Webinars

Ethical Considerations in Generative Artificial Intelligence in ABA Practice

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Hosted on Zoom

Event Details

Abstract

The rapid emergence of Large Language Models and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools' integration into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) raises both opportunities and ethical challenges. This panel webinar brings together leaders in behavior analysis, data science, clinical operations, and ethics to critically examine the implications of using AI in areas such as data collection, progress monitoring, staff scheduling, and the ethical limits of automation in clinical judgment within ABA practices. Panelists will discuss the ethical responsibilities of behavior analysts when using AI tools and how to navigate emerging technologies while adhering to the BACB’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and CASP's Practice Parameters for AI Use in ABA. Panelists will model ethical inquiry and decision-making processes to address real-life ethical dilemmas and scenarios about the use of AI in ABA practice, submitted by the CASP community.

Learning Objectives

Describe the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with implementing AI technologies in ABA practice areas such as data collection, progress monitoring, and staff scheduling.
Analyze how the BACB’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts applies to real-world scenarios involving the use of AI in behavior analytic clinical decision-making and business operations.
Evaluate strategies for ethically integrating AI technologies to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and maintain ethical and professional standards.

This webinar offers 1.0 BACB Ethics CEU.

Cost

CASP Members - free
non-members - $20

Presenters

Alexandra Tomei, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Alexandra is a dedicated professional with a passion for child and youth development with over 15 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She has worked with small and large organizations and currently works to elevate standards of care and create pathways to clinical supports. In addition to her clinical work, Alexandra contributed significantly to the governance of a local K-12 charter school, serving on the board as secretary for 4 years. She has participated in the development of or directly authored published works in the topic areas of public policy, advocacy, treatment quality, school services, ethics, and artificial intelligence. In 2024, Alexandra was elected to a term on the COABA board and is currently serving as the Chair of the Professional Development Committee. She leads the committee in supporting opportunities for learning via webinars and fully running the annual conference. She also supports public policy initiatives in the state through the public policy committee and was part of the COABA public policy team that won the Autism Law Summit award for excellence in advocacy in 2023. Currently, Alexandra serves as the Director of Clinical Standards for BlueSprig. In this role, she collaborates across departments to establish clinical standards and operating procedures, ensuring that the organization delivers the highest quality clinical services to their clients and families. She coordinates all the clinical committees ensuring there are multiple psychologically safe pathways for support to any and all clinical needs and supports measurement and reporting on clinical outcomes. Alexandra also serves on CASP SIGs (including the AI Core Workgroup and leading the Ethics SIG), is a clinical quality help desk SME for NASQN, and serves as a public policy SME for APBA.

Maria R.S. Solis, MPH, BCBA

Maria has been serving individuals with varying exceptionalities and their families since 2003. She is the founder and lead executive of the Sasaki Behavioral Group (formerly known as the Reilly Behavioral Group). As a small business owner, Maria is dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance and high quality of life for her team and the clients they serve. Maria is a board member of APBA and serves on several CASP committees, including as the moderator of the Ethics SIG. Maria previously served as the Bay Area Regional Leader for the CalABA Public Policy Committee. Maria has taught at the graduate level at the University of West Florida, Santa Clara University, and Endicott College. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from Santa Clara University and a Master of Public Health degree from the Bloomberg School at Johns Hopkins University.

Rebecca Womack, MS, LBA, BCBA

Rebecca has been privileged to serve adults and children using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in settings such as facility-based care, group homes, day centers, clinics, and family homes both across the United States and overseas. In addition to her clinical experience, Rebecca is passionate about ABA service delivery aligning with generally accepted standards of care. With an expertise in applying health care documentation requirements and systems of compliance, she served as the lead author of a chapter on organizational documentation guidelines for ABA services. Rebecca is co-chair of the Documentation Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a co-leader for the AI/ML Workgroup, an appointed Subject Matter Expert for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Rebecca also has extensive experience with public policy work. Not only is she an experienced presenter at national conferences, she has also won national awards for her role as an advocate and work to support ABA organizations in delivering quality services. Rebecca formed RAW Consulting Solutions as a way to provide education and consultation services to ABA organizations, professionals, and providers of ABA services. Whatever the role, her ultimate goal is to make a significant impact through effective and efficient services utilizing the science of behavior analysis.

David Cox, PhD, MSB, BCBA-D

Dr. David Cox can formally lay claim to being a bioethicist (master's degree), a board-certified behavior analyst at the doctoral level (PhD degree), a behavioral economist (post-doc training), and a data scientist (post-doc training). He has worked in behavior analysis for 20 years as a clinician, academic researcher, scholar, technologist, and all-around behavior science junky. From his work and collaborations, David has published 70+ peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books. And, has had the fortune to serve as Editor in Chief for The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Bulletin and Associate or Guest Editor for Perspectives on Behavior Science, Behavior Analysis in Practice, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychological Record, Education and Treatment of Children, Toward Data Science, and Behavior and Social Issues. When he's not doing research or building quantitative models of behavior-environment relations, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two beagles, and two kittens around St. John's, FL.

Eleazar “Trey” Vasquez, PhD, BCBA-D

Dr. Eleazar “Trey” Vasquez III serves as an Operating Officer at the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas, where he oversees strategic operations across AAI’s multi-center research enterprise. In this role, he advances cross-center integration, leads initiatives in IT modernization, AI policy, and workforce development, and supports organizational planning to sustain AAI’s research and service mission. Dr. Vasquez also holds a faculty appointment as Professor of Special Education in the School of Education and Human Sciences. His research explores how technology enhances academic and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities, particularly in rural and underserved contexts. He has secured competitive external funding to support this work, contributing to national conversations on inclusive education, digital equity, and teacher preparation. His scholarship has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at state, national, and international conferences.