Ethics and Applications of AI in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Examining the benefits and the ethical challenges in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
About this Event

Fall 2024 UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Expert Speaker Series

Adrienne Jennings and David Cox describe the transformative impact that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on behavioral health delivery and patient outcomes. The webinar will begin with an overview of AI, exploring its common types and foundational concepts.
Next, they will discuss several examples of AI in behavioral health settings, drawing on the latest research and practical examples to show how AI can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Finally, the discussion will shift to the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in ABA, addressing key concerns and proposing strategies to ensure the responsible and ethical implementation of AI. Participants should leave the webinar with a deeper understanding of AI's potential in ABA service delivery and the ethical frameworks necessary for its integration into behavioral health practices.

The UMass Lowell CARE Expert Speaker series hosts professionals from around the country to provide information on topics related to helping individuals with autism and the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. This event is co-hosted by the UMass Lowell Masters of Sceince (MS ) in ABA and Autism Studies. The Expert Speaker series is open to the public for free and provides 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for a fee of $20.

When: Monday December 9, 2024 from 4:30-6 p.m. EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom (you'll recieve the link after registration).
Cost: Free for the public. 1.5 CEUs for BCBAs: $20.

Please feel free to contact Rebecca Markovits by email: [email protected] with any questions. You can also visit the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research & Education (CARE) website.

Accommodations

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact this event’s organizer to make an accommodation request. (Please note: Requests submitted with less than 72 hours' notice may not be reasonable to provide certain accommodations).