Scope of competence is one of the most frequently encountered ethical dilemmas in behavior analysis, and nowhere is this more pressing than in the area of sexuality. This course, presented by Shane Spiker, directly addresses the gap between the near-certainty that behavior analysts will encounter sexuality-related behavioral concerns during their careers and the stark reality that most graduate training programs provide little to no preparation in this area.
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Join Free →Ethical dilemmas come in all shapes and forms, but one of the most common dilemmas behavior analysts face relates to scope of competence. As a general rule, there is a great need, and not enough behavior analysts to support those needs. Further, many behavior analysts are not adequately trained to address specialized concerns, more specifically concerns related to sexuality. Despite that lack of scope, behavior analysts will be guaranteed to come into contact with sexuality related behavioral concerns through their career. In this talk, Dr. Shane T. Spiker will discuss strategies for evaluating and improving scope of competence in sexuality and behavior analytic work.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 0 | — |
Shane Spiker is a BCBA in Ormond Beach, Florida. Shane received his MS of Psychology in 2012 from the University of Phoenix. In May 2019, he graduated with his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on instructional design from Walden University. He has been providing services in the field of ABA since 2010, with the majority of his experience with adults with autism and other disabilities. Shane specializes working with teens and adults with dangerous problem behavior, sexual behavior as well as medically complex individuals. Primarily, Shane serves as the Director of Training and Dissemination at PBS, Corp. Currently, Shane previously served as the Vice President of the Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG through ABAI. He has written and published several articles related to behavior analysis and practice. Additionally, he serves as a co-instructor at Florida Institute of Technology, Arizona State University and Regis College, where he teaches graduate level coursework.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.