Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism
$29.00
Intermediate
Online
Course Abstract
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides evidence-based behavioral interventions for the minimally verbal child with autism.
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is holding steady at one in 54 children. The communication challenges of these children are widely known and require specialized early interventions to overcome them. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is often described as the “gold standard” for autism treatment.
This course presents evidence-based strategies that can enable students with ASD and others who are verbally limited to become more effective communicators. The focus will be on the minimally verbal child, the child who has a small repertoire of spoken words or fixed phrases that are used communicatively. Included will be an overview of autism spectrum disorder, an introduction to the science of ABA, the use of manding in communication training, techniques for direct instruction programming, and inter-professional collaboration strategies. Major points are illustrated throughout by case studies from actual practice.
Course #21-43 | 2020 | 46 pages | 15 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- List communication impairments associated with autism spectrum disorder
- Describe the basic concepts of applied behavior analysis
- Identify strategies for encouraging communication through manding
- Name techniques for collecting data for assessment and goal setting
- Identify major points illustrated in the clinical examples
- List inter-professional collaboration strategies for use in working with a student with autism
Course Directions
This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Counseling
Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 2 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).
Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 2 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Occupational Therapy
Professional Development Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course provider ID# 3159. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
School Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
Speech Language Pathology
Intermediate Level | 0.2 ASHA CEUs | ASHA credit is available until 11/30/2025. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5167). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Social Work
Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 2 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).
Teaching
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Customer Testimonials
Easy to follow and understand. As a clinician practicing these evidence-based skills, it was a good review and reassurance that I am doing things correctly.
This course will be helpful to SLP's working with students with autism spectrum disorders. The author shares her unique experience of being both a Speech-Language pathologist and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The references shared are current. These include the CDC for the prevalence of ASD, THE DSM-5 for the latest definition of ASK, the National Autism Center for their study of evidence-based practices, and ASHA for best practice information. The author presents a good overview of Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior in a user-friendly way, understandable to those who may not have a background in this area. She emphasizes the importance of teaching manding first and makes this the focus of the CEU Course. The Therapy Shares provide concrete illustrations of the concepts in real-life settings and demonstrate specific therapy techniques and strategies. Overall, this course provides valuable training in what is currently being used in the field.
I did not have a good understanding of ABA before this course. I learned a great deal about it. The information was thorough and presented in a way that was easily understood. The examples and case studies were especially helpful.
I appreciated the real-world examples and the tips on data collection.
I appreciate the content and am excited to try to apply it to my setting.
More Testimonials
Read the course online and it was easy to follow and understand.
Excellent course material; particularly helpful when working with ABA specialists.
Great information for a clinician learning the basics of ABA. I need more information about this topic. Thanks
This course was thorough and I highly enjoyed the content.
Excellent course! Perfect timing, as I am presently working with several new, young, non-verbal clients. The examples were so helpful. I have wanted to know more about ABA, specifically, the Verbal Behavioral model. I also appreciated the resources you shared for extending my search for additional information! Very, very well done!!! Best on-line course I have taken in awhile!
The author did a nice job presenting the material in a concise and pragmatic manner that made it very usable for therapists at any level. It never hurts to have a review of previously learned material!!
A great use of specific cases and examples. The layout of information was helpful, very organized, and made learning new material/vocabulary easier.
Great course!! I learned a lot of new information that I did not know before.
The course has so much great information presented in a very organized fashion. I like the definitions and examples provided.
I really enjoyed learning about manding and how it can be used with limited verbal ASD toddlers.
Enjoyed the article. Quite informative.
Thank you for presenting this course in an easy format. You described what the terms meant, how to use them, case studies, and showed how to avoid meltdowns. Awesome!
A very thorough CE program with many practical examples and specific behavioral techniques. Thank you.
This was an extremely well organized course. I really liked the real life examples. Thank you!
Very good course. I intend to use some of the things I have learned in my practice.
This not an area of expertise but important for any practice that involves younger aged children to insure early identification and intervention.
Excellent examples and review throughout the course.
Excellent course. Well presented with a lot of quality examples.
Useful information. Very clear and easy to read.
A very thorough CE program with many practical examples and specific behavioral techniques. Thank you.
This was an extremely well organized course. I really liked the real life examples. Thank you!
It was a good refresher course on applied behavior analysis. It will be useful in my practice.
Effective presentation and breakdown of terms and concepts, with good examples.
Good useful information and practical techniques to help Autistic students communicate more effectively.
It was a really helpful course that improved my understanding of different ABA concepts and strategies that I definitely will implement in my sessions.
The course was easy to follow and well written with numerous examples to use with shaping children/students' behaviors. I definitely will use this information as an SLP.
Excellent use of case studies to clarify and explain the ABA concepts.
