In Episode 147, Ben chats with Dr. Jaxcy Odom., a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level from the Chickasaw Nation based in New Mexico. Dr. Odom works at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Medical Center where she provides behavioral support services to patients and staff. The conversation starts with a discussion on diagnosing autism and systems of diagnosis. Dr. Odom talks about her work with the Navajo Nation, autism acceptance in Native American communities, and culturally responsive care in Indigenous communities.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
Contact:
evaluate505@gmail.com
https://www.timetoevaluate.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-jaxcy-odom-44509b143/
Links:
Grant Bruno: The Gift of Being Different
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different
Chickasaw Lifetime Scholarship Article
https://psychology.as.uky.edu/odom-awarded-lifetime-scholarship-chickasaw-nation
Chickasaw on Rosetta Stone
https://www.chickasaw.net/rosettastone
Chickasaw Language App
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/chickasaw-language-basic/id448797486
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Louis Busch
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/
Jordyn Burleson
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/
Valerie Clack
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/
Eziafakaku Nwokolo
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/
Mark Standing Eagle Baez
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/