Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno provides training in (1) philosophy, theory, and methodology of behavior analysis, (2) basic and applied research on human behavior, and (3) application of behavior principles and research. Applications relate to organizations, cultural change, rehabilitation and prevention with disabled and disadvantaged children and adults, and educational technology and educational system evaluation.

Since the initiation of the SMPBA in 1995, we have delivered the program to two cohorts of students in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, California and Canada.During the period of this review, we have delivered master's programs to the staff members of four sponsoring agencies including: Behaviour Institute, Toronto, Canada; Judevine Center for Autism, St. Louis, MO; Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Tarzana, CA; and SEEK Education, Huntington, CA. The primary clients of these human services are children with autism and their families.

The Florida State University master's program, founded in 1999, is designed to prepare students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts upon graduation. This is a five-semester program based at the FSU Panama City campus though students have the option of living in Panama City or Tallahassee. The students who come from around the country are immediately placed with behavior analytic agencies affording them an assistantship including a stipend plus tuition waiver. Prerequisites are four undergraduate-level courses (General Psychology; Research Methods; ABA; and, a Learning course), 3 letters of recommendation, and the GRE. Prior practical experience is highly preferred.

Information regarding St. Cloud State University M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program is provided. SCSU offers on campus and online formats for the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. In addition, SCSU offers on campus and online coursework for the BCBA and BCaBA exams.

The Behavior Analysis doctoral program at West Virginia University trains students in basic research, theory, and applications of behavior principles. Students develop skills in the experimental analysis of animal and human behavior, as well as a strong methodological and conceptual background for developing behavioral technologies. The basic, conceptual, and applied areas are integrated in the curriculum; however, students may emphasize basic, applied, or both types of research. The goal of the program is to produce a psychologist who can function effectively in a research, academic, or applied setting, who is qualified to teach a variety of courses in psychology, and who can use the principles of behavior analysis in solving significant human problems.

The goal of the Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis programs at Teachers College, Columbia University is to train world class teachers and educational leaders to use scientific tools to bridge the educational gap and accelerate learning for all children using applied behavior analysis. This is done by studying and applying a broad range of behavior analytic tools in educational settings. Our teachers are trained to use scientific procedures in the process of fitting the appropriate science-based practices to individual students learning and language development needs.

Mastery of applied behavior analysis calls for competence in basic psychology, in the detailed knowledge base of behavior analysis, in statistical and measurement techniques for evaluating existing behavior and for designing treatment programs for individuals, and in the various skills essential to delivering services and maintaining their effectiveness. Applied behavior analysis includes accountability in its service delivery. The UMBC MA track is responsive to the increasing call for such services. The UMBC Department of Psychology together with the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Department of Behavioral Psychology are uniquely suited to developing and maintaining such a program. Our track is accredited by ABAI and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, so that students who have completed our MA degree have met the coursework requirement to sit for the BACB certification examination.

Norway has more behavior analysts per capita than any other country. However, the link to academia has been rather weak. Since 2008 we have offered bachelor program in behavior analysis and gives a basic competence in behavioral science in the research and practical field. The study will increase the knowledge about how human behavior influence and changes, and how human behavior can be analyzed in interaction with the environment. The program will give a substantial introduction to how basic learning principles can applies within different areas in the field. The bachelor program will make you able to study behavior analyses more extended through our master program in Learning in Complex System and PhD in Behavior Analysis. The study is arranged for exchanges of students internationally. We'll welcome international students.

With close to 100 years of experience in higher education, the University of Glamorgan has played a significant role in the economic, social and cultural advancement of Wales. It is nationally recognised as a thriving, modern university with a reputation for excellent teaching, a growing recognition for international research excellence, first class facilities, and outstanding student support. The university has three campuses, with a total enrolment of approximately 22,500 students. The university’s MSc in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy is housed with the School of Psychology and is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in basic and applied research and practice. Our course team have a range of specialisations, ensuring that students gain an understanding of the scope of behaviour analytic science and application. The program is approved by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board and includes 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. The university’s on-campus clinic, combined with partnerships with local schools and service providers, provide a wealth of settings and populations for research and practical experience. Students may also undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Behaviour Analysis Supervised Practice, which is the first BACB-approved university practicum in Europe.

