Episode 27: Translational Research, DiGeorge Syndrome and a Little Dash of Metacontingencies with Valdeep Saini, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman · Ben Reiman, M.A., BCBA
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Show Notes
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.
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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