Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

Episode 146: Providing Behavior Analytic Services in Brasil

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 146, Ben chats with Hilary Amado, an American behaviour analyst living with her psychoanalyst Brazillian husband in Brasil.  The conversat...

Episode 145: Behavior Analysis in Pakistan with Alia Yasir, BCaBA, IBA

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 145, Ben chats with Alia Yasir. Alia is a highly experienced and dedicated Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Internati...

Episode 144: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Behaviour with Dr. Pranali Hoyle

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 144, I chat with the brilliant Dr. Pranali Hoyle, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level who studies the effects of mindfulness ...

Episode 143: Analyzing Gender Stereotyping Using Relational Density Theory with Elana Sickman

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 143, we continue the conversation that started in Episode 95 with Claire Zuch on Relational Density Theory.  In Claire's episode, we dug d...

Episode 142: Creating a Powerhouse: Forging Black Leaders in Behavior Analysis

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the inaugural Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (Feb 21st!) I'm humbled to share episode 142 with the amazing Portia James!  Port...

Episode 141: Social Justice and The School Psychologist

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor at Marist College.   She is also a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist in New York State....

Episode 140: PsychoHairapy with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 140,  Ben chats with clinical psychologist,  Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who has combined her passion for hairstyling with psychology to create...

Episode 139: Threads of Hope: Addressing Trauma Amid War and Civil Discord with Sawsan Razzouk, M.A., BCBA

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 139, Ben chats with the brilliant and wonderful Sawsan Razzouk, a Lebanese behavior analyst who elegantly melds applied behavior analysis, ...

Episode 138: Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports for Black Students

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 138, Ben chats with Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell, an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Developm...

Episode 137: Behavior Analysis and Fragile X Syndrome with Dr. Katerina Monlux

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 137, Ben talks with Dr. Kat Monlux, a behavior analyst and Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University whose primary areas of study...

Episode 136 From Bias to Balance: Antiracism in Behavior Analysis with Sonia Levy, Ph.D., BCBA

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 136  Ben talks with Dr. Sonia Levy, A Black, Jewish behaviour analyst and lead author on a seminal article in behaviour analysis entitled:...

Episode 135: Addressing Human Trafficking With Behavior Analysis with Arturo Garcia

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 135, Ben talks with Arturo Garcia, a doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida in collaboration with USF's Trafficking in Perso...

Episode 134: A Blueprint For Burnout: Supporting DEI Practitioners with Dr. Sam

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ben talks to Dr. Samantha "Dr. Sam" Rae, a Black Autistic woman and CEO of DSRD Consulting, brings a unique lens to DEI, merging her ...

Episode 133: Meet The Cihons: Siblings in Science with Drs. Traci and Joe Cihon

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 133, Ben chats with brother and sister behaviour analysts and researchers, Drs. Joe and Traci Cihon.  From their early years growing up in...

Episode 132: Culturally Safe Harm Reduction with Rachelle Gladue (pîsimoyâpiy ka-nîpawit)

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 132,  Ben chats with Rachelle Gladue co-founder of the Tawâw Outreach Collective located in Amiskwacîwâskahikan n Treaty 6 Territory - ...

Episode 131: Precision Teaching with Jared Van

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 131, Ben chats with Jared Van, a Ph.D student at Penn State University studying under precision teaching legend Dr. Rick Kubina. This episo...

Episode 130: Exploring Indigenous Identity in Behavior Analysis with Jordyn Burleson

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Ben Reiman speaks with Jordyn Burleson, a Registered Behavior Technician from the Tonawanda Seneca tribe. They discuss Jordan's ...

Episode 129: School Counselor Education and Social Justice

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the Sista Scholars!  They are counselors and educational leaders who believe in community and utilizing their collective village to engage in so...

Episode 128: White Homework with Tori Williams Douglass

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 128, Ben chats with Tori Williams Douglass, the creator behind White Homework, a platform for teaching people about anti-racism and social ...

Episode 127: Liberation-oriented, Anti-oppressive, Culturally Informed Mental Health

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 127 is a conversation with Dr. Han Ren.  Dr. Ren (she/they) is a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator...

