We are very excited to have our in-house BCBA, Makayla Tague present Applying ACT Concepts in ABA Practice: Supporting Emotional Flexibility Within Scope. This free CE opportunity is brought to you by the ABS Kids Learning Department and is open to all BCBAs and BATs. Earn 1 LRN CE.
About Your Host
- I have worked in the field of ABA for five years and have been a BCBA for approximately a year and a half. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals not only with autism but also with complex mental health conditions and physical disabilities. My experience spans across a broad age range—from 18 months to 30 years old. Working with such diverse and complex needs has driven me to research and apply concepts that intersect ABA with broader areas of psychology, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the AIM curriculum. I plan to pursue my Ph.D. in Psychology next fall, as my passion lies in bridging the gap between ABA and other psychological disciplines—identifying ways they can meaningfully intersect while remaining true to the foundations and ethical scope of practice within ABA.
- – Certified as BCBA Since: 2024
- – Practical/Clinical Experience Since: 2021
- – Teaching Experience Since: N/A
- – Published Articles/Books: NO
CE Summary:
- This presentation examines how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts can be applied within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support psychological flexibility. Grounded in Relational Frame Theory (RFT), the session highlights practical, measurable strategies for addressing rigidity, avoidance, and rule-governed behavior. Case examples and applied tools are provided to demonstrate ethical integration of ACT-consistent practices into ABA programming.
CE Learning Objectives:
- Identify core ACT processes relevant to rigidity and avoidance in ABA practice.
- Explain how RFT informs psychological flexibility within a behavior-analytic framework.
- Differentiate ACT-consistent ABA strategies from psychotherapy-based interventions.
- Apply observable, measurable ACT-informed strategies to clinical cases.
*Certificates are generated within 2-weeks of the event
