As artificial intelligence increasingly influences how ABA services are designed, delivered, and evaluated, the role of behavior analysts extends beyond clinical practice into the realm of technology development. This course examines the critical need for behavior analysts to serve as Subject Matter Experts in AI software development, ensuring that the tools built for the field reflect clinical best practices, ethical standards, and the nuanced realities of ABA service delivery.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Council of Autism Service Providers
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Join Free →This presentation explores the critical intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on the ethical implications and essential role of behavior analysts as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in software development. As AI increasingly influences healthcare delivery, behavior analysts must actively participate in shaping how this technology is integrated into ABA services. This presentation provides a comprehensive framework for ethical AI implementation and SME involvement in software development, ensuring that technological advancement aligns with clinical best practices and ethical standards.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
Dr. Shannon Hill is Editor-In-Chief at CentralReach Institute. She is licensed as a behavior analyst and a licensed professional counselor in her home state of Mississippi, and holds certification at the BCBA-D level from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Dr. Hill’s work spans 30+ years, and includes clinical work, administration, teaching, and research. Her clinical work began with serving adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on developing vocational, social, and independent living skills and developing interventions and supports for severe problem behavior. She also worked as a consultant in the public schools, conducting functional behavior assessments, developing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with teachers to design effective instruction for children who were struggling academically and/or behaviorally. At CR Institute, Dr. Hill’s focus is on bringing the science of behavior analysis to the world of online adult education.
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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.