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Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Research and practice
Corina Jimenez-Gomez1, Lauren Beaulieu2
1Department of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|April 12, 2022
Summary
Behavior analysts need culturally responsive practices to serve diverse populations effectively. This paper reviews research and offers recommendations to guide best practices in culturally responsive behavior analysis.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Cultural Responsiveness
Background:
- The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) mandates training in culturally responsive service delivery.
- Limited research exists on culturally responsive evidence-based practices in behavior analysis.
- There is a critical need for best practices when working with diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing research on culturally responsive assessment and treatment in ABA and related fields.
- To evaluate current ABA practices against culturally responsive principles.
- To stimulate further research into culturally responsive behavior analytic practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies within and outside ABA.
- Analysis of current behavior assessment and treatment practices.
- Framework application based on Beaulieu and Jimenez-Gomez (2022).
Main Results:
- Identification of research gaps in culturally responsive ABA.
- Assessment of alignment between current practices and cultural responsiveness.
- Development of recommendations for culturally responsive practice.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the necessity of culturally responsive practices for ethical and effective behavior analysis.
- Highlights the need for continued research and development in this area.
- Provides a foundation for implementing culturally responsive behavior analytic services.
Keywords:
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