Advocacy for the profession of behavior analysis represents one of the most consequential yet underappreciated responsibilities of certified behavior analysts. Every day, legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and educational institutions make decisions that directly affect the scope of practice, funding, and accessibility of behavior analytic services.
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Join Free →Every day decisions are being made and laws are being passed that affect behavior analysis. Behavior Analysts sometimes find it difficult to advocate for ourselves and make our presence known in legislatures and state meetings. We are used to caring for and standing up for others, but sometimes feel lost when it comes to being at the boardroom table. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to determine what is happening to and for the profession in their area and how to affect change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Christy Evanko, MBA, BCBA, LBA has over a decade of experience as a behavior analyst. She owned and operated Snowflakes ABA in Virginia where she engaged in private practice with children and adults with autism, developmental and intellectual delays, and Tourette Syndrome as well as providing consulting services. She served as the Executive Director for the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis and has lobbied and advocated for the profession of applied behavior analysis. Currently, she teaches ethics at Mary Baldwin University and is the treasurer for the B F Skinner Foundation. Christy is the Director of People and Operations at Motivity, a data collection and practice management software company. She is a prior recipient of the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award (Mary Baldwin University), Provider Advocate of the Year (Autism Speaks), and the E. Scott Geller Award for Distinguished Service to Applied Behavioral Science (VirginiaABA). In her spare time, Christy volunteers with local, high school, and collegiate swim teams and with her church. She lives with her husband and three children.
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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.