Provider: BehaviorLive — via Mindful Behavior, LLC
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 2 | Ethics |
Mary Rose is a neurodivergent behavior analyst working in schools and homes in Oklahoma City. She is passionate about encouraging the next generation of BCBAsto operate from an assent-based, trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming foundation. Mary Rose is eager to build interdisciplinary bridges with other fields such as counseling and neuroscience to get BCBAs out of their silos!
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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.