Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI) is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

50th Annual Convention

Preconvention workshops: Thursday, May 23–Friday, May 24

Convention: Saturday, May 25–Monday, May 27

Pennsylvania Convention Center and Marriott Philadelphia Downtown


ABAI’s 50th Annual Convention will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! By day, visit fascinating museums, vibrant parks, and U.S. national historic sites. After the sun sets, the city heats up with acclaimed performing arts, amazing dining, and vibrant nightlife.

 

The Pennsylvania Convention Center and the headquarters hotel, the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, are located in the heart of this walkable and accessible city. The convention center is steps from art institutions such as the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Rodin Museum; and historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center, part of “America’s most historic square mile.” From Philadelphia’s highest spot (One Liberty Observation Deck, 883 feet above the city) to one of its most visited (Reading Terminal Market, welcoming millions of diners and shoppers each year), these are the city’s defining attractions.

 

Philadelphia International Airport touts 25 airlines, including all major domestic carriers, and offers nearly 500 daily departures to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Seven miles from downtown, the airport is easily accessible from the convention center. Many shuttles as well as a regional rail service run to Jefferson Station, which is next to the convention center and the headquarters hotel.

 

Special for 2024

To celebrate this important milestone, all student members can enjoy an additional 20% discount on the 2024 convention registration, automatically applied at checkout! ABAI student membership allows for the best discounts for student event registration, and we are excited to offer student registration for this special convention at a greater discount than usual. Students can join now to take advantage of this deal.

 

The 50th Annual Convention will also feature a virtual attendance option! A portion of specially curated conference sessions will be viewable remotely (live or on-demand) with the opportunity to earn over 70 continuing education credits. Virtual attendance will be available at a discounted rate! Please note that this option is available to audience members only – presenters must register and attend in-person. Regardless of virtual or on-site attendance, all registrants will receive the recorded sessions for on-demand viewing following the convention.

 

 

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Current Exhibitors

 