Episode 126: Changing Frequencies: Trauma, Wellness, and the Path to Behavioral Health with Dr. Natalie Williams Awodeha

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 126 is a long-awaited conversation with the incredible Dr. Natalie Williams Awodeha.  Dr. Natalie's research and practice dig deep into the p...

Episode 125: To Ignore or Not To Ignore. Is That The Right Question?: The Nuances of Differential Reinforcement in Applied Behavior Analysis

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 125 is a conversation with Dr. Lindsay Lloveras. Dr. Lloveras is a Behavior Analyst for the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (...

Episode 124: Unveiling Narratives: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Strengths, and Increasing the Visibility of Arab/MENA Psychologists

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 124,  Ben is joined by Iranian-American psychologist, Dr. Bahaur Amini.  Dr Amini is actively involved in Arab/MENA-Psy, the Arab, Middle...

Episode 123: Culturally Responsive Visual Supports with Rashida Biera, M.A., BCBA and Jaleesa Holden

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 123, Ben chats with Rashida Biera, a behaviour analyst and owner/founder/creator of Hue-man Expressions LLC, and Jaleesa Holden, an incredi...

Episode 122: Neurodiversity In The Workplace: A South Asian Perspective with Jagmeet Sangha, M.A., BCBA

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 122, Ben chats with Jagmeet Sangha,  a behaviour analyst at Behavior Pivot based in California.  In the first half of the episode Jagmeet...

Episode 121: The Autistic Behavior Analyst and Doula: A Conversation with Treichae Holmes, M.S., BCBA, LBA,CD

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 121, Ben chats with Treichae Holmes (she/her), a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Doula.  Treichae is Autistic and the moth...

Episode 120: Culturally Responsive Screening Tools for Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities in Nigeria with Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 120 is a conversation with Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA). Notably, ...

Episode 119: Inclusive Sexual Health For Adults with Developmental Disabilities with Landa Fox, M.A., BCBA, CSHE

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 119 Ben welcomes back Certifed Sexual Health Educator and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Landa Fox. Landa believes that everyone has a ...

Episode 118: Diversifying the Behavior Analyst Certification Board with Kelly Baird and Jeron Trotman

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we chat with previous guests, Kelly Baird and Jeron Trotman respective founders of the Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Commu...

Episode 117: The Lakota BCBA with Valerie Clack, M.A., BCBA, LBA

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 117 features a conversation with Valerie Clack aka, The Lakota BCBA.  Valerie is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. The Oglala L...

Episode 116: Being Romani with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 116, Ben chats with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson of Ludar Animal Behavior.  We get into Mel's passion of decolonizing animal welfare while delvi...

Episode 115: Microaggressions: A Primer with Dr. Brea Banks

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 115 features a deep dive into microaggressions with Dr. Brea Banks, an Associate professor at Illinois State University who researches the con...

Episode 114 Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion with Dr.Nikole Hollins-Sims

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims is a systems-level thinker with a love for consultation. As a school psychologist by training, she finds that transforming edu...

Episode 113: The Black School Psychologists Network with Tiara Bland, Ed.D, NCSP

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 113, Ben chats with Dr. Tiara Bland, the chief of staff for the Black School Psychologists Network (BSPN).   Dr. Bland is an Assistant Pr...

Episode 112: The National Native Children’s Trauma Center with Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door, Ph.D., LCPC

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: In this episode we dive deep into trauma in Indigenous communities including the atrocities that occurred at residential boarding sch...

Episode 110: Contingency Management with Dr. Bethany Raiff

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 110, Ben chats with Dr. Bethany Raiff, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Rowan University about everything contingency managem...

Episode 109: Behaviour Analysis in Brasil with Valeria Parejo

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 109 Ben chats with Valeria Parejo, a board-certified behavior analyst, Qualified Behaviour Analyst, and a doctoral candidate in the Behavio...

Episode 108: Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture with Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 108 Ben chats with Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez, an assistant professor of special education and board-certified behavior analyst doctoral (BCBA-D...