The poster will describe two graduate programs located in Massachusetts at Cambridge College and the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth campus. The Cambridge College program offers a Master's in Education with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders incorporating an approved BCBA course sequence and a behavior analyst post-master's certificate program. The University of Massachusetts offers a Master of Arts in Psychology with an applied behavior analysis option and a behavior analyst post-master's certificate program. All courses are offered under the direction of the psychology department at an APA approved research university. Both programs offer a fieldwork practicum supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts at approved placements or through alternative arrangements for students not currently employed in the field. In addition, both programs satisfy the academic eligibility requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. Cambridge College and the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offer these programs in collaboration with the Evergreen Center and Beacon ABA Services.

The Applied Behavior Analysis Program (ABAP) is a collaborative program managed jointly through the University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) School Psychology Program and the Psychology Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers (UNMC) Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI). Each departments faculty contributes unique experience and expertise in the areas of applied behavior analysis. The ABAP trains students in an applied behavioral analytic orientation to provide much needed services for children with behavioral disabilities. In addition, the ABAP prepares students to be mental health practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills related to the provision of behavioral therapy for children. Students who graduate from the program will be eligible to sit for the examination for certification as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), as the ABAP course sequence and practicum experience have been approved the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board. Furthermore, graduates will have obtained the prerequisites for Provisional Licensure as a Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP). The ABAPs mission is to graduate students who have met high levels of academic excellence relevant to the knowledge and skills of applied behavior analysis.

In 2003 we developed the first Masters course in Applied Behaviour Analysis in Europe. The course is designed and taught by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and has been approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) as providing content eligibility for students to sit the full BCBA exam (3rd Task List). In line with the British University system, the course is offered at three levels: Post-graduate Certificate, Post-graduate Diploma, and Masters. In the design and running of the course we have attempted to use behavioural principles in the instructional materials, learning environments, and in the assessment of students learning. We utilise computer based instructional packages, direct instruction, and, Precision Teaching approaches, such as SAFMEDS and Standard Celeration Charting. The course can be taken in one year or on a part-time basis (either two or three years in duration). Each year we enrol approximately 60-70 students from a wide range of backgrounds: early autism intervention projects, challenging behaviour units, social services, special education, and new graduates. Our main aim is to make a significant contribution to training competent behaviour analysts in Europe.

We will provide details of the Master of Education Program in High Incidence Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis. Course requirements and activities and practica options will be discussed. We incorporate the CABAS model of teacher training using a module and rank system indicating professional levels of expertise. We will describe our research agenda and how our candidates are immersed in research opportunities.

Regis College is now offering a 42 credit Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Program. Students enrolled in our MS in ABA program will learn how to apply behavior-analytic procedures to solve behavioral problems of social importance and improve conditions for dependent or at-risk populations. Applications of ABA are most commonly associated with special education and individuals diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders); however, ABA also includes diverse applications such as general education, organizational behavior management, behavioral medicine, behavioral pharmacology, and exercise and health. Our program is designed to prepare students to address the behavioral needs of individuals across diverse settings. A fundamental assumption underlying the ABA Program at Regis College is that students need multiple opportunities to gain practical experience to apply theory to practice. We prepare students to become effective practitioners through three semesters of supervised practicum at sites located in the community as well as completing a culminating thesis. The program is designed for busy professionals with courses offered in evenings and weekends. Students can complete the MS in ABA program in as little as 2 years of full-time study; however, Regis offers a part-time option designed for students who work full-time.

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington we are dedicated to providing a well-rounded educational experience in the experimental analysis of behavior whether your subjects are human or nonhuman, in the lab or in the natural setting, engage in excessive behavior or need behavior shaped. We have two tracks in our Master's program in psychology in which students can study behavior analysis. All students take core courses in psychology, including statistics and research methods and in behavior analysis, including learning, small-n design, applied behavior analysis, and conceptual foundations. In addition, students complete an empirical thesis with a faculty member. Students in our applied behavior analysis track take additional courses in clinical psychology, complete a 10-week practicum course, and a 6-month internship. After graduating, the ABA students are eligible to sit for both the BACB certification exam and NC licensure as a psychological associate. Students also participate in a weekly graduate seminar in advanced topics in behavior analysis, regional and state conferences, and in ABAI.

