The concept of the seven deadly sins of behavior analysts, originally articulated as common professional pitfalls within the field, provides a framework for self-examination that is both timely and enduring. Since the original discussion of these professional behaviors, the field of behavior analysis has experienced substantial growth, a paradigm shift in service delivery philosophy, and an influx of practitioners who bring fresh perspectives on what it means to be an effective, ethical behavior analyst.
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Join Free →In 2019, an article was published on Behavior Science in the 21st Century called "The Seven Deadly Sins of Behavior Analysts." Since then, a lot has happened in our field. We've grown in numbers, we've seen a paradigm shift in service delivery, and the next generation of behavior analysts is prioritizing client-led treatment more than ever. This presentation will discuss the current state of these "sins," or behaviors, as well as alternative behaviors we can use to succeed in our responsibilities to us as professionals, those we mentor, to our field and to those we serve.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Emaley McCulloch co-founded Autism Training Solutions (ATS), an online learning company, in 2010, which has trained hundreds of thousands of professionals and parents worldwide in evidence-based autism interventions. ATS was acquired by Relias in 2014, and she served as VP of Research for five years. She is now the Chief Clinical Officer at Motivity, where she has led the go-to-market team in elevating Motivity from a small tech provider to a leading Data Collection and Practice Management product in the space. She also serves as the Secretary and Chair of the Development Committee for the B.F. Skinner Foundation. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and holds an MA in Special Education. With over 25 years of experience in autism and ABA, she has provided and overseen services for hundreds of individuals aged 18 months to 24 years in homes, schools, and clinical settings. For eight years, she was a consultant and Clinical Supervisor at agencies based in Hawaii and Japan, where she trained groups of professionals and parents. For the last 12 years, her focus has been leading Technology Solutions for providers of Applied Behavior Analysis.
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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.