Behavior analyst must obtain written consent prior to conducting a behavioral assessment and implementation of a behavior program. Written consent must be obtained from the client/client’s surrogate before any procedures can occur. The BCBA responsibility is to ensure that, before consent, the client/client’s surrogate understands the procedure, who will participate, and how the results will be used. Behavior analyst graphically displayed data so that data-based decisions about treatment can be made. Assessment results must be explained in language understandable to the client or client’s surrogate. When using an aversive procedure BCBA’s include a plan to stop use of the procedure when it is no longer needed. Employ a very high performance
