Bcba Case Study

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The BCBA’s employers, acting as a third party, are directing the BCBA to implement and intervention that is not scientifically tested or based on ABA principles.
Does the BCBA implement the intervention as directed, suggest an alternative, or request to be removed from the case?

The BCBA works in a school district, providing BCBA services and guidance.
The school was at risk of a law suit.
An advocate, acting on behalf of the parents, suggested an intervention during negotiations.
The proposed intervention was not scientifically tested or based on ABA principles.
The advocate was not trained in behavior or certified.
The school administration directed the BCBA to include the intervention in the behavior plan.
The administration did not consult with the BCBA on the subject.

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Causing an increase in new challenging behaviors.

“Benefitting Others” (Bailey & Burch, 2011)
When considering an ethical dilemma, one should consider if it will benefit another.
In this dilemma, the BCBA should consider if implementing the intervention will benefit someone.
The primary focus should be on the best interests of the client.
If it benefits, or at least does not hinder or harm the client, the client can consider what good it does for the school.

“Being Just” (Bailey & Burch, 2011)
When considering an ethical dilemma, one should consider how oneself would want to be treated in the same situation.
In this scenario, the BCBA should consider how she would want to be treated if it was her or her child in this situation.

“Pursuit of Excellence” (Bailey & Burch, 2011)
One should always do everything possible to ensure that the work he or she does is of the highest quality.
In this scenario, the BCBA should consider what the best possible solution is for the interests of the client.

2.0 Behavior Analysts’ Responsibility to Clients
2.04(d) Third-Party Involvement in Services
The behavior analyst should put the interests of the client above all
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