47th Annual Convention; Online; 2021
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| A Call for Discussion About Scope of Competence in Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 30, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM–4:50 PM |
| Online |
| Area: PRA; Domain: Applied Research |
| BACB CE Offered. CE Instructor: Thomas J. Waltz, Ph.D. |
| Chair: Thomas J. Waltz (Eastern Michigan University) |
| Presenting Authors: : MATTHEW BRODHEAD (Michigan State University) |
| Abstract: The field of behavior analysis has defined its scope of practice through credentialing and licensure efforts. However, scope of competence in behavior analysis has received little discussion. Scope of competence refers to activities that the individual practitioner can perform at a certain criterion level (e.g., the functional analysis is conducted accurately and safely, a skill acquisition program includes critical program components and establishes accurate stimulus control). Given the successful efforts of behavior analysts in growth and recognition of the field, it is time for a robust conversation about scope of competence for the field of behavior analysis. This discussion can clarify how behavior analysts self-evaluate their own scope of competence and how they might expand their scope of competence if the needs of consumers requires practitioners to expand into new areas. |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Target Audience: Board certified behavior analysts; graduate students. |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) describe risks associated with practicing outside one’s scope of competence; (2) describe elements that improve their own scope of competence; (3) identify systematic ways to identify their own scope of competence. |
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| MATTHEW BRODHEAD (Michigan State University) |
 Matthew T. Brodhead is an assistant professor at Michigan State University. He is the Director of Spartan Caregiver Support, a service that provides free and evidence-based support to caregivers of people with autism within the State of Michigan. He is also the Research Director of the Early Learning Institute. Dr. Brodhead’s research examines focused social skill interventions for children with autism. He also writes about conceptual issues relating to the ethical and professional behavior of practicing behavior analysts. Through workshops and consultation, he has established multiple school-based programs for children with autism, and he has provided training to teachers, related service providers, and behavior analysts both nationally and internationally. Finally, he specializes in program evaluation for both applied behavior analysis and public school placements for individuals with autism. |
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