Beyond Compliance: Supporting Children Across Cultures with ABA and PBS with Dianna Yip, M.Ed., BCBA from Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

Beyond Compliance: Supporting Children Across Cultures with ABA and PBS with Dianna Yip, M.Ed., BCBA

1 hour 5 minutes Posted May 22, 2026 at 4:38 pm.

Introduction and Origin Story

Establishing a Career in Hong Kong

Growth of ABA and PBS in Hong Kong

Current State of Services and Supports

Comparative Analysis: Hong Kong vs Mainland China

Cultural Perceptions of ABA and PBS

Adaptive Behaviors and Cultural Contexts

Collaboration with Parents and Professionals

Service Availability and Early Intervention

Fostering Resiliency and Soft Skills

Assent and Human Rights in Hong Kong

Cultural Perspectives on Acceptance and Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity in East Asian Contexts

Merging Eastern and Western Approaches in Behaviour Analysis

Cultural Differences in Goal Orientation

Building a Collaborative Practitioner Community

Global PBS Coalition: A New Initiative

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What happens when behaviour analysis meets culture?

Dianna Yip joins Behaviour Speak to explore ABA, PBS, and autism services in Hong Kong—from cultural expectations and collaboration challenges to assent, neurodiversity, and global change.

A conversation about moving beyond compliance toward respect, context, and better support for families worldwide.

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