A statement that was developed by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Task Force explaining their position on a client’s right to effective behavioral treatment as a set of guidelines to protect individuals from harm as a result of either the lack of or the inappropriate use of behavioral treatment.

5th Edition Task List

E-2  Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients

6th Edition TCO

E.12 Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic services.

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