This week we invite Dr. Robin Arnall, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, and Alexandra Vassar, MS, BCBA, COBA, NCLBA into the room for a massive discussion. Well, not the literal room because we all want virtual work as an accommodation. Robin and Alexandra join us to discuss work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and the controversies over power, control, systems, and consent that come along with being neurodivergent in this space. There are numerous tangents, a few sensitive subjects, lots of laughs, and even some tears. There are also a number of apologies from Christy who seems intent on offending everyone she has ever met in this discussion--if she doesn't apologize to you in this episode, stay tuned for Part 2!
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Guests on this episode:
Dr. Robin Arnall (ResearchGate page)
Alexandra Vassar (Elfers) (ResearchGate page)
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Time Stamps:
06:13- Russell Sage College
06:20- The Chicago School
06:20 - ABA = Applied Behavior Analysis
14:08 - Chemical Restraint
19:32 - The Black Panthers
20:25 - Section 504
19:56 - WIC Program
20:40 - Crip Camp Documentary
22:25 - Buckminster Fuller
26:36 - APA apology letter
35:02 - EMT (Emergency Medical Technician - Medical Professionals who work on an Ambulance)
40:35 - ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
42:58 - ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training)
44:15 - The Program (a Netflix documentary)
52:25 - DisCrit (Disability Critical Race Theory)
1:01:22 - FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
1:06:54 - “Masking”
1:08:24 - Elephant Metaphor [in reference to cultural change]
1:09:00 - Empowering Autonomy: A Skills Assessment Protocol
1:10:05 - Unwinnable leadership game (A variation of the “Privilege Walk” activity)
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