BCBA (23) Questions with CORRECT Answers
Question:
Marilyn is at a public event and Katie is not her client, a single mother of a
child with autism. Katie saw Marilyn at a local event and had recently interviewed
Marilyn as a potential service provider. Marilyn asked Katie at the event what
happened with her decision and why she didn't choose her. Is this an ethics
violation.
Answer:
Yes. Even though it is not her clent Marilyn (the BCBA) is required to respect the
privacy of others.
Question:
Anthony (a BCBA) is using FC (facilitative communication) in his BA practice and a
colleague has tried to talk to him about using evidence based interventions. The
BACB discourages the use of FC & nearly a dozen scientific and professional
organizations also discourage its use. Is Anthony choosing to use FC to guide his
practice unethical?
Answer:
Yes. Anthony could be reported to the board because he is not relying on
scientific evidence based intervention and the school has already tried to
dissuade him from using FC.
Question:
A school agency has been billing under different client names for a child not
receiving services because the other clients insurance provides unlimited hours.
Is this ethical?
Answer:
No. This is insurance fraud and the BCBA should report to insurance company in
writing. Leaving employment with this agency would also be wise.
, Question:
You have an employee come to you about concerns of another coworker having a drug
problem. Should you report this to the board?
Answer:
No, only those who have witnessed first hand the use of drugs can make the report.
Encourage the person who did witness to approach the person directly. It may
become appropriate for you to report to authorities or the board if through the
process you do witness first hand or the person bringing the concern makes the
call.
Question:
A BCBA was pressured by their client to accepted a gift. She resisted for a long
time but eventually gave in and accepted the gift. Months later the parents had a
falling out with the BCBA and filed a complaint with the agency that she accepted
gifts against policy. What went wrong?
Answer:
Even when friending clients and giving in to small features for good intentions
can be turned in to a negative. The BCBA should not accept gifts.
Question:
A BCBA is having individuals under them do ABA work they have not been trained
properly to do. The BCBA has never seen the clients but signs off on the forms as
though he is doing the work. Is this a violation?
Answer:
Yes. BCBA's provide proper oversight and could be reported to the BACB.
Question:
It is okay to begin dating a clients Mom because it is consensual?
Answer:
False. You should address the concerns with this colleague and if they do not
acknowledge as inappropriate you would file a complaint with the BACB.
Question:
A BCBA has concerns about her agency merging with a non evidenced based
organization. She keeps working there and is this ethical?
Answer:
The BCBA got the support of other BCBA's and expressed concerns. They slowed down
the merger and were able to limit the use of non evidence based procedures.
Question:
Marilyn is at a public event and Katie is not her client, a single mother of a
child with autism. Katie saw Marilyn at a local event and had recently interviewed
Marilyn as a potential service provider. Marilyn asked Katie at the event what
happened with her decision and why she didn't choose her. Is this an ethics
violation.
Answer:
Yes. Even though it is not her clent Marilyn (the BCBA) is required to respect the
privacy of others.
Question:
Anthony (a BCBA) is using FC (facilitative communication) in his BA practice and a
colleague has tried to talk to him about using evidence based interventions. The
BACB discourages the use of FC & nearly a dozen scientific and professional
organizations also discourage its use. Is Anthony choosing to use FC to guide his
practice unethical?
Answer:
Yes. Anthony could be reported to the board because he is not relying on
scientific evidence based intervention and the school has already tried to
dissuade him from using FC.
Question:
A school agency has been billing under different client names for a child not
receiving services because the other clients insurance provides unlimited hours.
Is this ethical?
Answer:
No. This is insurance fraud and the BCBA should report to insurance company in
writing. Leaving employment with this agency would also be wise.
, Question:
You have an employee come to you about concerns of another coworker having a drug
problem. Should you report this to the board?
Answer:
No, only those who have witnessed first hand the use of drugs can make the report.
Encourage the person who did witness to approach the person directly. It may
become appropriate for you to report to authorities or the board if through the
process you do witness first hand or the person bringing the concern makes the
call.
Question:
A BCBA was pressured by their client to accepted a gift. She resisted for a long
time but eventually gave in and accepted the gift. Months later the parents had a
falling out with the BCBA and filed a complaint with the agency that she accepted
gifts against policy. What went wrong?
Answer:
Even when friending clients and giving in to small features for good intentions
can be turned in to a negative. The BCBA should not accept gifts.
Question:
A BCBA is having individuals under them do ABA work they have not been trained
properly to do. The BCBA has never seen the clients but signs off on the forms as
though he is doing the work. Is this a violation?
Answer:
Yes. BCBA's provide proper oversight and could be reported to the BACB.
Question:
It is okay to begin dating a clients Mom because it is consensual?
Answer:
False. You should address the concerns with this colleague and if they do not
acknowledge as inappropriate you would file a complaint with the BACB.
Question:
A BCBA has concerns about her agency merging with a non evidenced based
organization. She keeps working there and is this ethical?
Answer:
The BCBA got the support of other BCBA's and expressed concerns. They slowed down
the merger and were able to limit the use of non evidence based procedures.
