Newsletter
Volume 30 | 2007 | Number 1
Convention Higlights: Special Events
Newcomer’s Session: Introduction to the Association for Behavior Analysis
Chair: Dr. Jack Michael (Western Michigan University, Emeritus)
Saturday, May 26; 9:30 a.m.
An overview of ABA, its history, structures, and functions as an international locus of the field of behavior analysis. Awards, special interest groups, and other features will also be addressed. Dr. Michael, one of ABA’s original members, will review the origin and organization of ABA as well as describe the principles of behavior analysis that form the scientific foundation of the field.
International Development Brunch
Chair: Dr. Simon Dymond (University of Wales, Swansea)
Saturday, May 26; 10:00 a.m.
The international development brunch is scheduled for the first day of the convention to welcome international members and review the international development of behavior analysis being conducted at ABA. All members are welcome. We expect conference attendees from 30 countries to join us for food and conversation.
For Newcomers: A Roadmap to the Autism Program at the ABA Convention, 2007
Chair: Dr. Jack Scott (Florida Atlantic University)
Saturday, May 26; 10:30 a.m.
This session is intended for newcomers to the ABA convention. Anyone is welcome. An event as large as ABA may seem overwhelming to newcomers–whether professionals or parents. Jack Scott is the Autism Program Area Senior Co-Coordinator and he will provide information on the various session formats and then offer a roadmap or set of suggestions for the most helpful presentations and events for a first time ABA attendee interested in Autism.
Behavioral Bash
Chair: Marianne Jackson (University of Nevada, Reno)
Saturday, May 26; 10:30 p.m.
ABA welcomes all of its members to San Diego. Join us for a night of entertainment and fun. We will have some talent from within our very own membership – yes, behavior analysts do have other talents! This will include our ever popular skit competition, awards, and entertainment from local talent. We hope to see you all there!