Analyzing Ethics Questions from Behavior Analysts

Jon S. Bailey, PhD, retired Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, has taught ethics for the past 25 years. Dr. Bailey is a founding director of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, past president of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, and a fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.Mary R. Burch, PhD, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst®. Dr. Burch has more than 25 years of experience in developmental disabilities. She has been a behavior specialist, QMRP, unit director, and consulting behavior analyst in developmental disabilities, mental health, and preschool settings.

"This is such an incredibly helpful resource! Bailey and Burch's Analyzing Ethics Questions from Behavior Analysts new and expanded edition is the go-to resource for understanding the practical day-to-day applications of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. Packed with new material, consisting of ethics questions from practicing behavior analysts at various levels of certification, the questions and issues reflect the full scope of behavior analytic practice across multiple domains. The answers have been provided by highly qualified ethicists, and the workbook format lends itself to careful thinking about the issues raised. If you are a RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, a supervisor, agency director or owner of an agency that provides behavior analytic services, this is an essential guide to avoid unethical practices, and to resolve existing ones. It is most highly recommended!"Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, BCBA-D, distinguished research professor of Social WorkFlorida State University"This book is an excellent safeguard for practitioners in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. It showcases how to resolve barriers and address conflicts with clarity and empowerment by using real-life scenarios and ethically-based answers. This resource will act as a beacon for all clinicians, ABA business leaders and university institutions when providing therapy to individuals with various disabilities from diverse cultures and communities."Tina Guidry, M.Ed, BCBA, founder of Clinician With A Mission.“Drs. Bailey and Burch have done it again! Real life; real questions; and real solutions from ABA ethicists real practitioners without judgement. This book combines the science of ABA and our ethical guidelines to address situations that are socially significant to our practitioners. Our field is so fortunate to have the expertise, both researched and “lived” of Drs. Bailey and Burch.”Melinda Docter, EdD, BCBA, Chief Executive Officer at myHHBS behavior agency.

• PART 1 Ethics Questions from the ABA Ethics HotlineChapter 1 From and About BCBAsChapter 2 BCBAs as Business OwnersChapter 3 The Private Practice of ABAChapter 4 School-Based ABAChapter 5 From and About RBTsChapter 6 SupervisionChapter 7 Dual RelationshipsChapter 8 Billing & InsuranceChapter 9 Legal Issues in ABAChapter 10 Miscellaneous Questions About ABAPart 2 Answers to Ethics Questions from the ABA Ethics HotlineChapter 11 BCBAsChapter 12 BCBAs as Business OwnersChapter 13 School-Based ABAChapter 14 The Private Practice of ABAChapter 15 For and About RBTsChapter 15 SupervisionChapter 16 Dual RelationshipsChapter 18 Billing & InsuranceChapter 19 Legal Issues in ABAChapter 20 Miscellaneous Questions About ABAChapter 21 Rules to Live By