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Client

The person who directly receives behavioral services. Caregivers, teachers, and funders are stakeholders, but the client's welfare comes first.

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When a parent and a 16-year-old disagree on a goal, the BCBA weighs the teen's own interests.

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BCBA E.1 · Ethical and Professional IssuesCore principles of the ethics code for behavior analysts

Assent
Benefit others
Compassion, dignity, and respect
Competence
Conflict of interest
Core principles (ethics code)

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