Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

Latest Episodes:

Smashing Disability Stigma with Caterina Rivera Jul 19, 2024

Show notes

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, she was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome which includes a progressive vision disability due to retinitis pigmentosa as well as a hearing disability. She has a BA from Duke University, an MSEd from Bank Street College of Education, and an MPH from Hunter College. Catarina is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (IAAP).

Contact:

https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina/?hl=en

https://www.catarinarivera.com/

http://twitter.com/catarinarivera

http://www.facebook.com/blindishlatina

http://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinarivera

https://www.youtube.com/@CatarinaRivera

Links:

Catarina's TED Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbXxhuraJsE

ABC News Interview

https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/video/activist-social-media-fight-stigmas-blindness-deafness-94359608

Tending the Garden: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Trina Spencer Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

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. Since its inception, Juniper Gardens has developed and validated meaningful solutions to major community concerns identified by those directly affected - the community residents themselves. The center also provides opportunities for KU faculty and students to learn from the wisdom and life experiences of families from diverse backgrounds.

In this conversation, Dr. Spencer bares her soul as she shares her journey of living a sheltered life in a conservative religious family, eventually raising a wonderful transgendered child, finding herself in Africa, and the many life lessons she had along the way.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 2.5 Learning
IBAO: 2.5 Learning
QABA: 2.5 General

Contact:

https://absc.ku.edu/Trina-Spencer

http://www.trinastoolbox.com/

Juniper Gardens Children's Project

https://juniper.ku.edu/

Links:

Olivia J. Hooker

https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/about/heritage/olivia-hooker-biography

Carolyn Barcus

Carolyn Barcus Interview with Dr. Melissa Tehee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgyE_cJIuY

Dr. Carolyn Barcus: Keeper Of The Fire: Mentoring Through Self-Actualizing Education

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003246183-19/dr-carolyn-barcus-keeper-fire-mentoring-self-actualizing-education-pauline-attiyeh-erica-ficklin-devon-isaacs-melissa-tehee?context=ubx&refId=63868e7c-d942-44aa-ac7c-9495a52cd091

Morningside Academy

https://morningsideacademy.org/

Educated - Tara Westover

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated

Black Applied Behavior Analysts

https://babainfo.org/

Articles Referenced

Penney, A.M., Bateman, K.J., Veverka, Y. et al. Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00888-9

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Natalia Baires

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/

Anita Li

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-a-deep-dive-into-the-inequities-professorship-and-authorship-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-anita-li-phd-bcba-d/

Nicole Hollins

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-49-free-appropriate-public-education-for-all-students-the-role-of-behavior-analysts-in-public-schools-with-dr-nicole-hollins/

James Lee

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-56-supporting-autistic-children-in-low-resource-settings-with-james-lee-phd-bcba-d/

Jeron Trotman

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/

Malika Pritchett

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/

Lisa Aguilar

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheenem-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/

Cultural Identity in Applied Behavior Analysis with Basim Hudeen Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

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 opened Unlimited ABA Sports where he utilizes behavioral science in the context of athletics to improve lives. This conversation explores the intersection of Black identity and Islam, highlighting the historical context of the Black church, the significance of name changes upon conversion to Islam, and the importance of Ramadan, the transformative experience of Hajj, and the lessons of patience and gratitude learned through these practices. and the unique experiences of being Black and Muslim in America.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.unlimitedabasports.com/

Links:

Team ABA

https://teamaballc.com/

Canucks Autism Network

https://canucksautism.ca/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Black Liberation Psychology

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-108-culturally-affirming-special-education-in-panamanian-and-muslim-culture-with-dr-naima-bhana-lopez/

Culturally Safe Harm Reduction

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/

A Critical Friends Conversation on Harassment In The Field of Applied Behavior Analysis Jun 28, 2024

Show notes

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 someone you know is affected by sexual harassment, support and resources are available.

In Canada you can call the Sexual Violence Helpline:

1 888-933 9007

https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca/getting-help/sexual-violence-helpline/

In the USA you can call The National Sexual Assualt Telephone Hotline

1 800 656 HOPE (4674)

The original purpose of "Me Too" as used by Tarana Burke in 2006 was to empower women through empathy, especially young and vulnerable women. In October 2017, American actress, Alyssa Milano encouraged using the phrase as a hashtag to help reveal the extent of problems with sexual harassment and assault by showing how many people have experienced these events themselves. It therefore encourages women to speak up about their abuses, knowing that they are not alone. The movement spread beyond Hollywood calling out perpetrators in the music industry, sciences, academia, politics and even students in K-12 schools. So-called "whisper networks" have also formed where private lists of "people to avoid "are shared unofficially in nearly every major institution or industry where sexual harassment is common due to power imbalances, including government, media, news, and academia. These lists have the stated purpose of warning other workers in the industry and are shared from person to person, on forums, in private social media groups, and via spreadsheets.

(From: Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June 27). MeToo movement. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:41, June 28, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MeToo_movement&oldid=1231354954)

One such list has been rumored to exist in the field of applied behavior analysis warning conference attendees and employees of people to avoid or risk exposure to predatory behavior.

