Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

This conversation explores the development of the first graduate-level Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) program at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Florida A&M University. The discussion highlights the importance of HBCUs in addressing the educational needs of African-American students, the collaborative efforts of faculty and community members, and the program's commitment to inclusivity and cultural perspectives in behaviour analysis. The team emphasizes the significance of practicum partnerships, research opportunities, and support for international students, aiming to create a diverse and accessible ABA program that meets the needs of underrepresented communities.

This project would not be possible without the support of :

Dr. Jermaine Robertson, FAMU Psychology

Dr. Valencia E. Matthews,  FAMU, CSSAH

Dr. Allyson Watson, FAMU Provost

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Dr. Neico Slater Sa-Ra

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Dr. Sharlyn Crump

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Tia Glover

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

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Adrienne Bradley

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My interview with Adrienne

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-76-the-next-generation-of-black-leaders-in-behavior-analysis-empowering-success-with-adrienne-bradley-med-bcba-lba/

Links: 

Florida A&M University Psychology

https://cssah.famu.edu/departments-and-centers/psychology/index.php

Black Men in Behavior Analysis

https://bmbanetwork.org/

IMHOTEP Conference

https://cssah.famu.edu/departments-and-centers/psychology/imhotep.php

International Behavior Analyst Organization

https://theibao.com/

Savannah State University Behavior Analysis Program

https://savannahstate.edu/programs/behavior-analysis/

Association for Professional Behavior Analysts

https://www.apbahome.net/

Episode 223: Building Community in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Jewel Parham

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-223-building-community-in-behavior-analysis-with-dr-jewel-parham/

Episode 171: Empowering Black Voices in Autism Research with Dr. Brian Boyd

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-171-empowering-black-voices-in-autism-research/ with Dr. Brian Boyd

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/

Episode 79 Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman

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

Episode 76: The Next Generation of Black Leaders in Behavior Analysis with Adrienne Bradley

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Welcome to this insightful episode of Behaviour Speak, where we speak with the inspiring Jaime Santana, founder of Santana Behavioural Services in Toronto. Join us as Jaime shares his journey as a dedicated behaviour analyst, exploring the challenges and triumphs of working with adults with developmental disabilities. Discover how Jaime's passion for empowering change and building independence has shaped his approach to ABA, particularly through the use of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming ONTABA 2025 conference.

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Email:

[email protected]

Website

https://www.santanabehavioural.ca

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-santana-563320153/

Links: 

ONTABA

https://ontaba.org/join-ontaba/

Shining Through Centre

https://www.shiningthrough.ca/

Brock University

https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mads/

Behaviour Speak Episodes Featuring Guests from Ontario 

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Episode 11: The Treatment of Life Threatening Pica wiht Louis Busch

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

Episode 13: Behaviour Analysis and Psychotropic Medication with Dr. Alison Cox

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-13-behaviour-analysis-and-psychotropic-medication-with-alison-cox-phd-bcba-d/

Episode 20: Consulting in Group Homes Using ACT with Monica Peters

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-20-consulting-in-group-homes-using-act-with-monica-peters-mads-bcba/

Episode 24 Autistic Self Advocacy with Michau Van Speyk and Philip Lerner

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-24-autistic-self-advocacy-with-michau-van-speyk-and-philip-lerner/

Episode 27 Translational Research, DiGeorge Syndrome, and a Little Dash of Metacontingencies with Dr. Val Saini

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-27-translational-research-digeorge-syndrome-and-a-little-dash-of-metacontingencies-with-valdeep-saini-phd-bcba-d/

Episode 34: Neurodiversity, ADHD, and ODD with Ameila Bowler

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-34-neurodiversity-adhd-and-odd-with-amelia-bowler-mads-bcba/

Episode 100: Self Determination and Self Advocacy with Brooke Myers

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-100-self-determination-and-self-advocacy-with-brooke-myers-ma-bcba/

