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| Relationally Speaking: Programming Using Verbal Behavior Development Theory and Relational Frame Theory |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
| 4:00 PM–7:00 PM |
| Marriott Marquis, M2 Level, Marquis Salon 14 |
| Area: AUT; Domain: Service Delivery |
| CE Instructor: Danielle Micera, M.Ed. |
| DANIELLE MICERA (Compass ABA), MAYA OLIVIA STANG (Compass ABA) |
| Description: During this workshop participants will utilize concepts from Verbal Behavior Development Theory and Relational Frame Theory to create more meaningful goals for better client outcomes. Participants will be able to name popular behavioral assessment tools and determine which assessments are best suited for their clients. Utilizing Verbal Behavior Development Theory, members will identify important behavioral cusps to assist with the creation of developmentally appropriate goals. Participants will be able to identify and apply the specific order in which to teach skills, thereby reducing splinter skills. Additionally, participants will be able to use Relational Frame Theory to select more meaningful target behaviors. Participants will be given a tool to use in their practice that will help ensure that behavioral cusps are being met and goals are being selected according to developmental age ranges. |
| Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to name popular assessment tools to help children with autism spectrum disorder increase communication skills. 2. Participants will be able to use Verbal Behavior Development Theory to identify important behavioral cusps to assist with programming for individuals with developmental and communication delays. 3. Participants will be able to use RFT to expand their knowledge when selecting target behaviors to help with generalization. 4. Participants will integrate their knowledge by selecting appropriate goals for a sample client. |
| Activities: Workshop objectives will be met through a balanced presentation of lecture, guided practice, video observation, and group discussion. Core content will be taught through lecture and video demonstrations of strategies will be provided. Supplemental materials for identifying language and learning barriers will be provided in order to support participant learning. |
| Audience: BCBAs or BCBA students |
| Content Area: Methodology |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Keyword(s): programming, RFT, treatment planning, verbal behavior |
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