Episode 258: When the Tables Turn: Reflecting on 5 Years of Behaviour Speak

In this special role-reversal episode, Dr. Asmahan Saleh Khalil returns—this time as host—to interview Behaviour Speak’s own Ben Reiman. Marking five years and close to 300 conversations, Ben reflects on the unexpected evolution of the podcast—from a simple networking idea to a global platform amplifying diverse voices in behaviour analysis. Together, they explore: The origins and evolution of Behaviour Speak What global conversations revealed about access, equity, and culture Common challenges across countries in building ABA services The impact of Ben’s late ADHD diagnosis Why cultural humility and self-reflection are essential in practice The “missing link” in ABA training: working with people The role of motivational interviewing and the constructional approach What’s next—including multilingual episodes and global expansion This is a deeply personal and reflective conversation about growth, discomfort, and the power of listening across cultures.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/GMwTUnOWYoQ

This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University’s Faculty of Education. 

Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html

How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html

Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png

Links:

CBI Consultants

https://www.cbiconsultants.com

Asmahan Saleh Khalil

https://drasmahan.com/about/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.asmahan.sk/

Dr. Monica Gilbert

https://drmonicagilbert.com/

MI for Change Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/1RFSGrj1w5MPjTQpEN4Vi5?si=9393ff06f5244066

Ben's First Interview with Danni Reid

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/

Interview with Ben's BCBA Supervisor

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-18-values-based-supervision-and-mentorship-with-hilary-mcclinton-med-bcba/

Interview with Dr. Rocío Rosales

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/

Interview with Alia Yasir

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-145-behavior-analysis-in-pakistan-with-alia-yasir-bcaba-iba/

Corina Jimenez-Gomez and Lauren Beaulieu Cultural Responsiveness Research

Beaulieu, L. and Jimenez-Gomez, C. (2022), Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Self-assessment. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 337-356. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.907

April is MENA Heritage Month - Check out these episodes for FREE CEUs!

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-243-culturally-responsive-behaviour-analysis-in-the-united-arab-emirates-with-amina-maliki-med-bcba/

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https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-215-behavior-analysis-in-turkiye-with-dr-buket-kisac-demiroglu/

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-200-safeguarding-vulnerable-children-in-the-arab-world-with-dr-asmahan-saleh-khalil/

 Check out these episodes on the Constructional Approach!

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-257-a-compassionate-approach-to-exposure-therapy-with-danielle-cohen/

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-252-applications-of-the-constructional-approach-with-dr-madhura-deshpande/

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-250-the-constructional-approach-a-primer-with-awab-abdel-jalil/