Bridging the Divide: Exploring the Intersection of Cultural Competency and Social Justice in Applied Behavior Analysis is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of caregiver coaching, home routines, team meetings, and values-sensitive decision making. In Bridging the Divide: Exploring the Intersection of Cultural Competency and Social Justice in Applied Behavior Analysis, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better alignment between intervention and the family context in which it must survive, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the pursuit of equitable and socially just practices has gained increasing recognition and importance. Cultural competency is the foundation upon which ABA practitioners build effective and ethical relationships with individuals across diverse backgrounds. In an era marked by growing awareness of systemic inequalities and injustices, it is imperative that ABA professionals integrate principles of social justice into their practice. This presentation aims to shed light on the intertwined nature of cultural competency and social justice, emphasizing their mutual influence on the quality of ABA interventions. By the end of this presentation, participants will have a deeper appreciation for the symbiotic relationship between cultural competency and social justice in ABA. They will be equipped with practical tools and insights to enhance their practice, fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and socially just approach to behavior analysis.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Shawn Thomas Capell, MS, BCBA, LBA-TX, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience in clinical leadership and education. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Behavior Analysis at Capella University. Shawn is the Executive Director of Covenant 15:16, LLC, and the founder of Capell Behavioral Consulting. With a deep commitment to social justice and cultural competence in Applied Behavior Analysis, Shawn has published works, presented at professional conferences, and actively mentors the next generation of behavior analysts.
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258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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