The intersection of autism and LGBTQIA2+ identity represents one of the most important and underexplored areas in contemporary behavior analysis. Research across multiple disciplines has consistently found that autistic individuals are more likely to identify as LGBTQIA2+ compared to their neurotypical peers, with studies suggesting that gender diversity in particular is significantly more prevalent in the autistic population.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 2 | Ethics |
Graham is an AuDHD BCBA from central NC. She learned that she was Autistic as a result of the burnout she experienced working as a BCBA. She is passionate about making the ABA field safe for all autistic people, clients and practitioners alike. She strongly believes that the only way for ABA based autism services to move forward, is for Autistic voices to be the loudest voices in every room where ABA is being discussed.
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