Finding Our Way Together: Foundational Principles and Ethical Problem Solving in Autism Care

Description

The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate how foundational principles of the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2020) can be used in concert with systematic problem solving to navigate ethical dilemmas that arise in the context of autism services and research. Through a series of scenarios, you will gain familiarity with practical strategies for preventing and addressing ethical dilemmas.

About the Speaker

Dr. Amanda Karsten is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University. She works primarily with WMU students and practicum supervisors who participate in the Extended University (Hybrid) track of the Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis Program. Dr. Karsten has over 16 years of experience practicing ABA and conducting applied research with people diagnosed with autism from early childhood through young adulthood. Prior to joining the faculty of WMU in summer 2017, Dr. Karsten was an associate professor at Western New England University. She currently serves on the editorial board of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) and a former Associate Editor for The Analysis of Verbal Behavior (TAVB). Dr. Karsten and her student collaborators have published their research in peer-reviewed journals such as JABA, TAVB, and Behavior Modification.