Informed consent is one of the most fundamental ethical requirements in clinical practice, yet it remains one of the least understood and most inconsistently implemented processes in applied behavior analysis. This course provides a comprehensive examination of clinical informed consent by tracing its historical development through over a century of case law and connecting these legal foundations to contemporary behavior analytic practice.
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Join Free →In our July webinar presented by Dr Abraham Graber and Dr Jessica Graber we will be exploring the article "Clinical Informed Consent and ABA" The practice of clinical informed consent in America is governed by over 100 years of case law. Although predominant ethics resources for behavior analysts offer some guidance regarding the provision of clinical informed consent, such guidance remains limited. In this journal club discussion, we will expand the contemporary literature on clinical informed consent in behavior analysis by providing a historical and contemporary guide to relevant case law. The aim is to highlight seminal moments in the history of case law regarding clinical informed consent, discuss their applicability to the process of clinical informed consent in behavior analysis, and provide an enhanced understanding of the ethical and legal obligations related to informed consent in the therapeutic context. Professionals in the field of behavior analysis.Educators, therapists, and caregivers working with individuals on the autism spectrum.Researchers and students interested in autism studies.Advocates for diversity and inclusion.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | Ethics |
| QABA | 1 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 1 | Ethics |
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195 research articles with practitioner takeaways
194 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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.