In Session 52, Dr. Matt Brodhead joins me to discuss ethics in behavior analysis. Matt is uniquely suited for this conversation because he, along with co-authors David Cox and Shawn Quigley, is the author of the upcoming book, Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In this episode we cover a variety of important ethics topics including:
- Differentiating between a BCBA's Scope of Practice and Scope of Competence
- How to work effectively on disciplinary teams
- Understanding behavior analysis as a cultural system
- And we even dust off the old chestnut of whether you should accept a glass of water or cup of tea
In addition to these topics, Matt fields several ethics-related listener questions, and even talks about how to stay productive as a writer!
We also discussed some articles in the literature. Here are some links to them:
- Kelly, A., & Tincani, M. (2013). Collaborative training and practice among applied analysts who support individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 48, 120 – 131.
- Brodhead, M. T. (2015). Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78.
- Li, A. & Poling, A. (2018). Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Psychotropic Medications: Slipshod Training, Inconsistent Involvement, and Reason for Hope. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 1-8.
- Brodhead, M. T. (2018). How to Identify Ethical Practices in Organizations Prior to Employment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 165-173.
- Glenn, S. S. (1988). Contingencies and Metacontingencies: Toward a Synthesis of Behavior Analysis and Cultural Materialism. The Behavior Analyst, 11, 161-179.
Bonus link: Matt's Ted-style talk on Science or Snakeoil.
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