Tackling Disability Stigma with Relational Frame Theory with Dr. Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA-D

In this episode, Ben chats with Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA-D about his work in applying relational frame theory (RFT) to stigma towards individuals with disabilities. The conversation starts by looking at some of the societal phenomena that contribute to stigma followed by an RFT analysis of stigma and a discussion of a basic research experiment toward reducing perceptions of stigma.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop 1.5 CEUs BACB: Ethics IBAO: Cultural QABA: Ethics CBA: Cultural Diversity     Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss several topics related to stigma that may be triggering to some. The following are approximate times when these topics are discussed:  17:40: Othering  25:50: Simulation Exercises  31:00: Inspiration Porn  37:00: Assisted Suicide/Abortion  47:20: Discussion Ends   General Information: Dr. Rocco Catrone: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/faculty-finder/byname/rocco_catrone   Show Notes: Giant Steps of Ilinois: https://www.mygiantsteps.org  Stella Young - Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw  Love On The Spectrum: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81265493  Inclusion BC: https://inclusionbc.org    The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Episode 21: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d  Episode 26: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d Episode 28: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-28-including-autistic-people-in-every-aspect-of-autism-research-with-dr-m-ariel-cascio-phd  Episode 35: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d Episode 38: 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   Articles Referenced: Catrone, R.G., & Koch, D.S. (2021). A behavioral approach to increasing perceptions of capability toward people with disabilities. Behavior and Social Issues, 30, 39–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00059-x Čolić, M. (2021). Clarification of stigma concepts in research with families of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2021.1989978  Dixon, M.R., Rehfeldt, R.A., Zlomke, K.R., et al. (2006). Exploring the development and dismantling of equivalence classes involving terrorist stimuli. Psychological Record, 56, 83–103. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03395539 McGill, P., Bradshaw, J., Smyth, G., Hurman, M. & Roy, A. (2020). "Capable environments", Tizard Learning Disability Review, 25(3), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-05-2020-0007