
Episode 215: Behavior Analysis in Turkiye with Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu
05/16/25 • 44 min
In this conversation, Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu discusses the development and current state of autism services in Turkey, focusing on behavior analysis (ABA). She highlights the progress made in training special education teachers, the limited number of certified BCBAs, and the challenges faced in implementing effective ABA practices. Cultural perspectives on autism, family dynamics, and the importance of community support are also explored, along with future goals for improving autism services in Turkey.
Watch the video of this conversation here!: https://youtu.be/LrPRF6iPZdg
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO/AUABA: 1.0 Cultural
QABA: 1.0 Ethics
We also offer certificates of attendance!
Follow us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/
Contact:
Buket Kısaç Demiroğluhttps://www.instagram.com/buketkisac/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buket-kisac-5b17a062/
Links:
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes
Episode 3 Parent Coaching with ESDM with Maria Sample
Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa El Tenab
Episode 78 where Abdullah Bernier discusses the lived experiences of syrian refugee parents of autistic children
Episode 94 Behavior Analysis in Qatar and Lebanon with Rola El-Annan
Episode 149 Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
In this conversation, Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu discusses the development and current state of autism services in Turkey, focusing on behavior analysis (ABA). She highlights the progress made in training special education teachers, the limited number of certified BCBAs, and the challenges faced in implementing effective ABA practices. Cultural perspectives on autism, family dynamics, and the importance of community support are also explored, along with future goals for improving autism services in Turkey.
Watch the video of this conversation here!: https://youtu.be/LrPRF6iPZdg
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO/AUABA: 1.0 Cultural
QABA: 1.0 Ethics
We also offer certificates of attendance!
Follow us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/
Contact:
Buket Kısaç Demiroğluhttps://www.instagram.com/buketkisac/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buket-kisac-5b17a062/
Links:
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes
Episode 3 Parent Coaching with ESDM with Maria Sample
Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa El Tenab
Episode 78 where Abdullah Bernier discusses the lived experiences of syrian refugee parents of autistic children
Episode 94 Behavior Analysis in Qatar and Lebanon with Rola El-Annan
Episode 149 Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif
Previous Episode

Episode 214: Cultural Humility in Behavior Analysis with Quintara Tucker
In this conversation, Quintara Tucker discusses her journey in applied behavior analysis (ABA), emphasizing the importance of cultural humility, mentorship, and representation for Black women. She shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, her passion for content creation as The Mystical Analyst, and the importance of cultural humility in her work. Quintara also addresses the challenges of microaggressions in her professional life and the ethics surrounding reporting in the ABA community. She expresses her aspirations for future contributions, including publications and community building.
Watch the video of this conversation here!: https://youtu.be/kZyYtZFOVsQ
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO/AUABA: 1.0 Cultural
QABA: 1.0 Ethics
We also offer certificates of attendance!
Follow us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/
Contact:
Quintara Tucker
https://www.instagram.com/themysticalanalyst/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintara-tucker/
https://www.qbconsulting111.com/
Links:
ABA Sissyahs
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aba-sissyahs/id1734037165
Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA)
The ADDRESSING FRAMEWORK
Hays, P. A. (2024). Four steps toward intersectionality in psychotherapy using the ADDRESSING framework. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 55(5), 454–462. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000577
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes
Episode 142: Forging Black Leadership with Portia James.
Episode 136 Anti Racism in Behavior Analysis with Dr. Sonia Levy
Episode 67 on Self Reflection Drs. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Jonathan Tarbox
Episode 22 on Cultural Competence with Jessica Bethel
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-22-cultural-competence-with-jessica-bethel-med-bcba/
Next Episode

Episode 216: Behavior Analysis in Slovenia with Maja Simnjanovski
In this conversation, Maja Simnjanovski shares her journey as a special education teacher and behavior analyst in Slovenia. She discusses her background, the beauty of Slovenia, and the uniqueness of the Slovenian language, as well as her passion for applied behavior analysis (ABA). Maja highlights her experiences working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and her challenges in promoting ABA in Slovenia, where formal programs are lacking. The conversation delves into cultural insights, the importance of evidence-based practices, and the need to change educational approaches.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 0.5 Ethics
IBAO: 0.5 Cultural
QABA: 0.5 Ethics
We also offer certificates of attendance!
Follow us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/
Contact:
Maja Simnjanovski
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maja-simnjanovski-074457105/
Articles Referenced:
SIMNJANOVSKI, Maja, 2020, Primerjava posrednih in neposrednih metod funkcionalne ocene vedenja pri odraslih osebah z motnjami v duševnem razvoju [online].Retrieved from: https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=120108Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:
Episode 191: Behavior Analysis in Belarus
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/
Episode 184: Behavior Analysis in Ukraine
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/
Episode 175: Autism in Serbia
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-175-autism-in-serbia-with-dr-marija-colic/
Episode 80: The International Behavior Analyst Organization
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-behaviour-speak-podcast-184982/episode-215-behavior-analysis-in-turkiye-with-dr-buket-k%c4%b1sa%c3%a7-demiro%c4%9flu-91330138"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to episode 215: behavior analysis in turkiye with dr. buket kısaç demiroğlu on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy