Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter discusses his book 'How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories,' exploring themes of the whiteness mindset, intergenerational trauma, and the need for culturally grounded mental health practices. He emphasizes the importance of love as a form of resistance and advocates for a Black-centered psychology that prioritizes collective self-knowledge and healing. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by Black psychologists and the need for systemic change in mental health training and practices.

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Dr. Joy Degruy - Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

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Episode 178: African-Centred Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-178-african-centered-psychology-with-dr-jonathan-mathias-lassiter/

Learn more about Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome in Episode 219

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-219-colonization-behavior-science-and-parenting-with-robin-williams-vanessa-bethea-miller-and-wendy-toribio-baez/

Take a deep dive into the history of Black Psychology in Episode 98 with Dr. Evan Auguste

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

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.

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Sara Sato

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Kamehameha Schools

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Awaiaulu

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Asian & Pacific Islander Association for Behaviour Analysis

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Southeast Asia Applied Behavior Analysis Conference

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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/

This conversation explores the current state of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in Israel, focusing on the challenges of regulation, funding, and accessibility of services. Shiri Ayvazo discusses the lack of formal recognition for ABA as a profession, the funding issues that arise from this, and the implications for families seeking services. The conversation also delves into the role of behaviour analysts in the educational system, the demand for their services, and innovative approaches to training and research in the field. In this conversation, Ben Reiman and Shiri Ayvazo discuss various aspects of behavioural analysis education in Israel, including the challenges of thesis equivalents, language barriers, and the need for more PhD programs. They explore the translation of behavioural literature, the regulatory landscape, and the importance of professional connections within the field. The shift to online learning and the future goals for improving the quality of services in behaviour analysis are also highlighted.

Watch on YouTube!:  https://youtu.be/7YmWGeIogd4

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Links:

Kinneret College

https://www.kinneret.ac.il/

https://international.kinneret.ac.il/kinneret/

David Yellin Academic College

https://www.dyellin.ac.il/en#About%20Us

Dr. Eitan Eldar

Dr. Amos Rolider

https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/amosrolider.aspx

Dr. Hedda Meadon

https://spcd.charlotte.edu/people/hedda-meadan-kaplansky/

Israel Organization for Behavioural Analysts

https://www.behavior-analyst.co.il/about-us/

Articles Referenced:

Ayvazo, S., Inbar-Furst, H. & Meadan, H. Training Special Education Preservice Teachers: Exploring the Use of the i-PiCS Program. Educ. Treat. Child. 47, 17–33 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-023-00112-x

Keenan, M., Dillenburger, K., Konrad, MH. et al. Professional Development of Behavior Analysts in Europe: A Snapshot for 21 Countries. Behav Analysis Practice 16, 709–729 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00754-0

In this conversation, Amina Maliki shares her journey into behaviour analysis, highlighting the importance of cultural relevance in training and the impact of the Competent Learner Model. She discusses her research on parenting programs in the UAE, emphasizing the need for training facilitators in Arabic and the significance of parent involvement in learning. Amina reflects on her personal experiences as a mother and the broader implications of behaviour analysis in supporting individuals with disabilities. The discussion also touches on the concept of 'People of Determination' and the role of leadership in fostering community support. 

Watch on YouTube!:  https://youtu.be/OjEIwmXLlnU

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Links:

Applied and Behavioral Training Institute

https://abtinstitute.org/

The Competent Learner Model

https://thecompetentlearnermodel.org

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Episode 238: Behaviour Analysis in Bahrain with Ingy Alireza

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-238-behaviour-analysis-in-bahrain-with-ingy-alireza-med-ms-bcba/

Episode 209: Vicci Tucci and the Competent Learning Model with Nipa Bhuptani

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-209-vicci-tucci-and-the-competent-learning-model-with-nipa-bhuptani/

Episode 149: Behaviour Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/

Episode 37: The Realities of Autism in First Nations Communities in Canada with Grant Bruno

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

Articles Referenced:

Maliki, Amina, Michelle P. Kelly, Shamsa Alsuwaidi, and Antje von Suchodoletz. 2025. “Evaluating the Effects of Arabic-Medium Behavioral Skills Training on Parenting Program Facilitators in the United Arab Emirates.” Behavioral Interventions: e70033. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70033

In this conversation, Ben Reiman interviews Olga Sirbu, a board-certified behaviour analyst, about her journey into the field of behaviour analysis and her experiences working with children on the autism spectrum. Olga shares her insights on cultural differences in perceptions of autism between Moldova and the U.S., the challenges families face in seeking support, and her efforts to improve ABA services in Moldova through education and community building. The discussion highlights the importance of acceptance, understanding, and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families.

Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LjGd0DCHrzNMXptOrGU1L?si=I0lGEendSWGzgGOBg8ed3Q

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https://autismfamilia.ro/despre/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fgvqlOXJTVSvwZygwEiIA/videos

https://autismadvance.com/

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Episode 234 Behaviour Analysis in Croatia and Montenegro with Rea Vuksan

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Episode 229 Behaviour Analysis in Kyrgyzstan with Dr. Anastasiia Iun

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-229-behavior-analysis-in-kyrgyzstan-with-dr-anastasiia-iun/

Episode 216 Behavior Analysis in Slovenia with Maja Simnjanovski

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-216-behavior-analysis-in-slovenia-with-maja-simnjanovski/

Episode 191: Behaviour Analysis in Belarus with Анна Калиновская, M.A., BCBA, IBA (Hanna Kalinouskaya)

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-191-behaviour-analysis-in-belarus-with-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/

Episode 184: Behavior Analysis in Ukraine with Alla Moskalets

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/

Episode 175 Autism in Serbia with Dr. Marija Čolić

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-175-autism-in-serbia-with-dr-marija-colic/

Episode 38: What We Can Do About Stigma and Racism Using Behaviour Science with Dr. 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/

Today on Behaviour Speak, I’m joined by three Filipino behaviour analysts, Kathryn Mendoza, Kristine Gomez, and Kaye Castillo, who share their personal journeys into the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and the formation of the Professional Behaviour Analysts Association of the Philippines. They discuss the challenges they face in promoting ABA, the importance of cultural context and ethical standards, and the need for accessible funding for services. The conversation also highlights their efforts to support Filipino practitioners both locally and abroad, as well as their future goals for the association.

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Professional Behavior Analysts Association of the Philippines

https://pbaap.org/About-us/

https://www.facebook.com/pbaap.inc/

Kathryn Mendoza

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-mendoza-8150587a/

Kristine Gomez

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinegomez-bcba/

Razelle Kaye Castillo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/razelle-kaye-fulgueras-2a68aa26/

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Asian & Pacific Islander Association for Behaviour Analysis

https://www.apiaba.org/

Southeast Asia Applied Behaviour Analysis Conference

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sea-abac/posts/?feedView=all

https://www.instagram.com/sea.abac/

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Episode 188: Incorporating Filipino Values in Behavioral Health with Dr. Pauline Pablo

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In this conversation, Dr. Iman Farajallah shares her profound experiences and insights as a psychologist working with trauma, particularly in war zones like Gaza. She discusses her personal background, the impact of war trauma on children, and her efforts to give a voice to those affected. The conversation also touches on the challenges of mental health support in Gaza and the concept of complex continuous trauma, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the Palestinian population. This conversation delves into the profound and complex trauma experienced by the population of Gaza, particularly focusing on the impact on children. The discussion highlights the continuous nature of trauma, the intergenerational effects, and the parallels with other marginalized communities. Dr. Farajallah shares insights from her work training first responders and supporting refugees, as well as her personal journey of healing through spirituality.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ZcfFTPEuro

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My Life Is a War: Voices of Traumatized Palestinian Children under Israeli Occupation

https://a.co/d/cUFdLEA

Articles Mentioned:

Farajallah, I. (2022). Continuous traumatic stress in Palestine: The psychological effects of the occupation and chronic warfare on Palestinian children. World Social Psychiatry, 4(2), 112-120.

Farajallah, I., & Farajallah, H. (2024). Challenges in access to safe drinking water and its impact on maternal and child health in Gaza. Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(Special Issue on Gaza), 52-65.

Farajallah, I. (2024). Behind the Rubble: Psychological trauma of wars and human rights abuses on women and children in Gaza. Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(Special Issue on Gaza), 119-136.

Farajallah, I. (2018). Children of War: Psychological Impacts of War and Postwar Trauma on the Palestinian Children in the Gaza Strip (Doctoral dissertation, Sofia University).

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Episode 239: Supporting Refugee and Migrant Students Amid Climate and War-Induced Displacement with Dr. Diana Diaków

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-239-supporting-refugee-and-migrant-students-amid-climate-and-war-induced-displacement-with-dr-diana-diakow/

Episode 232: Behaviour Analysis in Sudan with Salma Abdelrahmanabdalla

Episode 197: Understanding Moral Injury with Dr. C. Richard Spates

Episode 191: Behaviour Analysis in Belarus with Анна Калиновская ((Hanna Kalinouskaya), M.A., BCBA, IBA 

Episode 184 Behavior Analysis in Ukraine with Alla Moskalets

Episode 176: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health with Dr. Janice Parker

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

In this conversation, Dr. Diana Diaków shares her extensive experience working with displaced populations, particularly children and families in refugee camps. She discusses her journey from studying applied developmental psychology to focusing on resilience in displaced children. Diana emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural dynamics, community support, and the need for culturally responsive interventions in mental health practices. She highlights the challenges faced in humanitarian work, the significance of transnational competence, and the gaps in research regarding displaced populations. The conversation concludes with Dr. Diaków 's vision for future work in promoting resilience and mental health support for refugees.

