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Episode 78: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Autistic Children with Abdullah Bernier
Episode 78

Episode 78: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Autistic Children with Abdullah Bernier

Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman · Ben Reiman, M.A., BCBA, IBA

April 6, 20232h 21m

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Show Notes

In Episode 78, Ben chats with Abdullah Bernier. Abdullah is a doctoral student in the School and Applied Psychology program at the University of Calgary. Abdullah's research involves the investigation of the experiences of autistic individuals as well as their families through a social justice orientation. Ben and Abdullah dive deep into his work with Syrian refugee families with autistic children pre and post-migration. 

 

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

  • 1.5 CEUs
  • BACB: Ethics
  • IBAO: Cultural
  • QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
  • CBA: Cultural Diversity

 

Contact:

Abdullah Bernier
https://www.hexagonpsychology.ca/team/abdullah-bernier 

 

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Special Series on Support Refugees from Ukraine

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-31specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-1coordinating-supports-forrefugee-families-ofchildrenwithdisabilities-with-sophie

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-32specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-2tipson-providing-directsupport-toukrainianrefugee-families-with-autistic-children

Grant Bruno

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate

 

Research Referenced:

Bernier, A.S., McCrimmon, A.W. (2022). Attitudes and Perceptions of Muslim Parents Toward their Children with Autism: A Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 9, 320–333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00256-9

Bernier, A. S. (2021). Autism in the Context of Humanitarian Emergency: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. https://prism.ucalgary.ca/items/5ee1e096-5531-4ada-a8d8-eacd035cebf0