The Behaviour Speak Podcast
Episodes
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Episode 64: Culture-Based Education with Naomi K. Tachera, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
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 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
QABA: 2.0 DEI
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/
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Episode 63: Equity and Systems Change With Dr. Noor Syed, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
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 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
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
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
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 General
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
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
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
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
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
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
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, facilitated communication, 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
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Episode 50: The Experiences of an Autistic RBT with Kaelynn Partlow
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
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
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
The Behaviour Speak Podcast
Episode 48: Group Homes for People With Intellectual Disabilities with Christine Bigby, MSW, Ph.D.
In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Chris Bigby who has been conducting research in group home settings for more than 30 years. In this conversation Dr. Bigby shares her work in identifying the key indicators of good group homes (i.e., where residents live their best lives and staff, enjoy their work) and how to best reach those outcomes.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
PLEASE NOTE THE THIRD SECRET WORD IS A REPEAT OF THE SECOND SECRET WORD AND SHOULD BE ENTERED AS SUCH WHEN PURCHASING CEUS FOR THIS EPISODE.
General Information:
Dr. Chris Bigby: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/cbigby
Active Support Resources: https://www.activesupportresource.net.au
Julie Beadle-Brown: https://www.kent.ac.uk/social-policy-sociology-social-research/people/1418/beadle-brown-julie
Show Notes:
Pat Mirenda and Toileting: https://www.actcommunity.ca/education/videos/toilet-training-for-everyone-revised-and-expanded
Dissemination Station on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disseminationstation
Elimination Communication: https://godiaperfree.com/elimination-communication
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 25: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-25havingsexseeing-a-concert-going-to-thepubliving-with-myfriendsproper-outcomesof-positive-behaviour-supportwithdrdarren-bowringphd
Episode 46: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone
Articles Referenced:
Bigby, C., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2016, July). Dimensions of culture in underperforming and better group homes for people with severe intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60, No. 7-8, pp. 637-637.
Bigby, C., Bould, E., Bennett, P., & Howell, T. (2020) 'More people talk to you when you have a dog' - Dogs as catalysts for social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. La Trobe. Journal contribution. https://doi.org/10.26181/5fa36f64e1c9c
Bigby, C. & Anderson S. (2021). Creating opportunities for convivial encounters for people with intellectual disabilities: “It looks like an accident”. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 46(1), 45-57. DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2020.1812178
Bould, E., Bigby, C., Iacono, T., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2019, July). Identifying factors that predict and sustain good active support in group homes for people with intellectual disabilities using multi-level modelling. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 63(7), 710-710.
Humphreys, L., Bigby, C., & Iacono, T. (2020). Dimensions of group home culture as predictors of quality of life outcomes. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33, 1284–1295. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12748
Humphreys, L., Bigby, C., Iacono, T., & Bould, E. (2021). Patterns of group home culture in organizations supporting people with intellectual disabilities: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2021.1954482
Quilliam, C., Bigby, C., & Douglas, J. (2015). Paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 40(3), 286-296. https://DOI:10.3109/13668250.2015.1034255
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
In this episode, Ben chats with Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA-D about his work in applying relational frame theory (RFT) to stigma towards individuals with disabilities. The conversation starts by looking at some of the societal phenomena that contribute to stigma followed by an RFT analysis of stigma and a discussion of a basic research experiment toward reducing perceptions of stigma.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
Trigger Warning:
In this episode, we discuss several topics related to stigma that may be triggering to some. The following are approximate times when these topics are discussed:
17:40: Othering
25:50: Simulation Exercises
31:00: Inspiration Porn
37:00: Assisted Suicide/Abortion
47:20: Discussion Ends
General Information:
Dr. Rocco Catrone: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/faculty-finder/byname/rocco_catrone
Show Notes:
Giant Steps of Ilinois: https://www.mygiantsteps.org
Stella Young - Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw
Love On The Spectrum: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81265493
Inclusion BC: https://inclusionbc.org
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 21: 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
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 28: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-28-including-autistic-people-in-every-aspect-of-autism-research-with-dr-m-ariel-cascio-phd
Episode 35: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d
Episode 38: 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
Articles Referenced:
Catrone, R.G., & Koch, D.S. (2021). A behavioral approach to increasing perceptions of capability toward people with disabilities. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 39–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00059-x
Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978
Dixon, M.R., Rehfeldt, R.A., Zlomke, K.R., et al. (2006). Exploring the development and dismantling of equivalence classes involving terrorist stimuli. Psychological Record, 56, 83–103. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03395539
McGill, P., Bradshaw, J., Smyth, G., Hurman, M. & Roy, A. (2020). "Capable environments", Tizard Learning Disability Review, 25(3), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-05-2020-0007
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Episode 45: Autistic Advocacy with Tiffany Hammond of Fidgets & Fries
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
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
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
General Information:
