The intersection of applied behavior analysis and Asian American cultural experiences represents a critically underexplored area in the field. While conversations about diversity in ABA have expanded significantly in recent years, the specific cultural considerations relevant to Asian American families have received comparatively less attention.
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Join Free →Within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), there has not been a lot of discussion around the topic of diversity. Diversity issues have really only been brought to light over the past few years and it is important to identify areas for improvement within the ABA field. Research has shown that some behavioral interventions may not be beneficial for certain ethnic and cultural minority groups due to their lack of culturally tailored services. The conversation about Asian American culture is just one small part of the larger picture around diversity. This presentation on "ABA for Asian American Clients" will identify several barriers and obstacles for Asian American families when receiving ABA therapy, teach clinicians how to best adapt ABA interventions to Asian American clients and families, and provide strategies for designing culturally tailored ABA therapy for Asian American clients.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
Xi Cheng-Hutchison is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state of New York. She earned a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Hunter College and a Master’s degree in Childhood Education/Special Education with a concentration in Autism from Long Island University. Xi has over 10 years experience working in the field of behavior analysis with children and young adults ranging from ages 3 to 21 years old. Additionally, she is a bilingual therapist, speaking both English and Chinese. Xi currently works as a Behavior Therapist at Bridge Kids of New York, providing behavior analytic services to autistic children and other related disorders in schools, homes, and in the community. By using her background in both education and behavior analysis, Xi develops client-specific and socially significant goals to meet the individual needs of children and young adults. Xi’s passions include disseminating the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to others, especially through caregiver guidance. Xi prides herself on her ability to collaborate with families in the autism community by modeling and explaining how the principles of ABA can be used in everyday life. In her spare time, Xi hosts a Chinese speaking podcast on coaching parents how to use ABA principles and positive behavior management strategies.
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