Florida ABA
Affiliated in 1980.
Contact Info
- H. Allen Murphy
- Panama City, FL
- Phone: (850) 770-2251
- Fax: 850-770-2083
- Florida ABA website
- Chapter News (September 2009)
Mission/Objectives
FABA, in its 30th year of existence, is recognized as the premier state-wide organization for the promotion and support of Behavior Analysis. This is not surprising given that our initial keynote address was delivered by the late B. F. Skinner, the first recipient of the American Psychological Association's life-time achievement award, and our history of attracting the most influential people in the field. These have included such notables as B. F. Skinner, Fred Keller, Jack Michael, Glenn Latham, Todd Risley, Scott Geller, Don Baer, Ivar Lovaas, Catherine Maurice and Aubrey Daniels. The purpose of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote the use of effective and humane behavior analytic procedures in education, business, industry, government, and training in rehabilitation facilities throughout the State of Florida. This goal is to be achieved by providing a professional organization that members can look to for support and continued education as the field of behavior analysis develops and expands. The Association meets the needs of its members by organizing an annual state-wide conference for the exchange of ideas and data-based research related to behavior analysis, behavior therapy, performance management, and behavior management programming. In addition, the Association publishes the FABA quarterly Newsletter focusing on guidelines, new facilities, and new effective programs for treatment in Florida. To assist members in their search for information, FABA also publishes a directory listing all members, their special areas of interest and expertise, and the proceedings for each year's conference.
Description of Membership
Who Can be a Member of FABA? Membership is open to anyone interested, or actively engaged, in applied behavioral research, education, consultation, therapy or supervision of behavioral services. Membership is not restricted to Florida residents. There are three classes of membership. Professional/Full Member This category is for any individual with training directly related to or involving behavior analysis whose full time professional commitment includes teaching, research, and/or practice in behavior analysis. Sustaining Member Sustaining Members are Professional/Full Members who pay greater dues as a show of financial support to the organization. Student, Parent, or Direct Care Member This category is for any individual pursuing formal training in the discipline of behavior analysis but not yet gainfully employed therein on at least a half-time basis. Also, parents of children who are recipients of behavioral services, and direct care staff may be members in this category. Members in this category are nonvoting and may not hold elective office.
What is the Membership Year? For dues purposes, the membership year is September 1 to August 31. For practical purposes this means that when you register for the Conference and pay your membership dues, you will be a member for that Conference and the period of time until the next year's Conference.
Annual or Recurring Events
FABA hosts a conference each fall at a major Florida resort.
Newsletters/Publications
The FABA Observer is published three times per year. In addition the Conference Proceedings and a Membership Directory are available.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
FABA's goal is to provide high quality presentations on state-of-the-art behavior analytic science and practice.