Inside Behavior Analysis
Volume 3 | 2011 | Number 2 | Online ISSN: 2151-4704
Vermont ABA
By K. J. Travis
This past year has been an exciting one for the Vermont Association for Behavior Analysis (VtABA). In 2010, VtABA's membership doubled in size; this impressive increase in membership can be attributed in large part to the VtABA-sponsored events held over the past year, including an ethics training provided by VtABA's own David Powsner. We also hosted a successful first annual conference in Burlington, VT, with Dr. Gregory Hanley as the keynote speaker. Dr. Hanley provided the audience with a wealth of information during his presentation titled, "Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Problem Behavior." VtABA thanks Dr. Hanley for such an engaging and informative training session. This year VtABA will continue to focus on bringing benefits to its members. We are looking forward to hosting our second annual conference on Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Montpelier at the Capital Plaza Hotel and Conference Center with Dr. Dennis Reid as the keynote speaker. In June 2011, VtABA will be holding a fundraising event; participants will be informed of the status and substance of the latest legislative initiatives within the state regarding autism insurance reimbursement. This event will also be an opportunity for professionals and consumers of behavior analytic services to come together and discuss the proposed legislation and the ongoing role of applied behavior analysis in Vermont. We are excited to provide these opportunities to continue educating the community about applied behavior analysis, its diverse utility, and to facilitate meaningful collaboration between service disciplines and providers for the betterment of all Vermonters. During this next year, VtABA will continue to research, educate, and advocate on behalf of board certified behavior analysts, board certified assistant behavior analysts, and consumers of behavior analytic services across the state. Learn more about VtABA and its upcoming events by visiting our website, www.vtaba.org.