The Chicago School, Los Angeles (TCS LA) MA and PhD programs in ABA were launched in Fall 2008 at the Southern California campus. The program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals wanting to obtain comprehensive graduate training in Behavior Analysis. The TCS LA ABA program is designed to prepare students in a wide variety of specialization areas. Coursework covers all domains of Behavior Analysis including ABA, EAB, Service Delivery and Theory and Philosophy. Program requirements include: thesis, dissertation, comprehensive examinations, and practicum.

The purpose of this expo poster is to provide attendees with information about the Special Education program at Penn State, University Park. Penn State, University Park is located in central Pennsylvania and is the main campus of the Penn State system. The Special Education program at University Park provides both master's and Ph.D. level training in special education and applied behavior analysis. Student programs allow for specialization in areas such as severe disabilities, mild disabilities, and behavior disorders. There are currently 11 tenure track faculty working in the program, each with quite diverse research interests. Students can choose to work with faculty with similar research and training goals. The faculty to student ratio is quite low, allowing students a great deal of individualized attention. Faculty and students representing the program will be available to answer questions from prospective students. Information regarding current funded projects that could support students will also be available.

The purpose of the graduate program in applied behavior analysis (ABA) at Youngstown State University (YSU) is to train students in the theoretical, experimental, and application of behavior analysis through a balanced combination of coursework and practical experience in community settings. The program employs a scientist-practitioner model of graduate training, whereby students are encouraged to take an empirical approach to their clinical experiences. The 36-credit requirement is typically completed in two years. These requirements include coursework, four semesters of practicum experience, and a thesis project. All coursework for the program has been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB.) As a result of this training, students earn a Master of Science degree in ABA and are eligible to sit for the BACB examination. Graduates of our program will also be prepared to enter a doctoral program for further training.

The University of Memphis is a large public research university with a strong Special Education program offering coursework and intensive practicum experience necessary to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students gain a fundamental understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis through both coursework and hands-on experience, all while earning a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree. We partner with a variety of local organizations to ensure students emerge from our program as quality Behavior Analysts prepared to lead in a variety of settings and across a spectrum of behaviors and needs. In addition, we offer a non-degree certificate for individuals who already possess a Master’s degree and are interested in becoming board certified. Come join our dynamic team and enhance your skills as an agent of behavior change.

The mission of the Education Board is to develop, improve, and disseminate best practices in the training and professional development of behavior analysts. Our major efforts include recruiting training programs for ABAI accreditation and reaccrediting programs with existing status. The Education Board is also pursuing the recognition of ABAI's accreditation process by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.

The ABAI Student Committee provides organizational support for ABAI student members to promote participation in ABAI, enhance professional development, and enable contributions to the science of behavior analysis. The Student Committee Expo poster provides members with the mission statement, information on student representation and activities, current programs represented, and ways to get involved with the Student Committee.

The Applied Animal Behavior (AAB) SIG brings together individuals who specialize in or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the appreciation, understanding, and management of animal behavior across species. The AAB SIG has three primary purposes: 1) To promote behavior analytic research and the exchange of scientific information in the area of animal behavior; 2) To advocate for and promote high standards in the application of methods and techniques of behavior change with animals in applied settings; and 3) To support and promote excellence in the education and research practices of individuals dedicated to the study and management of animal behavior in applied settings. Membership of the AAB SIG is diverse and includes academicians, researchers, and practitioners from a variety of disciplines dedicated to, affiliated with or interested in animal behavior in applied settings. We welcome new members who share our interest in animal behavior and applied behavior analysis. The AAB SIG offers an annual student research award in honor of Marian Breland Bailey. This competition is open to all graduate and undergraduate students presenting their research during the annual ABAI conference.

The Autism Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together those who specialize in or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the education and treatment of individuals with autism throughout the lifespan. The SIG was created to promote behavior analytic research and the exchange of scientific information in the area of autism treatment, to advocate for and promote high standards in the application of behavior analytic treatment, and to support consumers of ABA services. The Autism SIG maintains a website and publishes a quarterly newsletter to provide clinicians, educators, and parents with information regarding scientifically supported interventions for individuals with autism. Other ongoing initiatives include participating in the ABAI annual convention and autism conference exhibitions, presenting an annual student research award, and maintaining consumer guidelines for identifying, selecting, and evaluating behavior analysts working with individuals with autism.

