Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Episode 245: Cultural Responsiveness in ABA: A Hawaiian Perspective with Dr. Naomi Tachera and Dr. Sara Sato
20 Dec 2025
This conversation explores the intersection of Hawaiian culture and behaviour analysis, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness in service delivery. Naomi Tachera and Sara Sato discuss the rich history of Hawaiian language and literacy, the blending of traditions in Hawaii, and the need for humility and acknowledgment in interactions with families. They highlight the demographics of behaviour analysts in Hawai'i, the challenges faced by Native Hawaiians in the field, and the fine line between cultural appropriation and appreciation. The discussion also touches on community support, networking opportunities, and future directions for culturally responsive ABA education. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 General CBA: 1.5 Cultural Diversity Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Naomi Tachera https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-tachera-325138365/ Sara Sato https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sato-97979a9b/ Links: Kamehameha Schools https://www.ksbe.edu/ Awaiaulu https://awaiaulu.org/ Asian & Pacific Islander Association for Behaviour Analysis https://www.apiaba.org/ Southeast Asia Applied Behavior Analysis Conference https://www.linkedin.com/company/sea-abac/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/sea.abac/ Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 241: Behaviour Analysis in The Philippines https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-241-behaviour-analysis-in-the-philippines-with-razelle-kaye-castillo-bcaba-kristine-gomez-ma-bcba-kathryn-mendoza-ma-ed-bcba/ Episode 207: Language, Learning, and Culture in the Quechua community https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/language-learning-and-culture-in-the-quechua-community-with-jessica-huancacuri/ Episode 188: Incorporating Filipino Values in Behavioral Health https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/incorporating-filipino-values-in-behavioral-health-with-dr-pauline-tolentino-pablo-dbh-bcba/ Episode 148: Behaviour Analysis in the First Nation Communities of Australia https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-148-behaviour-analysis-in-first-nation-communities-of-australia/ Episode 64: Culture-Based Education in Hawai'i https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-64-culture-based-education-with-naomi-k-tachera-ma-bcba-lba/
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