In this conversation, Charda'e shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a behavior analyst in a general education setting. She discusses the challenges of cultural identity, code-switching, and the impact of her experiences on her professional life. The conversation delves into the unique role of behavior analysts in general education, the importance of functional analysis, and the need for a more integrated approach to behavior management in schools

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

BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI

Contact:

Charda'e Pearson's LinkedIN Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chardae-pearson-11835a143/

Links:

Charda'e's presentation at Women in Behavior Analysis 2023

https://behaviorlive.com/courses/equitable-and-diverse-leadership-a-systematic-approach-that-builds-leaders-of-al

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes

Episode 49 with Dr. 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/

Episode 62 with May Beaubrun

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-62-addressing-racial-bias-in-education-with-may-beaubrun-med-bcba-lba/

Episode 75 with Dr. Celeste Malone

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-75-cultivating-black-excellence-and-intelligence-in-school-psychology-with-dr-celeste-malone/

Episode 114 with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/

Episode 138 with Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-138-culturally-responsive-positive-behavioral-intervention-and-supports-for-black-students/

This episode explores the intersections of Indigenous knowledge, colonialism, and mental health, emphasizing the need to continuously unpack modernity's implications on identity and relationships. Dr. Emma Elliott discusses the importance of strengthening community ties, the urgency of climate action, and the role of Indigenous practices in fostering resilience and well-being. They highlight the potential of Indigenous knowledge systems to provide sustainable pathways for the future and the significance of subsistence practices in preventing mental health issues among youth.

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

BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural
QABA: 1.0 DEI

Contact

Dr. Emma Elliott

Email: [email protected]

Faculty Website: https://education.uw.edu/about/directory/emma-elliott

Links:

Robin Zape-Tah-Hol-Ah Episode 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/

Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjgordon/

Email: [email protected]

Michael Yellow Bird Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/

Robin Wall Kimmerer Braiding Sweetgrass

https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass

Grant Bruno Episode

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

Gift of Being Different

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

Articles Discussed:

Elliott, E., & Fish, J. (2024). Overcoming human exceptionalism: The role of ethical nature-culture relations in the developmental contexts of Indigenous children. Child Development, 00, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.14195

Elliott-Groves E. (2019). A Culturally-Grounded Biopsychosocial Assessment Utilizing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with the Cowichan Tribes. Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work, 28(1), 115–133. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570889

Ullrich, J. S., Demientieff, L. X., & Elliott, E. (2022). Storying and re-storying: Co-creating Indigenous well-being through Relational Knowledge Exchange. American Review of Canadian Studies, 52(3), 247–259. https://doi.org/10.1080/02722011.2022.2095498

In Episode 181,  Ben speaks with Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn. Dr. Minthorn is an enrolled citizen of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. She is a full professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department and, in 2025 will be the first Indigenous President-Elect of the Association For The Study of Higher Education. 

In this conversation, Dr. Minthorn discusses her journey as an Indigenous scholar and educator, focusing on the impact of historical trauma on education, the transformation of boarding schools into healing spaces, and the importance of Indigenous leadership in higher education. She emphasizes the need for indigenizing educational practices, creating inclusive spaces for Indigenous students, and the role of tribal colleges in providing access to higher education. Dr. Minthorn also reflects on her return to Oklahoma and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the current political climate, advocating for resilience and community support.

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

BACB: 2.5 Learning
IBAO: 2.5 Cultural
QABA: 2.5 DEI

Contact

Dr. Robin Zape-ah-toh-lah Minthorn

Email: [email protected]

Faculty Website: https://www.ou.edu/education/people/faculty/robin-minthorn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn-68515828/

Links:

The Association For The Study of Higher Education

https://www.ashe.ws/

Articles Discussed:

Bill, D.; Minthorn, R.Z.-t.-h.-a.; Montgomery, M. Visioning Indigenous Futures: Centering Sovereignty and Relationality in Belonging. Educ. Sci. 2022, 12, 678. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12100678

Davidson, C., Shotton, H., Minthorn, R. & Waterman, S. (2018). Chapter 1. The Need for Indigenizing Research in Higher Education Scholarship. In R. Minthorn, H. Shotton & R. Minthorn (Ed.), Reclaiming Indigenous Research in Higher Education (pp. 7-17). Ithaca, NY: Rutgers University Press. https://doi.org/10.36019/9780813588728-003

Minthorn, R., & Chavez, A. F. (2014). Indigenous leadership in higher education. In Indigenous leadership in higher education (pp. 19-23). Routledge.

Minthorn, R., & Craig, A. (2023). Embodying an Indigenous-Centered Approach to Mentorship in Doctoral Programs. In Best Practices and Programmatic Approaches for Mentoring Educational Leaders (pp. 1-15). IGI Global.