Tiffany Hammond: https://lnk.bio/fidgets.and.fries
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Ben has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson about all aspects of the social skills program, PEERS, from neurodiversity-affirming practice, cultural considerations, positive outcomes, and long-term follow-up.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
Show Notes:
PEERS: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers
PEERS Research: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers/research
Dan Geschwin: https://geschwindlab.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
In this episode Ben chats with Marija Čolić, Ph.D., BCBA, about her research in Serbia and the US on stigma for Autistic folks and other disabilities. They then discuss her recent paper on Black caregivers perspectives on racism in autism services.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
QABA: 2.0 DEI
General Information:
Dr. Marija Čolić: https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/directory/colic
Show Notes:
Anderson Center for Autism International Program: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba
Episode 21: 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
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:
Čolić, M., Araiba, S., Lovelace, T. S., et al. (2021). Black caregivers’ perspectives on racism in ASD services: Toward culturally responsive ABA practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00577-5
Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978
Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2021). A model of internalized stigma in parents of individuals with disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2021.1924032
Čolić, M., & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2021). Perceived stigma among Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and children with physical disabilities: Validation of a new instrument. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51, 501–513. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04559-4
Čolić, M. & Milačić-Vidojević, I. (2020). Do Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience a greater degree of stigma than parents of children with physical disabilities. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marija-Colic/publication/345716613_Do_Serbian_parents_of_children_with_autism_spectrum_disorder_experience_a_greater_degree_of_stigma_than_parents_of_children_with_physical_disabilities/links/5faba2ba299bf18c5b64cb38/Do-Serbian-parents-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-experience-a-greater-degree-of-stigma-than-parents-of-children-with-physical-disabilities.pdf
Čolić, M., Dababnah, S., Garbarino, N., & Betz, G. (2022). Parental experiences raising children with autism spectrum disorder in Eastern Europe: A scoping review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 68(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2019.1688931
Green, S. E. (2003). “What do you mean ‘what's wrong with her?’”: Stigma and the lives of families of children with disabilities. Social Science & Medicine, 57(8), 1361–1374.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(02)00511-7
Weinstein, J. H., Wilson, K. G., Drake, C. E., et al. (2008). A relational frame theory contribution to social categorization. Behavior and Social Issues, 17, 40–65. https://doi.org/10.5210/bsi.v17i1.406
Podcasts to Check Out:
Beautiful Humans: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans
Shades of ABA: https://anchor.fm/shadesofaba
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this episode, Ben chats with Grant Bruno. Grant is Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) from Maskwacis, Alberta, a Ph.D. student in Medical Science in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and a father to autistic children. His Ph.D. research explores autism in First Nations communities through a Nehiyaw lens.
In Cree, the word used to describe autism is pîtoteyihtam — he/she/they think differently.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 DEI
Show Notes:
Hobbema Residential School: https://collections.irshdc.ubc.ca/index.php/Detail/entities/1080
University of Alberta - Native Studies Program: https://www.ualberta.ca/native-studies/index.html
Lonnie Zwiagenbaum: https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/about/people/details.html?n=lonnie-zwaigenbaum; https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/autismresearchcentre/our-team/lonnie-zwaigenbaum
David Nicholas: https://socialwork.ucalgary.ca/david-nicholas
Nehiyaw Language: https://cfrac.com/projects-initiatives/nehiyaw-language-lessons
Tla’amin First Nation: https://www.tlaaminnation.com
Israel Powell: https://powellriver.ca/pages/backgroundinfo
Thursday May 19, 2022
Episode 34: Neurodiversity, ADHD, and ODD with Amelia Bowler, M.ADS., BCBA
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Ben chats with Amelia Bowler about her work supporting kids with ADHD and/or ODD. They also reflect on personal experiences and have a discussion on neurodiversity and what it means to identify as neurodiverse.
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
Show Notes:
Bob and Doug MacKenzie and RUSH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jm4LoOaAWI
The Teacher’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787759334
The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder by Amelia Bowler: https://www.amazon.ca/Parents-Guide-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder/dp/1787752380
Brock University - Master of Applied Disability Studies: https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mads
Neurotribes by Steve Silberman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310415/neurotribes-by-steve-silberman-foreword-by-oliver-sacks
Executive Functions - What they are, how they work, and why they evolved by Russell A. Barkley: https://www.amazon.ca/Executive-Functions-What-They-Evolved/dp/146250535X
TAG Teach with Surgeons: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26369658
Particle Man - They Might Be Giants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjRouIKYsU
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
This episode features a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation with Dr. M. Ariel Cascio. Dr. Cascio conducts research in the areas of person-oriented ethics and inclusion in autism research.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
Show Notes:
Cascio, M. A., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2020). Person-oriented ethics for autism research: Creating best practices through engagement with autism and autistic communities. Autism, 24(7), 1676-1690. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320918763
M. Ariel Cascio, Florian Grond, Rossio Motta-Ochoa, Tamar Tembeck, Dan Ten Veen, Stefanie Blain-Moraes. (2020). Working together: Ethnographic observations on participatory design involving adults with autism. Human Organization, 79(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.17730/0018-7259.79.1.1
M. Ariel Cascio, Jonathan A. Weiss & Eric Racine. (2021). Empowerment in decision-making for autistic people in research. Disability & Society, 36(1), 100-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1712189
Cascio, M. A., Weiss, J. A. & Racine, E. (2021). Making autism research inclusive by attending to intersectionality: A review of the research ethics literature. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 22-36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00204-z