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Links:

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Position Statement Students Who Are Displaced Persons, Refugees, or Asylum-Seekers

Articles Mentioned:

Diaków, D. M., & Christner, R. W. (2025). Integrating global mental health into international school psychology: Supporting refugee and migrant students amid climate and war-induced displacement. International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 13(3), 246–257. https://doi.org/10.1080/21683603.2025.2519748

Diaków, D. M., & Stewart, J.L (2025). Integrating Spirituality into School Psychology Practice. Communique, 54(1), 31-34

Diaków, D. M., & Goforth, A. N. (2021). Supporting Muslim refugee youth during displacement: Implications for international school psychologists. School Psychology International, 42(3), 238-258.

Diaków, D. M. (2022). Humanitarian Workers’ perspectives on mental health and resilience of refugee youth: Implications for school psychology. University of Montana.

Koehn, P. H., Ngai, P. B. Y., Uitto, J. I., & Diaków, D. M. (2023). Migrant health and resilience: Transnational competence in conflict and climate displacement situations. Routledge.

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Episode 139:  Threads of Hope: Addresssing Trauma Amind War and Civil Discord with Sawsan Razzouk

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

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-78-the-lived-experiences-of-syrian-refugee-parents-of-autistic-children-with-abdullah-bernier/

Episode 31 and 32: Special Series on Supporting Refugees from Ukraine

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-31specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-1coordinating-supports-forrefugee-families-ofchildrenwithdisabilities-with-sophie/

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-32specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-2tipson-providing-directsupport-toukrainianrefugee-families-with-autistic-children/

In this conversation, Ingy Alireza shares her journey as a behaviour analyst in Bahrain, discussing the challenges and evolution of autism support services in the region. She highlights the cultural influences on education, the role of parents in advocating for their children, and the need for more practitioners and training in behaviour analysis. Ingy emphasizes the importance of mental health in autism support and the potential of technology to enhance services. The discussion also touches on the current projects she is involved in, including the development of NUMUW, a new platform providing multidisciplinary services for families.

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NUMUW

https://numuw.com/?lang=en

Ingy Alireza

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

https://thinkinc.me/meet-the-team-2/

Articles Mentioned:

Kelly, M.P., Alireza, I., Azzaam, S. et al. Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Gulf Region in the Middle East. J Dev Phys Disabil 36, 591–614 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-023-09931-7

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Episode 228 The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam

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Episode 149 Behaviour Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif

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Episode 94: Behaviour Analysis in Lebanon and Qatar with Rola El-Annan

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-94-behaviour-analysis-in-lebanon-and-qatar-with-rola-el-annan-med-bcba/

This conversation delves into the complexities of aging, cognitive decline, and the role of behaviour analysts in gerontology. Nehal Siam and Jacqueline Pachis discuss the importance of adapting care to the evolving needs of older adults, the significance of quality of life assessments, and the impact of cultural responsiveness. They also explore the challenges posed by ageism, the necessity of using appropriate assessment tools, and the barriers to utilizing assistive devices. The discussion emphasizes the need for ongoing education, networking, and advocacy within the field of behavioural gerontology.

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Jacqueline Pachis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-pachis-54b945a5/

https://www.emich.edu/psychology/labs/cbs-lab/lab-team.php

Nehal Siam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-siam-22b64663/

[email protected]

Links: 

Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group

https://bgsig.abainternational.org/

https://www.facebook.com/behavioralgerontology/

Enrich Behavior Gerontology  Continuing Education Courses

https://www.behavioralgerontology.com/ceu-courses

CAMH

Behavioural Supports Ontario

Dr. Claudia Drossel

https://www.emich.edu/psychology/faculty/c-drossel.php

Articles Mentioned:

Rosalie A. Kane, Kristen C. Kling, Boris Bershadsky, Robert L. Kane, Katherine Giles, Howard B. Degenholtz, Jiexin Liu, Lois J. Cutler, Quality of Life Measures for Nursing Home Residents, The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 58, Issue 3, March 2003, Pages M240–M248, https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.3.M240

Ogden Lindsley's 1964 chapter on Geriatric prosthetics

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Episode 228 The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam

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Episode 17 Behavioural Gerontology with Dr. Rebecca Sharp

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-17-behavioural-gerontology-with-dr-rebecca-sharp-phd-bcba-d/