In episode 194, Ben Reiman interviews Issac Morgan and Wesley Guy, two Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They share their journeys into the field, discussing their experiences and the challenges they faced, particularly regarding training and identity. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, the need for diversity in the field, and the aspirations of these professionals to bridge gaps between different educational settings. They also emphasize the rewarding nature of their work and encourage others, especially young Black men, to consider a career in ABA.

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

BACB: 1.0 Ethics

Contact Wesley Guy:

https://www.shiftperspectivesbehaviorconsulting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-guy-252052255/

https://www.instagram.com/est_93wesguy/

https://www.instagram.com/shiftingperspectives_bc/

Contact Issac Morgan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/issac-morgan-90143b131/

Links:

Black Men in Behavior Analysis

https://bmbanetwork.org/

Black Applied Behavior Analysts

https://babainfo.org/

Gereen Francis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gereen-r-francis/

https://www.tangerinebehavioral.com/

The International Behavior Analysis Organization

https://www.theibao.com/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 180 The ABA Roundtable: Centering Registered Behavior Technicians

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-180-the-aba-roundtable-centering-registered-behavior-technicians/

The Road to Black Con 2024 Mini Episode 4 The RBT Experience

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-159-the-road-to-black-con-series-mini-episode-4-the-rbt-experience/

Episode 79 Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-159-the-road-to-black-con-series-mini-episode-4-the-rbt-experience/