Supervision in applied behavior analysis is not a peripheral professional activity. It is the mechanism through which the field reproduces itself — the process by which each generation of practitioners is formed, shaped, and prepared to carry the science forward with the integrity it requires.
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Join Free →The field of behavior analysis is simultaneously maturing and evolving. Over the past several years, we have seen a rapid growth in the number of professionals entering the field, the development of unique subspecialties, and the growing pains associated with private equity entering the conversation. Despite these various hurdles and changes, our field persists. If our field is to continue to sustain over the next several decades, we have to ensure that our science and our supervision remain of high quality. In this talk, Dr. Shane T. Spiker will discuss some current trends and concerns regarding behavior analytic supervision and make a plea for supervision practice improvements across the field of behavior analysis.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
Shane Spiker is a BCBA in Ormond Beach, Florida. Shane received his MS of Psychology in 2012 from the University of Phoenix. In May 2019, he graduated with his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on instructional design from Walden University. He has been providing services in the field of ABA since 2010, with the majority of his experience with adults with autism and other disabilities. Shane specializes working with teens and adults with dangerous problem behavior, sexual behavior as well as medically complex individuals. Primarily, Shane serves as the Director of Training and Dissemination at PBS, Corp. Currently, Shane previously served as the Vice President of the Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG through ABAI. He has written and published several articles related to behavior analysis and practice. Additionally, he serves as a co-instructor at Florida Institute of Technology, Arizona State University and Regis College, where he teaches graduate level coursework.
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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.