Introduction to ACT for Behavior Analysts

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-IACT

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Define ACT within a behavior analytic framework.
Identify practices and components of ACT.
Describe applications of ACT in behavior analytic practice.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: ACT and ABA

Charlie’s Dilemma

What is ACT?

Is ACT a Behavior Analytic Approach?

ACT or ACTraining

Review

Summary

Section 3: Components and Practices in ACT

Reframing the Experience

Core Processes of ACT

Using ACTraining

Review

Summary

Section 4: ACT Practices in ABA

ACT and Scope of Practice

ACT and the Seven Dimensions

ACT and Parent Training

ACT and IDD

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families for 10 years. She has supervised and mentored behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. She is currently working at Relias Learning as the BCBA Subject Matter Expert, Content Writer, and Continuing Education Coordinator for Relias to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.

Reviewer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D

Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center.  She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs.  She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues.  Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting.  She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.