Autism Knows No Borders

Black Men in Behavior Analysis, with Jeron Trotman, Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs


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Discover what’s possible when representation opens the door.

What are the biggest factors influencing why Black men are underrepresented in the field of applied behavior analysis and what can be done to increase that?

Stick around for this episode and listen to Jeron Trotman share his ideas. 

Jeron Trotman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Founder and President of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), and the host of the Beyond the Science podcast. 

Last September, the Global Autism Project was the title sponsor at the BMBA summit in Atlanta, Georgia. BMBA is a professional organization dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

In this episode, among other things, Jeron and I discuss:

  • Why Black men are under-represented in the field of behavior analysis
  • The role of race and cultural identity in the practice of behavior analysis
  • What organizations can do to be more inclusive and welcoming towards professionals of color
  • Challenges and misconceptions of autism within the Black American community
  • Systemic changes needed in the field of ABA 
  • Tips for young Black men interested in entering the field of behavior analysis
  • Additionally, you’ll hear clips from a few participants at the BMBA summit (Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs) sharing their hopes for the field of ABA and the Black autistic community.

    To learn more about BMBA, please visit: bmbanetwork.org

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