Episode 136: From Bias to Balance: Antiracism in Behaviour Analysis wth Dr. Sonia Levy

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-136-from-bias-to-balance-antiracism-in-behavior-analysis-with-sonia-levy-phd-bcba/

Episode 186: Culturo Behaviour Science: A Primer with Dr. Albert Malkin

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-186-culturo-behavior-science-a-primer-with-dr-traci-cihon-dr-kyosuke-kazaoka-and-dr-albert-malkin/

Episode 228: The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-228-the-nubian-egyptian-behaviour-analyst-with-nehal-siam-mped-bcba-rba-ont/

In this episode, Rea Vuksan shares her journey from Canada to Croatia, where she has dedicated her career to disseminating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in a region where it is still developing. She discusses the importance of mentorship in her career, the challenges faced in autism services in Croatia, and the cultural responsiveness required in her practice. Rea also highlights her work in Montenegro, where she has trained thousands of professionals in ABA, and her current efforts in Denmark to further expand the reach of ABA. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the need for trust and understanding in working with families and the importance of adapting practices to fit cultural contexts.

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Links: 

Dr. Anne Cummings

https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/anne-cummings-1088206454

Surrey Place Center

https://www.surreyplace.ca/

Brock University

https://brocku.ca/programs/graduate/mads/

Rosemary Condillac

https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/people-in-the-department/rosemary-condillac/

Nirvana Kos

https://abacroatia.com/

Este es el primer episodio de muchos que contará con diferentes presentadores entrevistando a invitados en sus propios idiomas para amplificar voces y perspectivas en todo el mundo. En nuestro primer episodio, una de mis colegas de CBI Consultants, Natalia Florez, entrevista a la analista de conducta colombiana Johanna Ávila Meza sobre el análisis de conducta en Colombia. Johanna habla sobre el excelente trabajo que realiza con ABA Pro Columbia para capacitar a profesionales para que puedan obtener su certificación internacional en análisis de conducta. Johanna comparte información sobre su nuevo libro, su próxima conferencia sobre ABA en Colombia y mucho más.

This is the first episode of many that will feature different hosts interviewing guests in their own languages to amplify voices and perspectives across the globe. In our first episode, one of my colleagues here at CBI Consultants, Natalia Florez, interviews Colombian behaviour analyst Johanna Avila Meza on the topic of behaviour analysis in Colombia. Johanna discusses the great work she is doing with ABA Pro Colombia to train professionals so they can qualify for their international behaviour analyst certification. Johanna shares information about her new book, her upcoming conference on ABA in Colombia, and more!

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CBA: 0.5 Diversidad Cultural/Cultural Diversity

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Natalia Flórez Marín

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-fl%C3%B3rez-mar%C3%ADn-943914104/

Links:

International Behavior Analysis Organization

https://theibao.com/

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In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Salma Abdelrahmanabdalla shares her inspiring journey as an international behaviour analyst, childhood coach and consultant. She discusses her multicultural upbringing, educational background, and the importance of culturally responsive behaviour analysis. Salma highlights the challenges faced by autism services in Sudan, especially in the wake of war, and emphasizes the need for systemic change and community-driven solutions. Her vision for the future includes rebuilding autism infrastructure in Sudan, advocating for neurodiversity, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive.

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Contact Salma:

https://neurobloomconsulting.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/salma_abdelrahmanabdalla_phd/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/salma-abdelrahmanabdalla-84a443372/

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

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 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/

Episode 139 Addressing Trauma Amid War and Civil Discord with Sawsan Razzouk

Episode 228: The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-228-the-nubian-egyptian-behaviour-analyst-with-nehal-siam-mped-bcba-rba-ont/

In this conversation, Dr. Jessica Sangiq Ullrich shares her journey as a tribal citizen of the Nome Eskimo community in Alaska, discussing her background, the significance of cultural identity, and the impact of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities. She emphasizes the importance of connectedness in promoting Indigenous well-being and highlights her research methodology, which focuses on community engagement and spirituality. Jessica advocates for language preservation and community workshops as essential tools for healing and empowerment, ultimately envisioning a future where Indigenous communities thrive through cultural practices and interconnectedness.

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Contact:

https://ireach.wsu.edu/people/jessica-saniguq-ullrich/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-saniguq-ullrich-302896213/

Links:

The Institute for Research and Education Advancing Community Health (iREACH)

https://ireach.wsu.edu/

The Nome Eskimo Community

https://www.necalaska.org/

Native Village of Wales

https://kawerak.org/our-region/wales/

Láaganaay Tsiits Git’anee

https://nationalfolklifenetwork.org/liz-medicine-crow/

Articles Referenced:

Ullrich, J. S. (2019). For the love of our children: an Indigenous connectedness framework. AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples, 15(2), 121-130. https://doi.org/10.1177/1177180119828114

Chase, Y.E., Ullrich, J.S. A Connectedness Framework: Breaking the Cycle of Child Removal for Black and Indigenous Children. Int. Journal on Child Malt. 5, 181–195 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-021-00105-6

Wesner, C. A., Around Him, D., Ullrich, J. S., Martin, L., Denmark, N., Russette, H., Lee, K. S., Sarche, M., Asdigian, N. L., Barnes-Najor, J., Whitesell, N. R., & the Tribal Early Childhood Research Center Early Relational Wellbeing Community of Learning. (2025). Co-creating a conceptual model of Indigenous relational wellbeing in early childhood: Planting seeds of connectedness. Infant Mental Health Journal, 46, 115–132. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22149

Ullrich, J. S., Young, J. C., Wilbur, R. E., Nguyen, T., Johnston, P., White, L. F., Bright, J., Contreras, A., Alowa, E., & Tobuk, L. (2025). “It Makes My Heart Smile When I Hear Them Say, ‘Hi Grandpa, We’re Home!’”: Relationality, Alaska Native Wellbeing and Self Determination in Tribal Child Protection. Genealogy, 9(3), 85. https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy9030085

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

Episode 220 Decolonizing Mental Health with Dr. Julie Smith Yliniemi

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-220-decolonizing-mental-health-with-dr-julie-smith-yliniemi/

Episode 210 Indigenous Cultural Revitalization with Dr. Haley Shea

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-210-indigenous-cultural-revitalization-with-dr-haley-shea/

Episode 182 Healing The Disconnect: Culture, Climate, and Community with Dr. Emma Elliott

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-182-healing-the-disconnect-culture-climate-and-community/

Episode 177 The Arctic Rose Foundation with Susan Aglukark

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-177-susan-aglukark-and-the-arctic-rose-foundation/

Episode 150 Education Is The New Buffalo: Healing and Wellness for the Piikani Blackfoot People with Angela Grier

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

In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Carrigan shares her journey into the field of behavior analysis, highlighting her personal experiences and professional aspirations.  We explore Dr. Carrigan’s dissertation research, evaluating the effectiveness of a telehealth parent training intervention melding Acceptance and Commitment Training, Behavior Parent Training and weekly coaching sessions to address selective eating in children.  Dr. Carrigan emphasized the challenges she faced during her research, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons learned throughout her academic journey. She also discusses her current roles in education and community service, her passion for mentoring future behavior analysts, and her strategies for balancing work and family life. 

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Center for Young Minds Behavior & Learning

https://www.cymblearning.com/

Achievements ABA Therapy

https://achievementstherapy.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ashley-carrigan-b60a3547/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dr.ashleycarrigan/

Links:

Broccoli Boot Camp  

https://www.fhautism.com/shop/broccoli-boot-camp-basic-training-for-parents-of-selective-eaters/

Articles Referenced:

Jeudy, D.S., Andrews, M., Mittelman, C., & Beck, C. (2025). Changing the Narrative: A Contextual Behavioral Science Approach to Colorism. Journal of Colorism Studies, 6 (1), 0_1-27.

