Question

takaria is a rbt providing in - home aba therapy to clients in her home town. after her afternoon therapy session, one of her clients wont let her leave without giving her dinner. the first few times this happened, takaria told the family she wasnt hungry. however, as time has passed, the dinner after each afternoon therapy session has become part of the routine. takaria has become so close with this family, and recently learned that they know a lot of the same people in town. takaria thinks that developing a relationship with her clients and their families is key to her success with them. she doesnt think she is as close to her other clients as she is to the one whose family provides her dinners most nights, but she is working on it.
the bcba on this case was unaware of the dinners being provided to the rbt almost daily. it is the companys policy that therapists change clients every 6 months or so, unless there is a really good reason not to change therapists for the client. when takaria is informed she will be rotating to another client in a month, she is heartbroken. the family immediately calls the bcba and expresses their frustration and refuse to consider working with any other therapist other than takaria.
select all the ethical codes that are most likely to apply in this scenario:
1.12 giving and receiving gifts
1.11 multiple relationships
1.09 non - harassment
1.16 self - reporting critical information

Explanation:

1. 1.12 Giving and Receiving Gifts: The regular dinners Takaria accepts from the client's family qualify as repeated receipt of items of value, which falls under this ethical code governing gift exchanges between providers and clients/families.
2. 1.11 Multiple Relationships: Takaria has developed an overly close personal relationship (shared community connections, routine social dinners) alongside her professional therapy role with the family, creating a dual relationship that this code addresses.
3. 1.16 Self-Reporting Critical Information: Takaria failed to inform her supervising BCBA about the regular dinners, a relevant detail that impacts client care and professional boundaries, which she was obligated to report.
4. 1.09 Non-harassment is not applicable, as there is no indication of harassment in the scenario.

Answer:

1.12 Giving and Receiving Gifts
1.11 Multiple Relationships
1.16 Self-Reporting Critical Information