Episode 259: Behaviour Analysis in Turks and Caicos with Maxcia Williams

What happens when there are no autism services in your country? In this episode, Ben speaks with Maxcia Williams, a parent, advocate, and behaviour technician in the Turks & Caicos Islands, about her journey raising a son with autism in a system that didn’t yet exist—and how she helped build one. From navigating stigma and cultural myths to founding the Hope Foundation for Autism Awareness, Maxcia shares what it means to move from isolation to impact. This conversation explores culturally responsive care, workforce challenges in small communities, and the power of caregiver-led change. At the heart of the episode is Israel—Maxcia’s son—whose journey into self-advocacy, homeschooling, and authorship reminds us that autism is not a limitation, but a different path. Watch on YouTube: This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University’s Faculty of Education. Program Information: How to apply: Program brochure: Continuing Education Credits ( ) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 General CBA/CPD: 1.5 Cultural Diversity

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Episode 259: Behaviour Analysis in Turks and Caicos with Maxcia Williams is an episode from The Behaviour Speak Podcast by Ben Reiman.

This episode is 106:00 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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