Minthorn, R. Z. (2018). Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy, Building Our Children to Be Good Relatives. Wicazo Sa Review, 33(2), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.5749/wicazosareview.33.2.0062

Shotton, H. J., Tachine, A. R., Nelson, C. A., Minthorn, R. Z., & Waterman, S. J. (2018). Living Our Research Through Indigenous Scholar Sisterhood Practices. Qualitative Inquiry, 24(9), 636-645. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077800417744578

Youngbull, N. R., Wagnon, J. D., & Minthorn, R. Z. tah hol ah. (2023). Inspiring Empowerment, Leadership, and Advocacy of Indigenous Women Through a Native American Sorority. Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, 16(4), 275–294. https://doi.org/10.1080/26379112.2023.2269284

Episode 180 explores the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the experiences of three Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and their clinical director. They discuss their journeys into ABA, the challenges faced in accessing services, and the importance of RBTs in the field. The conversation culminates in the introduction of the ABA Roundtable, a conference designed to center RBTs and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge and experiences.

Links:

The ABA Roundtable Conference

https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/RoundTable

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559643337225

https://www.instagram.com/abaroundtable/

Signature Behavioral Health

https://www.signatureaba.com/

Contact:

Niesha Bertand

[email protected]

Denisha Gingles

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denishaginglesbcba/

Courtney Hall

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-hall-2335a5a6/

Jade LaZard

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-l-97019192/

In episode 175, Ben welcomes back Dr. Marija Čolić. Marija is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she studies stigma in autistic people, those with developmental disabilities, and their caregivers as well as the parental experiences of autistic children.  They discuss her research in Serbia for which she won the 2021 Diversity in Research Award from the International Society for Autism Research 

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

BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI

Contact

Marija Čolić

https://coe.hawaii.edu/sped/profiles/marija-colic/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-%C4%8Doli%C4%87-a705b827/

Past Episodes Referenced

Rocío Rosales

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/

Marija Čolić

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d/

Noor Syed

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-63-equity-and-systems-change-with-dr-noor-syed/

Articles Referenced

Čolić, M. (2023). Autism in Serbia: insights into parental experiences, support networks, and systemic obstacles. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2294390

Čolić, M. and Buljevac, M. 2023. Formal and informal support for Croatian and Serbian people with disabilities and their families: A scoping review. Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija, 22 (4), 327–349.

Čolić, M. and Milačić-Vidojević, I. 2021. Perceived stigma among Serbian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and children with physical disabilities: Validation of a new instrument. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51 (2), 501–513.

In this conversation, Ben Reiman hosts Hillary and Oswin to discuss their experiences and insights into neurodiversity, the evolution of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and the importance of intersectionality in advocacy. Hillary and Oswin discuss their collaboration on a new project with Foundations for Divergent Minds and the significance of a public health approach to neurodiversity. The discussion delves into the historical context of the anti-ABA movement, personal experiences with ABA, and the current trends and challenges within the ABA community. The conversation emphasizes the need for competence, mentorship, and the creation of supportive communities for neurodivergent individuals.

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

BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural
QABA: 1.0 DEI

Contact:

Oswin Latimer

https://oglatimer.com/

Hilary McClinton

https://coastalridgeconsulting.ca/

Foundations for Divergent Minds

https://education.divergentminds.org/

Links:

Oswin on Rants With Justin and Joe (Now It Has To Be Said with Justin and Jow

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/some-perspectives-of-aba-as-it-relates-to-asd/id1530613239?i=1000504435358

Oswin and Hilary on SLP NerdCast

https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/recorded-webinar-elevating-autistic-voices-recognizing-your-power-and-privilege-abje7008

The Do Better Movement

https://collective.dobettermovement.us/

The Thinking Person's  Guide to Autism

https://thinkingautismguide.com/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode with Terra Vance

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-54/

In Episode 178, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter shares his journey, exploring his identity as a Black same-gender loving man, his experiences with sickle cell anemia, and his professional path as a psychologist and author. He discusses the impact of his heritage, the significance of sharecropping in his family's history, and the importance of understanding intersectionality in mental health. Jonathan also highlights his challenges in predominantly white academic institutions and his commitment to uplifting Black voices in psychology and literature. In this conversation, Jonathan discusses his experiences with racism in clinical psychology, the significance of Black psychology, and the impact of white supremacy on the field. He explores the intersectionality of Black sexual and gender-diverse communities, emphasizing the need for culturally specific spirituality in mental health. He also delves into African-centered psychology and optimal conceptual theory, advocating for a holistic understanding of well-being that aligns with spiritual and communal values.

