You have been working with a parent and her child for about two years now, and although progress has been slow, you have helped the child reach some pretty noteworthy milestones. The parent is aware of the child's great learning needs and is equally understanding that the rate of progress shouldn't be measured against other children's progress - that the child's performance should only be compared with the child's prior performances. You feel very fortunate to work with this family. 

One day, the parent surprises you and tells you that she was talking with another parent who works with a BCBA who is augmenting services for her (the other parent's) son with essential oils, which the other BCBA sells to the parent (the other BCBA having been certified as an Essential Oils Therapist in a weekend workshop). Your child's parent would like to try the essential oil therapy, in conjunction with the therapy you're providing, to see whether the essential oils can accelerate the rate of progress. 

You have concerns. What is the action you are contemplating?

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In this situation the responsible action would be to express ... View the full answer