ABA glossary
Limits of confidentiality
Also called exceptions to confidentiality, disclosure exceptions
Definition
The situations in which client information may or must be shared without the client's consent, such as suspected abuse, imminent risk of serious harm, or a legal order. Clients should be told these limits at the start of services.
Example from a session
At intake, a BCBA explains to a family that she must report suspected child abuse even though their information is otherwise private.
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