ERIC Number: EJ1391251
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jan
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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The Crossroads: Interdisciplinary Teams and Alternative Treatments
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v15 n3 p187-197 Jan 2023
Behavior analysts collaborating within interdisciplinary teams are likely to find themselves at difficult crossroads. Some of these crossroads include implementing alternative treatments, defining and determining risk and harm, and evaluating research and interventions. The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of these crossroads and provide guidelines on successfully navigating them. We contend that it is possible to navigate these crossroads while minimizing harm or risk for the client, adhering to the principles of science and behavior analysis, and remaining respectful of all members of the interdisciplinary team. That is, we can maintain the scientific tenets of philosophic doubt, empiricism, and experimentation, while remaining humble, and ensuring our clients access the most effective interventions available.
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Teamwork, Barriers, Coping, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Allied Health Personnel, Behavior Problems, Cooperation, Definitions, Risk, Research, Listening, Values, Professional Personnel, Researchers, Behavioral Science Research
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
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Language: English
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