ACE ABA Software System
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #120
The Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia® is the premier, ABA educational software system for learners with autism. The ACE® includes a challenging behavior module, multiple assessments, data entry, and automated graphing features as well as more than 1,900 customizable programs. This all in one solution for autism education also includes a direct data entry app for your iOS devices. Designed by the world-renowned New England Center for Children® the ACE utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis to help you ensure maximum progress.
Beacon ABA Services
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #200
Beacon was founded by Dr. Robert F. Littleton, Jr. in 1994 in response to the growing number of families of children with developmental challenges seeking access to evidence-based treatments and optimized developmental outcomes. Beacon’s home and center based services are based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are provided by highly trained behavior therapists under the direct supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). With consultation from an in-house team of psychologists and speech-language pathologists, programming is developed collaboratively and is individualized to meet the unique needs of each child and family. Through the systematic application of the principles of learning embedded within enjoyable and meaningful teaching opportunities, children acquire the essential skills to be successful in their homes, schools, and communities. Beacon has an excellent reputation as one of the largest and most experienced providers of ABA services in Massachusetts
Evergreen Center
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #214
The Evergreen Center provides day and residential treatment services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. The Evergreen Center emphasizes building communication, academic, self-care, and social interaction skills. Evergreen uses applied behavior analysis as the cornerstone of its instruction and relies on the best evidence-based practices available.
Florida Tech
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #100
Florida Tech’s School of Behavior Analysis is committed to producing competent behavior-analytic practitioners who are solidly grounded in basic principles. The ABA Online program offers fully online graduate programs including MA, grad certificate programs, and edition transition coursework. Training and Development is offered online through CEU opportunities and RBT training modules. On-campus we provide a Ph.D. in ABA, MS in ABA/OBM, and BA in ABA.
Booth #130
International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO) is an international certification body for behavior analysts and behavior therapists. Our mission is to provide professional certification to protect local communities, recognize appropriate training in the field of ABA, and promote ethical and culturally sensitive practices around the world. IBAO is changing ABA around the world.
Booth #310
Missing Piece has provided a comprehensive revenue cycle solution that manages every aspect of the billing and collection process for ABA providers since 2009. We collect the maximum reimbursement available and proactively follow up on all payment issues. Our experts in each area of revenue cycle, including credentialing/contracting, eligibility, authorizations, appeals, and patient billing. Take the entire revenue cycle burden off your hands.
Positive Behavior Supports
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #208
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS Corp.) is the premier provider in delivering in-home ABA services. Our staff works in dynamic family environments to develop behavior programs in real world settings that focus on improving quality of life. PBS Corp. provides a great team of leaders, peers, and direct support staff, along with many opportunities for professional growth, as our employees are encouraged and supported in achieving their career goals.
Booth #235
QABA was established in 2012 to meet professional credentialing in ABA. QABA offers the internationally accredited QBA, QASP-S, and ABAT certifications. Exams are online with remote proctoring. QABA establishes the highest standard of care and empowers all professionals providing behavioral intervention services to those with ASD and related disabilities. Through access, transparency, and dedication to best practice, we provide everyone opportunity for consistent high-level care.
Therapy Brands
Premier Package Exhibitor
 Booth #115
Therapy Brands is a collection of the best of the best practice management, Telehealth, and data collection tools out there. We are here to help you expand the reach and impact of your practice.
Booth #128
Behavior Development Solutions provides training products, services, and tools for behavior analysts and technicians. Our data-driven CBA Learning Module Series is the premier BCBA/BCaBA exam prep resource and curriculum supplement. Our RBT Exam Prep course contributes to a deeper understanding of ABA while preparing for exam success. We also offer engaging online CE courses and live webinars tailored for professionals. Our Center for Behavior and Climate aims to educate climate professionals, college and high school students, and individual learners about climate science, climate solutions, and behavioral approaches to climate solutions.
Booth #210
Data Makes the Difference works with both Dr. Sundberg and Dr. McGreevy to produce the VB-Mapp app and the EFLApp. As well as offering electronic versions of these amazing assessments and curricula, Data Makes the Difference also provides onsite and online training.
Booth #118
Different Roads to Learning is your one-stop shop for autism spectrum resources and teaching materials! With over 600 products, our carefully curated product line supports the social, academic and communicative development of children on the autism spectrum through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior interventions.
Booth #230
We distribute Essential for Living, a functional skills curriculum, assessment, and professional practitioners’ handbook for use with children and adults with moderate to severe disabilities. This instrument is based on B. F. Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior.
Lumary
Premium Exhibitor
 Booth #202
Lumary is a global healthcare platform with a complete end-to-end practice management solution purpose-built for autism therapy providers in the US. Designed and developed by industry experts and tech engineers, Lumary integrates with specialist applications to create one digital solution that enables ABA providers to manage their entire therapy practice.
Motivity Systems
Premium Exhibitor
 Booth #110
The most versatile and flexible clinical data collection system in ABA. What makes Motivity unique? We guarantee no downtime, no data loss, and no screen refreshes. Funded by the NIH research grants. Dedicated customer success Behavior Analyst. Set up programs your way (e.g. PEAK, Functional Analysis, SBT, EFL). No implementation fees or long-term contracts. Partnership with AlohaABA for Practice Management.