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

Episode 97 Culturally Responsive Telehealth and Behavior Analysis with Kimberley Woolery

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-97-bridging-the-gap-culturally-responsive-telehealth-and-behavior-analysis-with-kimberly-woolery-ms-bcba/

Episode 85 Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese Mothers with distress with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-85-online-act-matrix-parent-training-for-japanese-speaking-mothers-with-distress-applications-of-prevention-science-with-dryukie-kurumiya/

Dr. Carrigan live from the 2023 Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference in  Road to Black Con  2024 Mini Episode #6

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/the-road-to-black-con-2024-mini-episode-6-with-dr-jesca-apamo-gannon-ashley-carrigan-danni-reid-and-jadine-wilson/

In this conversation, Dr. Anastasiia Iun shares her journey from Kyrgyzstan to becoming a licensed psychologist in Alaska. She discusses her diverse experiences in psychology, including her work in behavior analysis and school psychology. Anastasiia emphasizes the importance of understanding systems in mental health and the challenges faced byparents of children with special needs in Kyrgyzstan. She highlights the emergence of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in her home country and its impact on parenting stress and social emotional development. Dr. Joon shares her response to the Russian-Ukrainian war, detailing her efforts to provide free training and support to the community.

Links to Dr. Iun's FREE training for Russian Speakers:

Ссылки на БЕСПЛАТНОЕ обучение доктора Юна для русскоговорящих:

https://www.abapsy.com/abapsy-podcast

https://www.abapsy.com/abapsy-podcast

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

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Contact:

Dr. Anastasiia Iun

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology/faculty/iun.cshtml

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

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

Episode 216 Behavior Analysis in Slovenia With Majia Simnjanovskil

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

Episode 191 Behavior Analysis in Belarus with Hanna Kalinouskaya

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-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. Marjia Colic

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

In this conversation, Nehal discusses her experiences with cultural heritage, language loss, and the importance of preserving Nubian identity. She reflects on her family's history in Egypt, the challenges of maintaining cultural ties in a new country, and the efforts to revitalize the Nubian language. Nehal also shares her journey as a behaviour analyst, influenced by her brother's autism. She discusses the stigma surrounding autism, the challenges faced by immigrant families, and the importance of advocacy. The conversation highlights the significance of cultural humility in education and the need for community support in preserving cultural identities. 

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Contact:

Nehal Siam

https://durhamcollege.ca/faculty/nehal-siam

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

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

Episode 207 Language, Learning and Culture in the Quechua Community with Jessica Huancacuri

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/language-learning-and-culture-in-the-quechua-community-with-jessica-huancacuri/

Episode 136  on Antiracism in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Sonia Levy

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-136-from-bias-to-balance-antiracism-in-behavior-analysis-with-sonia-levy-phd-bcba/

Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa Eltanab

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-behaviour-analysis-egypt-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba/

In this conversation, Dr. Myles Durkee discusses his journey into psychology, focusing on the dynamics of race, culture, and identity. He shares insights from his dissertation on racial microaggressions and the concept of 'acting white,' exploring how these experiences affect young adults. He explores the concept of code switching, its implications in professional settings, and the unique challenges faced by Black professionals, particularly Black women. The discussion also touches on the impact of DEI policies on research, the intersectionality of identities, and the experiences of Black psychologists. Dr. Durkee emphasizes the need for open conversations about code switching, especially for younger generations, and highlights the potential for a future where code switching is a voluntary practice rather than a necessity.

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Contact:

Myles Durkee

https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/mdurkee.html

Relevant Research

Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:

Episode 224 Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy

Episode 170 A smiling Racisn : Reflections on Racism in Canada with Danni Reid, Juliet Musonge, and Michelle Upshaw

Episode 115 Microaggressions:  A Primer with Dr. Brea Banks

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

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