January 14, 2022

Episode 27: Translational Research, DiGeorge Syndrome and a Little Dash of Metacontingencies with Valdeep Saini, Ph.D., BCBA-D

1 hour 29 minutes

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research, specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half, we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val discuss his work with previous guest Louis Busch on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome.

Correction: During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (from Episode 46). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires, and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

BACB: 1.5 Learning

IBAO: 1.5 Learning

QABA: 1.5 General

Show Notes:

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

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

The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d

George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/autism-and-behavioural-science-program-postgraduate-c405

Wayne Fisher: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/waynefisher.aspx

Hank Roane: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/henryroane.aspx

DiGeorge Syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/digeorge-syndrome/#:~:text=DiGeorge%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,without%20realising%20they%20have%20it

Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse:

Resurgence: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59341195014.pdf

Renewal: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.400

Reinstatement: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-002-1224-x

General overview of all: https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000119

Articles Referenced:

Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z

Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919

Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0

Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471

...more

View all episodes

By Ben Reiman

2424 ratings