The concept of 'onliness' — the experience of being the only person of a particular identity in a professional space — carries specific behavioral and organizational consequences that BCBAs in supervisory roles must understand. When Black women, or any underrepresented group, constitute a small fraction of a professional field, the absence of community and representation creates establishing operations for isolation, hypervigilance, and disengagement that operate as significant setting events for professional behavior.
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Join Free →As individuals facing marginalization within corporate America, healthcare, and behavior analysis, the notion of "onliness" becomes particularly relevant, especially when we make up only 4% of the ABA community. The impact of onliness underscores the need for a collective effort within the black community to alleviate the burdens and consequences experienced in corporate healthcare settings. Reflecting on the events of 2020, a movement emerged among a collective of individuals committed to dismantling the concept of onliness. This movement highlighted the importance of fostering a community of advancement that transcends the reliance on efforts from the majority within behavior analysis. In this discussion, I will delve into specific actions that have led me to recognize the pivotal role of a collective community in advancing the interests and well-being of black women and black individuals within the field of behavior analysis.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Adrienne Bradley is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, graduate school professor, and a Behavior Analyst on a mission to promote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to underserved communities. She graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology where she developed an interest in human behavior. It wasn't until after her matriculation that she found a dire need to serve students with an Autism diagnosis in the public school system. This is where her love for ABA began. She later graduated from Wayne State University with a Master's in Education Psychology, and a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With her extensive experience working with children and adolescents within the home, school, and clinic settings, she has garnered a commitment to ethical leadership and high-quality therapeutic and parent services. She is a highly regarded speaker, focusing on using Acceptance and Commitment training within parent sessions and Leadership development. Additionally, Adrienne served as the past President, Partnership Liaison, and Conference chair for Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc, an organization that empowers the Black ABA community through a variety of different avenues. Adrienne also has passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within ABA. She engages in equity and inclusion research practices, serving as a research consultant for the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council which aims to reduce barriers to accessing ABA services in the state of Michigan through the development and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, multidisciplinary system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. She is a master collaborator and bridge connector, using empathy and understanding to foster relationships with the purpose of advancing the science of ABA.
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