In Episode 147, Ben chats with Dr. Jaxcy Odom.,  a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level from the Chickasaw Nation based in New Mexico.  Dr. Odom works at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Medical Center where she provides behavioral support services to patients and staff.  The conversation starts with a discussion on diagnosing autism and systems of diagnosis. Dr. Odom talks about her work with the Navajo Nation, autism acceptance in Native American communities, and culturally responsive care in Indigenous communities. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 LearningIBAO: 1.5 CulturalQABA: 1.5 DEI Contact: [email protected] https://www.timetoevaluate.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-jaxcy-odom-44509b143/ Links: Grant Bruno: The Gift of Being Different https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different Chickasaw Lifetime Scholarship Article https://psychology.as.uky.edu/odom-awarded-lifetime-scholarship-chickasaw-nation Chickasaw on Rosetta Stone https://www.chickasaw.net/rosettastone Chickasaw Language App https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/chickasaw-language-basic/id448797486 Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced Grant Bruno https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/ Louis Busch  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/ Jordyn Burleson  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/ Valerie Clack https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/ Eziafakaku Nwokolo https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/ Mark Standing Eagle Baez https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/