Ace Provider:

Dr. Gabriella Barrientos, Ph.D., BCBA, CDE®, is uniquely qualified to teach continuing education on social justice, restorative justice, and assent-based, trauma-assumed care in behavior analysis. With more than 20 years of clinical experience in ABA across early intervention, schools, residential services, parent coaching, and international program development, she has dedicated her career to advancing ethical, affirming, and client-centered practice.

Dr. Barrientos's doctoral research at Queen's University Belfast focused on improving clinical recommendations for transgender and autistic youth through evidence-informed, socially valid, and trauma-responsive approaches. Her scholarship examines how behavior analysts can reduce harm, increase client autonomy, and integrate assent, consent, and affirming care into clinical practice. As an international educator and speaker, she has trained behavior analysts and organizations on ethics, social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and systems change, helping practitioners apply behavior analysis in ways that promote dignity, self-determination, and equitable outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

As co-creator and content editor:

Dr. Gemma Skuraton, DrPH, MPH, CHES®, SHRM-CP®, CDE®, CDP®, brings a complementary public health and systems-level perspective that strengthens the quality and relevance of the CEU series. Her expertise in health equity, reproductive justice, trauma-informed practice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, violence prevention, and organizational change ensures the content reflects current evidence, interdisciplinary best practices, and the broader social and structural factors that influence client outcomes.

Dr. Skuraton's experience translating research into practical training, policy, and systems change enhances the curriculum beyond traditional clinical instruction. Her contributions help ensure the CEUs are evidence-informed, ethically grounded, and applicable to real-world practice, equipping behavior analysts with skills that promote affirming, trauma-responsive, and socially responsible care.

Abstract: As behavior analysts engage the responsibility of shaping future practitioners to gain competency in the field of behavior analysis, the continued need to create practitioners who are familiar with working within a culturally humble framework remains a supervisory goal. The event provides a learning opportunity for supervisors to learn how to help their supervisees understand and explore their implicit bias, learn how systematic oppression affects their clients, and unpack white supremacy culture as a woven staple within the field and society as a whole. Participants will be given several take home, replicable, assignments and interactive activities to aid their supervisees in the aforementioned learning outcomes. Eligible participants will obtain 1.5 Supervision BCBA CEUs. Suggested prerequisites for the CE: Those attending this course should have previous experience of anti-racism work, have worked at identifying and unpacking their own implicit bias, and familiarity with the knowledge that systematic oppression and white supremacy culture impact society.

Abstract: As behavior analysts engage the responsibility of shaping future practitioners to gain competency in the field of behavior analysis, the continued need to create practitioners who are familiar with working within a culturally humble and anti-oppressive framework remains a supervisory goal. This event provides a learning opportunity to help supervisees understand and explore privilege and how to engage behaviors which create equity. Participants will examine how white feminism impacts behaviors and disproportionately harms historically marginalized identities as well as learn how to help their supervisee’s tact TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) narratives and it’s harmful impact. Content also conceptualizes the intersecting nuance of the misogyny, racism, and transphobia as well as differential impacts on intersecting historically marginalized identities. Participants will be given access to several take home, replicable, assignments and interactive activities to aid in supervising the aforementioned learning outcomes. Eligible participants will obtain 1.5 Supervision BCBA CEUs.Suggested prerequisites for the CE: Those attending this course should have previous experience of identifying and unpacking their own implicit bias, and familiarity with the knowledge that systematic oppression impacts those with historically marginalized identities. Participants should be familiar with, and work to mitigate a learning history of harmful behaviors including tone policing and racial gaslighting.

Abstract: As behavior analysts expand their scope into the field of exercise and physical wellness, the need to provide an inclusive environment for the LGBTQAI+ community is met with pre-existing obstacles. Creating an affirming culture remains an ethical responsibility for practicing behavior analysts. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope where learning objectives include determining sociological factors which play a key role in client participation of the service, measurable and specific actions which will affirm their LGBTQIA+ clients, learn about minority stress and its impact on client health, as well as ethical considerations and practices.

Abstract: As behavior analysts expand their scope into the field of exercise and physical wellness, the need to provide an inclusive environment for those with marginalized identities is met with pre-existing obstacles. Recognizing the toxic fitness culture, embedded racism, and ableism should remain an active goal. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope where learning objectives include being given tools to self-assess implicit bias, engage cultural humility, and learn how the principles of stimulus equivalence can be applied as they relate to colonized culture.

