Albania ABA
Affiliated in 2011 as a national chapter of ABAI.
Contact Info
- Anjeza Dishnica
- Tirane, Albania
- Phone: + 355 67 30 15 310
Mission/Objectives
The Albania Association for Behavior Analysis (AABA) was created with the mission to disseminate, promote, apply, and research principles of applied behavior analysis for the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of socially significant behavior within Albania. At this point in time, there is a limited number of professionals particularly trained in applied behavior analysis. The mission of AABA is to train professionals in mental health and education on ABA as well as to facilitate cooperation amongst professionals of this science.
Description of Membership
Membership is open to all persons interested in or actively engaged in teaching, research, and the education of individuals with disabilities, and who are interested in the science of ABA and promoting evidence-based practices. Membership is not restricted to residents of Albania.
Full Member: Any individual holding a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to or involving behavior analysis and whose full-time professional commitment includes teaching, research, and/or practice in behavior analysis may apply for membership in this category. Full members may vote on membership decisions of the chapter.
Affiliate Member: Any member evidencing interest in the discipline of behavior analysis, but lacking formal training therein, may apply for this class of membership. Affiliate members enjoy all benefits of full membership except for the right to vote in general elections and the right to be an officer in AABA. An affiliate member appointed to the board as a consumer representative will be granted the right to vote on any matter that comes before the board.
Student Member: Any individual pursuing formal training in the discipline of behavior analysis but not yet gainfully employed therein on at least a half-time basis may apply for membership in this category. Such application must be accompanied by documentation certifying the applicant's student status. Student members are not eligible to vote.
Membership is by the calendar year.
Active Membership: To be classified as an active member, an individual must have paid his/her membership dues in full by the assigned due date.
Annual or Recurring Events
AABA shall:
- a) Serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members and scientists as well as disciplines which embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
- b) Disseminate information to promote its mission to a wider audience such as all Albanian-speaking regions surrounding Albania via publication of a newsletter for distribution. The newsletter shall be devoted to scientific, technological, and applied achievements within the scope of behavior analysis and to matters of interest to the membership.
- c) Organize an annual meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the chapter.
- d) Train professionals in ABA.
- e) Establish cooperation with foreign organizations, so that ongoing support, training, and consultation on ABA are received.
- f) Organize conferences and workshops on ABA.
- g) Increase awareness and advise decision-making institutions (political, legislative, and policy-making) on the establishment of education and training of professionals in the science of ABA as it relates to educational and mental health areas in Albania.
- h) Establish professional standards.
- i) Promote research on ABA.
Publications/Newsletters
A newsletter is planned.