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General CEU: Ethics Bcba Ceu Is Aba Wrong

Ethics Bcba Ceu Is Aba Wrong becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside community routines and natural environments. In Ethics Bcba Ceu Is Aba Wrong, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.

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Course Description

BCBAs and RBTs are likely to encounter negative views of ABA expressed on social media, by autistic advocates, by professionals in non-ABA fields, and, increasingly, by members of the ABA practice community.Some of these criticisms reflect longstanding myths and misconceptions about ABA that persist. Others reflect recent growth in the field and aspects of implementation that are inconsistent with ABA as evidence-based practice. In this presentation, we will explore criticisms and misconceptions of ABA and how practitioners can respond to them. Such criticisms include that ABA is coercive, focuses on eliminating behavior, induces trauma, and promotes masking of autistic traits. In contrast, we will highlight empirically supported applications of ABA that emphasize skill building, enhance individual choice, and enable greater autonomy. We will directly address practices that are inconsistent with the scientific foundations of ABA and alternatives that are based in an ethical, evidence-based practice framework, grounded in the science of behavior. I felt there was lack of accountability where ABA can negatively impact clients and the presenter makes excuses rather than solutions for negative feelings people have had towards ABA. I also believe the presenter lacks knowledge on what trauma is and how it can impact an individuals nervous system. Excellent review of where we've come from and perhaps forecast of where we are going or at least where we are at present. Presenter did not shy away from the current issues in our field that we must work to resolve. The presenter had interesting, thought provoking things to say. Unfortunately he came across as arrogant, which made it hard to listen to him and really hear his message. A thoughtful and well-researched CEU that I would recommend to any and every BCBA. Thanks so much!

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify common criticisms of, concerns with, and misconceptions about ABA, and how to respond to them.
  2. Describe features of ABA implementation that reflect evidence-based practice.
  3. Discriminate between intervention practices that are evidence-based and conceptually systematic, versus practices that are not evidence-based, are of low value, and/or are counter-therapeutic.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 2 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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