Behavioral gerontology is the application of behavior analysis to aging and age-related issues (LeBlanc, Raetz, & Feliciano, in press). By the year 2030, nearly 20% of the American population will be over the age of 65. Nearly every specialty area within the field of behavior analysis will be affected, as most areas have an older population. As individuals get older, they are forced to deal with the various issues that are unique to this time in life. However, many of the clinicians trained to work with certain populations do not have the additional training to deal with the behavioral issues that occur in aging settings. The mission of the Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group is to provide intellectual, clinical, and organizational support to professionals interested in aging and to foster behavior analytic research in aging. Additionally, we provide support to professionals in other areas of behavior analysis to help them affectively deal with aging issues.

Effective and efficient instruction benefits ALL students; however evidenced-based instructional practices are essential for teaching students with learning challenges. Direct Instruction is effective, efficient and evidence-based. To be effective, the instructional process must be efficient and designed to maximize learner engagement. However, effective instruction further requires that the educator be knowledgeable and skillful in several critical domains. The successful educator is able to identify the essential skills or learning objectives to be taught and utilizes effective procedures for teaching those skills; this includes evaluating, selecting, and modifying instructional programs and materials to meet the unique needs of the learner. The effective instructor utilizes assessment data to appropriately place learners and to regularly monitor their progress. The successful educator utilizes effective lesson presentation techniques including appropriate pacing of instructional tasks, attending to the motivation of learners, and the diagnosis and correction of learner errors. Importantly, the effective instructor analyzes assessment data and uses assessment results to guide instructional decision making. The Direct Instruction philosophy: All Students Can Learn and All Teachers Can Be Successful! Please plan to attend the Direct Instruction SIG business meeting and join us in promoting research-validated instructional practices!

The mission of the Ethics and Behavior Analysis (EBA) SIG is to enhance the current state of and provide recommendations for ethical conduct for all individuals who use the title "behavior analyst."

The poster outlines the aims and interests of the Human Development Special Interest Group, formerly called the Developmental Behavior Analysis SIG. This SIG emphasizes empirical and conceptual analyses of environment-behavior interactions in basic science and applied contexts within and across particular developmental periods. Its purview includes animal as well as human research, theory, and applications. Members of the DEV SIG typically participate in the program at annual meetings of ABAI in symposia, paper sessions, and poster sessions. The DEV SIG also sponsors a B. F. Skinner Lecturer, an invited paper presentation, and an invited tutorial. Information about DEV SIG membership requirements and responsibilities will be available at the SIG table. Information about colleges and universities that provide graduate education in relevant disciplines will also be available, emphasizing ones that house members of the SIG. The DEV SIG publishes a journal, the Behavioral Development Bulletin, and encourages DEV SIG members and nonmembers to submit manuscripts on topics related to the aims and interests of the SIG. All submissions are refereed, and submitted manuscripts must conform to rules of style and format specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

The Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) SIG poster will provide information about the SIGs mission, the composition of our membership, the treatment and research areas applicable to the members of our SIG, and finally, the various benefits of membership in our SIG. The SIGs mission is to promote the dissemination of behaviorally oriented speech and language research and the application of evidence-based practices relevant to the full range of services provided by speech and language professionals. Expo attendees to our poster will receive information about SIG membership and its benefits and the resources that are available on the SIG website and the SIG Facebook page. As well, opportunities for participation on various SIG committees will be highlighted. In addition, SIG Executive members will be available at the poster for informal discussions with visitors, to answer specific questions. and, in general, to promote interest in the dissemination of behavioral interventions for speech and language disorders.

