Capella University Week 9 Controversial Intervention Risk Benefit Analysis

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Consider this scenario: The principal of a local school learned about a facility in Massachusetts that uses an electric shock device as a behavior control procedure. For more information on this device, review the Linscheid, et al. article. The principal has requested that parents of one of her school’s students allow this procedure as an intervention to stop the student’s elopement and the aggressive behaviors that have caused injuries, including lacerations and a broken finger, to two teachers. The parents contacted you to seek advice on this matter. You conduct a review of the file and discover a functional behavior assessment has been conducted by a BCaBA on these behaviors, but it appears the BCaBA conducted this assessment without the oversight of a BCBA. Also, records indicate some of the previous treatments used to address these problem behaviors included sensory integration therapy and facilitated communication.

For this assignment, complete the following:Consider Bailey and Burch’s risk-benefit analysis model. Recreate and use this worksheet in Ethics for Behavior Analysts to outline the risks and benefits of this procedure. (Outline the risks and benefits regarding this procedure using the risk-benefit worksheet.)Analyze at least five BACB ethical code elements that are relevant to this procedure. (Analyze the use of this procedure using at least five relevant BACB ethical code elements.)Prepare a formal letter to the parents with your recommendations. Include a copy of the worksheet you used with your notes to conduct the risk-benefit analysis. (Provide a recommendation to family members regarding the use of the electric shock device to address the maladaptive behavior exhibited by the student.)Assignment RequirementsWritten communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.Resources: At least 2–4 recent, scholarly or professional resources.Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and a references page.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

**** I have uploaded the BACB code of ethics and the Ethics for behavior analysts where the worksheet is located. You only have to look at the (use for week 9 assignment) if you need more information to risk factor behaviors).

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