Extinction Considerations

Course Description

Extinction Considerations for BCaBAs and BCBAs is designed to guide behaviour analysts through the ethical and practical aspects of applying extinction procedures in ABA therapy. The course emphasizes understanding extinction as a nuanced intervention and provides insights into handling its criticisms and limitations.

What is Extinction in ABA?

In ABA practice, extinction procedures are best implemented as part of a multi-component approach to behaviour management that includes teaching of skills, and delivery of reinforcement, in combination with the use of extinction or partial extinction. This is done with a focus on safety, rapport, and flexibility.

Key components include:

• Understanding ethical concerns
• Evaluating limitations and alternatives
• Prioritizing client well-being

These aspects ensure practitioners can responsibly integrate extinction techniques when suitable.

Participants will:

• Gain skills to evaluate and adjust extinction procedures responsibly.
• Identify when alternative behavior strategies may be needed.
• Apply supportive techniques such as demand fading and non-contingent reinforcement.
• Develop skills to assess and determine when extinction is an appropriate intervention.
• Gain confidence in using supportive alternatives, such as shaping, demand fading, and non-contingent reinforcement.
• Learn to implement safety measures to reduce risks associated with extinction-induced aggression or escalation.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to minimize potential trauma and prioritize client rapport and well-being.
• Understand how to incorporate client feedback and adapt strategies in real-time to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Why Choose This Course?

• Ethical Understanding: Learn the ethical aspects of using extinction in ABA therapy to make informed decisions.
• Practical Skills: Gain hands-on techniques for implementing and adjusting extinction procedures effectively.
• Client Focus: Prioritize client safety and well-being while building rapport during interventions.
• Professional Development: Boost your confidence and expertise as a BCBA or BCaBA with real-time strategy adjustments.

1 Learning CEU Available

This content is intended for those who: are pursuing or are already qualified to provide BCBA supervision to individuals working towards RBT/BCaBA/BCBA designations.

Specifically, this content is intended for new BCBA supervisors who have been certified for less than one year and require a consulting supervisor to oversee their current supervision.