Episode 60: Gender Identity and Expression with Janani Vaidya, M.S., BCBA

In Episode 60, Ben chats with Janani Vaidya (they/them).  Janani is a behaviour scientist teaching at National Louis University and a member of Dr. Emily Sandoz's contextual science research group.  They discuss all things related to gender diversity including gender privilege, gender fluidity, advocacy and affirmation, program issues, unwilling parents,  gender exploration under aversive control and so much more! 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

• BACB: 1.5 Ethics


• IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics 


• QABA: 1.5 DEI

The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

• Episode 46 - Rocco Catrone: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone

Web Links:

• Janani's ResearchGate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Janani-Vaidya/research


• Emily Sandoz ACT Lab: https://contextualscience.org/louisiana_contextual_science_research_group_univer 


• Jen Ashlee - Indigenous Behaviour Consultant: https://www.ravenwinged.com


• Shane Spiker on Sexual Offenders: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339191299_Sex_Offending_Behaviors_and_Adults_A_Look_at_Prevention_and_Intervention


• Barb Gross: https://www.sexedcontinuinged.com/about


• The International Behavior Analyst Organization: https://theibao.com