Culturally Responsive Behaviour Analysis in the United Arab Emirates with Amina Maliki, M.Ed., BCBA

In this conversation, Amina Maliki shares her journey into behaviour analysis, highlighting the importance of cultural relevance in training and the impact of the Competent Learner Model. She discusses her research on parenting programs in the UAE, emphasizing the need for training facilitators in Arabic and the significance of parent involvement in learning. Amina reflects on her personal experiences as a mother and the broader implications of behaviour analysis in supporting individuals with disabilities. The discussion also touches on the concept of 'People of Determination' and the role of leadership in fostering community support. 

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BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO:  1.0  Cultural QABA: 1.0  General CBA:    1.0  Cultural Diversity 

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Articles Referenced:

Maliki, Amina, Michelle P. Kelly, Shamsa Alsuwaidi, and Antje von Suchodoletz. 2025. “Evaluating the Effects of Arabic-Medium Behavioral Skills Training on Parenting Program Facilitators in the United Arab Emirates.” Behavioral Interventions: e70033. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70033