Episode 95 features a conversation with Claire Zuch, a graduate student in Dr. Jordan Bellisle's HUB lab whose work has been focused on the analysis of ableism and stigma against Autistic folks.  Relational Density Theory is a complex and fascinating concept and Claire does a wonderful job of explaining RDT to a novice like myself.  Claire notes that RDT is often easier to explain with a visual of something known as a geospace (see below).  Claire discusses her plans to continue this research in her doctoral program with Dr. Mark Dixon and the importance of compensating Autistic participants for their labour.  
 

 
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Contact Information:
Claire Zuch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-zuch-bb95521b9
https://www.facebook.com/MOStateHUBLab
 
Definitions:
Relational Density – The strength of the relationship between relational class members
      Relational Volume – The size of the relational class
      Relational Mass – A derivative of density and volume that predicts resistance to change
      Relational Coherence – The distance between two or more classes that predicts the merging of relational classes
      Relational Acceleration – The increasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Deceleration – The decreasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Relativity – The concept that all relational behaviors operate relative to other relational behavior and in dynamic ways

 
Links:
Dr. Jordan Belisle on RFT/RDT
Dr. Jordan Belisle on Moving Toward Model Thinking | TCE #036
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfhWrD_5LWg
Relational Frame Theory: A Basic Rundown by Jordan Belisle, PhD, BCBA, LBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DANpZdD5as
 
Other Links:
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236272016838118
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Victoria Suarez
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d
Marija Čolić
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d
Rocco Catrone 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone