Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

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://cbicons...

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.   The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 45 - Tiffany Hammond (note Ben’s perseverative error when calling her “Harrison” instead of “Hammond”...

In this episode, I chat with the late Dr. Lyz Hughes-Fong about all things cultural (competence, humility, sensitivity, awareness, and understanding). We discuss diversity trends in behavior analysis and suggestions for moving forward.   It is with extreme sadness and sorrow that we share the passing of our very dear friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth “Lyz” Hughes Fong on February 29, 2024. Dr. H...

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 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBA...

In this episode, I chat with Shreeya Deshmukh, a behavior analyst and Ph. D. student at the University of South Florida.  Shreeya works with ABA Sports Innovations teaching dance, yoga, and other skills to people with and without disabilities using behaviour analysis.    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):  https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA:...

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 1.0 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA:...

In Episode 49 Ben talks with Nicole Hollins, Ph. D., BCBA-D, about her work towards equitable multi-tiered positive behavioural interventions and supports in school settings.  We also dive into her doctoral dissertation, which focused on improving the effectiveness of online instructional procedures.  In the last quarter of the episode, we pivot to a discussion of her excellent article comparing c...

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 liv...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into toilet training.  What are the intended outcomes?  Is Azrin and Foxx the best and only way to go? Dr. Rinald takes on some difficult questions with humility and grace as we dig into this skill.     Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning   General Information: D...

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...

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

In this episode, I chat with one of the founders of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support, Dr. Joseph M. Lucysyhn, Ph. D., BCBA-D. Dr. Lucyshyn combines behaviour analysis, coercion theory, and ecocultural theory to develop long-term, sustainable interventions for families with autistic children.    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.0 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO...

In this episode, I chat with one of the founders of Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support, Dr. Joseph M. Lucysyhn, Ph. D., BCBA-D. Dr. Lucyshyn combines behaviour analysis, coercion theory, and ecocultural theory to develop long-term, sustainable interventions for families with autistic children.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 2.0 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO:...

In this episode, Ben chats with Anita Li, Ph. D., BCBA-D, about her research on the status of women in behaviour analysis in terms of pay equity, publishing, and more. This leads to a conversation about her article on solidarity among non-Black people of colour in promoting racial equity. Correction: In the last 30 minutes of this episode Ben mentions recording this episode in January 2020.  The e...

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 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning   Show Notes: PEERS: https://www.seme...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Kim Crosland from the University of South Florida about her work in foster care and group home settings. In particular, Dr. Crosland has devoted much of her research to the assessment and intervention for youth who run away from foster care placements. Ben and Kim also discuss her work teaching problem-solving and social skills to those living without housing. L...

Dr. Douglas Woods gives a detailed explanation of what tics are and the differences between tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. He then takes listeners through the history of treatment and interventions to the point where behaviour therapy has become the primary intervention. Lastly, Dr. Woods shares his work in disseminating and training others to implement these interventions.   Continuing Educ...

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. Check out Marija's newly published article here!   Čolić, M. (2025). Overcoming stigma in neurodiversity: Toward stigma-informed ABA practice. Behavi...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. 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 t...

In this two-interview episode, Ben chats with Jennifer Fritz, Ph. D., BCBA-D and Steven Payne, Ph. D., BCBA-D about their respective Cat Labs! Drs. Fritz and Payne implement function-based treatments with shelter cats and dogs who engage in behaviour that prevents them from being adopted and often results in them being put down.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Dennis Reid, Ph. D., BCBA-D. Denny and his colleagues have been at forefront of evidence-based staff training for almost 50 years. He has published a series of bestselling books on improving the lives of human service staff, their supervisors and most importantly the people they serve through performance and competency-based training.   Continuing Education Unit...

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.      Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning     Show Notes: Bob and Doug MacKenzie and RUSH...

In this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam on the applications of contingency management to drug addiction and poverty with a bit of precision teaching sprinkled on top. She also describes her team’s work on reducing viral loads in patients with HIV and shares some great resources.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.0 CEUs...

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 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CBA: Cultural Diversity   Ukrainian Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ib...

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...