Question:Self-injurious behavior (SIB) occurs most frequently among persons with severe intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Please read the following scenario:
You are working as a behavior analyst and are referred a seven-year-old boy with ASD (Level 3 severity), who is engaging in repetitive head banging to the point where he has required medical treatment.
ASSIGNMENT: Explain whether you believe aversives should be used in the treatment of SIB. Justify your rationale by explaining ethical issues regarding the use of a behavior management approach that includes aversives. Cite specific aspects of ethical codes (e.g., ABAI, APA) in justifying your conclusion as to the use of aversives in the treatment of SIB.
References:
- American Psychological Association (APA). (2014). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved from http://apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). (2014). BACB guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts. Retrieved from http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=57
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). (2014). Disciplinary and ethical standards, procedures for appeals. Retrieved from http://bacb.com/?page=85
