Neurodiversity

Jude Afolake Olubodun wears many hats, and each one speaks to his unwavering commitment to enhancing our understanding of autism and its multifaceted dimensions. As the Chief Decolonizing Officer of the renowned autistic-led non-profit organization, NeuroClastic, Jude spearheads efforts to challenge conventional narratives and create a more inclusive, empathetic, and informed society. Through his work, he strives to dismantle barriers and biases, paving the way for a more authentic representation of neurodivergent voices.
Beyond his pivotal role at NeuroClastic, Jude serves as a coach at Autism Personal Coach, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to empower individuals on the autism spectrum to navigate the complexities of life with confidence and self-assuredness. His dedication to fostering independence and self-advocacy shines through in his coaching approach, making a profound impact on the lives of those he works with.
But that's not all – Jude's influence extends further as a distinguished speaker and service provider with Mindful Behavior LLC. His insights and expertise contribute to the creation of supportive environments that prioritize neurodiversity and promote holistic well-being.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 Comorbidities/Multiple Diagnosis
Contact:
jude.olubodun@neuroclastic.org
https://mindfulbehaviorllc.org/directory/jude-afolake-olubodun/
https://www.instagram.com/theemidnightgospel/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-afolake-olubodun-%C3%A2%C3%BB-0530abaa/
Links:
Mindful Behavior LLC
https://mindfulbehaviorllc.org/
Neuroclastic
https://neuroclastic.com/
The Shaping of Black America by Lerone Bennett
https://www.amazon.ca/Shaping-Black-America-Lerone-Bennett/dp/0140175687
Dr. Sharon Meglathery
https://www.sharonmeglatherymd.com/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54/

Episode 95 features a conversation with Claire Zuch, a graduate student in Dr. Jordan Bellisle's HUB lab whose work has been focused on the analysis of ableism and stigma against Autistic folks.  Relational Density Theory is a complex and fascinating concept and Claire does a wonderful job of explaining RDT to a novice like myself.  Claire notes that RDT is often easier to explain with a visual of something known as a geospace (see below).  Claire discusses her plans to continue this research in her doctoral program with Dr. Mark Dixon and the importance of compensating Autistic participants for their labour.  
 
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact Information:
Claire Zuch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-zuch-bb95521b9
https://www.facebook.com/MOStateHUBLab
 
Definitions:
Relational Density – The strength of the relationship between relational class members
      Relational Volume – The size of the relational class
      Relational Mass – A derivative of density and volume that predicts resistance to change
      Relational Coherence – The distance between two or more classes that predicts the merging of relational classes
      Relational Acceleration – The increasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Deceleration – The decreasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Relativity – The concept that all relational behaviors operate relative to other relational behavior and in dynamic ways
 
Links:
Dr. Jordan Belisle on RFT/RDT
Dr. Jordan Belisle on Moving Toward Model Thinking | TCE #036https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfhWrD_5LWg
Relational Frame Theory: A Basic Rundown by Jordan Belisle, PhD, BCBA, LBAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DANpZdD5as
 
Other Links:
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236272016838118
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Victoria Suarezhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d
Marija Čolić https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d
Rocco Catrone https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone
 

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 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 72, Ben chats with Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Ph.D.  Much of Kristen's research is in the area of research ethics and quality. She and her team have analyzed countless autism intervention studies including many in applied behaviour analysis and has found some startling results. ABA research is especially problematic when it comes to a lack of randomization, failure to report conflicts of interest, and very little data on adverse events. This episode will change how you read and interpret research. 
 
Contact:
Kristen Bottema-Beutel
https://https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/faculty-research/faculty-directory/kristen-bottema-beutel.htmlwww.quadrantbxconsultation.com
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Links:
Matthew Nordii - Texada Tao
https://www.instagram.com/xingyibear/?hl=en
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Ariel Cascio
https://https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-28-including-autistic-people-in-every-aspect-of-autism-research-with-dr-m-ariel-cascio-phd/www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d
Jeff Newman
https:/https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-58-the-realities-of-services-for-autistic-adults-with-jeff-newman-part-1//www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-20-consulting-in-group-homes-using-act-with-monica-peters-mads-bcba
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-58-the-realities-of-services-for-autistic-adults-with-jeff-newman-part-2 
 