Abstract: ABA companies commonly utilize in-house approaches for Justice, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Inclusive Excellence, Human Resources and Public Health best practice recommend climate/needs assessments be conducted by third party consultants. Climate assessments will outline JEDI Actions Plans which include manageable steps towards implementing DEI efforts across the organization. Properly implemented climate surveys occur every 2-3 years and demonstrate a strong “business case” for JEDI practices within corporations. Implementation of a climate survey illustrates cost-benefit analysis for DEI investment. Data outcomes can be used to track employee productivity/company success, fiscal responsibility, and quality services.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn the difference between climate surveys, action plans, and third party consultation vs in house assessment and training.
• Participants will be introduced to a “business case” justification in creating a culturally inclusive work environment which is essential in articulating the need for company investment.
• Participants will learn the basic components of a JEDI action plan designed to align cultural values with measurable outcomes as recommended by third party consultants.

Abstract: Behavior analysts are often ill prepared to build an anti-oppressive and culturally humble framework in the context of governmental and oppressive systems. In light of the US supreme court ruling to overturn Roe v Wade, behavior analysts are met with compounding personal and professional impacts. Abortion access is directly tied to body autonomy, disability justice, anti-racist reckoning, Black liberation, and Transgender healthcare. This opportunity will unpack abortion access as social justice work, understand disproportionate impacts of the supreme court decision to overturn Roe v Wade on Black birthers, and learn language and behaviors needed to ensure Transgender inclusivity in advocacy. Presenters will discuss the impact of well-intended problematic messaging in terms of reproductive activism and be given resources for building abortion care as part of their anti-racist frameworks. Presentation is provided by subject matter expert and doctor of public health, Dr. Gemma Skuraton and PhD candidate and BCBA Gabriella Barrientos.

Abstract: Systematic oppression includes policies, structures, and beliefs that shape society in both subtle and overt ways. These harmful structures impact those with marginalized identities at disproportionate rates. Dismantling harmful practices remains an ethical responsibility for practicing behavior analysts. This training applies to all special interest groups including those working in the areas of fitness, sports, and wellness. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope in understanding the intersection of racism, misogyny, fatphobia, transphobia, diet culture, and rape culture and how problematic practices overwhelming contribute to a violence-based environment which harms clients and practitioners alike. Participants will learn how to self-assess their own privilege, discuss health equity in sport across gender, understand the intersection of fatphobia and racism, as well as learn how to engage in inclusive and wellness affirming practices derived from philosophies such as; HAES (Health At every Size). Eligible participants will receive 2 Ethics BCBA CEUs.

As of July 2025, 983 anti-transgender bills which directly impact trangender and gender diverse youth have been introduced. Many professionals are reporting uncertainty on how to create  gender affirming environments across professional spaces in the context of political oppression. Professional organizations are making decisions which do not align with gender affirming values. As governing bodies continue to set poor examples by caving to the anti-trans climate, practitioners are being pressured to adjust their behavior away from affirmation and advocacy. The presenter will provide behavior analysts with tools and resources for how to respond to anti-trangender directives and rhetoric when working in their professional supervisory roles. 

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be given, and understand how to use, the decision tree for Responding to anti-transgender directives 
2. Participants will be able to identify and respond to dog whistle anti-transgender rhetoric within their personal and professional supervision roles 
3. Participants will learn how to align pro-transgender values with pro-transgender behavior 

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people experience period poverty. This opportunity will unpack the intersection and implications of reproductive justice, ensuring comprehensive, medically accurate, culturally relevant health education is available in k-12 schools during a politically volatile climate, as well as a disproportionate impact menstrual product insecurity has on vulnerable groups such as; Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and/or Non-Binary Folks, those who are unhoused or housing insecure and incarcerated individuals. This presentation will meet ACE standards for ethics CEUs, allowing participants to understand health education through a culturally responsive lens (1.07), consulting with other providers and experts (3.06), and advocating for appropriate services (3.12).   Presentation is provided by subject matter expert, doctor of public health and winner of the 2023 National Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Gold Award for the Athletics, Recreation, Counseling, Health, Wellness, and related category as well as the 2023 overall Grand Silver Award for her work in reproductive justice by addressing period poverty for college students living in rural Georgia, Dr. Gemma Skuraton and PhD and BCBA Gabriella Barrientos. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Conceptualize period poverty in terms of reproductive justice 
2. Discuss the public health implications of menstrual product insecurity 
3. Explain the impact of the lack of comprehensive, medically accurate, culturally relevant health education in k-12 public schools

This course can be petitioned for CEU credit for the following accrediting agencies:

• American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) Ethics CEUs
• Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification (BOC)
• NCHEC: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)