Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

In this conversation, Charda'e shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a behavior analyst in a general education setting. She discusses the challenges of cultural identity, code-switching, and the impact of her experiences on her professional life. The conversation delves into the unique role of behavior analysts in general education, the importance of functional analysis, and th...

This episode explores the intersections of Indigenous knowledge, colonialism, and mental health, emphasizing the need to continuously unpack modernity's implications on identity and relationships. Dr. Emma Elliott discusses the importance of strengthening community ties, the urgency of climate action, and the role of Indigenous practices in fostering resilience and well-being. They highlight the p...

In Episode 181,  Ben speaks with Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn. Dr. Minthorn is an enrolled citizen of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. She is a full professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department and, in 2025 will be the first Indigenous President-Elect of the Association For The Study of Higher Education.  In this conversation, Dr. Minthorn d...

Episode 180 explores the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the experiences of three Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and their clinical director. They discuss their journeys into ABA, the challenges faced in accessing services, and the importance of RBTs in the field. The conversation culminates in the introduction of the ABA Roundtable, a conference designed to center RBTs an...

In episode 175, Ben welcomes back Dr. Marija Čolić. Marija is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she studies stigma in autistic people, those with developmental disabilities, and their caregivers as well as the parental experiences of autistic children.  They discuss her research in Serbia for which she won the 2021 Diversity in Research Award fr...

In this conversation, Ben Reiman hosts Hillary and Oswin to discuss their experiences and insights into neurodiversity, the evolution of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and the importance of intersectionality in advocacy. Hillary and Oswin discuss their collaboration on a new project with Foundations for Divergent Minds and the significance of a public health approach to neurodiversity. The discu...

In Episode 178, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter shares his journey, exploring his identity as a Black same-gender loving man, his experiences with sickle cell anemia, and his professional path as a psychologist and author. He discusses the impact of his heritage, the significance of sharecropping in his family's history, and the importance of understanding intersectionality in mental health. Jonatha...

In Episode 177 Ben speaks with the legendary Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark.  In her career spanning over 30 years, Susan Aglukark has received countless awards, including multiple Juno awards. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2004, the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and many more. She has held command performances for Queen...

In Episode 176, Ben speaks with Dr. Janise Parker, an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the William and Mary School of Education.  In the first half of this episode, Dr. Parker discusses her work supporting early-career women of color in school mental health fields.  The second half of the conversation discusses her pioneering research on the effects of religion and spirituality on the m...

In Episode 174, Ben chats with author, Kala Allen Omeiza.  Kala Allen Omeiza is a prominent author and mental health advocate with a deep focus on the intersection of race, culture, and neurodiversity. She is particularly known for her work highlighting the experiences of Black autistic individuals. Her book "Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment" explores the ch...

Ben chats with Dr. Juliana Sequeira César de Oliveira, an assistant professor with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre about her doctoral research into the behavioral processes involved in learning foreign languages.  Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics QABA: 1.5 Ethics Contact Dr. Seque...

In Episode 172, Dras. Corina Jimenez-Gomez, Sarah Lechago, and Denice Rios discuss their research exploring the answer to the question: Who are we? in their article:  An Exploratory Survey of Latinidad in Behavior Analysis published in the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice.    Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics QABA:...

In Episode 171, Ben speaks with Dr. Brian Boyd, William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education in the University of North Carolina School of Education, director of the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the President-Elect of the International Society for Autism Research, INSAR In June 2023, Dr. Boyd hosted the first in-person meeting of the Black Empowerment in Autis...

Canadian two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Donovan Bailey who was once hailed as the fastest man in the world said, in an interview with CTV news in 2020: "in Canada, it's racism with a smile" alluding to how racial inequity is masked by Canada's reputation of being the nicest people in the world.   In Episode 170, Ben sits down with behavior analyst Danni Reid, his guest from the first episode of th...

In Episode 169, Ben chats with Catarina Rivera, founder of Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas through storytelling and advocacy.  As a Latiné woman who has lived with disability all her life, she brings a deep understanding of intersectionality to conversations surrounding disability. She wore hearing aids from a young age but did not know why she was hard of hearing. At 17, s...

In Episode 168, Ben chats with Dr. Trina Spencer, the first female Director of the Juniper Garden's Children Centre, a part of the KU Life Span Institute, originally founded in the mid-1960s when citizens of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas joined with faculty from the University of Kansas to address concerns about the development and education of children in their low-income, inner-city community. S...

In Episode 167, Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and doctoral student at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.  After a brief stint as a linebacker with the NFL's New York Giants,  Basim combined his love for sports and his passion for supporting kids and adults with behavioral challenges back to his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and open...

In Episode 166,  Ben chats with Dr. Lauryn Toby,  Erica Ranade, and Dr Kristyn Peterson.  Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual harassment in conference, workplace, and academic settings. The content may be distressing to some listeners. If you find these topics triggering, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. Remember, if you or...

We're excited to share Episode 7 of our Mini-Episode Series:  The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference!  Episode 7 features conversations with Breanna Kelly, Erykah McClendon, LaKeshia Wells, Akricia Joseph, and Kemy Williams! IN PERSON TICKET SALES FOR BLACK CON 2024 END ON JUNE 28TH! To register for Black Con go...

In Episode 164, Ben chats with Gitxsan-born Indigenous developmental disabilities advocate Frankie (Sii Lu Yee) Abel.  Frankie works as an Indigenous Practice Advisor for Community Living BC in rural remote British Columbia while attending Simon Fraser’s Beedie School of Business in the Indigenous Executive MBA program.  She is passionate about advocating for Indigenous people and vulnerable adult...

On this Juneteenth 2024 we're excited to share Episode 6 of our Mini-Episode Series:  The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference!  Episode 6 features four separate conversations with BABA 2023 attendees:  Dr. Jesca Apamo-Gannon, Ashley Carrigan, Danni Reid, and Jadine Wilson!  To register for Black Con go to https:/...

Episode 162 is a humbling, wonderful conversation with Dr. Michael Yellow Bird.  Dr. Yellow Bird works with Tribal and Indigenous Peoples to bring mindfulness and neurodecolonization approaches to these communities for the purposes of healing and improving wellness. He uses neuroscience research to examine how mindfulness approaches and traditional Indigenous contemplative practices can train the...

We're excited to share Episode 5 of our Mini-Episode Series:  The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference!  Episode 5 features a chat with the pioneers of behavior analysis podcasting:  Diana Parry-Cruwyz and Robert Parry-Cruwyz from the incredible ABA Inside Track Podcast!   To register for Black Con go to https://b...

Episode 160 features a conversation with Kim Trottier, founder of Culturally Committed.  The purpose of Culturally Committed is threefold: first, it creates a pathway for client feedback, so providers can learn what Indigenous Peoples want and need to create trusting relationships. Second, it provides a list of providers who are demonstrating a desire to offer culturally safe services, so clients...

We're excited to share Episode 4 of our Mini-Episode Series:  The Road to Black Con 2024 featuring conversations with attendees from last year's conference!  Episode 4 features two conversations. The first is with Mia, a registered behavior technician with The Indiana Institute for Behavior Analysis whom I interviewed on the deck of the paddle boat during the 90s Boat Cruise.  The second is a conv...