Research Referenced:
Sandbank, M., Bottema-Beutel, K., Crowley, S., Cassidy, M., Dunham, K., Feldman, J. I., Crank, J.,Albarran, S. A., Raj, S., Mahbub, P., & Woynaroski, T. G. (2019, November 25). Project AIM: Autism intervention meta-analysis for studies of young children. Psychological Bulletin. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bul0000215
Bottema-Beutel K and Crowley S. (2021). Pervasive Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest in Applied Behavior Analysis Autism Literature. Frontiers in Psychology. 12:676303. doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.676303 
Bottema-Beutel, K., Crowley, S., Sandbank, M., & Woynaroski, T. G. (2021). Adverse event reporting in intervention research for young autistic children. Autism, 25(2), 322–335. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965331
Bottema-Beutel, K., Crowley, S., Sandbank, M. and Woynaroski, T.G. (2021). Research Review: Conflicts of Interest (COIs) in autism early intervention research – a meta-analysis of COI influences on intervention effects. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 62, 5-15. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13249
Crank, J.E., Sandbank, M., Dunham, K., Crowley, S., Bottema-Beutel, K., Feldman, J. and Woynaroski, T.G. (2021), Understanding the Effects of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions: A Project AIM Meta-analysis. Autism Research, 14, 817-834. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2471
Bottema-Beutel, K. (2023). We must improve the low standards underlying “evidence-based practice.” Autism, 27(2), 269–274. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221146441
Bottema-Beutel, K., LaPoint, S. C., Kim, S. Y., Mohiuddin, S., Yu, Q., & McKinnon, R. (2022). An evaluation of intervention research for transition-age autistic youth. Autism, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221128761
Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Steven K. Kapp, Jessica Nina Lester, Noah J. Sasson, and Brittany N. Hand. (2021). Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers. Autism in Adulthood, 18-29. http://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2020.0014
 
Risk of Bias Tool For Single Case Design:
Reichow, B., Barton, E. E., & Maggin, D. M. (2018). Development and applications of the single-case design risk of bias tool for evaluating single-case design research study reports. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 79, 53–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2018.05.008

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 Episode 66, Ben chats with Robin Arnall, Ph.D., BCBA-D.  Dr. Arnall is an Autistic Assistant Professor at Russell Sage College.  They dive into her research paper on the public behaviour of Donald Trump as well as some her other novel research areas.  Ben and Robin also discuss how she is building a culture of neurodiversity affirming practices with her students. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural 
QABA: 2.0 DEI 
 
Contact Dr. Arnall:
https://www.sage.edu/profile/robin-arnall
 
Articles Referenced:
Arnall, R., Griffith, A. K., Kalafut, K., & Spear, J. (2022). Using vocal consequences with TAGteach™ to teach novel dance movements to adults. Behavioral Interventions, 37(4), 1118–1132. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1884
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360684891_A_Behavior_Analytic_Perspective_of_the_Public_Behavior_of_President_Donald_Trump
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Victoria Suarezhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d
Grant Brunohttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate
Anita Lihttps://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
Tiffany Hammond https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
Rocco Catronehttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone
Kaelynn Partlowhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-50-the-experiences-of-an-autistic-rbt-with-kaelynn-partlow
Naomi Tacherahttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-64-culture-based-education-with-naomi-k-tachera-ma-bcba-lba
Tiffany Joseph https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-65-aac-advocacy-with-tiffany-joseph-of-nigh-functioning-autism
 
Web Links:
Native Land: https://native-land.ca
WND Press: https://www.wndpress.com/product-page/seven-dimensions-volume-1-spring-2022
Biden Proclamation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/10/07/a-proclamation-on-indigenous-peoples-day-2022
Annette Griffith: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/faculty-finder/byname/annette_griffith

In Episode 65, Ben chats with Tiffany Joseph, producer of Nigh Functioning Autism.  Tiffany is a mom to three children two of whom are diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Tiffany, who is Autistic herself, is also a user of Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) and does a lot of advocacy work for both Autistics and AAC users. In this episode, Tiffany communicates almost entirely using her speech-generating AAC device and none of the pauses where Tiffany is typing on her device are removed from the recording so listeners can understand what communication with an AAC user is really like.  We discuss important issues like AAC Trauma, oralism, and the presumption of competence in all users. 
The video recording of this episode will also be published on YouTube so listeners can experience the full interaction.  The secret words will not be on the videos so it's suggested that you play the audio track while watching the video on mute.  
Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/5qAJtBGZzKA
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural 
QABA: 2.0 Trauma-Informed Care
 
Contact Tiffany:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigh.functioning.autism
Linktree: https://lnk.bio/autism
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 45 - Tiffany Hammond: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
Episode 47 - Katie Rinald: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode47-toilet-training-what-s-the-point-with-dr-katie-rinald
 
Web Links:
Tiffany Hammond's Book - A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/9jQw3QB
Dynavox: https://us.tobiidynavox.com
Proloquo: https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo
Alex Magnussen TedxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP470cMTBFM

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 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
 
 

In Episode 61, Ben chats with Dr. Josie Collins from the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent.  Dr. Collins' conducts research on adults and youth with intellectual disabilities in the criminal justice system. In this conversation, Ben and Josie talk about her work in the detection and prevention of abuse in adult residential settings and the development of the Adapted Firesetting Assessment Scale. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning 
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 Comorbidities/Multiple Diagnosis
 
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
Episode 48 - Christine Bigby: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-48-group-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-with-christine-bigby-msw-phd
 
Web Links:
Ray Miltenberger on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=11-KrNYAAAAJ&hl=en
Tizard Centre: https://www.kent.ac.uk/social-policy-sociology-social-research/tizard
Thanos Vostanis: https://www.kent.ac.uk/social-policy-sociology-social-research/people/1682/vostanis-athanasios-thanos
Jonathan Beebee: https://pbs4.org.uk/about-us/behind-pbs4
 
Articles Referenced:
J. Collins, M. Barnoux & P. E. Langdon (2022) A preliminary firesetting offence chain for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2022.2037186J.
Collins, M. Barnoux, P.E. Langdon (2021) Adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who deliberately set fires: A systematic review, Aggression and Violent Behavior,Volume 56 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2020.101545
Collins, J., & Murphy, G. H. (2022). Detection and prevention of abuse of adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in care services: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35( 2), 338– 373. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12954
Collins, J., Langdon, P. E., and Barnoux, M. (2022) The Adapted Firesetting Assessment Scale: reliability and validity. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 66: 642– 654. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12950.
Collins, J., Barnoux, M., Baker, P. (2021) Managing challenging behaviour using applied behavioural analysis and positive behavioural support in forensic settings: A systematic review. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 11 (1). pp. 15-41.
Rekers, G. A., & Lovaas, O. I. (1974). Behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 7(2), 173–190. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1974.7-173 
 

In this two-part episode, Ben chats with Jeff Newman. Jeff is a well-known Autistic advocate who works as Director of Community Integration and an abuse investigator with a large agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jeff has been a powerful voice in advocating for change in the field of applied behaviour analysis.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning 
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
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
Episode 54 - Terra Vance Part 1: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54
Episode 55 - Terra Vance Part 2: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-55-applied-behavior-analysis-reform-is-it-even-a-possiblity-with-terra-vance-part-2
 
Web Links:
Wrongplanet - https://wrongplanet.net
 
Articles Referenced:
Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.55.1.3
Ashwood, K. L., Gillan, N., Horder, J., Hayward, H., Woodhouse, E., McEwen, F. S., Findon, J., Eklund, H., Spain, D., Wilson, C. E., Cadman, T., Young, S., Stoencheva, V., Murphy, C. M., Robertson, D., Charman, T., Bolton, P., Glaser, K., Asherson, P., Simonoff, E., … Murphy, D. G. (2016). Predicting the diagnosis of autism in adults using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) questionnaire. Psychological medicine, 46(12), 2595–2604. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291716001082
Sizoo, B. B., Horwitz, E. H., Teunisse, J. P., Kan, C. C., Vissers, C., Forceville, E., Van Voorst, A., & Geurts, H. M. (2015). Predictive validity of self-report questionnaires in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders in adults. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 19(7), 842–849. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315589869
 

In this two-part episode, Ben chats with Jeff Newman. Jeff is a well-known Autistic advocate who works as Director of Community Integration and an abuse investigator with a large agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jeff has been a powerful voice in advocating for change in the field of applied behaviour analysis.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning 
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
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
Episode 54 - Terra Vance Part 1: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54
Episode 55 - Terra Vance Part 2: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-55-applied-behavior-analysis-reform-is-it-even-a-possiblity-with-terra-vance-part-2
 
Web Links:
Wrongplanet - https://wrongplanet.net
 
Articles Referenced:
Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.55.1.3
Ashwood, K. L., Gillan, N., Horder, J., Hayward, H., Woodhouse, E., McEwen, F. S., Findon, J., Eklund, H., Spain, D., Wilson, C. E., Cadman, T., Young, S., Stoencheva, V., Murphy, C. M., Robertson, D., Charman, T., Bolton, P., Glaser, K., Asherson, P., Simonoff, E., … Murphy, D. G. (2016). Predicting the diagnosis of autism in adults using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) questionnaire. Psychological medicine, 46(12), 2595–2604. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291716001082
Sizoo, B. B., Horwitz, E. H., Teunisse, J. P., Kan, C. C., Vissers, C., Forceville, E., Van Voorst, A., & Geurts, H. M. (2015). Predictive validity of self-report questionnaires in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders in adults. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 19(7), 842–849. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315589869
 

