Problem
Consider the following scenario, including the pluses and minuses of using aversives in the treatment of severe SIB in children with autism or developmental disabilities.
You are working as a behavior analyst and are referred a 7-year-old boy with ASD (Level 3 severity), who is engaging in repetitive head banging to the point where he has required medical treatment.
An explanation of whether you believe aversives should be used in the treatment of SIB. Justify your rationale by explaining ethical issues regarding the use of a behavior management approach that includes aversives. Cite specific aspects of ethical codes (e.g., ABAI, APA) to justify your conclusion as to the use of aversives in the treatment of SIB.