Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
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Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
Black Men in Behavior Analysis, with Jeron Trotman, Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs
Autism Knows No Borders
38 minutes
1 week ago
Black Men in Behavior Analysis, with Jeron Trotman, Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs
Discover what’s possible when representation opens the door.
What are the biggest factors influencing why Black men are underrepresented in the field of applied behavior analysis and what can be done to increase that?
Stick around for this episode and listen to Jeron Trotman share his ideas.
Jeron Trotman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Founder and President of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), and the host of the Beyond the Science podcast.
Last September, the Global Autism Project was the title sponsor at the BMBA summit in Atlanta, Georgia. BMBA is a professional organization dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
In this episode, among other things, Jeron and I discuss:
Why Black men are under-represented in the field of behavior analysis
The role of race and cultural identity in the practice of behavior analysis
What organizations can do to be more inclusive and welcoming towards professionals of color
Challenges and misconceptions of autism within the Black American community
Systemic changes needed in the field of ABA
Tips for young Black men interested in entering the field of behavior analysis
Additionally, you’ll hear clips from a few participants at the BMBA summit (Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs) sharing their hopes for the field of ABA and the Black autistic community.
To learn more about BMBA, please visit: bmbanetwork.org
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Autism Knows No Borders
Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
