Problem
Are there any standards under the Ethics Code (2020), particularly Section 2 that you might also review in this case? Any codes from other sections that also might apply with the scenario below?
Scenario: You are a BCBA working with 8-year-old Jayden who engages in frequent disruption in his elementary school classroom. You've conducted an FBA, determined the likely function of his behavior, and recently put an intervention plan in place that his caregivers and school personnel supported. After collecting baseline data, you trained school personnel on how to implement the intervention. Two days after beginning intervention, Jayden's parents tell you that they want to start giving their son folic acid to make him less irritable. They believe this supplement will help with Jayden's behavior at home and at school but are vague about what they think the specific effects might be. "One of Jayden's friends just started taking it, and his parents noticed a huge improvement in his behavior!" they tell you.
Reference
BACB. (2020). Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts The Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (Code) replaces the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior.