Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

How do neurodivergent youth experience schools, juvenile justice systems, and the adults responsible for supporting them?

In this episode, Ben Reiman is joined by Dr. Larome Myrick, Executive Director of Youth Justice for the State of Rhode Island, and Anthony Bronaugh Sr., BCBA, educator, and former school principal. Drawing on decades of experience in corrections, education, and behaviour analysis, they explore how neurodivergent youth have historically been misunderstood, mislabeled, and underserved. The conversation examines the intersection of behaviour analysis, trauma-informed care, juvenile justice, and education while highlighting practical ways systems can move beyond punishment-based approaches.

Larome and Anthony discuss the realities of correctional classrooms, the importance of early identification and support, how stigma continues to impact families and communities, and why collaboration across systems is essential. They also share their vision for creating environments where neurodivergent youth are understood, supported, and given opportunities to thrive. Whether you're a behaviour analyst, educator, school administrator, social worker, policymaker, or parent, this episode offers valuable insights into building more responsive and humane systems for young people.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bOxkDthDgFg

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BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO:  1.5 ABA Topics
QABA: 1.5 General
CBA/CPD: 1.5 Learning  

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Contact Dr. Larome Myrick

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laromemyrick/

Contact Anthony Bronaugh, Sr.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-bronaugh-sr-m-ed-bcba-coba-747139211/

In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, Dr. Tibetha Kemble challenges us to rethink what we believe about colonization, reconciliation, and responsibility.

Together, we explore how settler colonialism isn’t just history—it’s an ongoing system that shapes institutions, relationships, and everyday life in ways many of us struggle to see.

This episode invites you to move beyond performative actions and into deeper reflection, asking one of the most important—and uncomfortable—questions:

👉 What are you willing to lose?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HCQ4DW87tmA

Contact Tibetha:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tibetha-kemble-stonechild-phd-37231841/

Links and Resources:

Len Pierre Consulting

https://www.lenpierreconsulting.com/

Native Land Indigenous Territories Map

https://native-land.ca/

Women and Children's Health Research Institute

https://www.wchri.org/our-impact/stories/wchri-welcomes-tibetha-kemble-stonechild-as-academic-lead-of-indigenous-womens-health-research/

Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/programs/indigenous-health-program/index.html

Braiding Sweetgrass By Robin Wall Kimmerer

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

In episode 273 of Behaviour Speak, we’re joined by Mikala Chee of the Diné (Navajo) Nation, Sanoe Rapozo, a Native Hawaiian,  and Abbey Woldt of the Ho-Chunk Nation—three Indigenous undergraduate scholars whose work spans nursing, psychology, and neuroscience. Together, they share their journeys into higher education, the challenges of navigating predominantly Western academic systems, and their collaboration on a community research team (CRT) mentored by Dr. Anna Fetter and focused on developing culturally grounded measures of stress and mental health for Indigenous college students. This conversation explores what happens when Indigenous students not only enter academia—but begin to reshape it.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r4guaLEQhi0

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Connect with Mikala

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikala-chee-14b36b387/

Links: 

All Our Kin 

https://www.instagram.com/allourkincollective/

SPEx Lab at Fort Lewis College

https://faculty.fortlewis.edu/amborgella/SPExLab/

Dr. Melissa Teehee's Tohi Lab

https://www.tohilab.org/

Connect with Sanoe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanoe-rapozo/

Links:

The Past before Us: Moʻokūʻauhau as Methodology
https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/the-past-before-us-mo%CA%BBoku%CA%BBauhau-as-methodology/

Native American Indigenous Student Alliance

https://duke.campusgroups.com/naisa/home/

Karsh STEM Fellowship

https://undergrad.duke.edu/intellectual-community/student-faculty-engagement-office/karsh-stem-program/karsh-stem-scholars/

Connect with Abbey

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-woldt-8b09a0350/

Links:

https://teachlearn.wisc.edu/first-nations-cultural-landscape-tour/

UW Madison Native American Center for Health Professions

https://nachp.med.wisc.edu/

The Society For Indian Psychologists:

https://www.nativepsychs.org/

Native-to-Native Mentorship Program in Psychology

https://www.nativepsychs.org/sip-mentorship-program

Related Episodes:

Mentorship as Medicine with Dr. Anna Kawennison Fetter

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/mentorship-as-medicine-with-anna-kawennison-fetter-phd-edm/

Cultural Responsiveness in ABA:  A Hawaiian Perspective with Dr. Naomi Tachera and Dr. Sara Sato

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-245-cultural-responsiveness-in-aba-a-hawaiian-perspective-with-dr-naomi-tachera-and-dr-sara-sato/

Indigenous School Psychology with Dr. Lisa Aguilar, Bryanna Kinilicheene, and Wamnuga Win

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheene-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jewel Parham and Dr. Danielle Jeudy to explore representation, mentorship, and systemic change in behaviour analysis. Grounded in their work ACTing for Change, we unpack how values-driven action and organizational accountability can move the field beyond awareness into meaningful change. We discuss the realities behind the statistic that only ~5.83% of BCBAs identify as Black, and how that impacts access to mentorship, supervision, leadership, and opportunity. The conversation dives into the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, the importance of building pipelines—not just hiring—and why sustainable systems matter more than performative equity efforts. We also explore emotional and cultural labour, barriers to supervision, and how ACT principles can guide organizations toward measurable, values-aligned change.

Register for the BABA Conference to see both of Dr. Parham's and Dr. Jeudy's presentations live or online!

https://babainfo.org/convention/

 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UvFs0oNVbi4

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Supervision
IBAO:  1.0 Supervision
QABA: 1.0 Supervision
CBA/CPD: 1.0 Supervision

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Connect with Danielle

Dr. Danielle Jeudy at Navigate Behavioral Health

https://www.navigatebh.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-s-jeudy-phd-bcba-d-lba-14a69b3a/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/behaviordj/

Connect with Jewel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjewelparham/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.behaviorjawn/

Related Episodes:

Building Community in Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Jewel Parham

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-223-building-community-in-behavior-analysis-with-dr-jewel-parham

Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-224-colorism-in-context-with-dr-danielle-jeudy/

Training the Next Generation of Black Behaviour Analysts at Florida A&M University

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-237-an-hbcu-first-training-the-next-generation-of-black-behavior-analysts-at-florida-am-university/

What if the biggest problem in ABA isn’t the client—but the system?

In this episode, Ben sits down with Michael Conteh to unpack the hidden forces shaping burnout, turnover, and growth in ABA organizations. Drawing from decades of experience scaling a company and consulting across the field, Michael breaks down why traditional clinical thinking alone isn’t enough—and how leaders can evolve to meet the complexity of modern ABA.

 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zgld4ZvRgR8

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Supervision
IBAO:  1.0 Supervision
QABA: 1.0 Supervision
CBA/CPD: 1.0 Supervision

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak

 

Connect with Michael 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-conteh-bcba/

https://www.balancecoachingconsulting.com/

https://www.parentempowermentcoaching.com/

 

Related Episodes:

Forging Black Leaders in Behaviour Analysis with Portia James

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-142-creating-a-powerhouse-forging-black-leaders-in-behavior-analysis/

The Next Generation of Black Leaders in Behaviour Analysis with Adrienne Bradley

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-76-the-next-generation-of-black-leaders-in-behavior-analysis-empowering-success-with-adrienne-bradley-med-bcba-lba/