Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

In this episode we dive deep into the research of Dr. Rocío Rosales. In the first part of the episode, Dr. Rosales gives us a detailed understanding of Interteaching including its origins, components, and outcomes. In the second half of the episode, Rocío shares her passion project as she works to remove barriers to services for Latino families living in Massachusetts.   Continuing Education Units...

Natasha Bouchillon is a professional artist and board certified behaviour analyst who has combined her fields to create an art-based ABA curriculum called CANVAS. We discuss the research underpinnings going back to Skinner’s writings in 1940s and all things art and ABA.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.0 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA:...

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 1.5 CEUs  BACB: Ethics IBAO: Ethics QABA: Ethics CBA: Ethics   Show Notes: Cascio, M. A., Weiss, J. A., & Racine, E. (2020). Perso...

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research, specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half, we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val discuss his work with previous guest Louis Busch on behaviour interve...

This episode features a powerful discussion with Dr. Natalia Baires, Ph. D., BCBA-D on topics like racism and sexism in the field of behaviour analysis.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 2.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CBA: Cultural Diversity   Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 9: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behavi...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Darren Bowring, a researcher at the University of Warwick in the UK.  Dr. Bowring’s research focuses on updating the causal model of behaviour, designing community-based PBS specialist teams and the overprescribing of medications to people with intellectual disabilities.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning...

This episode includes two conversations with Ontario Autism Coalition directors, Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner. Michau and Phil share their perspectives on advocating for better services for autistic people in Ontario as well as some of their personal experiences from an autistic lens.   Show Notes: Specialisterne: https://ca.specialisterne.com     Phillip Lerner's LinkedIn Page: https://www....

In this episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Kate Gould, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinic Lead & Positive Behaviour Service Research Fellow at the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Gould shares the amazing research her team has been doing with a new model of positive behaviour support called PBS PLUS geared towards supporting people with a traumatic brain...

In this episode, Ben chats with Jessica Bethel, a board certified behaviour analyst based in Ontario, Canada. Jessica shares her experiences as a Black behaviour analyst and provides a succinct roadmap with resources to help behaviour analysts build their own cultural competency.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.0 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics...

In this episode, Ben connects with Dr. Victoria Suarez on some of her recent publications in the areas of ACT, RFT, and Collaboration.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CBA: Cultural Diversity   Show Notes: Bowman, K. S., Suarez, V. D. & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the...

In this episode, we head to Halifax, Nova Scotia to chat with Monica Peters about her work in group home settings for adults with intellectual disabilities. Monica shares how she uses Acceptance and Commitment Training to increase buy-in and collaboration with group home staff.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: Gener...

In this episode, Ben chats with Wes Lowery, a managing partner with TeamABA where he focuses on Sport Behaviour Analytics. This episode was fun to record in that the discussion centred around areas outside of behaviour support and autism. Wes’ passion for working in this sector is infectious and really opens your mind to so many other applications of behaviour analysis.  Contact: Wesj@completeperf...

Ben sits down with his former BCBA supervisor, Hilary McClinton, who later mentored in him for his own supervision practice to discuss her approach to supervision and mentorship using ACT principles.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Supervision IBAO: Supervision QABA: Supervision CBA: Supervision     Show Notes: RASP List - British Columbia’s Regi...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Rebecca Sharp who directs the Applied Behaviour Analysis programme at Bangor University in Wales. Dr. Sharp's research interests include behaviour analytic approaches to working with people with dementia and traumatic brain injury.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.0 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Lea...

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Amy Tanner about assessment and intervention for infants and toddlers who are showing signs of autism but are too young for a formal autism diagnosis.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning   Contact Amy Tanner: https://www.dramytanner.com    Links Amy Tanner Keyno...

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...

In this episode, I sit down with Landa Fox, a board-certified behaviour analyst and certified sexual health educator.  We have an amazing discussion about a range of topics related to sexuality and sexual health.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning   Show Notes: Alexia Stack Podcast Interview: htt...

In episode 13 Ben chats with Dr. Alison Cox, BCBA-D, about her research on psychotropic medication including effects on behavioural function, side effects and more!   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning Show Notes: Brock University: https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/people...

In this episode I chat with Danielle Watson, a Ph. D. Candidate at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and former co-host of the influential podcast: The Controversial Exchange. We dive into her recent study on safety skills and explore some of the cool things she is working on towards her end goal of being the next Dr. Watson.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants....

In this episode I’m humbled to chat with one of Ontario’s best known behaviour analysts. Louis Busch talks about the great work he is doing at Toronto’s Centre for Addictions and Mental Health including a discussion of his case study about an individual struggling with severe pica.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: G...

In this episode I chat with my longtime colleague, Gabrielle Stigant, about supports for girls and women with autism.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: General CBA: Learning   Show Notes: Missions Cognition: https://www.missioncognition.com   The University of Kansas Girl’s Night Out: http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-me...

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 2.0 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA:...

In this episode Ben chats with researcher Marc Lanovaz about the exciting world of machine learning and AI as it applies to the work of behaviour analysts.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning QABA: 1.5 General   Marc’s Upcoming Workshop (April 30, 2021): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-machine-learning-for-behavior-...

In this episode Ben chats with Thea Brain about the amazing world of peer-mediated interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning QABA: 1.5 General   Show Notes: Brain, T. & Mirenda, P. (2019). Effectiveness of a low-intensity peer-mediated intervention for middle school studen...

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Nicole Neil who is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University.  Nicole’s research focuses on behaviour analytic supports for individuals with Down Syndrome.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 Learning QABA: 1.0 General Contact: Nicole Neil ht...