Episode 107: Indigenous School Psychology with Dr. Lisa Aguilar, Bryanna Kinilicheene, and Wamnuga-Win (Kiva Sam)

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 107 is a deep dive into school psychology, education, and academia through an Indigenous lens with the only Indigenous school psychology profe...

Episode 106: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Insights: Dr. Mari Cerda’s Journey as an Indigenous-Mestiza Autistic Behavior Analyst

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 106, Ben chats with Dr. Mari Cerda about her experiences across multiple intersecting identities. They delve into the history of Mesoameric...

Episode 105: Suicide Prevention With Autistic Individuals

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, the topics of suicide and suicidal ideation are discussed.    In Episode 105,  Ben chats with Lauren Firth and Su...

Episode 104: The Village Path: A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health for Black Men

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 aw...

Episode 103:Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families (Part 2)

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discus...

Episode 102: Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families (Part 1)

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discus...

Episode 101: Lesser-known Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism with Jude Afolake Olubodun

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jude Afolake Olubodun wears many hats, and each one speaks to his unwavering commitment to enhancing our understanding of autism and its multifaceted ...

Episode 100: Self Determination and Self Advocacy with Brooke Myers M.A., BCBA

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 100 I talk with Brooke Myers.  Brooke is a behaviour analyst who works for CBI Consultants (which also produces this podcast).  Brooke di...

Episode 99: Behavior Analysis and Racism in Japan: A Conversation with Dr.Kozue Matsuda, Ph.D., BCBA-D

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Kozue Matsuda, a distinguished behaviour analyst, to delve into the fascinating world of beha...

Episode 98: Black Liberation Psychology: A Conversation with Dr. Evan Auguste

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 98 is an interview with Dr. Evan Auguste, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a pre-licensed cl...

Episode 97: Bridging the Gap: Culturally Responsive Telehealth and Behavior Analysis with Kimberly Woolery, M.S., BCBA

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Episode 96: Behavior Analysis in Mexico with Mariana del los Santos, M.S., BCBA, Varsovia Hernández Eslava Ph.D., BCBA, and Janet Enriquez, M.S., BCBA

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 96, Ben chats with three board members of the Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado (OMPAC), the Mexican...

Episode 95: Analyzing Stigma and Ableism Against Autistics using Relational Density Theory

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 94: Behaviour Analysis in Lebanon and Qatar with Rola El-Annan, M.Ed., BCBA

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Episode 93: Behaviour Analysis in the Caribbean with Kim Woolery, Gabi Torres, and Sloane Pharr-Strang

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 93 Ben chats with Kim Woolery, Gabi Torres, and Sloane Pharr-Strang, behaviour analysts from Jamaica, Curacao, and the Cayman Islands respe...

Episode 91: Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 91, Ben chats with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie, certified International Behavior Analysts in Nigeria and Ghana.  This conversation tak...

Episode 90: A Behavior Analytic Approach to School Administration with Dr. Bruce Tinor, Ed.D., BCBA, LBS

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 89: Tales By Moonlight: Storytelling for Youths and Elders in a Historically Black Community with Bukky Akinwale

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 88: From Trauma to Triumph: A Conversation with dr. danyelle beal, Psy.D., BCBA

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 87: The Path to Freedom: Rebuilding Lives After Domestic Violence with Enasha Anglade, M.S., BCBA

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 This conversation delves into the complexities of intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing the cyclical nature of abuse and the critical need fo...

Episode 86: The Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC) with Kelly Baird, M.A., BCBA, CCTSI

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 85: Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese-Speaking Mothers with Distress - Applications of Prevention Science with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya, Ph.D., BCBA-D

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 orig...

Episode 84: Anti-Trans Legislation: Threatening the Lives of Trans-Behavior Analysts

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Lawmaker...

Episode 83: The Ethics of Research: Applying a Human Rights and Social Justice Lens with Dr. Malika Pritchett

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 83, Ben chats with the wonderful Dr. Malika Pritchett. Hear stories about Dr. Pritchett's grandparents working for the United Nations and h...

Episode 82: Teaching Individuals Who Are DeafBlind with Chevonne Sutter, Ph.D., BCBA-D

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 81: The Burnout Epidemic: Understanding the Root Causes in Behavior Analysis with Cammie Williams, M.Sc., BCBA, LBA

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experiences of burnout in the field of behaviour analysis are being reported more and more and with that many resources on how to alleviate these symp...

Episode 80: The International Behavior Analyst Organization: An Interview with IBAO Co-Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Michael Mueller, BCBA-D, IBA

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 80, Ben chats with Mike Mueller about the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO).  They talk about the history of the IBAO an...

Episode 79: Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman, M.Sc.

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 79, Ben chats with Jeron Trotman, a board-certified behavior analyst and founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), the first Specia...

Episode 78: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Autistic Children with Abdullah Bernier

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 78, Ben chats with Abdullah Bernier. Abdullah is a doctoral student in the School and Applied Psychology program at the University of Calga...

Episode 77: Developing Practitioner Skills in Culture and Compassion with Nissa Intarachote Van Etten, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 77, Ben chats with Dr. Nissa Intarachote Van Etten. Nissa has worked tirelessly in the area of culturally responsive compassionate care. We...

Episode 76: The Next Generation of Black Leaders in Behavior Analysis: Empowering Success with Adrienne Bradley, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 76, Ben chats with Adrienne Bradley who recently finished her term as President of Black Applied Behavior Analysts. They discuss current le...

Episode 75: Cultivating Black Excellence in School Psychology with Dr. Celeste Malone

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 75, Ben has the great honour of chatting with Dr. Celeste Malone, President of the National Association School Psychologists (NASP). This c...

Episode 73: Behavior Analysis in Practice: Latin American Women in Behavior Analysis: A Call For Papers

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episodes 73 and 74 are a final push for the call for papers announced last summer for a special issue in the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice ent...

Episode 74: Analistas De La Conducta Latinoamericanas: Solictud de Envio

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episodes 73 and 74 are a final push for the call for papers announced last summer for a special issue in the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice ent...

Episode 72: Breaking the Mold: Dr. Kristen Bottema-Beutel’s Quest for High-Quality and Ethical ABA Research

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 72, Ben chats with Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Ph.D.  Much of Kristen's research is in the area of research ethics and quality. She and her te...

Episode 71: The Magic of the ACT Matrix with Mary Penrice-Edmondson, M.S., BCBA, Tina Long, M.Ed., BCBA, and Monica Peters, M.ADS, BCBA

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 71, Ben chats with Mary Penrice-Edmondson, Tina Long, and Monica Peters about the ACT Matrix.  They dive into psychological flexibility an...

Episode 70: Systemic Change in Education with Casey Dupart, M.A., M.S., Psy.D, BCBA, LBA, CCPT

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 70, Ben chats with Dr. Casey Dupart.  Casey is a school psychologist, trained K-12 administrator, behaviour analyst, and, certified clinic...

Episode 68: Racism, Feminism, and Behaviour Analysis in Brazil with Dr. Táhcita Medrado Mizael, Ph.D.

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 68, Ben chats with Dr. Táhcita Medrado Mizael.  Dr. Mizael is a behaviour analytic researcher based in São Paulo, Brasil.  As a Black, ...

Episode 69: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Schools with Drs. Mya Hernandez, Amoy Kito-Hugh, Denise Ross-Page, and Margo Uwayo

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 69, Ben chats with Denise Ross-Page, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Margo Uwayo, Ph.D., BCBA, Mya Hernandez, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Amoy Kito-Hugh, Ph.D., BCBA...

Episode 67: Humility, Compassion, and Reflection with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA, and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, Ph.D., BCBA-D

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 67, Ben chats with Drs. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Jonathan Tarbox. This conversation digs deep into humility, compassion, and reflection....

Episode 66: Analyzing The Public Behaviour of Donald Trump: Novel ABA Research with Dr. Robin Arnall, Ph.D., BCBA-D

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 66, Ben chats with Robin Arnall, Ph.D., BCBA-D.  Dr. Arnall is an Autistic Assistant Professor at Russell Sage College.  They dive into h...

Episode 65: AAC Advocacy with Tiffany Joseph of Nigh Functioning Autism

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 65, Ben chats with Tiffany Joseph, producer of Nigh Functioning Autism.  Tiffany is a mom to three children two of whom are diagnosed with...

Episode 64: Culture-Based Education with Naomi K. Tachera, M.A., BCBA, LBA

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 64, Ben chats with Naomi Tachera, an Indigenous Hawaiian behaviour analyst and mother to a wonderful Autistic son.  This conversation is a...

Episode 63: Equity and Systems Change With Dr. Noor Syed, Ph.D., BCBA-D

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 63, Ben chats with Noor Syed, Ph.D., BCBA-D.  Dr. Syed discusses her work developing sustainable systems locally with a fantastic ABA prog...

Episode 62: Addressing Racial Bias in Education with May Beaubrun, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 62, Ben chats with May Beaubrun on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system. May discusses the history of educ...

Episode 61: Firesetting and Forensics - Supporting Adults With Intellectual Disabilities with Josephine Collins, Ph.D.

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 61, Ben chats with Dr. Josie Collins from the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent.  Dr. Collins' conducts research on adults and youth...

Episode 60: Gender Identity and Expression with Janani Vaidya, M.S., BCBA

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 60, Ben chats with Janani Vaidya (they/them).  Janani is a behaviour scientist teaching at National Louis University and a member of Dr. E...

Episode 59: The Realities of Services For Autistic Adults with Jeff Newman - Part 2

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode, Ben chats with Jeff Newman. Jeff is a well-known Autistic advocate who works as Director of Community Integration and an abu...

Episode 58: The Realities of Services For Autistic Adults with Jeff Newman - Part 1

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode, Ben chats with Jeff Newman. Jeff is a well-known Autistic advocate who works as Director of Community Integration and an abu...

Episode 57: Huddle Up! Collaboration and Mentorship with Landria Seals Green, CCC-SLP, BCBA

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ben chats with Landria Seals Green, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.  They cover topics includi...

Episode 56: Supporting Autistic Children in Low Resource Settings with James Lee, Ph.D., BCBA-D

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. James Lee about his research providing parent-mediated interventions in rural and low-resource settings. Much of h...

Episode 54: Applied Behaviour Analysis Reform: Is It Even a Possibility? with Terra Vance

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, syst...

Episode 53: Cultural Competence in Behaviour Analysis: How Far Have We Come? with Dr. Elizabeth Hughes-Fong, Ph.D., BCBA

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with the late Dr. Lyz Hughes-Fong about all things cultural (competence, humility, sensitivity, awareness, and understanding)....

Episode 52: An Autistic Researcher’s Perspectives on Neurodiversity, Autism, and Autism Research with Patrick Dwyer, M.A.

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Patrick Dwyer, an autistic Ph.D. student at the University of California-Davis.  Patrick discusses his writings and rese...

Episode 51: I Wanna Dance With Somebody!: Using Behaviour Science to Teach Dance with Shreeya Deshmuhk, M.Sc., BCBA

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sport...

Episode 50: The Experiences of an Autistic RBT with Kaelynn Partlow

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 50 Ben talks with Kaelynn Partlow. Kaelynn is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) at the Project Hope Foundation in South Carolina. Kae...

Episode 49: Free Appropriate Public Education for All Students: The Role of Behavior Analysts in Public Schools with Dr. Nicole Hollins, Ph.D., BCBA-D

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 49 Ben talks with Nicole Hollins, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her work towards equitable multi-tiered positive behavioural interventions and suppo...

Episode 48: Group Homes for People With Intellectual Disabilities with Christine Bigby, MSW, Ph.D.

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode 48: Group Homes for People With Intellectual Disabilities with Christine Bigby, MSW, Ph.D.  In this episode, Ben ...

Episode 47: Toilet Training: What’s the Point? with Dr. Katie Rinald, Ph.D., BCBA

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Rina...

Episode 46: Tackling Disability Stigma with Relational Frame Theory with Dr. Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA-D

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Episode 45: Autistic Advocacy with Tiffany Hammond

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Au...

Episode 44: Family Centred Positive Behaviour Support with Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., BCBA-D (Part 2)

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...