Applied behavior analysis has historically been a field with significant demographic homogeneity in its credentialed workforce—a disparity with practical as well as ethical dimensions. This course centers Black male ABA professionals as both subject matter experts and as practitioners navigating settings where their representation in leadership remains limited.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Dr. Jewel Parham is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve meaningful, lasting behavior change. With over 15 years of experience as a behavior specialist consultant, she has supported children, teens, and young adults, both with and without developmental disabilities, in various settings, including public and private schools, center-based programs, and in-home services.As a Doctoral Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), Dr. Parham works as a school-based behavior consultant, collaborating with educators and interdisciplinary teams to support students with diverse educational and behavioral needs. She specializes in bridging the gap between behavior analytic practices and the ever-evolving realities of school environments. Her work emphasizes developing personalized interventions, staff development, and promoting neurodiversity affirming practices
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.