Question

soren is a rbt working in at a local autism center where she provides aba therapy services. on the weekends, soren babysits for one of her client’s families. soren acknowledges that it’s really hard for her clients to find good babysitters that have experience with autistic children. she also has noticed that some of her friends who work at a local daycare occasionally provide childcare on the weekends for the families they serve, so this seems like the same situation to soren. besides, she never signed anything that states her role with clients is strictly professional in nature. lately, when soren comes over to babysit her client (and the client’s siblings), the client’s mother wants to talk about the bcba assigned to her son’s case. here is an example of one of their conversations: mom: the bcba says he’s not ready to transition to school. i don’t understand! i think this bcba just doesn’t like my son. soren: i don’t know why he can’t transition. this bcba thinks she knows everything. it’s annoying. mom: so, you see the problem, too? i am so glad i have you on my side. you get it. soren: of course! anytime you need anything, you can call or text me. select all the ethical codes that are likely to apply in this scenario: 1.09 non - harassment 1.11 multiple relationships 1.15 responding to requests 1.04 practice within a defined role

Explanation:

1. 1.11 Multiple Relationships: Soren has a professional role as an RBT providing ABA therapy and a personal role as a babysitter for the same client family, creating a dual relationship that risks impairing objectivity or exploiting the client.
2. 1.04 Practice within a Defined Role: Soren, as an RBT, oversteps her role by criticizing the supervising BCBA and aligning with the parent against the BCBA, rather than staying within her scope of implementing ABA services as directed.
3. 1.09 Non-harassment does not apply, as there is no harassment described. 1.15 Responding to Requests does not fit, since the issue is not about appropriate response to requests but role boundaries and dual relationships.

Answer:

1.11 Multiple Relationships
1.04 Practice within a Defined Role