Core Ethical Principles
Define "Respect for Client Autonomy"
Clients have the right to make informed decisions about their treatment. We must respect their choices and involve them in the decision-making process whenever possible.
True or False: Anyone with some training can provide ABA services with or without supervision in Ontario.
False. ABA services must be supervised by a Registered Behavior Analysis in Ontario. The Behavior Analyst supervising services must be registered and in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
What are 4 types of abuse?
Everyone in Ontario, including members of the public and professionals who work closely with children, is required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
If you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is, or may be in need of protection, you must immediately report the suspicion and the information on which it is based directly to a children’s aid society.
Anyone providing an ABA service must protect the ________ and _______ of their clients.
Confidentiality & privacy
Someone else steps into your session to respond to a behavior as it's occurring. You feel like they overstepped and undermined you with your client. What should you do?
Discuss your concern with the other person outside of session time, and away from the client and/or parents.
Fill-in-the-blanks: ______________ is any deliberate physical force or action, by a parent or caregiver, which results, or could result, in injury to a child. It can include bruising, cuts, punching, slapping, beating, shaking, burning, biting or throwing a child. Using belts, sticks or other objects to punish a child can cause serious harm and is also considered abuse.
Physical Abuse
If you suspect a student at MM (or a sibling) is being abused or in need of protection, what steps should you follow?
1. Report your suspicions and observations to a member of the Supervision team
2. With the supervisor(s) will discuss if there are "reasonable grounds" to suspect the child needs protection
3. Make a plan with the supervisor to increase supports for the family or report our concerns.
**You may always contact a children's aid society directly on your own
What does it mean to practice within your scope of competency?
Practicing within your scope of competency means performing tasks and responsibilities that align with your training, qualifications, and professional experience. It ensures that you provide effective and ethical services without exceeding the limits of your expertise.
Can an someone providing ABA services continue, or begin an intimate or sexual relationship with a current or past client or a client's close relative?
No, unless at least 5 years have passed since the last professional contact AND it can be determined that the individual is not vulnerable, & will not be reasonable expected to require additional services from you.
What form of abuse occurs when a caregiver fails to provide basic needs such as adequate food, sleep, safety, education, clothing or medical treatment?
(It also includes leaving a child alone or failing to provide adequate supervision.)
Neglect
*Note: If the caregiver is unable to provide the child with basic needs due to financial inability, it is not considered neglect, unless relief has been offered and refused.
Is protecting client confidentially a reason to not report abuse?
No.
A professional must report that a child is, or may be, in need of protection, even when the information is otherwise confidential or privileged. This duty overrides any other provincial statutes,
What are your responsibilities to our clients?
Our primary responsibility is to promote the welfare of their clients. We need to prioritize the client's best interests, respect their dignity, and commit to delivering effective treatments. This responsibility extends to advocating for the client's rights and ensuring that any intervention plans are aligned with the client's needs and goals.
What is a dual relationship or multiple relationships? Are they allowed?
Dual relationships occur when a professional has a personal or business relationship with a client outside of their professional role. In ABA, it is essential to avoid dual relationships to maintain the integrity of the therapeutic relationship and protect the well-being of the client.
The following are subtle signs of which type of abuse?
Sexual
How do you effectively call a code green?
Yell out "code green (location)" - If you can get into a hallway, yell again from there to ensure the supervision team can hear you
Being truthful and transparent in our professional interactions is crucial. We must avoid misrepresentation of our qualifications, methods, or results.
Sally has worked with Bubba on and off for 2 years now. The family has noticed at pickup and drop-off time how much Bubba seems to really like Sally, and how great she is at managing his behaviors. Mom approaches Sally and asks if she can babysit Bubba this weekend. Can she say yes?
No, this would create a dual relationship.
What is Emotional Abuse?
a pattern of behaviour that attacks a child’s emotional development and sense of self-worth. It includes excessive, aggressive or unreasonable demands that place expectations on a child beyond his or her capacity. Emotional abuse includes constantly criticizing, teasing, belittling, insulting, rejecting, ignoring or isolating the child. It may also include exposure to domestic violence.
If the child has been out of direct sight of an adult for more than approximately 10 seconds, begin yelling "Code yellow (description of child)." Continue looking in the area you last saw the child until another staff member arrives, then immediately head to the office to ensure our Point of Command person has all needed information to distribute to the rest of the team