Liz Elias of Empowered Behavior Collective () joined us to discuss supervision, supervised fieldwork hours, mentorship, and other topics in behavior analysis and adult services. Liz is an independent BCBA who resides and practices in West Michigan. Through her company,…
Tyra Sellers*, Emily Patrizi, and Sarah Lichtenberger, authors of the book Daily Ethics: Creating Intentional Practice for Behavior Analysts, join us for episode 3 of our series on behavior analysis, ethics, and recipient rights in adult services. Tyra P. Sellers…
Behavior analyst and certified sexuality counselor Nicholas Maio-Aether joins the Cooperant Learning podcast episode number 2 to discuss the topic of sexual autonomy, behavior analysis and working with adult populations. In this episode Nicholas leads us in discussing everything from…
Dr. Cody Morris highlights assent as a client's agreement to participate in treatment, particularly for individuals not legally authorized to give full consent. Unlike a one-time signature, assent is a dynamic, ongoing process that prioritizes the client's willingness and ability to withdraw. Behavior analysts must thoughtfully assess for and honor assent, even when treatments are deemed necessary, by maximizing client involvement and autonomy in decision-making.