What We Do

 

Background

In 2020, demographics released by the BCBA identified 5.77% of Asians and 0.56% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders amongst its certificants. Through the community created in Instagram, APIABA’s founders networked and connected on their personal experiences in the field as professionals in an underrepresented group. Inspired by the impact and missions of Black Applied Behavior Analysts and Latino Association for Behavior Analysis, APIABA was created with a similar goals.

 

“When you face up to bad things in the past, the most important thing is not to allow them to happen today or in the future, and as storytellers, we must play our part in that.”

— Michelle Yeoh

 

Our Mission

APIABA aims to reduce disparity in access and participation in the behavior analytic field as well as contribute to the evolution of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) as a science by global dissemination and multidisciplinary collaboration, while addressing the various barriers experienced by the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

Our Vision

Together, we commit to creating accessibility to resources intended to be beneficial for API folks globally. This will include trainings intended to develop cultural humility, awareness, and responsiveness when working with and for members of the API community. Our efforts also include creating opportunities through mentorships, networking, workshops, and trainings.

 

What We’ve Achieved

  • Scholarship collaboration with LEAP Institute and Study Notes ABA

  • Database of volunteer Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) offering supervision to aspiring professionals in the Philippines

  • Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in ABA collaboration for the Brave Space Forum

  • Podcast guests for Daniel Mendoza’s whtistheSCIENCE Podcast episode

  • Presented “Dissemination with APIABA: From Managing Tiger Parenting to Outreach and Support in Developing Countries,” a CEU event at Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) conference

  • Joined “Addressing Diversity in ABA: A Panel Discussion” hosted by Latinos Association for Behavior Analysis, seated alongside Black Applied Behavior Analysis and Multicultural SIG from Florida Association for Behavior Analysts