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Episode 202: The Culturally Responsive Behavior Analyst with Dr. Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera

from Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman · host Ben Reiman

In this conversation, Dr. Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera shares her journey in behavior analysis, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness in clinical practice. She discusses her experiences in nonprofit work, the challenges of integrating cultural humility into treatment, and her decision to pursue a doctorate focused on creating a culturally responsive curriculum for behavior analysts. Dr. Mannankara-Cabrera highlights the need for ongoing learning, recognizing biases, and building trust with families in behavior analysis. This episode is on You Tube! https://youtu.be/PGP68Gb_2z0 Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO:  1.5 Cultural/Ethics QABA: 1.5 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow Behaviour Speak! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Ruby Texax A&M University [email protected] https://apps.tamusa.edu/course-information/my-profile/faculty-Profile.php?ID=1041 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubymannankara/ Articles Referenced: Mannankara-Cabrera, R. D. (2023). Cultural responsiveness in behavior analytic treatment: a qualitative multiple-case study (Doctoral dissertation). Narayanasamy, A. (2002). The ACCESS model: a transcultural nursing practice framework. British Journal of Nursing, 11(9), 643-655. Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Episode 138 Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports for Black Students with Dr Aaron Rachelle Campbell https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-138-culturally-responsive-positive-behavioral-intervention-and-supports-for-black-students/ Episode 136 From Bias to Balance - Antiracism in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Sonia Levy https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-136-from-bias-to-balance-antiracism-in-behavior-analysis-with-sonia-levy-phd-bcba/ Episodes 102 and 103 on Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families with Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero Episode 102 https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-102-enhancing-cultural-responsiveness-in-behavioral-service-delivery-for-latino-families-part-1/ Episode 103 https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-103enhancing-cultural-responsiveness-in-behavioral-service-delivery-for-latino-families-part-2/ Episode 63: Equity and Systems Change with Dr. Noor Syed https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-63-equity-and-systems-change-with-dr-noor-syed/    

In this conversation, Dr. Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera shares her journey in behavior analysis, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness in clinical practice. She discusses her experiences in nonprofit work, the challenges of integrating cultural humility into treatment, and her decision to pursue a doctorate focused on creating a culturally responsive curriculum for behavior analysts. Dr. Mannankara-Cabrera highlights the need for ongoing learning, recognizing biases, and building trust with families in behavior analysis. This episode is on You Tube! https://youtu.be/PGP68Gb_2z0 Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO:  1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow Behaviour Speak! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Ruby Texax A&M University [email protected] https://apps.tamusa.edu/course-information/my-profile/faculty-Profile.php?ID=1041 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubymannankara/ Articles Referenced: Mannankara-Cabrera, R. D. (2023). Cultural responsiveness in behavior analytic treatment: a qualitative multiple-case study (Doctoral dissertation). Narayanasamy, A. (2002). The ACCESS model: a transcultural nursing practice framework. British Journal of Nursing, 11(9), 643-655. Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Episode 138 Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports for Black Students with Dr Aaron Rachelle Campbell https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-138-culturally-responsive-positive-behavioral-intervention-and-supports-for-black-students/ Episode 136 From Bias to Balance - Antiracism in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Sonia Levy https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-136-from-bias-to-balance-antiracism-in-behavior-analysis-with-sonia-levy-phd-bcba/ Episodes 102 and 103 on Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families with Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero Episode 102 https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-102-enhancing-cultural-responsiveness-in-behavioral-service-delivery-for-latino-families-part-1/ Episode 103 https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-103enhancing-cultural-responsiveness-in-behavioral-service-delivery-for-latino-families-part-2/ Episode 63: Equity and Systems Change with Dr. Noor Syed https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-63-equity-and-systems-change-with-dr-noor-syed/

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