Which statement reflects how an RBT should communicate with stakeholders?

• A. Share private notes with anyone
• B. Communicate with stakeholders as authorized
• C. Ignore stakeholders
• D. Discuss client details in public

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that communication with stakeholders must be done through approved channels and only with authorization. This protects client confidentiality and keeps information sharing focused on what’s necessary for treatment. In practice, an RBT should share information only with individuals who are authorized to receive it (such as the supervising clinician and the client’s guardians or teachers) and should use the approved methods and disclosures set by the supervisor. If a caregiver asks for updates, the RBT should route the request through the supervisor and provide information only as directed, avoiding private notes or sensitive details in public settings. Sharing private notes with anyone or discussing client details in public breaches privacy rules and professional boundaries, while ignoring stakeholders would impede effective service. So the best approach is communicating with stakeholders as authorized.