Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder presents a unique and clinically significant challenge for behavior analysts, particularly given the high rates of comorbidity between OCD and autism spectrum disorder. Understanding OCD through a behavior-analytic lens requires practitioners to examine how obsessions and compulsions function within the broader framework of operant and respondent conditioning, while also appreciating the phenomenological complexity of this condition.
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Join Free →This course provides a comprehensive overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through a behavior-analytic lens, with a particular focus on the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and strategies. $20.00Original price was: $20.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through a behavior-analytic lens, with a particular focus on the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and strategies. Participants will examine the defining characteristics of OCD, including the function of obsessions and compulsions, prevalence, and common comorbidities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The course explores Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as the gold-standard intervention for OCD and highlights its roots in behavior-analytic concepts such as extinction, differential reinforcement, and antecedent manipulation. Special attention is given to differentiating OCD compulsions from autism-related repetitive behaviors and adapting behavioral interventions for individuals with comorbid OCD and ASD. Practical, evidence-based strategies are discussed to support ethical, effective assessment and treatment planning across clinical settings.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 2 | Ethics |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.