Episode 242: Behaviour Analysis in Moldova with Olga Sirbu, BCBA, LBA, IBA

In this conversation, Ben Reiman interviews Olga Sirbu, a board-certified behaviour analyst, about her journey into the field of behaviour analysis and her experiences working with children on the autism spectrum. Olga shares her insights on cultural differences in perceptions of autism between Moldova and the U.S., the challenges families face in seeking support, and her efforts to improve ABA services in Moldova through education and community building. The discussion highlights the importance of acceptance, understanding, and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families. Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LjGd0DCHrzNMXptOrGU1L?si=I0lGEendSWGzgGOBg8ed3Q Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO:  1.0  Cultural QABA: 1.0  General CBA:    1.0  Cultural Diversity  Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: https://autismfamilia.ro/despre/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fgvqlOXJTVSvwZygwEiIA/videos https://autismadvance.com/ Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 234 Behaviour Analysis in Croatia and Montenegro with Rea Vuksan https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-234-behaviour-analysis-in-croatia-montenegro-with-rea-vuksan-mads-scid-bcba-iba/ Episode 229 Behaviour Analysis in Kyrgyzstan with Dr. Anastasiia Iun https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-229-behavior-analysis-in-kyrgyzstan-with-dr-anastasiia-iun/ Episode 216 Behavior Analysis in Slovenia with Maja Simnjanovski https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-216-behavior-analysis-in-slovenia-with-maja-simnjanovski/ Episode 191: Behaviour Analysis in Belarus with Анна Калиновская, M.A., BCBA, IBA (Hanna Kalinouskaya) https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-191-behaviour-analysis-in-belarus-with-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/ Episode 184: Behavior Analysis in Ukraine with Alla Moskalets https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/ Episode 175 Autism in Serbia with Dr. Marija Čolić https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-175-autism-in-serbia-with-dr-marija-colic/ Episode 38: What We Can Do About Stigma and Racism Using Behaviour Science with Dr. Marija Čolić https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d/