Conducta Verbal: Cultura, Contexto y Comunicación Funcional | BOP en ESP 18 con Janet Enriquez
Summary
Host Miguel interviews Dr. Janet Enríquez, a Mexican-American behavior analyst, about her career and the application of verbal behavior in Spanish-speaking communities. She shares how her brother’s autism diagnosis inspired her path and discusses her roles in academia, school districts, and co-founding OMPAC. The episode highlights the functional approach to language, contrasting it with traditional linguistics, and emphasizes the need for culturally responsive resources for Hispanic families.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest background
Janet's journey from personal experience to ABA
Academic career and mentorship under Dr. Rob Pennant
Current roles in academia, practice, and OMPAC
Understanding Verbal Behavior vs. Traditional Linguistics
Early language development and functional communication
The Vox assessment and Reference-Based Instruction (RBI)
Adapting teaching for students and caregivers
Supporting families in border communities
Final reflections and closing remarks
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