Cite the applicable Ethics Code(s) by number and name (e.g., 2.14 rather than 2.0). You must cite relevant codes/sections from the current Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. PLEASE USE ETHICS CODE SECTION 1- 4 only!!! Rationale for Chosen Code(s)Code Violation? Antecedent Factors Contributing to ScenarioPreventative StrategiesEthical Course of Action Future Risk Factors to Keep in Mind Important: You must fully address each of the above. Please refer to the grading rubric before submitting. These responses must be complete and detailed in order to earn the points available (i.e., paragraphs in length will often be necessary, 1 sentence is most often NOT enough detail). Case 43- Kira is a BCBA who is remodeling the office space at her ABA agency, as well as updating her companys website and social media pages. She wants to give the company a more personal feel by showcasing pictures of staff and learners across her internet platforms and within her office space. She asks the Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to text her pictures of learners taken on their phones during their sessions.Case 54- Aki is a BCBA who recently started providing services to a new learner who was transferred from another agency. After reviewing the learners records, Aki observed that the learners most recent behavior support plan targeting reduction of aggressive behaviors included contingent exercise (i.e., one lap around his house whenever he aggresses). The data Aki has been provided demonstrate a reduction of aggressive behaviors coinciding with the initiation of the current plan. Aki decides to continue the behavior support plan as written to ease the transition to the new agency and staff.Case 69- Shira receives ABA services from Behavior Interventions, Inc. Without the ABA agencys knowledge, Shiras mothers company changed insurance providers. As a result, Shira has not had an active authorization in place for the last 4 months. Behavior Interventions, Inc. does not accept the new insurance and has informed Shiras family that they will be discontinuing services in 2 weeks assuming no other funding source is identified.Case 75- LaTonya is a BCBA providing services to a teenage girl, Tia, diagnosed with ASD. Progress has been slow, but the team has managed to make some consistent improvements. The parents are very involved in team meetings and in behavioral intervention sessions. However, they often discuss how frustrated they are with their daughters challenges. While LaTonya is empathetic to the familys concerns, she believes that the team is making the right clinical decisions based on the data and the learners level of need. Recently, at a team meeting, Tias parents mentioned that they heard about the success of using hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy for individuals with ASD and are thinking about taking Tia to receive the treatment.Case 86- Leia is a student accruing experience hours toward taking her BCBA exam. Her supervisor is a BCBA as well as a licensed clinical psychologist. During their allotted supervision meetings, Leias supervisor spends the major- ity of their time discussing the automatic thoughts and core beliefs of their cases as opposed to the ABA-based programs implemented with learners.Case 90- Isabella is an RBT accruing supervision hours toward sitting for her BCBA exam. Her supervisor, Candice, works within the same agency. A close member of Candices family recently passed away, and she has not been back to work for a little over 2 months. Isabella has attempted to remain in contact with Candice while Candice has been out on leave. This initially involved Isabella providing condolences, and eventually, it led to Isabella asking who will be taking over Candices supervisory responsibilities. After not receiving a response following several attempts at contacting Candice, Isabella wrote to Candice using both her personal and work email addresses. In addition, Isabella asked other BCBAs at her agency what she should do and was told that their caseloads were too full to take on Candices cases. Finally, Candice responded to Isabellas emails telling her to stop worrying and that she will sign whatever supervision hours are needed upon returning to the office.
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The Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (Code) replaces the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts (2014). All BCBA and BCaBA applicants and certificants are required to adhere to the Code effective January 1, 2022.
