Hawai'ian ABA
Affiliated in 2003 as a state chapter of ABAI.
Contact Info
- Catherine Wilson
- Kilauea, HI
- Phone: (808) 292-7968
- Hawai'ian ABA website
- Chapter News (September 2011)
Mission/Objectives
The Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) is a professional organization dedicated to the practice, research, and dissemination of applied behavior analysis. HABA's mission is to expand behavioral knowledge, support service providers implementing behavioral interventions, and promote board certification in behavior analysis. HABA also sponsors an annual conference, workshops, and various trainings and professional development in behavior analysis.
Description of Membership
The majority are professionals who are either BCBA, BCaBA, or working towards certification. Most work for private agencies, and a couple for either the Department of Education or Department of Health. In addition, several non-BCBAs within the school system are members.
Annual or Recurring Events
Annual HABA conference, quarterly board meetings.
Newsletters/Publications
HABA Newsletter.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
We focus on expanding the knowledge of ABA in the larger community, and creating a place for behavior analysts to find friendship, networking, and help in order to impact the growth of ABA in Hawaii.