December 12, 2025

Episode 244: Behaviour Analysis in Israel with Dr. Shiri Ayvazo, Ph.D., BCBA-D

1 hour 3 minutes

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

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

BACB: 1.0 Ethics

IBAO: 1.0 Cultural

QABA: 1.0 General

CBA: 1.0 Cultural Diversity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiri-ayvazo-07009723/

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

www.eitaneldar.com

http://www.iaba.co.il/

http://www.smkb.ac.il/continuing-edu-program/applied-behavior-analysis

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

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