The New England Center for Children (NECC®), is a leading autism center and research institute committed to our mission: to create a global network of educators, researchers and programs so that those living with autism may live fuller lives. We help children with autism acquire the skills they need to maximize their independence. The organization provides a comprehensive structure to help at every stage: home-based, day, residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, ACE® ABA Software, and ongoing research on educational best practices.
Office Puzzle, LLC
Premium Exhibitor
 Booth #134
Office Puzzle is a practice management solution. Our platform includes a suite of tools for office management, document templates, activity, billing and payroll reports, data collection, calendar, online chat support, and mobile app. All this is behind a secured, HIPAA-compliant system with the capacity to be tailored to the specific needs of out clients.
Passage Health
Premium Exhibitor
 Booth #121
Passage Health is on a mission to improve the accessibility and quality of ABA services by equipping clinical practitioners with simple and intuitive software solutions. Our next generation software is reliable, easy to use, and delivers insights beyond just data collection and graphing. Email us (info@passagehealth.com) or stop by our booth to learn how we can customize our solution to meet your practice’s needs.
Booth #122
Given the growing need to provide specialized, high-quality intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council™ provides credentialing programs that preserve and promote a progressive approach to applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a treatment method for ASD. These programs use a rigorous and defensible combination of assessment formats to recognize individuals who meet a high standard of practice.
Booth #201
Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS)—a leading national behavioral training company—offers Safety-Care™ Behavioral Safety Training. Much more than the typical “crisis prevention course,” Safety-Care is founded upon the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis and positive behavioral interventions and supports. QBS trains staff in evidence-based practices toward the prevention, minimization, and management of behavioral challenges. QBS offers a variety of other behaviorally based training and consulting.
Booth #104
At Saint Joseph's University, you will be supported, inspired and pushed to find your own unique path and be ready for a rapidly changing world. You're getting so much more than a revolutionary education. You're gaining a community, a lifelong network and opportunities to find your passion and purpose — in life and career.
Booth #123
Since the rise of behavior analytic professions and the launch of the BACB® over 20 years ago, Simmons University has been a leader in the field through its dedication to the science of behavior analysis and research. Our graduate program portfolio includes: a PhD in Behavior Analysis (online), an MS and EdS in Behavior Analysis (on campus), and an MS in Behavior Analysis (online).
Booth #117
Tucci Learning Solutions provides home-based and school-based services for birth to school age children, challenged learners, and adults with a diagnosis of autism and other developmental disabilities. Individualized treatment plans are developed by BCBA's, along with team members, after extensive evaluations and assessments. All Tucci interactions with learnings, parents and educators are based on the PLAY'LEARN'ACHIEVE non-coercive practices.
Booth #238
The Center for Behavior Analysis at the University of West Florida offers online verified course sequences and degree options for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing, RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, ABAT, QASP-S, and QBA certification. Tuition is affordable and courses start every semester. We also offer online CEUs on-demand in collaboration with the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Visit us online at www.uwf.edu/aba.
Booth #108
Here at Continuum Behavioral Health we provide services in the home, school, clinic, and community settings. We work with a variety of individuals with learning differences and behavior related disorders. Services we provide include behavior reduction, parent and staffing training, IEP development, contractual services to public and private schools, applied behavior analysis program evaluations, consulting, and development and instruction with an emphasis on verbal behavior.
Endicott College
Standard Exhibitor
 Booth #102
The programs at Endicott College's Department of ABA include the Master of Science in ABA, with concentrations in Autism, Child Clinical, Mental Health, and Organizational Behavior Management, the Certificate in ABA for post-masters students, freestanding certificates in the concentration areas, and the Ph.D. in ABA. The doctoral program is a scientist-practitioner model that focuses on developing skills in applied research and higher education instruction. The Institute for Applied Behavioral Science also sponsors an annual DEI conference, an annual parent autism conference, and an annual ABA Ethics Conference (with the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.)
Gotham Children
Standard Exhibitor
 Booth #101
Gotham Children aims to provide families with access to high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services using the Verbal Behavior Approach. Our goal is to help every child to learn and to reach their full potential. Our services include intensive Early Intervention, after school ABA program, educational evaluations, and parent training. Our team stays up-to-date with the most recent research and provides constant profession training to the therapists. It is our mission to create meaningful social and developmental progress for children and their families while serving diverse communities in New York City.
Pass the Big ABA Exam
Standard Exhibitor
 Booth #228
For more than a decade, Pass the Big ABA Exam (PTB) has been a leading study partner for thousands of candidates preparing for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) exam. As a pioneer in interactive exam prep, PTB’s multi-modal and academically rigorous framework of strategies and tools are designed using ABA principles, produced for a variety of learning styles and optimized for accountability. Its revered ABA Study Manual has become the industry standard for students, and a beloved reference tool for existing BCBA®s.
Booth #221
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) is a behavioral crisis management system used with children and adults who exhibit disruptive, aggressive, and self-injurious behaviors. PCM is prevention oriented and includes a complete system of physical intervention procedures based on active feedback and learning. The Professional Crisis Management Association has provided expert training, certification, and consultation to education and human service professionals worldwide for over a quarter century.

 

 

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