechnologies.com/about-us/our-team/andrew-houvouras  
Josh Pritchard: https://jkpanalysts.com/about-us  
Jon Bailey: https://psy.fsu.edu/faculty/baileyj/bailey.dp.php  
Michael Mueller: mmueller@theibao.com  

In this episode Ben chats with Addie Cardon, a behaviour analyst based in Dakar, Senegal. She talks about her work in Dakar, a wonderful paper she published on cross cultural experiences of American and Senegalese parents of autistic children, pivotal response training and so much more!
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Ethics/Cultural
QABA: 2.0 Ethics
 
Show Notes:
Cardon, A. & Marshall, T. (2020). To raise a child with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative, comparative study of parental experiences in the United States and Senegal. Transcultural Psychiatry, 58(3), 335-350.
UC Santa Barbara ABA Program: https://professional.ucsb.edu/certificate-applied-behavior-analysis
Dr. Sunny Kim: https://sunnysbehaviorservices.com/about-us
Robert Koegel: https://education.ucsb.edu/robert-koegel
Wolof Language: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wolof
University of Washington Autism Research: https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/research-projects
Goree Island Slave Trade: https://africaglobalnews.com/goree-island-history-of-the-atlantic-slave-trade
BIG & Sous L'Arbre Acoustik (Adair’s friend and brother in-law’s Senegalese music group): https://www.bigsouslarbreacoustik.com 

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
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Ethics/Cultural
QABA: 1.0 DEI
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
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Ethics/Cultural
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
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