In this groundbreaking first episode, three passionate black male professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) come together to share their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

From navigating a predominantly white field to building their own businesses, these men offer raw, honest insights into diversity in ABA. They discuss the power of mentorship, community, and representation while tackling tough topics like working with aggressive older children and cultural barriers.

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that goes beyond textbook ABA and dives deep into the real-world experiences of these inspiring trailblazers.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Science podcast

00:50 Who are the hosts of the podcast?

02:00 Mission and vision of the Beyond the Science podcast

03:46 Jeron Trotman, the founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis

04:49 Jeron Trotman, the founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis

10:05 Joseph Adams, the owner of Adams Behavior Consulting LLC

12:48 The importance of hearing diverse voices in ABA

19:08 Challenges faced by black male ABA professionals

23:52 The power of community and mentorship

29:50 A podcast as a safe space to share information and insights

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