The field of behavior analysis faces a significant diversity challenge. With only 5.77% of BACB certificants identifying as Asian and 0.56% as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, the profession does not reflect the communities it serves.
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Join Free →In 2020 demographics released by the BACB identified 5.77% of Asians and 0.56% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders amongst its certificants. Asians, Pacific Islanders, And Behavior Analysis (APIABA) aims to diversify the field and aid in the evolution of ABA as a science by global dissemination and multidisciplinary collaboration, while addressing the various barriers experienced by the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in our field. This presentation will discuss APIABA's efforts to create resources and opportunities through mentorships, workshops, and trainings as a way to reduce this disparity in access and participation in the behavior analytic field.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
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