PS 507 Unit 6

Unit Overview

  • Unit 5 Review

    • Discussed supervision roles and ethical practices for behavior analysts.

    • Purpose: Deliver high-quality services and help develop ethical decision-making skills.

Key Concepts in Supervision

  • Role of the Supervisor

    • Deliver services to clients and support trainees seeking certification.

  • Ethical Practices

    • Compliance with laws and regulations.

    • Maintaining client confidentiality and integrity.

    • Upholding the BACB® Ethics Code in all organizational work.

Ethical Dilemmas in Practice

  • Case Discussion: Managing parent interactions in ABA sessions.

    • Challenges include maintaining professionalism and appropriate use of session time.

    • Strategies for managing dual relationships.

Academic Resources

  • Core readings:

    • Chapters from Bailey and Burch (2022) on ethical practices.

    • BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2020).

    • Additional literature on ethical implications in behavior analysis.

Assignment Details

  • Unit 6 Tasks:

    • Complete a Declaration of Services document.

    • Create a PowerPoint presentation for a mock interview.

  • Submission Requirements:

    • Declaration of Services Template and PowerPoint with speaker notes.

    • Narrated presentation video discussing strengths and areas for improvement.

Declaration of Professional Services

  • Defined as a written agreement detailing:

    • Areas of expertise and responsibilities of both parties.

    • Client confidentiality and behavior analyst's code of conduct.

    • Appointment details and fee structure.

Public Statements Ethics**:

  • Key Ethical Codes for Public Statements:

    • Code 5.03: Avoid false or misleading statements.

    • Code 5.04: Responsibility for statements made by others.

    • Code 5.11: Use of electronic media must maintain confidentiality.

Ethical Guidelines in Providing Services

  • Statement Guidelines:

    • Never advertise non-behavior-analytic services as behavior analytic.

    • Testimonials from clients:

      • Avoid solicitation of current clients for testimonials.

      • Properly identify unsolicited testimonials from former clients.