Contact:

https://www.jonathanmlassiter.com/

Episodes Referenced:

Episode 176  Religion, Spirituality, and Health with Dr. Janise Parker

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-176-religion-spirituality-and-mental-health/

Episode 98: Black Liberation Psychology with Dr. Evan Auguste

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

Articles Referenced

Lassiter, J. M., Garrett-Walker, J., Anwar, K., Foye, A. S., & Follins, L. D. (2023). Black sexual and gender diverse scholars' contributions to psychology. American Psychologist, 78(4), 589–600. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001149

Lassiter, J. M., Brewer, R., & Wilton, L. (2020). Toward a Culturally Specific Spirituality for Black Sexual Minority Men. Journal of Black Psychology, 46(6-7), 482-513. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095798420948993

In Episode 177 Ben speaks with the legendary Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark.  In her career spanning over 30 years, Susan Aglukark has received countless awards, including multiple Juno awards. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2004, the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and many more. She has held command performances for Queen Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela. In 2012 she founded what is now known as the Arctic Rose Foundation to help address hunger, homelessness and the health and wellness of Inuit children and youth with its mandate expanded to support Northern Inuit, First Nations, and Métis youth, promote emotional and mental wellness, and connect participants with their culture through intentional and adaptable arts-based programming.  Susan was recognized for her work at the foundation with the 2022 Humanitarian Juno Award Presented by Music Canada.  

Links:

The Arctic Rose Foundation

https://arcticrose.org/

https://www.instagram.com/arcticrosefoundation_/

Susan Aglukark

https://susanaglukark.com/bio/

https://www.instagram.com/susanaglukark/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/susanaglukark/

Angela Grier 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-150-education-is-the-new-buffalo-healing-and-wellness-for-the-piikani-blackfoot-people/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelagrierpiikani/

In Episode 176, Ben speaks with Dr. Janise Parker, an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the William and Mary School of Education.  In the first half of this episode, Dr. Parker discusses her work supporting early-career women of color in school mental health fields.  The second half of the conversation discusses her pioneering research on the effects of religion and spirituality on the mental health of Black teens and young adults. 

Contact:

Dr. Janise Parker

https://education.wm.edu/ourfacultystaff/faculty/parker-j.php

Articles Referenced

Haskins, N. H., White, S., Johnson, L., Parker, J., Pignato, L., & Chester, C. (2024). Finding Homeplace: A Grounded Theory of a Womanist Affinity Group Intervention for Black Women. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 49(1), 65–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2024.2345060

Parker, J. S., Haskins, N., Coleman-Chatman, T., Duru, C., Ramirez, D., Chae, N., … Nortey, A. (2023). Dismantling the Imposter Syndrome: A Case Study of Early Career Women of Color in School Mental Health Fields. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 49(1), 3–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2023.2281670

Parker, J., Haskins, N., Chae, N., Fulmore, K., & Nortey, A. N. (2023). Development of an Interdisciplinary Support Program for Early Career Women of Color in School-Based Mental Health Fields. School Psychology Review, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2023.2291008

Parker, J. S., Williams, B., & Mauney, A. (2022). Exploring Black adolescents’ perceptions of God during COVID-19: God images as a source of wellness. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 25(10), 974–990. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2148641

Parker, J. S., Purvis, L., & Williams, B. (2023). Religious/Spiritual Struggles and Mental Health Among Black Adolescents and Emerging Adults: A Meta-synthesis. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(2), 153-199. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984221136800

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned 

Dr. Evan Auguste

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

In Episode 174, Ben chats with author, Kala Allen Omeiza. 

Kala Allen Omeiza is a prominent author and mental health advocate with a deep focus on the intersection of race, culture, and neurodiversity. She is particularly known for her work highlighting the experiences of Black autistic individuals. Her book "Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment" explores the challenges and triumphs of being both Black and autistic, offering a platform for voices that have often been marginalized.

Contact

https://kalaomeiza.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalaomeiza/

https://www.instagram.com/readbykay/

https://x.com/kaysworld456

Books By Kala

Autistic and Black

https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Autistic_and_Black/umXJEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover

Afrotistic

https://www.amazon.com/Afrotistic-Kala-Allen-Omeiza-ebook/dp/B09SN8N6FN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V2VK6CVTHZK7&keywords=afrotistic&qid=1682101091&sprefix=afrotistic%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1

The Worst Saturday Ever

https://www.amazon.com/Worst-Saturday-Ever-Allen-Omeiza-ebook/dp/B0C34D71TJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K2EA0XPHY7L1&keywords=the+worst+saturday+ever&qid=1682100600&sprefix=the+worst+saturday+ever%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-1

In Episode 173, Ben chats with Dr. Juliana Sequeira César de Oliveira, an assistant professor with the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre about her doctoral research into the behavioral processes involved in learning foreign languages. 

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

BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI

Contact

Dr. Sequeira César de Oliveira

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-oliveira-74aa6b14a/

Links:

Anna Petursdottir

https://www.petursdottirlab.com/

Past Episodes Referenced

Hilary O'Gorman Amado

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-146-providing-behavior-analytic-services-in-brasil/

Articles Referenced

Petursdottir, A.I., Oliveira, J.S.C.D. (2023). Teaching Foreign Language. In: Matson, J.L. (eds) Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-03