The underrepresentation of Black men in behavior analysis — particularly in leadership and supervisory roles — represents both a workforce challenge and an ethical concern for the field. This panel discussion, led by Jewel Parham, brings together Black male ABA professionals who practice across diverse settings including schools, hospitals, homes, and business environments.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Black Men in Behavior Analysis
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →Discover how Black male ABA professionals are shaping the field through diverse applications in schools, hospitals, homes, and business environments. This dynamic panel highlights the unique challenges, ethical considerations, and innovative solutions that emerge when integrating ABA into varied contexts, while also addressing representation, mentorship, and advocacy to build a more inclusive future.
| 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
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
174 research articles with practitioner takeaways
171 research articles with practitioner takeaways
161 research articles with practitioner takeaways
You earn CEUs from a dozen different places. Upload any certificate — from here, your employer, conferences, wherever — and always know exactly where you stand. Learning, Ethics, Supervision, all handled.
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
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.