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Episode 27: Translational Research, DiGeorge Syndrome and a Little Dash of Metacontingencies with Valdeep Saini, Ph.D., BCBA-D

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research, specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half, we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val discuss his work with previous guest Louis Busch on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome. Correction:  During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (from Episode 46). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires, and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning QABA: 1.5 General    Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 11: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 13: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-13-behaviour-analysis-and-psychotropic-medication-with-alison-cox-phd-bcba-d   The Behaviour Speak Podcast - 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   George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/autism-and-behavioural-science-program-postgraduate-c405 Wayne Fisher: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/waynefisher.aspx   Hank Roane: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/henryroane.aspx   DiGeorge Syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/digeorge-syndrome/#:~:text=DiGeorge%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,without%20realising%20they%20have%20it       Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse: Resurgence: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59341195014.pdf  Renewal: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.400   Reinstatement: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-002-1224-x  General overview of all: https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000119    Articles Referenced: Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919  Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0  Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471 
Broadcast on:
14 Jan 2022

In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research, specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half, we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val discuss his work with previous guest Louis Busch on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome.

Correction:  During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (from Episode 46). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires, and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.

 

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

  • BACB: 1.5 Learning
  • IBAO: 1.5 Learning
  • QABA: 1.5 General 

 

Show Notes:

 

Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse:

 

Articles Referenced:

  • Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z 
  • Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919 
  • Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0 
  • Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471 
In this episode Ben chats with Dr. Val Saini of Brock University. In the first half, Val shares his work translational research, specifically in the area of problem behaviour relapse. In the second half, we talk about how behaviour analysts can engage in antiracist work through the frame of metacontingencies. Lastly, Ben and Val discuss his work with previous guest Louis Busch on behaviour interventions for DiGeorge Syndrome. Correction:  During this episode Ben refers to an article by Rocco Catrone (from Episode 46). The first author of the article is Dr. Natalia Baires, and Ben discusses this article thoroughly with Dr. Baires in episode 26.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Learning QABA: 1.5 General    Show Notes: The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 11: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba     The Behaviour Speak Podcast - Episode 13: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-13-behaviour-analysis-and-psychotropic-medication-with-alison-cox-phd-bcba-d   The Behaviour Speak Podcast - 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   George Brown College: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/autism-and-behavioural-science-program-postgraduate-c405 Wayne Fisher: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/waynefisher.aspx   Hank Roane: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/bios/henryroane.aspx   DiGeorge Syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/digeorge-syndrome/#:~:text=DiGeorge%20syndrome%20is%20a%20condition,without%20realising%20they%20have%20it       Suggested Articles/Links from Dr. Valdeep Saini on Relapse: Resurgence: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59341195014.pdf  Renewal: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.400   Reinstatement: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-002-1224-x  General overview of all: https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000119    Articles Referenced: Baires, N. A., Catrone, R., Mayer, B. K. (2021, May 12). On the importance of listening and intercultural communication for actions against racism. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7qa4z  Louis Busch, Valdeep Saini, Sidrah Karim & Roland Jones. (2021). Evaluation and maintenance of behavioral interventions for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2021.1960919  Saini, V. & Vance, H. (2020). Systemic racism and cultural selection: A preliminary analysis of metacontingencies. Behavior and Social Issues, 29, 52-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-020-00040-0  Saini, V., Sullivan, W. E., Baxter, E. L., DeRosa, N. M. & Roane, H. S. (2018). Renewal during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.471