Lokomaika'i (grace): An Exploration of Culturally Responsive ABA Practice becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside caregiver coaching, home routines, team meetings, and values-sensitive decision making. In An Exploration of Culturally Responsive ABA Practice, 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 →"Who you?, where you from?" is a common first question you hear kamaʻāina (Native-born, one born in a place lit. child of the land) and maoli/ʻōʻiwi (indigenous/native) use to gather information about who you are and what environment has shaped your life experiences (Johnston & Pennypacker, 2009). This style of greeting is consistent with traditional Hawaiian greetings where in the announcement of your arrival you would state who you are (genealogical lineage), where you/your ʻohana (family) are from, where you reside, and your purpose. From the 1850s to 1900s Hawaiʻi experienced waves of immigration to fill labor shortages in new agriculture ventures. In the last 10 years, there has been a substantial overall growth in Behavior Analyst Certification Board ® certificants in Hawai'i, with a large number moving to the islands to address the need for capacity building across the state. Simultaneously, within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) there has been an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and with particular emphasis on culture. In fact, the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts by the BACB ® (2020) requires certificants to develop competence in being a culturally responsive practitioner. The purpose of this presentation is to consider variables that comprise Hawai'i's culture, reflect on one's learning history, and encourage each participant to take actionable steps toward cultivating a spirit of cultural humility in their practice of behavior analysis in Hawai'i. Keywords: Compassionate care; cultural competence; cultural humility; Hawaiʻi; social validity; cultural responsiveness
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
Naomi Tachera is a licensed Special Education Teacher and licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a passion for serving individuals with exceptional needs. Naomi has worked in the field of education for over 23 years built on the foundation of Native Hawaiian culture, traditions, and values. Her journey in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis began in 2013 when her two sons were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Determined to find the best treatment options, she discovered ABA and realized its effectiveness in helping individuals with ASD. This personal experience motivated her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. She also has an EdD. Degree in Organizational Leadership for Adaptation and Change with a concentration in Indigenous Leadership at Chaminade University. Naomi's upbringing surrounded by indigenous leaders and her connection to her Native Hawaiian roots has instilled in her the responsibility to effect radical change and preserve her culture. In 2016, she first recipient of the Behavior Change for a Sustainable World award, which led her to develop an FDA-approved mineral reef-safe sunscreen named Koʻa (coral). This project demonstrates her commitment to the aloha ‘āina, the environment, and her community. Naomi is an instructor at The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa in the Special Education department in the College of Education. Her role as an instructor allows her to share her knowledge with future educators, preparing them to make a difference in the lives of individuals with exceptional needs through the pedagogy of Education with Aloha, coined by Dr. Ku Kahakalau. Education with Aloha is an educational approach that emphasizes the integration of Native Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions into the teaching and learning process. Education with Aloha promotes a holistic and culturally responsive approach to education, nurturing a sense of aloha (love, compassion, and respect) among students and educators. It recognizes the importance of cultural identity, community engagement, and the preservation of Native Hawaiian knowledge and practices within the educational context.
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