In this episode, we dig into the experiences of behavior analysts, the availability and usefulness of reporting procedures, and behaviors we can engage in to protect others from perpetrators.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General

Contact:

Dr. Lauryn Toby and Eric Ranade

https://www.thepsychobabblebcbas.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thepsychobabblebcbas/

Pre-order Erica and Lauryn’s Book

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032844183?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX

Dr. Kristyn Peterson

https://linktr.ee/moralismachina

https://www.instagram.com/aba_in_the_wild/

Links:

The #MeToo Movement

https://metoomvmt.org/

LGBTQIAS Special Interest Group

https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqabaisig/

The International Association for Behavior Analysis

Position on Sexual Harassment

https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/sexual-harassment,-2019.aspx

Harassment Reporting Procedure

https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/harassment-policy/report-harassment-incident.aspx

Behavior Analyst Demographics

https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/

Articles Referenced

Costa, A. L., & Kallick, B. (1993). Through the Lens of a Critical Friend. Educational Leadership, 51, 49-51.

Baires, N.A., Koch, D.S. The Future Is Female (and Behavior Analysis): A Behavioral Account of Sexism and How Behavior Analysis Is Simultaneously Part of the Problem and Solution. Behav Analysis Practice 13, 253–262 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00394-x

Stenhouse, L. (1975). An introduction to curriculum research and development. London: Heinemann.

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/

The Road to Black Con 2024 Series: Mini Episode 7 Jun 24, 2024

Show notes

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 to https://babainfo.org/conference/

Advocating For Indigenous People with Developmental Disabilities Jun 21, 2024

Show notes

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 adults and children who don't have their voices yet. Frankie hopes to focus her career on bridging the gap between Indigenous people and the rest of the world.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.gitanmaax.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-abel-8bab06234/

https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/about-us/indigenous-relations/

Links:

Residential schools

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/first-person-facing-genocide-mohawk-institute-la-tuque-residential-school-1.6527631

The Indian Residential Schools Surivivors Society

https://www.irsss.ca/

The 60s scoop

https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/

Indigenous Day school

https://irshdc.ubc.ca/learn/indian-day-schools/

Indigenous Foster Care

https://themedium.ca/disproportionate-suffering-indigenous-children-and-ongoing-discrimination/

The Gift Of Being Different

https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different

Shikabe Makwa

https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/shkaabe-makwa

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Rachelle Gladue

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/

Grant Bruno

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

Louis Busch Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/

Links:

DMV Association of Black Behavior Analysts (DMV ABBA)

https://www.dmvabba.org/

Black Men in Behavior Analysis

https://bmbanetwork.org/

Black Applied Behavior Analysts

https://babainfo.org/

Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC)

https://www.mobbac.org/

TAP: The ABA Pathfinders

https://www.mobbac.org/tap-the-aba-pathfinders

Black Women in Behavior Analysis (BWIBAAD)

https://bwibaad.org/

ABA Verzus Block Party

https://www.linkedin.com/company/abaverzus-block-party/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/

The Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community with Kelly Baird

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-86-the-missouri-black-behavior-analysis-community-mobbac-with-kelly-baird-ma-bcba-cctsi/

Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/

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

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/

Artificial Intelligence and Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Marc Lanovaz

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d/

Black Liberation Psychology with Dr. Evan Auguste

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

The Road to Black Con 2024 Mini Episode 6 with Dr. Jesca Apamo-Gannon, Ashley Carrigan, Danni Reid, and Jadine Wilson Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

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://babainfo.org/conference/

Decolonization of the Mind with Dr. Michael Yellow Bird Jun 14, 2024

Show notes

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 mind and positively change the structure and function of the brain. He also studies how experiences and perceptions change the brain (neuroplasticity); shape our DNA and affect the expression of our genes; activate different brain regions, change our brain waves, shape specialized brain cells such as mirror neurons; and alter our neurotransmitters and modulators. Dr. Yellow Bird uses his work as a means of translating the neuroscience of mindfulness and neurodecolonization to Tribal and Indigenous communities so they can understand why and how mindfulness and Indigenous contemplative practices work.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.0 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.indigenousmindfulness.com/

Links:

2 Crees in a Pod Interview with Dr. Yellow Bird

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceremony-and-the-brain-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/id1517083728?i=1000477932025

Jessica Barudin

https://www.jessicabarudin.com/

The Road to Black Con 2024 Mini Episode 5 with the hosts of ABA Inside Track Jun 11, 2024

Show notes

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://babainfo.org/conference/

Cultivating Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Peoples with Kim Trottier Jun 07, 2024

Show notes

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 can choose offices where they know cultural safety is a priority. Finally, they offer ongoing learning opportunities, facilitated by mentors, Elders, and experts in the field of cultural safety and humility, with the intention of supporting providers in expanding their knowledge around cultural practices, barriers to care, and to educate on what safe care looks and feels like to Indigenous Peoples

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.culturallycommitted.com/

Links:

First Nations Health Authority

https://www.fnha.ca/

Len Pierre Consulting

https://www.lenpierreconsulting.com/

Jessica Barudin

https://www.jessicabarudin.com/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced