Transition and discharge planning represents one of the most consequential decisions a behavior analyst makes during the course of treatment, yet it remains one of the least systematically addressed topics in professional training. The decision to transition a client to a less intensive service model or to discharge from services entirely carries profound implications for the client's long-term trajectory, the family's wellbeing, and the allocation of limited clinical resources across a broader population of individuals who need services.
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Join Free →Planning for discharge and transition of services is a complex process that can begin at the onset of services. These presentations review the ethical overtones and the complex factors influencing transition and discharge decisions. Examples are provided of systems that facilitate ethical and collaborative decision making. Data are presented from focus groups on transition and discharge as well as outcomes associated with the discharge planning based on the results of a multi-tool readiness assessment.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist is the President of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting and the Executive Director of the Action Institute for Outcomes Research. She is the past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, a Fellow of ABAI, and the 2016 recipient of the APA Nathan H. Azrin Award for Distinguished Contribution in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her professional interests include behavioral treatments and outcomes, supervision and mentoring, and ethics.
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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.