Autism Weekly Podcast

Ethics, Skill Building, and Collaboration | With Dr. Mary Jane Weiss


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This week we're joined by Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, a psychologist and board certified behavior analyst who has spent her career advancing the science of applied behavior analysis and its application to autism. Dr. Weiss serves as executive director of programs in ABA and autism and directs a Ph.D. program in the field. Her work focuses on the philosophical and scientific foundations of ABA, ethical decision-making in professional practice, and collaboration across disciplines. Today we'll talk about what compassionate, humane, and effective ABA actually looks like in practice. Download latest episode to learn more!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

Dr. Mary Jane Weiss discusses the four core principles of the BACB Ethics Code: benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure competence.

BACB Ethics Code landing page: https://www.bacb.com/ethics-information/ethics-codes/

Full PDF: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-240830-a.pdf

Learn More About Dr. Mary Jane Weiss

Endicott College faculty page: https://www.endicott.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/m/mary-jane-weiss
Melmark bio: https://www.melmark.org/staff/mary-jane-weiss/

Further Reading

Rohrer, J. L., Marshall, K. B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Soft Skills: The Case for Compassionate Approaches or How Behavior Analysis Keeps Finding Its Heart.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x

Rohrer, J. L., & Weiss, M. J. (2022). Teaching Compassion Skills to Students of Behavior Analysis: A Preliminary Investigation.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00748-y

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