Inside Behavior Analysis
Volume 3 | 2011 | Number 2 | Online ISSN: 2151-4704
Neuroscience
By Simon Dymond
The Neuroscience SIG brings together researchers, academics, clinicians, and students interested in the intersection of behavior analysis and neuroscience as it relates to basic research, clinical interventions, or general neurological dysfunction. The Neuroscience SIG has three primary missions: (1) To introduce behavior analytic research to the neurosciences and introduce neuroscience research to behavior analysis; (2) to serve as both a meeting place and training environment for students and professionals alike interested in basic and applied neuroscience research; (3) to serve as a forum for collaborative relationships, funding applications, and the sharing of best-practice; (4) advocate for and promote high standards in the application of behavior analytic treatments for individuals with neurological dysfunction.
The Neuroscience SIG sponsors and organizes convention events at the annual convention of ABAI. Within behavior analysis, there has been a rapid growth in basic neuroscience research and clinical research devoted to understanding the interplay between behavioral treatments and neural dysfunction. Accordingly, the Neuroscience SIG provides a forum for building collaborations, freely exchanging ideas related to basic and applied neuroscience issues, and resources for addressing practical issues related to conducting research.
To join the NeuroSIG, please visit http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ABAI_NeuroSIG/ or send an e-mail to ABAI_NeuroSIG-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.