A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis - Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis

Those working within the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) encounter potential ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. While some challenges can be anticipated and appropriately addressed before they become unmanageable, oftentimes behavior analysts are confronted with unforeseen and novel situations that require immediate, yet careful attention. It is impossible to anticipate and plan for every eventuality. A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis, Second Edition, presents more than 120 real-world case scenarios commonly faced by individuals practicing ABA. The examples range in difficulty and severity to address the unique challenges and needs of those teaching, practicing, or learning ABA through ethics-focused coursework or preparing for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) certification exam. In addition to case scenarios, the workbook provides detailed questions to facilitate discussion and critical thinking, offers suggestions related to the navigation of ethically precarious situations, and includes recommendations of ethics codes to consider in relation to each presented scenario.• Offers case scenarios addressing codes within the BACB®'s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts • Presents detailed question prompts to facilitate discussion and critical thinking • Includes recommendations of ethics codes to consider and review in relation to each presented scenario • Offers suggestions on the navigation of ethical challenges • Discusses how to assess risk and devise ethically appropriate courses of action • Provides the entirety of the BACB® ethics code for quick access and reference


Darren J. Sush, PsyD, BCBA-D, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a board certified behavior analyst
(doctoral) with more than 15years of experience developing and providing Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA) services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
Dr. Sush is Head of Autism and Psychology with Evernorth Behavioral Health, a Cigna corporation,
and is the coauthor of A Workbook of Ethical Case Scenarios in Applied Behavior Analysis. He is an adjunct
faculty member in the ABA program at Pepperdine University, and an associate professor in the ABA and clinical
psychology programs at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, teaching doctoral and master's
courses in ABA and psychology. He has presented at regional and national applied behavior analysis and
autism-focused conferences, with media outlets and on podcasts. Within his practice, he specializes in providing
therapy for parents of children with ASD and developmental disabilities and writes with Psychology Today
online, focusing on resources and mental health for parents of children with ASD and developmental
disabilities.