Ethics instruction in behavior analysis has traditionally been treated as a discrete content area, something covered in a standalone course during graduate training and revisited through periodic continuing education. This approach, while necessary, may be insufficient for developing the kind of robust ethical reasoning that behavior analysts need to navigate the complex, ambiguous situations they encounter daily.
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Join Free →When teaching ethics to our supervisees and trainees, we often find ourselves teaching it as a discrete or reactive topic. This siloed approach may be insufficient given the complexity of ethical dilemmas and the importance of developing a strong "ethical muscle." Ethical dilemmas arise daily, often unnoticed, and without a deeper engagement, our supervisees and trainees may struggle to navigate these challenges effectively. In this presentation we will discuss how to teach ethics from a perspective that threads it into all content and experiential practice activities, requiring us to lean into our obligations related to integrity and accountability. As supervisors, it is critical to set up our supervisees and trainees for success by modeling how to navigate ethical dilemmas and by embedding ethics into our daily routines through self-reflection and intentional practice. This presentation advocates for an alternative approach to ethics education, moving beyond rote learning to foster a deep, reflective, and practical understanding of ethical practice.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Emily Patrizi, M.S., BCBA, is the co-author of Daily Ethics in Practice and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Stride Autism Centers. She began her career in education, supporting community programs and group homes, and served in a variety of clinical and operational roles at Trumpet Behavioral Health, including the role as Chief Operating Officer. Emily has worked in ABA for over 20 years, and has been a BCBA for over 13 years. She has a passion for our science and the application of behavior analysis to operational systems to best serve our families, clients, and team members in the field.
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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.