ACT for Autism Series

Part 1. Introduction to ACT for Behavior Analysts by Dr. Ruth Ann Rehfeldt, BCBA-D
2 Type II BACB CEs
Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to provide a rationale for the adoption of ACT by behavior analysts working with teens and adults.
2. Attendees will be able to explain the relationship between RFT and ACT.
3. Attendees will be able to discuss 2 core components of ACT in conjunction with some clinical examples.

Part 2. Promoting Dignity with ACT: Representative Research by Dr. Ruth Ann Rehfeldt, BCBA-D

2 Type II Ethics BACB CEs
Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to identify and explain the general procedures and results from studies exploring the use of ACT in conjunction with ABA.
2. Attendees will be able to explain how valid, reliable measures of behavior change and solid research designs can be used to determine the effectiveness of interventions based on ACT.
3. Attendees will be able to explain how representative research fits in with guidelines for ethical conduct.

Part 3. ACT for Persons with Autism & Other Developmental Disorders: Tools & Techniques by Dr. Ruth Ann Rehfeldt, BCBA-D

2 Type II BACB CEs
Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to explain and provide examples of each component of the hexaflex.
2. Attendees will be able to provide examples of how to incorporate each component of the hexaflex within their intervention sessions.
3. Attendees will be able to explain how to structure programs to incorporate research from ACT.