This episode features Ben chatting with long-time Autistic advocate Terra Vance. We dive into all sorts of topics from banning ABA, ABA as abuse, systemic racism, and ableism, ABA reform, and so much more. Terra’s perspectives are her own.
This episode does not offer Continuing Education Credits 
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 45 - Tiffany Hammond (note Ben’s perseverative error when calling her “Harrison” instead of “Hammond”): https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
 
Web Links:
Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com
Samantha Craft’s Checklist of Autistic Traits: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/samantha-crafts-autistic-traits-checklist
Terra Vance on Psyc Central:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/aspie/2019/04/why-your-aspergers-nt-relationship-is-failing
https://psychcentral.com/autism/conditions-associated-with-autism
https://psychcentral.com/blog/aspie/2018/09/allism-spectrum-disorders-a-parody
https://psychcentral.com/blog/aspie/2019/03/271
Tiffany Hammond’s New Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Day-With-No-Words/Tiffany-Hammond/9781736949795
Oswin Latimer: http://oglatimer.com
Tiffany Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/nigh.functioning.autism/?hl=en
Institutional DARVO: https://dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/defineDARVO.html
Institution for Organizational Courage: https://www.institutionalcourage.org
 
Articles Referenced:
Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.55.1.3
Rekers, G. A., & Lovaas, O. I. (1974). Behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 7(2), 173–190. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1974.7-173
Pritchett, M., Ala’i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A. R. et al. (2021). Social justice is the spirit and aim of an applied science of human behavior: Moving from colonial to participatory research practices. Behavior Analysis Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7
 

In this episode, I chat with Patrick Dwyer, an autistic Ph.D. student at the University of California-Davis.  Patrick discusses his writings and research on neurodiversity, the medical model and social model of disability, Naturalistic Developmental Behaviour Interventions (NDBIs) and so much more.  
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning 
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
 
General Information:
Patrick's Page: http://www.autisticscholar.com
 
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
 
Articles Referenced:
Brown, H. M., Stahmer, A. C., Dwyer, P., & Rivera, S. (2021). Changing the story: How diagnosticians can support a neurodiversity perspective from the start. Autism, 25(5), 1171–1174. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613211001012
Dwyer, Patrick M. A. (2022). Stigma, incommensurability, or both? Pathology-first, person-first, and identity-first Language and the challenges of discourse in divided autism communities. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, (43)2, 111-113. https://doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0000000000001054
Dwyer, P., Acevedo, S. M., Brown, H. M., Grapel, J., Jones, S. C., Nachman, B. R., Raymaker, D. M., & Williams, Z. J. (2021). An expert roundtable discussion on experiences of autistic autism researchers. Autism in Adulthood, 209-220. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2021.29019.rtb
Dwyer, P. (2022). The neurodiversity approach(es): What are they and what do they mean for researchers? Human Development, 66, 73-92. https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723
Dwyer, P., Ryan, J. G., Williams, Z. J., & Gassner, D. L. (2022). First do no harm: Suggestions regarding respectful autism language. Pediatrics, 149(Suppl 4), e2020049437N. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020
Gillespie-Lynch, K., Dwyer, P., Constantino, C., Kapp, S. K., Hotez, E., Riccio, A., DeNigris, D., Kofner, B., & Endlich, E. (2020). "Can we broaden the neurodiversity movement without weakening it? Participatory approaches as a framework for cross-disability alliance building", Carey, A. C., Ostrove, J. M. & Fannon, T. (Ed.) Disability alliances and allies (Research in Social Science and Disability, Vol. 12), Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 189-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-354720200000012013
Schuck, R. K., Tagavi, D. M., Baiden, K. M. P., et al. (2022). Neurodiversity and autism intervention: Reconciling perspectives through a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention framework. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52, 4625–4645. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05316-x
 
 

In Episode 50 Ben talks with Kaelynn Partlow. Kaelynn is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) at the Project Hope Foundation in South Carolina. Kaelynn shares her journey in the field of applied behavior analysis including the barriers she has overcome and those she still faces. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Learning 
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General
 
General Information:
Kaelynn Partlow
https://www.tiktok.com/@kaelynn_vp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAngle
https://www.instagram.com/kaelynnvp/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejujvCQbO5jWmWtIQ2u30A
https://https://www.projecthopesc.org/landrum-campus
 
Show Notes:
Ryan Bailey Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXdmrX-VKOw
Love On The Spectrum US: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81338328
Autistic Supportive College SUNY-Empire: https://www.esc.edu/autism-research-education-services-center
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 36: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-36-saving-cats-and-dogs-from-euthanasia-using-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-jennifer-fritz-phd-bcba-d-and-dr-steven-payne-phd-bcba-d
Episode 45: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries