Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Episodes
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...
Episode 43: Family Centred Positive Behaviour Support with Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., BCBA-D (Part 1)
26 Aug 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...
Episode 42: Professorship and Authorship Inequities in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Anita Li, Ph.D., BCBA-D
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Anita Li, Ph.D., BCBA-D, about her research on the status of women in behaviour analysis in terms of pay equity, publi...
Episode 41: Friendship is the Best Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D.
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson about all aspects of the social skills program, PEERS, from neurodiversity-affirming prac...
Episode 40: Applications of Behaviour Science to Foster Care, Runaways, the Homeless and Bullying with Dr. Kimberly Crosland, Ph.D., BCBA-D
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Kim Crosland from the University of South Florida about her work in foster care and group home settings. In partic...
Episode 39: Behavior Therapy for Tics and Tourette Syndrome with Dr. Douglas Woods, Ph.D.
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Douglas Woods gives a detailed explanation of what tics are and the differences between tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. He then takes listene...
Episode 38: What We Can Do About Stigma and Racism Using Behaviour Science with Dr. Marija Čolić, Ph.D., BCBA
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Marija Čolić, Ph.D., BCBA, about her research in Serbia and the US on stigma for Autistic folks and other disabiliti...
Episode 37: The Realities of Autism in First Nations Communities in Canada with Grant Bruno, Ph.D.
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Grant Bruno. Grant is Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) from Maskwacis, Alberta, a Ph.D. student in Medical Science in the Dep...
Episode 36: Saving Cats and Dogs from Euthanasia Using Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Jennifer Fritz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Dr. Steven Payne, Ph.D., BCBA-D
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-interview episode, Ben chats with Jennifer Fritz, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Steven Payne, Ph.D., BCBA-D about their respective Cat Labs! Drs. Frit...
Episode 35: Staff Training and Supervision with Dr. Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Denny and his colleagues have been at forefront of evidence-based staff training for a...
Episode 34: Neurodiversity, ADHD, and ODD with Amelia Bowler, M.ADS., BCBA
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben chats with Amelia Bowler about her work supporting kids with ADHD and/or ODD. They also reflect on personal experiences and have a discussion on...
Episode 33: Addressing Substance Use Disorders, Poverty, and AIDS Prevention Using Behavioural Science with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramaniam on the applications of contingency management to drug addiction and...
Episode 32: Special Series on Supporting Refugees from Ukraine Episode 2: Tips on Providing Direct Support to Ukrainian Refugee Families with Autistic Children with Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben speaks with Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA, a Ukrainian behaviour analyst who has been providing services and support to refugee ...
Episode 31: Special Series on Supporting Refugees from Ukraine Episode 1: Coordinating Supports for Refugee Families of Children with Disabilities with Sophie Ganevitch, M.Ed., BCBA
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this series we talk to Sophie Ganevitch. Sophie has worked for many years growing behaviour analysis in Ukraine. On February 2...
Episode 30: Interteaching with Dr. Rocío Rosales , Ph.D., BCBA-D
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 29: Art and Behaviour Analysis with Natasha Bouchillon, M.S., BCBA
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Bouchillon is a professional artist and board certified behaviour analyst who has combined her fields to create an art-based ABA curriculum ca...
Episode 28: Including Autistic People in Every Aspect of Autism Research with Dr. M. Ariel Cascio, Ph.D.
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation with Dr. M. Ariel Cascio. Dr. Cascio conducts research in the areas of person-or...
Episode 27: Translational Research, DiGeorge Syndrome and a Little Dash of Metacontingencies with Valdeep Saini, Ph.D., BCBA-D
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 26: Smashing the Patriarchy: A Conversation About Sexism and Privilege in Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Natalia Baires, Ph.D., BCBA-D
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 25: Having Sex, Seeing a Concert, Going to the Pub, Living with My Friends: Proper Outcomes of Positive Behaviour Support with Dr. Darren Bowring, Ph.D.
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 updatin...
Episode 24: Autistic Self-Advocacy with Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes two conversations with Ontario Autism Coalition directors, Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner. Michau and Phil share their persp...
Episode 23: Person-Driven Positive Behaviour Support for Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Kate Gould, DPsych
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Kate Gould, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinic Lead & Positive Behaviour Service Research Fellow at the Mo...
Episode 22: Cultural Competence with Jessica Bethel, M.Ed., BCBA
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Jessica Bethel, a board certified behaviour analyst based in Ontario, Canada. Jessica shares her experiences as a Blac...
Episode 21: The Effects of Empathy Training on Racial Bias and Other Research from Dr. Victoria Suarez, Ph.D., BCBA-D
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben connects with Dr. Victoria Suarez on some of her recent publications in the areas of ACT, RFT, and Collaboration. Continuing E...
Episode 20: Consulting in Group Homes using ACT with Monica Peters, M.ADS., BCBA
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 disabil...
Episode 19: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, and Coaching Through a Behaviour Analytic Lens with Wes Lowery, M.S., BCBA
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
Episode 18: Values-based Supervision and Mentorship with Hilary McClinton, M.Ed., BCBA
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 17: Behavioural Gerontology with Dr. Rebecca Sharp, Ph.D., BCBA-D
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Rebecca Sharp who directs the Applied Behaviour Analysis programme at Bangor University in Wales. Dr. Sharp's rese...
Episode 16: Pediatric Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Amy Tanner, Ph.D., BCBA-D
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 15: Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa Eltanab
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Radwa Eltanab chats with Ben about how she went from a parent seeking services overseas for her autistic child to becoming the first certified behavio...
Episode 14: “Do we really need to sit on Santa’s lap?”: Body Autonomy, Consent, Sex Toys and Lube with Landa Fox, M.A., BCBA, CSHE
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Landa Fox, a board-certified behaviour analyst and certified sexual health educator. We have an amazing discussion ...
Episode 13: Behaviour Analysis and Psychotropic Medication with Dr. Alison Cox, Ph.D., BCBA-D
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 Ben chats with Dr. Alison Cox, BCBA-D, about her research on psychotropic medication including effects on behavioural function, side eff...
Episode 12: Safety Skills, Game Theory and Suboptimal Choice with Danielle Watson, M.Sc., BCBA
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 11: The Treatment of Life-Threatening Pica with Louis Busch, BST, ABS (H.C.), M.Ed., BCBA
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tor...
Episode 10: Autistic Girls with Gabrielle Stigant, M.Ed., BCBA
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with my longtime colleague, Gabrielle Stigant, about supports for girls and women with autism. Continuing Education Units (C...
Episode 9: Behaviour Analysis in Senegal with Adair Cardon, M.S., BCBA
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pub...
Episode 8: Artificial Intelligence and Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Marc Lanovaz, Ph.D., BCBA-D
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 anal...
Episode 7: Peer-Mediated Interventions for Autistic Students with Thea Brain, M.A., BCBA
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben chats with Thea Brain about the amazing world of peer-mediated interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Contin...
Episode 6: Behavior Analysis and Down Syndrome with Dr. Nicole Neil, Ph.D., BCBA-D
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Nicole Neil who is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western Univ...
Episode 5: Bringing Behaviour Analysis to Africa: A Culturally Diverse Journey Around the World with Maleshwane Mauco, M.Sc., BCBA
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben chats with Maleshwane Mauco, a board-certified behaviour analyst from Botswana in southern Africa. Maleshwane shares her experie...
Episode 4: Solutions for Sleep with Hilary McClinton, M.Ed., BCBA, and Nicole Shallow, M.Ed., BCBA
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Hilary and Nicole about everything from sleep assessment to intervention. Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://...
Episode 3: Parent Coaching with ESDM and The Balance Program with Maria Sample, M.A., BCBA
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben chats with Maria Sample, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in Vancouver, BC. Maria and Ben talk about the Early Start Denver ...
Episode 2: Trauma-informed Supports for Autism with Alexia Stack, M.Ed., BCBA
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben chats with Alexia Stack, M.Ed, BCBA about all things trauma and autism including a thorough discussion of her 2019 article entitled “Autism Spec...
Episode 1: A Behaviour Analyst‘s Experience with Racism in Canada with Danielle Reid, M.Sc., BCBA
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode I speak with Danielle Reid, MSc., BCBA, who shares her personal story of coming to Canada from Trinidad & Tobago in terms of ...