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Brian Conners1, Ashlynn Johnson1, Jacqueline Duarte1
1Department of Educational Studies, College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, Jubilee Hall Rm. 431, South Orange, NJ 07079 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|January 25, 2020
Summary
Behavior analytic professionals seek improved multicultural and diversity training in graduate programs, fieldwork, and supervision to enhance cultural competence in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Recommendations focus on future training enhancements.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Psychology
- Professional Training
Background:
- The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) credentials professionals in applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Multiculturalism and diversity are critical areas impacting ABA service delivery.
- Existing graduate training, fieldwork, and supervision may not adequately prepare professionals for diverse client populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the perceptions of BACB® credentialed professionals regarding multiculturalism and diversity in their training.
- To identify areas for improvement in graduate training, fieldwork, and supervision for applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- To propose future directions for enhancing cultural competence among behavior analytic professionals.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary survey was distributed to BACB® certificants.
- Data were collected from 575 survey respondents.
- Perceptions of multiculturalism and diversity in training were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Preliminary survey results provide context for current perceptions.
- Identified gaps in graduate training, fieldwork, and supervision related to diversity.
- Insights into the experiences of Board Certified Behavior Analysts-Doctoral™, Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts®.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing multicultural and diversity training is essential for applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Recommendations are provided to improve graduate education and supervision requirements.
- The field of ABA must adapt to better prepare culturally competent professionals.
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