Understanding Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis

This book provides the foundation for a lifelong journey of ethical practice in service for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
The second edition of Understanding Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis includes an explanation of each element in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, along with considerations for ethical practice and examples from the field. Professional behavior for the behavior analyst is also addressed when fulfilling roles as teacher, employee, manager, colleague, advocate, or member of a multidisciplinary team. This new edition expands on the first chapter's introduction of moral philosophy, adds a new chapter on ethical decision-making and core principles, and provides a study guide to assist those preparing for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board exams.
Drawing upon Beirne and Sadavoy's combined 40 years of clinical experience as well as the reflections of colleagues in the field, this is an indispensable guide to ethics for behavior analysis students.

Ann Beirne, MA, BCBA has worked as a clinician for over 20 years and has seen applications of applied behavior analysis across the lifespan and trained professionals on five continents to practice behavior analysis. Jacob A. Sadavoy, MS, BCBA has passionately devoted over two decades in the application of the principles of applied behavior analysis in schools, centers, businesses, training institutions, and homes around the world.

Part 1; Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts; 1.1 An Introduction to Studying Ethics; 1.2 Core Principles; 1.3 Ethical Decision Making; 1.4 Ethics Standards: Section 1: Responsibility as a Professional; 1.5 Ethics Standards: Section 2: Responsibility in Practice; 1.6 Ethics Standards: Section 3: Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders; 1.7 Ethics Standards: Section 4: Responsibility to Supervisees and Trainees; 1.8 Ethics Standards: Section 5: Responsibility in Public Statements; 1.9 Ethics Standards: Section 6: Responsibility in Research; 1.10 Study Guide; Part 2; Professional Behavior and the Behavior Analyst: Beyond the Code; 2.1 Professionalism; 2.2 The Behavior Analyst as Service Provider; 2.3 Behavior Analysts and the Team; 2.4 The Behavior Analyst as Advocate; 2.5 The Behavior Analyst as Employee; 2.6 The Behavior Analyst as Researcher; Part 3: Voices from the Field; 3.1 A Reflection on Integrity; 3.2 Reflections on The BCBA® as a Researcher: An Interview with Yulema Cruz; 3.3 Ethics and Functional Analysis; 3.4 "One of the Good NT's": An Interview with Dr Peter Gerhardt; 3.5 Ethics and Social Validity: Considering Neurodiversity in Intervention is Essential; 3.6 The New Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts: An Opportunity for Renewed Commitment to Promoting Functional Communication; 3.7 The "Good" Life: An Interview with Dr Todd May; 3.8 The Compassionate and Curious Behavior Analyst: Navigating Criticism of Behavior Analysis; 3.9 An Updated Ethics Code? Why Is That Necessary?; 3.10 Ethics in Supervision; 3.11 The Importance of Self-care: An Interview with Dr Shane Spiker; 3.12 The Pressing Need for Ethical, Effective Supervision; 3.13 Bringing Challenge to Coercion and the Status Quo; 3.14 Confidentiality in the Age of Social Media; 3.15 Reflections: Crisis Stabilization and Treatment: Confusing Short-term Behavior Reduction with Lasting Treatment Gains; 3.16 On Heroes and Villains: An Interview with Dr Philip Zimbardo; 3.17 Behavior Consultation in Schools; Appendices