Bidirectional Naming and Relational Frame Theory: Recent Research and Conceptual Advances

This 2-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary research on Bidirectional Naming (BiN) and Incidental Bidirectional Naming (IncBiN)—two pivotal language capabilities in verbal behavior development. Drawing upon recent empirical studies and theoretical analyses, we will explore how BiN and IncBiN are assessed, how they relate to Relational Frame Theory (RFT), and how research findings inform effective instructional interventions.

Participants will gain clarity on how to test for BiN and IncBiN, interpret results meaningfully, and design interventions that promote robust language outcomes. The webinar will also synthesize recent advances in the field, offering practical takeaways for clinicians, or educators.

Learning Objectives
- Define Bidirectional Naming (BiN) and Incidental BiN (IncBiN) in behavior-analytic terms, including how they differ conceptually and functionally.
- Describe assessment procedures used to identify BiN and IncBiN in learners, including formal and informal testing strategies.
- Translate research into practice by outlining evidence-based instructional interventions that foster BiN and support incidental learning, including protocols like multiple exemplar instruction (MEI) and variations documented in the literature.