[U3Q] Sophie, a BCaBA, works with two siblings in their fami…

Sophie, a BCaBA, works with two siblings in their family home. She typically spends 1 hour with each sibling individually. Their programs include peer interactions and turn taking and often involve neighbors or other relatives. The parents suggest that Sophie overlap her sessions by 30 minutes and that she work with both children simultaneously. They propose that she bill for 2 hours while working for only 1 hour and 30 minutes. What would be the best course of action for Sophie to take?

[U4Q] Tristan, a BCBA, has been working with six-year-old Ch…

Tristan, a BCBA, has been working with six-year-old Charley on compliance with parental requests. Charley has made significant progress, and Tristan decides that treatment is no longer necessary. While the caregivers are pleased with the therapy’s results, they are surprised by the abrupt ending and have questions about continuing strategies as Charley grows older. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?

[U4Q] Moira is a BCBA who works with Gina. During a skills a…

Moira is a BCBA who works with Gina. During a skills assessment, Moira notices that Gina has significant motor deficits. When asked, Gina’s mom says they do not have an OT and they do not want to begin OT services. Moira’s cousin is an OT who works for Moira’s company, so she brings him in to do an assessment of Gina without speaking with her mother. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?

[U4Q] Andrew is a BCBA working with Summer, a client living…

Andrew is a BCBA working with Summer, a client living at home with her parents. During their sessions, Andrew learns that one of the caregivers is withholding meals from Summer during the day as a consequence for challenging behavior. Andrew does not report this, believing that Summer “needs to learn to behave appropriately.” Which ethics standard should Andrew consider in this situation?

[U4Q] Keefe has been contracted to provide services in sever…

Keefe has been contracted to provide services in several classrooms at a local elementary school. During a recent meeting, the school asked Keefe to recommend a placement change for Alicia, a client in one of the classrooms. Alicia has made progress with her peers in the classroom, and a placement change may disrupt this progress. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?