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"""Back to Basics: Ethics for Behavior Analysts” is a gift to practicing Behavior Analysts. The authors have done a remarkable job providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the often complex and challenging ethical terrain within ABA service delivery. The surplus of resources made available throughout this book is unmatched, via suggested supplemental readings, podcast episodes, thought-provoking real-life scenarios, and discussion questions. The authors’ combined decades of practical and robust experience is evident, and such a value to the field of behavior analysis."" -- Dr. Breanne Hartley, Chief Clinical Officer, UNIFI Autism Care"

"""Back to Basics: Ethics for Behavior Analysts is a gift to practicing Behavior Analysts. The authors have done a remarkable job providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the often complex and challenging ethical terrain within ABA service delivery. The surplus of resources made available throughout this book is unmatched, via suggested supplemental readings, podcast episodes, thought-provoking real-life scenarios, and discussion questions. The authors’ combined decades of practical and robust experience is evident, and such a value to the field of behavior analysis."" -- Dr. Breanne Hartley, Chief Clinical Officer, UNIFI Autism Care ""Back to Basics Ethics for Behavior Analysts by Amanda Kelly, Emily Shraga, and Lara Bollinger is an essential resource for behavior analysts, presenting a systematic approach to ethical decision-making in ABA service delivery. It integrates the latest Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Ethics Code, offering invaluable guidance through real-world challenges and relevant sample scenarios. The book illustrates ethical conduct as a detailed process, providing BCBAs with thoughtful questions for confident decision-making. I highly recommend this book to students and professionals in behavior analysis for effective collaborative problem-solving in complex ethical situations."" -- Jennifer Sweeney, Ph.D."

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Amanda N. Kelly, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (also known as Behaviorbabe) obtained her bachelors in elementary education from Shepherd University, her masters in behavioral education, and doctorate in behavior analysis from Simmons University. Dr. Kelly has served on multiple boards and committees including Together For Our Keiki, the Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis, and the Hawai'i Disability Rights Center. Dr. Kelly's dedication and commitment in improving access to services, as well as her outstanding advocacy, has resulted in several awards including Jerry Shook Practitioner of the Year (2012), Advocacy Group of the Year (2015), and Provider Advocate of the Year (2019). Dr. Kelly is considered a thought-leader in behavior analysis and is often highly sought after as a speaker at national, as well as international events. In addition to her expertise helping families and school teams, Dr. Kelly's interests extend to dissemination, public policy, and sustainable behavior change. Emily Shraga, BCBA, LBA completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Marquette University and Master of Arts degree in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University. After completion of her bachelor’s degree, Emily was commissioned to the US Army and served over 4 years on active duty, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Emily is a member of the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis and Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. As a clinical practitioner, Emily’s interests include early intervention, verbal behavior, mentoring those seeking certification, and advocating for clients for appropriate insurance coverage. Lara Bollinger has a M.S.Ed. in Intensive Special Needs Instruction and a J.D. with a focus in education law and public policy. Lara has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2010 and has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings. She has experience in creating plans for insurance funders that meet the definition of medical necessity and currently serves as an Associate at Mack Rosenberg Law where she assists ABA companies with insurance appeals, creating appropriate documentation, and understanding and interpreting federal and state laws related to practice. While living in Hawai’i, Lara joined Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysis Legislative committee, where she became an advocate for students with disabilities to state legislators, working to achieve successful licensure of Behavior Analysts and statewide Autism insurance reform in Hawai’i. Additionally, Lara serves as a founding director of Together for our Keiki, a Hawai’i based non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate and create a diverse and inclusive community for our keiki (children) by empowering parents and caregivers and educating local stakeholders.

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