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 Teaching, Learning, and Practicing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the Context of Laws Targeting LGBTQ+ People: A Panel to Discuss Actions and Supports Needed |
| Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
| 10:00 AM–10:50 AM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 3, Independence Ballroom |
| Area: CSS/TBA; Domain: Theory |
| CE Instructor: Jonathan K Fernand, Ph.D. |
| Chair: Mary Llinas (University of South Florida, USF) |
| JONATHAN K FERNAND (Florida Institute of Technology) |
| BRYN HARRIS (University of North Texas) |
| AMANDA RALSTON (NonBinary Solutions) |
| Abstract: The purpose of this panel is to discuss how recent state legislation in states such as Florida, Texas, and Tennessee are actively threatening the teaching and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis in relation LGBTQ+ and Gender, Sexual and Romantic Minority (GSRM) populations. Panelists will explore difficulties they have encountered in their roles as students, faculty members, and clinicians in affected areas, including intersectionalities between marginalized groups they embody, serve, supervise, or teach. Panelists will share the disproportionate impact these restrictions have on LGBTQAI+ Black, Indigenous, People of Color". In addition, panelists will discuss how the legislation conflicts with the BACB’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) and explore how other related fields have handled similar challenges. The panelists will consider how credentialing bodies that provide course sequence or program accreditation can leverage support for marginalized students. Finally, the panelists will propose specific revisions to the Ethics Code that will provide support for university training programs and practicing clinicians as these laws are challenged in court and provide recommendations based on their individual experiences and suggestions made by the audience. |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Target Audience: N/A - Submitted as Basic level |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) Describe how recently passed state legislation threatens the teaching and practice of ABA with targeted populations. (2) Reflect on how the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts’ values conflict with these laws. (3) Discuss proposed changes to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and credentialing bodies to support those fighting these laws. |
| Keyword(s): accredidation, ethics, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ |
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