The Brazilian Association of Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (ABPMC) was established in November of 1991. The central office is in So Paulo. The Brazilian ABA chapter, ABPMC, has more than 11000 names in its mailing list and 3500 members. Those members come from all over Brazil, and this year ABPMC has members from each of the 26 brazilian states. Every year since its foundation, ABPMC holds an Annual Convention . In 2004, ABPMC had the honor to organize the Second International Convention of ABA, with 2420 conference registrants. In 2011, the XX Annual Meeting was held in Salvador Bahia and occurred with the First South American Meeting of Behavior Analysis. At the beginning of the year the actual board of directors made a strong campaign to increase the number of students members and it was very successful: in 20 days we had received 1592 new submissions. ABPMC also supports many regional meetings on behavior analysis and over the years those meetings are receiving more and more participants. Considering the annual and regional meetings, Brazil has more than 5000 behavior analysts getting together every year. ABPMC celebrated 21 years of its foundation. Since 1997, ABPMC initiated a book series named Sobre Comportamento e Cognicao (About Behavior and Cognition), which has already 28 volumes about the applied and basic research areas. In 2011, the name had changed to Comportamento em Foco (Behavior on the spot) and it has an electronic version. ABPMC also publishes, since 1999, a regular journal called Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva (Brazilian Journal of Behavior and Cognitive Therapy), which is nationally recognized and well received by the academic community. This Journal is now bilingual and has an electronic version (www.usp.br/rbtcc). In a more accessible language, the Boletim Contexto (Context Bulletin) is is an electronic magazine and today is in its 35th volume.In 2012 the 21st Brazilian Annual Convention of Psychology and Behavioral Medicine was hold from August 15th to 18th in the city of Curitiba, located thlocated the south of Brazil (state of Parana;). The president of the association is Claudia Oshiro until December , 2012 and the president of the annual meeting of 2012 was Giovana Munhoz da Rocha.

Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZ ABA) was founded to promote the science of behavior and its associated technologies within Arizona. AZ ABA shall 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. The association will promote research that will advance the understanding of both human and animal behavior and 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. AZ ABA shall also advise political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis within Arizona.

ABA India a Not for Profit, Non Government Organization has been working towards advocating Applied Behavior Analysis in India since 2006. This has led to a gradual increase in professionals seeking to study Behavior Analysis. India today has 7 BCBA's, 4 BCaBA's and another 8- 10 studying towards certification. With the rising number of cases diagnosed with Autism, and the imbalance in demand and supply of professionals, ABA India Chapter faces tremendous Challenges in its pursuit of advocating Behavior Analysis and service delivery mechanisms, not only for the Autism community but also the development of behavior principles in other areas of social development. The present scenario includes all Behavior Analysts in India working only in the field of Autism making the community narrow in its focus. Inspite of Government apathy and red-tapism ABA India has conducted 2 well attended ABA Conferences to explain the science, build awareness and initiate dialogue to an audience yet unexposed.

The "Behaviour Analysis in Ireland" group was set up in 1977, and teaching and research in EAB and ABA continues to flourish in both parts of Ireland. In the early 21st century a decsion was made to turn the group into the Division of Behaviour Analysis( DBA), Psychological Society of Ireland, to improve professional recognition. The DBA holds very successful annual meetings covering both ABA and EAB with distinguished guest speakers and workshops. The next one is in Galway April 2013. This poster presents the history and current work of the DBA.

A description of CalABA, it's mission, board members, how to become a member, as well as member benifits will be presented.

This poster is represents the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis (CTABA) 2012-2013 year in review. The year in review includes information regarding our 9th Annual Conference, including lists of invited speakers and photographs from the conference. The CTABA 9th Annual Conference will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013. In addition, updated information regarding legislation in Connecticut, the 2012 Fall Workshop, Member Meetings, and the 2013 Executive Council Elections. In 2013, CTABA Members will elect a new President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Applied and Experimental Representatives, Member at Large, and Student Representative. Election results will be announced at the 2013 Annual Conference. In addition, the 2014 Conference Committee Chairs will change be headed by the Past President and the new President Elect. For more information about CTABA, please visit our website, www.ctaba.org

European ABA is an umbrella organization for national organizations of behavior analysis in Europe. http://www.europeanaba.org/ Our mission is 1. To provide an international forum within Europe for the study and discussion of matters relevant to behavior analysis. 2. To encourage high quality education and professional certification throughout Europe. 3. To organize congresses/conferences in experimental and applied behavior analysis. 4. To establish and maintain relations between behavior analysis organizations inside and outside Europe. 5. To maintain web pages/bulletin boards to facilitate communication. For more information about EABA contact us by email to info@europeanaba.org

The purpose of Heartland ABA (HLABA) is to promote the analytical science of behavior and its associated technologies within the Heartland area (Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding area). HLABA's objectives are to serve as a professional reference group for all in the Heartland whose work involves the principles and practices of behavior analysis; promote research that will advance the understanding of human behavior; identify and promote the use of effective treatment procedures in meeting the educational, therapeutic, and habilitative needs of persons in the Heartland within the ethical guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; organize and sponsor training events that serve as forums for presentation of technological achievements in behavior analysis; promote the development and expansion of education, training, and employment in the field of behavior analysis; and support efforts of allied organizations in providing behavior analytic services.

