ACT and RFT in Autism Intervention matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery, community routines and natural environments. For this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory have been receiving increased interest, attention and research within the applied behavior analytic community in recent years. And the data are compelling. However, there are continued concerns amongst BCBAs regarding how to actually implement ACT and RFT inside of mainstream ABA service delivery. This presentation will begin with a rationale as to why behavior analysts should consider integrating ACT and RFT into their clinical practice, including a discussion on the complexity of human language. From there, we will do a quick review of the applications of RFT and ACT in ABA, and conclude with a review of the literature to illustrate the meaningful differences that RFT and ACT can have on our clients.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Erin Bertoli is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, former special education teacher, and certified yoga teacher (RYT200). Erin has spent over 20 years working in schools and homes, and has recently focused her career on contextual behavior science and the vast utility of mindfulness, Relational Frame Theory (RFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) within Applied Behavior Analysis. Erin has trained under Mark Dixon, Tom Szabo, Jonathon Tarbox, Evelyn Gould, Louis Hayes, Stu Libman, Siri Ming, and more. She has been involved in multiple research studies and has experience working with behavior analysts on increasing their scope of competence, and using ACT to foster strong social and emotional development in youth; support the wellbeing of teachers, clinicians, and caregivers; and enhance parent training and treatment fidelity of staff. As a mother of 3, Erin is committed to self-care and maintaining a strong work-life balance, which she has found through her own personal yoga practice, infused with daily ACT practices.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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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.