Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

Episode 107 is a deep dive into school psychology, education, and academia through an Indigenous lens with the only Indigenous school psychology professor on Turtle Island,  Dr. Lisa Aguilar Ph. D, NCSP,  and two Indigenous doctoral students in school psychology, Bryanna Kinlicheene and Wamnuga Win (Kiva Sam).   Dr. Aguilar is an Indigenous (Enrolled member of MHA Nation, Oglala & Hunkpapa Lak...

In Episode 106, Ben chats with Dr. Mari Cerda about her experiences across multiple intersecting identities. They delve into the history of Mesoamerica, the lasting effects of colonization on the field of behavior analysis, the loneliness of possibly being the only Mestiza and Autistic behavior analyst in the entire field and her work with both her non-profit institute helping marginalized individ...

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, the topics of suicide and suicidal ideation are discussed.    In Episode 105,  Ben chats with Lauren Firth and Susan Tirella about delivering a behaviorally intensive service in suicide prevention called the BICS Model which embeds Dr. Kent Corso's Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-based Research (PROSPER) model in a Positive Behaviour Sup...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Jermar Perry and Bryant Antoine, the co-founders of the Village Path. The Village PATH’s mission is to increase awareness, access + acceptance of mental wellness within Black communities. Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics QABA: 1.5 Ethics Support the Village Path https://www.thevillagepa...

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discuss their recent paper: A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families. Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/...

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discuss their recent paper: A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families. Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural...

Jude Afolake Olubodun wears many hats, and each one speaks to his unwavering commitment to enhancing our understanding of autism and its multifaceted dimensions. As the Chief Decolonizing Officer of the renowned autistic-led non-profit organization, NeuroClastic, Jude spearheads efforts to challenge conventional narratives and create a more inclusive, empathetic, and informed society. Through his...

In Episode 100 I talk with Brooke Myers.  Brooke is a behaviour analyst who works for CBI Consultants (which also produces this podcast).  Brooke discusses our new Self Determination Course for Secondary Schools from its origins as Brooke's graduate thesis to the current version now available at  https://cbiconsultants.com/self-determination-course-secondary-schools/   Brooke Myers https://behavio...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Kozue Matsuda, a distinguished behaviour analyst, to delve into the fascinating world of behavior analysis, autism, and the often overlooked aspect of racism in Japan. Kozue shares her profound expertise, discussing the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families, while shedding light on the unique cultural context of Japa...

Episode 98 is an interview with Dr. Evan Auguste, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a pre-licensed clinical psychologist at Ma’at Psychological Services. We delved into the concept of Black Liberation psychology, a crucial field aimed at addressing the mental health repercussions of structural anti-Blackness. Dr. Auguste's work focuses on developing...

In episode 97 of the Behaviour Speak Podcast,  we have the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed Kimberly Woolery, M.S., BCBA, a trailblazing expert based in Jamaica, renowned for her pioneering work in providing culturally responsive telehealth services. In this captivating interview, Kimberly takes us on a journey through the intersection of telehealth and culturally sensitive care. Drawin...

In Episode 96, Ben chats with three board members of the Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado (OMPAC), the Mexican Organization of Practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis. They dive into the history of behavior analysis in Mexico and the purpose of OMPAC including their first international conference which was held August 17 and 18 2023 in Oaxaca.   Continuing...

Episode 95 features a conversation with Claire Zuch, a graduate student in Dr. Jordan Bellisle's HUB lab whose work has been focused on the analysis of ableism and stigma against Autistic folks.  Relational Density Theory is a complex and fascinating concept and Claire does a wonderful job of explaining RDT to a novice like myself.  Claire notes that RDT is often easier to explain with a visual of...

In Episode 94, Ben chats with Rola El-Annan, a Lebanese behaviour analyst currently working in Qatar. They dig into the history of behavior analysis in these Arab League nations including a deep dive into working in Lebanon after a series of incredible tragic events including the October Revolution in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beruit Explosion of 2020.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs...

In Episode 93 Ben chats with Kim Woolery, Gabi Torres, and Sloane Pharr-Strang, behaviour analysts from Jamaica, Curacao, and the Cayman Islands respectively. They discuss the history of behavior analysis in the Caribbean, funding, barriers, cultural responsiveness, and more!   Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CB...

In Episode 91, Ben chats with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie, certified International Behavior Analysts in Nigeria and Ghana.  This conversation takes a deep dive into the state of behavior analysis in these West African nations, the perceptions of autism, and the support they've received from the Black Applied Behavior Analysts organization.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsul...

In Episode 90, Ben chats with Dr. Bruce Tinor, a behaviour analyst and school administrator. Bruce shares how he and his amazing staff team started a school for kids with severe behaviour disorders literally from the ground up. At the end of the episode, Bruce talks about how he discovered the Black Applied Behavior Analysts (BABA), the upcoming BABA conference, and his work as vice president of B...

Episode 89 is special for me as I get to discuss my favourite thesis of all time written by Bukky Akinwale, a grad student at the University of North Texas. Bukky presented this work to a standing ovation at the 2022 Black Applied Behavior Analysts conference. In her thesis, she teaches two wonderful girls, Maliyha and Chevelle, to request, listen and recount stories from Ms. Alma Clark, a 94-year...

In Episode 88, Ben chats with the incredible dr. danyelle s. goitia beal. Dr. beal has been an inspiration and mentor to many guests on the Behaviour Speak Podcast and so we are honored and humbled to have dr. beal shares her life journey here.  From her very beginnings born in prison, abused growing up in the foster care system to being homeless, dr. beal knows trauma better than most. Now a best...

 This conversation delves into the complexities of intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing the cyclical nature of abuse and the critical need for safety planning. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by victims, particularly those with immigration issues, and the importance of social support in navigating these situations. The role of functional communication in therapy for b...

In Episode 86, Ben chats with the President and Co-Founder of the Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC) to learn about its history, its members, and its goals for the future.   Continuing Education Credits ( https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop ) 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CBA: Cultural Diversity   Kelly Baird https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-baird-ma-bcba-ccts...

In Episode 85, Ben chats with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya about her work in prevention science using the ProSocial and ACT-Matrix. They dive deep into the origins of prevention science and ProSocial and visit her own community to discuss culturally responsive work with Japanese families.   Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of suicide and school shootings. Listener discretion is advised.  ...

In Episode 84, Ben chats with Bryn Harris. Bryn is a behavior analysis student at the University of North Texas with an urgent plea for help. Lawmakers in Texas have proposed 140 different Anti-Trans bills some of which will be decided this week. Please listen to Bryn's story and plea or if you don't have time please check the links below and contact your representatives to stop the movement of th...

In Episode 83, Ben chats with the wonderful Dr. Malika Pritchett. Hear stories about Dr. Pritchett's grandparents working for the United Nations and how the dinner table conversations forged her lifelong passion for human rights and social justice. They also dive into topics like Deaf education and of course research ethics.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 2.0...

In Episode 82, Ben chats with Dr. Chevonne Sutter of the Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project. They take a deep dive into the world of deafblindness including etiology, misconceptions, assessment, treatment, and teaching strategies.    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Learning IBAO: ABA Topics QABA: Co-Morbidities/Multiple Diagnoses CBA: Learning...