1st Edition
Multiculturalism and Diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis Bridging Theory and Application
This textbook provides a theoretical and clinical framework for addressing multiculturalism and diversity in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Featuring contributions from national experts, practicing clinicians, researchers, and academics that balance both a scholarly yet practical perspective, this book guides the reader through theoretical foundations to clinical applications to help behavior analysts understand the impact of diversity in the ABA service delivery model. Chapters contain learning objectives, literature reviews, practice considerations, case studies, and discussion questions and are all aligned with the current BACB® Professional and Ethical Compliance Code and BACB® Task List. Accompanying the book are online test materials for students and instructors to assess the knowledge they have learned about various diversity topics.
This book is a must have for graduate students in ABA programs, faculty to incorporate diversity topics into graduate preparation, supervisors looking to enhance a supervisee’s understanding of working with diverse clients, and practicing behavior analysts in the field wanting to increase their awareness of working with diverse populations.
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Multiculturalism and Diversity………………………………6
Issues in the Field of Applied Behavior Analysis
Brian M. Conners, PhD, BCBA, Seton Hall University & Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC
Chapter 2: ADDRESSING Cultural Complexities……………………………………………10 Rebecca Tagg, Psy.D., MSCP, NCSP, BCBA-D, Del Mar Center for Behavioral Health
Chapter 3: Standards for Culturally Sensitive Practice of………………………………….32
Applied Behavior Analysis
Elizabeth Hughes Fong, PhD, MA, BCBA, LBS, Saint Joseph’s University
Chapter 4: Applied Behavior Analysis Within the African American Community……….46
Shawn Thomas Capell, M.S., BCBA., LBA, Covenant 15:16, LLC
Mawule A. Sevon, M.A. NCSP, BCBA, The Key Consulting Firm, LLC
Chapter 5: Latinos in Applied Behavior Analysis: We Have a Long Way to Go…………...79
Isaac Bermudez, MS, BCBA, Brett DiNovi & Associates California
Jose D. Rios, MS, BCBA, Private Practice
Chapter 6: Applied Behavior Analysis with Indigenous Populations……………………….98
- Kristine Melroe, Special Education Credential, Morningside Academy
- Joanne Robbins, Ph.D., Morningside Academy
Chapter 7: Culturally Tailored ABA Treatments for Asian……………………………….117
American Clients and Families
Kwang-Sun Cho Blair, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of South Florida
James Donggeun Lee, M.S., BCBA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kozue Matsuda, Ph.D., BCBA-D, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Ashley Knochel, M.S., BCaBA, University of South Florida
Chapter 8: Applied Behavior Analysis with Arab-Muslim Populations:………………….140
The Importance of Cultural Awareness
Pamela M. Olsen, Ph.D., BCBA, Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education Operated by The New England Center for Children
Michelle P. Kelly, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Chapter 9: Clinical Competence and Social Validity: Special Issues in………………….164
Serving LGBTQIA Clients and Their Allies
Worner Leland, MS, BCBA, LBA, Upswing Advocates and Empowered: A Center for Sexuality
August Stockwell, PhD, BCBA-D, Upswing Advocates and Empowered: A Center for Sexuality
Chapter 10: Cultural Incompetency in ABA Service Delivery Models:…………………191
Implications for Behavior Analysts
Paulina Luczaj, M.A., Ed.S., Seton Hall University & School District of the Chathams
Fabiana Cacciaguerra-Decorato, M.A., BCBA, Lyndhurst Board of Education
Brian Conners, PhD, BCBA, Seton Hall University & Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC
Chapter 11: Creating a Culturally Competent Clinical Practice…………………………206
Sara Gershfeld Litvak, M.A., BCBA, Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
Hanna Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LEARN Behavioral
Chapter 12: Cultural Accommodations in Caregiver Training…………………………..229
Juliana Aguilar, M.S., BCBA, LBA, Utah State University
Casey J. Clay, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, University of Missouri – Columbia
Chapter 13: Accounting for Cultural Differences to Make Parent………………………264
Training More Socially Significant
Adriana Rodriguez, M.A., BCBA, Rollins College
April Michele Williams, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Rollins College
Chapter 14: How to Integrate Multiculturalism and Diversity……………………………284
Sensitivity into the Training and Ethical Skill Set of Behavior Analysts
Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Endicott College
Ksenia Gatzunis, M.S., BCBA, Endicott College
Wafa Aljohani, M.S., BCBA, Endicott College
Chapter 15: Examining Cross Cultural Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis……308
Elizabeth Hughes Fong, Ph.D., M.A., BCBA, LBS, Saint Joseph’s University
Chapter 16: Multiculturalism and Diversity Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis:……330
Where Do We Go From Here?
Brian M. Conners, PhD, BCBA, Seton Hall University & Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC
Biography
Brian M. Conners, Ph.D., BCBA, maintains a private practice, Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC, and is a senior faculty associate in the special education and applied behavior analysis programs at Seton Hall University.
Shawn T. Capell, M.S., BCBA, LBA, is owner of Covenant 15:16 LLC, and maintains an adjunct faculty position in the applied behavior analysis program at Seton Hall University.
"This text is admirably amongst the first to take on the massive task of understanding cultural humility and competency for practitioners in Applied Behavior Analysis. Representing voices from diverse backgrounds, it constantly calls us to action through self-awareness and case study exercises, reminding behavior analysts that we ‘don’t know what we don’t know' - unless we seek this knowledge. I recommend this text to be an integral component and required reading in every behavior analytic course sequence and supervision framework. We cannot be successful as behavior analysts unless we develop the multicultural humility repertoires outlined here. Capell, Conners, and colleagues promote discussion and debate that may at times feel uncomfortable but are truly necessary in moving forward as a culturally humble field."
Noor Y. Syed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA/LBS-CT, PA, NY, Faculty and Clinical Director, Lehigh University Autism Services; Research Coordinator, Global Autism Project
"In a time when many are screaming for diversity and inclusion, very few do more than just talk about their experience or offer strategies of change. In this book, Brian and Shawn have gone the extra step that is needed within our field of ABA and in society. With a wonderful collection of authors, subject matters of importance, historical references, and methodologies to change the landscape, this book will be used as a potential blueprint for many moving forward. Fantastic efforts by a few to help create change for many. Greatly needed and appreciated."
Dr. Antonio M. Harrison, BCBA-D, University of West Florida
"This book eloquently provides an updated view on the importance of knowledge about group memberships and characteristics, empowering the reader to engage in more cultural humility and effective practice. Context is everything, and culture is everywhere. Now it’s up to you to bring that knowledge into practice!"
Ryan O'Donnell, M.S., BCBA, The Daily BA
"This book tackles a number of issues that are at the forefront of discussion in applied behavior analysis; I expect this book will be of great interest to practitioners in our field."
Matthew T. Brodhead, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
