ABSTRACT
In recent years, increased attention has been given to the need for improving the degree to which behavior analytic practitioners practice, train, and supervise with cultural sensitivity and competence in mind (Beaulieu, Addington, & Almeida, 2018; Conners, Johnson, Duarte, Murriky, & Marks, 2019; Fong & Tanaka, 2013). Although this issue is being discussed by organizations and researchers within the field, there continues to be a need for the development of more resources that provide practical strategies and best practice recommendations to behavior analysts. Additionally, our field must work to empirically validate these recommendations for practice and training to ensure that utilizing them is associated with improved service delivery and social validity. This chapter seeks to synthesize and add to available literature by highlighting the current issues within the field regarding cultural competence based on previous research, discussing the current ethical and professional standards within the field and related professions, providing recommendations for best practices, and concluding with recommendations for future directions.
