Termination of services is one of the most consequential and least practiced clinical skills in behavior analysis. While practitioners receive extensive training in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation, the process of ending services ethically and effectively receives comparatively little attention.
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Join Free →There are several reasons why a client may be discharged from behavior analytic services. Regardless of whether the discontinuation of services was initiated by the caregiver or parent, it is critical that the behavior analyst follows the appropriate steps to ensure they a smooth and ethical transition. This presentation will provide the following: 1) a discussion of what is meant by termination of services, 2) a review of the BACB ethical compliance code sections relevant to discontinuing services, 3) guidelines for ensuring an ethical process, and 4) practice scenarios. Learning objectives: The audience will be able to define and provide examples of termination of services The audience will be able to list the sections from the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code that SRE relevant to the discontinuation of services The audience will be able to state general guidelines to follow throughout the process of terminating services The audience will be able to state what information is important to document through the process of terminating services.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
Dr. Alison Betz, VP of Clinical Product Development and Senior Consultant, is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of behavior analysis. Holding a PhD from Utah State University and having completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the esteemed Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Betz brings a wealth of academic rigor and practical expertise to her work. With a background in academia, including faculty positions at Florida Institute of Technology and University of Colorado (Denver), Dr. Betz has cultivated a versatile skill set, teaching a range of subjects from verbal behavior to organizational behavior management (OBM). Her commitment to advancing the field is evident in her primary research and clinical interests, which span the behavior-based safety, supervision and leadership, and evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Dr. Betz's contributions extend beyond the classroom and clinic, with numerous publications in prestigious behavioral journals and co-authored book chapters. Recognized for her expertise, she has served on the editorial boards of prominent behavioral journals and currently serves as the Executive Director of the OBM Network. Through her work at ABA Technologies, Dr. Betz continues to drive innovation and excellence in behavior analysis, providing cutting-edge solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to effect positive behavioral change.
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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.