A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis

2nd Edition - December 2, 2021
Imprint: Academic Press
Authors: Darren Sush, Adel C. Najdowski
Language: English
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Those working within the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) encounter potential ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. While some challenges can be anticipated and appropriately addressed before they become unmanageable, oftentimes behavior analysts are confronted with unforeseen and novel situations that require immediate, yet careful attention. It is impossible to anticipate and plan for every eventuality. A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis, Second Edition, presents more than 120 real-world case scenarios commonly faced by individuals practicing ABA. The examples range in difficulty and severity to address the unique challenges and needs of those teaching, practicing, or learning ABA through ethics-focused coursework or preparing for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) certification exam. In addition to case scenarios, the workbook provides detailed questions to facilitate discussion and critical thinking, offers suggestions related to the navigation of ethically precarious situations, and includes recommendations of ethics codes to consider in relation to each presented scenario.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the Authors
Disclaimer
Section I: Background and Preparation For Analysis of Ethical Case Scenarios
Chapter 1: A Brief Introduction to Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
Abstract
The Road to the Code
A Modern Ethics Code
The Continued Study of Ethics
Analyzing Ethical Challenges
Preparing to be an Ethical Practitioner
References
Chapter 2: Using This Workbook
Abstract
Chapter 3: Suggestions for Ethical Decision-Making
Abstract
References
Chapter 4: Examples of Completed Case Scenarios
Abstract
Know It All
Taking Testimonials
Section II: Ethical Case Scenarios
Chapter 5: Section 1: Responsibility as a Professional
Abstract
Case 1: Signed, Sealed
Case 2: Licensed to Ill
Case 3: Dropped Deadline
Case 4: Divided Attention
Case 5: Parents’ Night Out
Case 6: Risky Referral
Case 7: Learn Something New
Case 8: Above Paygrade
Case 9: ACTing Ethically
Case 10: Is There a Doctor in the House?
Case 11: How Different Can It Be?
Case 12: Requested Removal
Case 13: Human Resources
Case 14: Discrimination Discrepancy
Case 15: Equal Opportunity
Case 16: Cultural Conclusions
Case 17: Canceled Considerations
Case 18: Break Up, Break Down
Case 19: Request for Service
Case 20: Unfriend Request
Case 21: Party Time
Case 22: The Only One for the Job
Case 23: Someone’s Gotta Do It
Case 24: I Know That Guy
Case 25: Lack of Snack
Case 26: Ethical Headache
Case 27: Sharing Is Caring
Case 28: Season Pass
Case 29: More Than Friends
Case 30: Swipe Left
Case 31: Just Not Into You
Case 32: Old Flame
Case 33: Slipped My Mind
Case 34: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Case 35: Under the Influence
Case 36: It’s Just Business
Case 37: Gentle Nudge
References
Chapter 6: Section 2: Responsibility in Practice
Abstract
Case 38: No “I” in Team
Case 39: Walking Billboard
Case 40: Word of Mouth
Case 41: Holiday Spirit
Case 42: Coffee Talk
Case 43: Decoration Dilemma
Case 44: Scam Likely
Case 45: My Password Is “Password”
Case 46: Need a Nap
Case 47: Billing Blunder
Case 48: Hidden Fees
Case 49: Monolingual Mess
Case 50: Identity First
Case 51: Safety First
Case 52: Preemptive Plan
Case 53: Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V
Case 54: Running on Empty
Case 55: Sweet Tooth
Case 56: Punitive Measures
Case 57: Let’s Move
Case 58: All in the Family
Case 59: Community Integration
Case 60: Supplies With Legs
Case 61: All Booked Up
Case 62: Unlocked and Unloaded
Case 63: Can You Hear Me Now?
Case 64: Zooming Into Treatment
Case 65: Promises, Promises
References
Chapter 7: Section 3: Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders
Abstract
Case 66: Unfortunate News
Case 67: Short Staffed
Case 68: Fixer Upper
Case 69: Paused Payments
Case 70: On Call
Case 71: Stay in My Lane
Case 72: Rights to Results
Case 73: You Get What You Get
Case 74: Reasonable Suspicion
Case 75: Fighting Fads
Case 76: Stay the Course
Case 77: Put Words in Your Mouth
Case 78: Nonessential Oils
Case 79: Look No Further
Case 80: Muffin Melodrama
Case 81: You Scratch My Back
Case 82: Cut Off
Case 83: Should I Stay or Should I Go
References
Chapter 8: Section 4: Responsibility to Supervisees and Trainees
Abstract
Case 84: Spread Too Thin
Case 85: Slippery Supervision
Case 86: Fractured Focus
Case 87: Compliment Sandwich
Case 88: Just Do It
Case 89: Too Good at Goodbyes
Case 90: In Search of Supervision
References
Chapter 9: Section 5: Responsibility in Public Statements
Abstract
Case 91: Hey, That’s Me!
Case 92: Getting the Word Out
Case 93: Take My Advice
Case 94: Problems in Press
Case 95: Press Release
Case 96: Public Persona
Case 97: Don’t Quote Me
Case 98: Varied Expertise
Case 99: Responding to Reviews
Case 100: Good Intentions
Case 101: #Hashtag
Case 102: Internet Troll
Case 103: Training the Trainers
Case 104: Top 10
References
Chapter 10: Section 6: Responsibility in Research
Abstract
Case 105: Crunch the Numbers
Case 106: Undue Influence
Case 107: Et Al
References
Chapter 11: Complex Scenarios Involving Multiple Sections of the Code
Abstract
Case 108: No Show, Oh No!
Case 109: Splitting Up Is Hard to Do
Case 110: Academic Advocacy
Case 111: Something’s in the Air
Case 112: Bury the Lead
Case 113: Chosen Name
Case 114: My Way or the Highway
Case 115: Sign on the Dotted Line
Case 116: Lost in Translation
Case 117: Mad Scientist
Case 118: Social Media Mayday
Case 119: Wear Many Hats
Case 120: Need for Concern?
Case 121: Glitch
Case 122: Behind Closed Doors
Case 123: Adapt and Adjust
References
Appendix A: Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts
Introduction
Glossary
Ethics Standards
Appendix B: Suggestions for Related Ethics Codes
Section 1: Responsibility as a Professional
Section 2: Responsibility in Practice
Section 3: Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders
Section 4: Responsibility to Supervisees and Trainees
Section 5: Responsibility in Public Statements
Section 6: Responsibility in Research
Complex Scenarios Involving Multiple Sections of the Code
References
References
Index

