Standard Five: Language Diversity
Behavior Analysts shall seek to provide or advocate for the provision of information, referrals, and services in the language appropriate to the client, which may include use of interpreters.
Course Learning Objective #1
Describe best practices for working with linguistically diverse clients and interpreters in the practice of applied behavior analysis.
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Behavior Assessment and Intervention; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
E.10 Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
F.2 Identify and integrate relevant cultural variables in the assessment process.
F.7 Interpret assessment data to determine the need for behavior-analytic services and/or referral to others.
F.8 Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals
H.2. Identify and recommend interventions based on assessment results, scientific evidence, client preferences, and contextual fit (e.g., expertise required for implementation, cultural variables, environmental resources).
H.8 Collaborate with others to support and enhance client services. -
2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information.
2.08 Communicating About Services.
2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues.
2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments.
2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions.
2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery.
3.13 Referrals (see 1.05, 1.11, 2.01, 2.04, 2.10).
3.16 Appropriately Transitioning Services (see 1.03, 2.02, 2.05. 2.10). -
Course Learning Objective #2
Find local and online providers of interpreter services. Develop a one-page informational brochure explaining the goals of applied behavior analysis and basic terminology to give interpreters prior to a client meeting.
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E.6 Identify the conditions under which services or supervision should be discontinued and apply steps that should be taken when transitioning clients and supervisees to another professional.
H.8 Collaborate with others to support and enhance client services -
1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity.
2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues. -
Non-Peer Reviewed Resources Find a translator or interpreter near you.
Course Learning Objective #3
Provide examples of language-based accommodations when establishing new skills. Explain how these accommodations improve social validity.
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Behavior Assessment and Intervention; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
E.10 Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
F.2 Identify and integrate relevant cultural variables in the assessment process.
F.8 Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals
H.2. Identify and recommend interventions based on assessment results, scientific evidence, client preferences, and contextual fit (e.g., expertise required for implementation, cultural variables, environmental resources). -
1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity.
2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments.
2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions. -
Course Learning Objective #4
Provide examples of language-based accommodations when addressing challenging behavior. Explain how these accommodations improve social validity.
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Behavior Assessment and Intervention; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
E.10 Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
F.2 Identify and integrate relevant cultural variables in the assessment process.
F.8 Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals
H.2. Identify and recommend interventions based on assessment results, scientific evidence, client preferences, and contextual fit (e.g., expertise required for implementation, cultural variables, environmental resources). -
1.07 Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity.
2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments.
2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions. -
Course Learning Objective #5
Provide examples of language-based accommodations when coaching caregivers. Explain how these accommodations improve social validity.
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Behavior Assessment and Intervention; Organizational Behavior Management
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E.9 Engage in cultural humility in service delivery and professional relationships.
E.10 Apply culturally responsive and inclusive service and supervision activities.
F.2 Identify and integrate relevant cultural variables in the assessment process.
F.8 Interpret assessment data to identify and prioritize socially significant, client-informed, and culturally responsive behavior-change procedures and goals
H.2. Identify and recommend interventions based on assessment results, scientific evidence, client preferences, and contextual fit (e.g., expertise required for implementation, cultural variables, environmental resources).
H.8 Collaborate with others to support and enhance client services -
2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders.
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