Case conceptualization is the process by which behavior analysts organize client information into a coherent clinical picture that guides assessment, goal selection, and intervention design. Traditional case conceptualization in ABA for autism services has focused primarily on identifying target behaviors, conducting functional assessments, and designing interventions based on operant contingencies.
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Join Free →This presentation, "Expanding Case Conceptualization for Autism Services in ABA: An ACT-Informed Approach," provides behavior analysts with an enhanced perspective on case conceptualization, embedding an ethical lens while incorporating insights from Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). We will explore how ACT principles—particularly those promoting behavioral flexibility and reducing the unworkable influence of private events—can be applied to enrich case conceptualization within autism services. While we will not dive deeply into ACT implementation, we will discuss its relevance to ethical prACTice. This presentation meets ethics CE criteria and includes time for ACTive participant reflection and focus.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Hi! I'm Tiffany N. Arango. I've been working in the field of ABA since 2011 and have been a BCBA since 2014. Growing up with family and friends with various diagnoses, I’ve always been passionate about creating supportive and welcoming environments for everyone. Whether I’m working with learners, family members, supervisees, or collaborators, I’m passionate about meeting people where they are. Using a values-based approach, I partner with individuals and organizations to support meaningful progress that helps them align with what's important to them. When I'm not working, you can find me completing fitness challenges with my hubby, going on adventures with my nieces and nephews, or cuddled up on the couch with my “fur-children” and a good book.
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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.