Arizona ABA
Affiliated in 2011 as a state chapter of ABAI.
Contact Info
- Rebecca Wiskirchen
- Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona ABA website
- Phone: (480) 540-9669
Mission Statement
The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the analytical science of behavior and its associated technologies within Arizona. Specifically the organization shall a) serve as a scientific and professional reference group for all in Arizona who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis; b) promote research that will advance the understanding of both human and animal behavior; c) identify and promote the use of effective and humane behavioral procedures in meeting the educational, (re)habilitation, and behavioral health needs of persons within Arizona; d) advise political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis within Arizona; e) organize an annual meeting which shall serve as a forum for presentation of effective and humane scientific and technological achievements as well as a discussion of the affairs of the organization; and f) publish and distribute an official newsletter devoted to the dissemination of effective and humane scientific and technological achievements within the scope of behavior analysis and to the matters of interest to the membership.
Description of Membership
Membership is open to all persons interested in or actively engaged in teaching, research, and/or application of the principles and procedures of behavior analysis. Membership is not restricted to residents of Arizona. Membership shall be in one of four classes: 1) Professional Member—any individual holding a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to or involving behavior analysis and/or practice in behavior analysis and whose full-time professional commitment includes teaching, research, and/or practice in behavior analysis may apply for membership in this category; 2) Full Member—any individual engaged on a full-time basis in any profession or vocation that utilizes the principles or procedures of behavior analysis may apply for membership in this category; 3) Affiliate Member—any member evidencing interest in the discipline of behavior analysis, but lacking formal training therein, may apply for this category of membership. Affiliate members will enjoy all benefits except for the right to vote on matters of interest to the organization and the right to hold office; 4) 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 an endorsement of a Full Member certifying the applicant’s student status. Student members may neither vote nor hold office.
Annual or Recurring Events
Annual meeting to be scheduled at the ABAI Annual Convention.
Newsletters/Publications
An annual newsletter.