Darren Sush

Darren J. Sush, PsyD, BCBA-D, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a board certified behavior analyst (doctoral) with more than 15years of experience developing and providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities. Dr. Sush is Head of Autism and Psychology with Evernorth Behavioral Health, a Cigna corporation, and is the coauthor of A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis. He is an adjunct faculty member in the ABA program at Pepperdine University, and an associate professor in the ABA and clinical psychology programs at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, teaching doctoral and master’s courses in ABA and psychology. He has presented at regional and national applied behavior analysis and autism-focused conferences, with media outlets and on podcasts. Within his practice, he specializes in providing therapy for parents of children with ASD and developmental disabilities and writes with Psychology Today online, focusing on resources and mental health for parents of children with ASD and developmental disabilities.

Affiliations and expertise

Pepperdine University, Department of Psychology, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Adel C. Najdowski

Adel C. Najdowski, PhD, BCBA-D (she/her/hers), is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Pepperdine University as well as Research Manager at Halo Behavioral Health. Dr. Najdowski has provided ABA-based services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities since 1995. She has more than 45 publications, including her books Flexible and Focused: Teaching Executive Function Skills to Individuals With Autism and Attention Disorders and A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis. She currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and has previously served for Behavior Analysis in Practice and as Guest Editor for a special issue in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and previously served on the board of directors for the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA). She is also on the disciplinary review committee (DRC) for the BACB. Her current research interests include topics related to social justice teaching higher-order skills to children, teens, and adults diagnosed with ASD. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and on podcasts and web-based shows.

Affiliations and expertise

Pepperdine University, Department of Psychology, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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