Breaking Barriers: Why ABA Must Address LGBTQ Challenges

It’s the second day of the GABA conference and we talk live with Dr. Daniel Conine, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Assistant Professor at Georgia State University. Dr. Conine shares his personal journey into behavior analysis and explains the field's complex history with the LGBTQ community. He passionately advocates for clear ethical guidelines and groundbreaking research to support marginalized groups. You will be inspired by Dr. Conine's vision for a more inclusive, compassionate future for the science of human behavior. Discover how behavior analysis can drive positive change and hear about the innovative work happening at Georgia State University's renowned ABA program. Tune in now! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Introduction to Dr. Conine at GABA Conference 01:14 From volunteering to a career in ABA 03:53 The workshop on approaching LGBTQ community 06:36 Conversion therapy, behavior analytics, and LGBTQ advocacy 10:05 Future goals: Advancing community-supportive research by 2029 14:11 How business owners can foster inclusivity 16:09 The Master’s Program at Georgia State University 18:36 Life Outside ABA: Dr. Conine’s hobbies and interests 21:02 Final message to practitioners and parents 22:59 Encouraging new areas of research and practice in ABA 25:00 Where to connect with Dr. Conine