Upcoming Events

Speakers:   

 M. Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA 

 Becky Eldridge, Ph.D., BCBA-D 

Objectives:

1. Recognize the importance of self-determination as a critical skill for their clients.
2. Differentiate between choice, self-management, and self-control, and learn evidence-based strategies for teaching these skills.
3. Develop a behavior-analytic understanding of self-determination and identify measurable goals to enhance self-determination for those they serve

Date/Time/Location:    May  7th- 12 PM to 1 PM EST Virtual Event

Description:  Join  us as we explore the concept of self-determination through the lens of behavior analysis, using insights from Peterson et al. (2021). This presentation will provide practical strategies for identifying and teaching self-determination skills in a measurable  and meaningful way. 

Additional info:  Event will provide 1 Ethics CECU and BALC members get 20% OFF. The code will be sent to their email.  

Speakers:   Shawn P. Quigley PhD, BCBA-D, CDE®   

Objectives:

• Attendees will learn about multiple different ethical discussion modalities that exist in other literature.
• Attendees will learn about a model for a journal to host ethical discussion within a print format to support ethical decision making. 
• Attendees will review a real-life example of a treatment recommendation, Spelling to Communicate, that was not in harmony with the ethics code, how the professionals handled the situation, and three independent reviewers’ critique of how the ethical scenario was handled.

Date/Time/Location:   March 20th, 12pm EST via Zoom Meeting  

Description: Practitioners often face challenges that may conflict with ethical standards. This event will explore how professionals can navigate these complexities by learning from real-world examples and engaging in a journal discussion format. Using a recently published proposal and an example series of publications as a foundation, participants will gain valuable insights and discover how to foster mutual support and collaboration in their practice. 

Additional info: Event will provide 1 Ethics CECU and BALC members get 20% OFF. The code will be sent to their email. 

Speakers:  Dr. Matt Brodhead will lead participants on how to use a systems approach to teach their employees what to do when ethical challenges arise! 

Objectives:

• Participants will identify the six steps of behavioral systems analysis.
•  Participants will describe an example of how to use behavioral systems analysis to improve ethical behavior during one on one supervision. 
• Participants will describe an example of how to use behavioral systems analysis to improve ethical behavior during group supervision.

Date/Time/Location: September 17, 2024, 12 pm EST, on Zoom

Full Details:   Professional and ethical behaviors are critical for high quality care and consumer protection. By using behavioral systems, behavior analysts may increase the probability of employees engaging in professional and ethical behaviors. This presentation will survey the basic components of behavioral systems analysis (BSA) and how BSA may be used in practice to promote ethical behavior. Ultimately, this presentation aims to provide a pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and socially-valid approach to ethics that
focuses on teaching employees “what to do” in certain situations, instead of using a punitive “how not to behave” approach for employee management. 

Speakers: Dr. Adrienne Jennings & Dr. David Cox
Join Drs. Adrienne Jennings and David Cox as they take us on a deep dive  into our understanding of AI's potential in ABA service delivery and  the ethical frameworks necessary for its integration into behavioral  health practices.  

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to differentiate generative AI from  discriminative AI; and API-driven AI systems from model-driven AI  systems.
•  Participants will identify at least five use cases for AI in the delivery of ABA services. 
• Participants will identify at least five critical questions and concerns they should consider before using AI in their work.

Date/Time/Location: September 17, 2024, 12 pm EST, on Zoom

Full Details:  In this webinar, Drs. Jennings and Cox delve into the transformative impact that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on behavioral health delivery and patient outcomes. The webinar will begin with an overview of AI, exploring its common types and foundational concepts. Next, they will discuss several examples of AI in behavioral health settings, drawing on the latest research and practical examples to show how AI can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. Finally, the discussion will shift to the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in ABA, addressing key concerns and proposing strategies to ensure the responsible and ethical implementation of AI. Participants should leave the webinar with a deeper understanding of AI's potential in ABA service delivery and the ethical frameworks necessary for its integration into behavioral health practices.