Mary
Halbur,
PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Clinical Director, ACT Clinic North Omaha, Munroe-Meyer Institute iCASD Assistant Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Mary E. Halbur, PhD, BCBA-D is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD). Dr. Halbur is also the Clinical Director of the Autism Care for Toddlers in Omaha North (ACTION) Clinic which provides intensive behavioral intervention services to young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Her research and clinical experiences include early behavioral intervention, language acquisition, and treatment team member (e.g., teacher, caregiver) involvement in service delivery. Dr. Halbur serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and The Analysis of Verbal Behavior.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Ethical guidelines of principles and standards of conduct for a profession are generally referred to as ethical codes. Gifford (2024) compared the ethical codes of behavior analysts, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and speech-language pathologists, identifying common themes such as confidentiality, informed consent, welfare, and equality. While these professions share core values, differences in their ethical codes can impact collaboration. As healthcare professionals increasingly work with other fields to support patient needs, understanding the ethical codes and scopes of…