Recommendations for Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: A Report from the Field

Behav Anal Pract. 2023 Oct 23;16(4):1255-1269. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00870-5. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Given the persistent shift in racial and ethnic demographics in the United States, board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) will increasingly serve culturally and linguistically diverse families. There has been a recent increase in published resources to help behavior analysis practitioners navigate working with diverse populations. The purpose of this article is to add to these resources and demonstrate how these recommendations can be put into action. We outline five recommendations for working with culturally and linguistically diverse families in the context of a small company that has incorporated these practices in their own work focused on serving a large percentage of immigrant families.

Keywords: Applied behavior analysis; Culturally and linguistically diverse families; Immigrant families; Service delivery.