ABSTRACT

According to the US Behavior Analysts Workforce report (Burning Glass Technologies, 2015), behavior analysts are in demand across the country. As the science and practice of behavior analysis evolves, it is important to continuously evaluate areas of training and practice in need of improvement. One such areas in need of improvement is resources and training devoted to supporting clinicians working with families from diverse backgrounds. Professional associations such as the American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provide guidelines or resources or both to support practitioners working with diverse populations. This chapter will focus on issues related to organizations serving diverse populations and the considerations organizations can make to better support their staff and the families they service.