This poster describes the purpose and purview of the Kansas Association or Behavior Analysis or KansABA. Our mission is to disseminate information about the science and practice of behavior analysis; address issues relevant to its science and practice; maintain disciplinary, professional, and ethical standards; and recruit and enhance interest in behavior analysis throughout the State and in the Kansas City metropolitan area. KansABA is governed by an Executive Council that consists of a president, full member representative, an affiliate representative, and a student representative. The Council is assisted by a secretary and a treasurer. In addition, KansABA has a Legislative Affairs Committee, a Membership Committee, Web Site Committee, and a BACB Certification Committee. KansABAs main activity is its annual conferences. Our conferences are built around themes in research, training, and practice in Kansas to inform Kansans. The theme of research-to-practice (and practice-to-research) informs their orientation and the content of many presentations. The theme of this years conference was organizational behavior management. This poster will also describe our newest initiatives.

Massachusetts Association of Applied Behavior Analysis (MassABA) is an approve chapter of ABAI. MassABA will summarize the years activities relative to: MassABA annual conference, invited speaker events, legislative updates affected behavior analysts in the Commonwealth, and projects completed by the association. MassABA will roll out its new interactive web site that promotes a tutorial on how behavior analysts can become in-network providers on insurance panels.

North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) celebrated its 24th anniversary conference February 20-22, 2013, in Wilmington. Our president, Jim Phillips (Murdoch Developmental Center), coordinated an outstanding array of speakers for our conference including Brian Iwata, Denny Reid, Ennio Cipani, John Forsyth, Keith Allen, Christine Hughes, Dennis Russo and others. The NCABA conference featured over fifteen presentations, a poster session and six workshops offered for both behavior analyst and psychologist continuing education credits. Attendees received over 1000 behavior analyst CEs for BCBAs and BCaBAs in NC and surrounding states. Visit our great NCABA website (www.nc-aba.com) for news of our upcoming historic 25th anniversary conference in February, 2014, and to view our NCABA newsletters and history of awards. Don't forget to "Catch someone doing good!"

The Québec Association for Behaviour Analysis (QcABA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 to promote the science of behavior analysis in our province and its ethical and effective application to socially important behavior. Currently, our main goals are to (a) disseminate accurate and updated information on the practice and science of behavior analysis in French and English, and (b) develop a strategic plan for the recognition of our science in Québec. To this end, QcABA publishes a biannual newsletter, maintains a website, organizes an annual conference, and participates in events to promote the effective treatment of autism. The poster will provide information about our association such as its structure, board of directors, committees, membership, strategic plan, and ongoing activities. Members of the board of directors will be present to respond to questions about the association as well as to develop partnerships and collaborations with other organizations that share our vision.

The Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis (SEABA) is a regional affiliate of the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABAI). Like its parent organization, SEABA seeks to promote scholarly discourse within and about Behavior Analysis. SEABA membership and convention registration are open to anyone with a scholarly interest in Behavior Analysis. Current members include both academic and professional people; psychologists and persons in related disciplines such as education, psychopharmacology, and social work. A guiding philosophy of SEABA is that students are junior colleagues, with an emphasis on the latter portion of the term. Consequently, SEABA strives to keep membership and convention registration fees low to facilitate student attendance. By SEABA tradition, students typically assist in the planning and orchestration of the annual meeting, introduce the invited speakers, and contribute to its scholarly well being through numerous poster presentations SEABA pursues its agenda through an annual scientific meeting. The program features invited addresses touching on the many domains in which Behavior Analysis has had an impact. SEABA convenes its annual meeting each October or November. Sites are preferred that provide ready access from throughout SEABA's large catchment area. Over the years, a loyal SEABA following has developed from outside the region as well. Among these welcome interlopers are former invited speakers and former students of graduate programs in the region, who, upon sampling the annual meeting, increasingly make SEABA a permanent fixture on their convention calendars.

The Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA), founded in 1986, is a state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABAI). The mission of TxABA is to advance the science and application of behavior analysis to improve the world in which we live. To that end, TxABA strives to disseminate knowledge from the science of behavior analysis to the public and to professional behavior analysts working in Texas and its neighboring states. TxABA holds an annual conference that has drawn up to 600 attendees, and engages in various other activities of relevance to its mission. This poster will present information on the membership of TxABA, current officers, TxABA committees, and recent activites of the organization.

Our organization is an arena for professionals who want to foster the growth and prosperity of behavior analysis in Iceland. The organization's role is to introduce behavioral science and educate people about its applications and how they can lead to a better quality of life. The Icelandic Association for Behavior Analysis (ICE-ABA) supports the experimental analysis of behavior and applied behavior analysis and is willing to offer guidance to anyone, students or others that show an interest in this science. ICE-ABA consists of at least 40 member from different backgrounds from behavior analysts, psychologists, social educators, teachers, university students to parents of children with developmental disorders. Members have an access to a message thread where all sorts of topics are discussed and concerns and ideas concerning behavior analysis are shared. We have 6 Icelandic students abroad studying behavior analysis and 3 students getting their degrees here in Iceland so we are a growing field. We also have a webpage www.atferli.is which is a great tool for us to share information, events, articles and news in the field of behavior analysis. The president is Johanna Ella Jonsdottir, Thelma Lind Tryggvadottir is the secretary and Sigurdur Vidar is the treasurer Our organization is open for everyone.

The Iowa Association for Behavior Analysis (Iowa ABA) was chartered in June 2008 as a state chapter of Iowa ABA for professional, scientific, and education purposes. Iowa ABA's primary functions include serving as a scientific and professional reference group for all in the State of Iowa who identify themselves as scientists, practitioners, providers in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis, and consumers of applied behavior analysis services. Iowa ABA supports the development of professional credentialing for the practice of behavior analysis within the State of Iowa. The chapter also supports and encourages expanding the educational and supervisory resources to aid individuals in meeting current and future credentialing requirements. Iowa ABA also supports the development of ethical and professional standards of practice for behavior analysts within the State of Iowa. Iowa ABA promotes the use of effective and humane behavioral procedures in meeting the educational and habilitative needs of individuals. Iowa ABA provides education and advises political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis in the State of Iowa. Iowa ABA promotes and supports the conduct of behavior analytic research within the State of Iowa. Iowa ABA serves as a resource for parents and service providers interested in research based practices in behavior analysis.

TABA’s accomplishments in the past year are illustrated. These include the 2012 TABA Annual Conference with the special topics on intraverbal training, preferrence assessment, and natural environmet teaching, and a series of ABA workshops for parents, teachers, and professionals. TABA also opened the second BCaBA® course sequences. Additionally, TABA received funding from governmet and non-profit organizations which allowed children with special needs from low-incom families to get ABA services. SEEK Education completed the translation of The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders in Chinese. TABA’s cooperation with universities and non-profit organizations to promote behavior analysis will be discussed.

As behavior analysts we have developed a highly refined field of basic behavioral pharmacology research evaluating the effects of drugs on behavior. We have not been as successful in developing a field of Applied Behavioral Pharmacology that evaluates the effects of drugs on socially relevant behavior using those same behavioral principles. At the 2012 ABAI conference, a panel discussion was held to discuss the benefits of formalizing the field of Applied Behavioral Pharmacology and the implications this may have for research, grant funding, and eventually clinical practice. During the panel discussion, it was agreed that Applied Behavioral Pharmacology is a unique subfield within the field of ABA, one that should be considered separate and independent from other subfields. In addition, several individuals expressed interest in working together to develop the area of Applied Behavioral Pharmacology by the creating research agendas, developing collaborative working relationships, and working to promote the subfield to researchers, clinicians, and educators. The purpose of this poster will be to share the outcomes of last years panel discussion with ABAI members and to determine if there is a level of interest necessary to develop a new SIG focused on Applied Behavioral Pharmacology.

The Department of Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas offers a distance program in behavior analysis. This internet program is a sequence of five self-paced courses, designed by full-time faculty, to meet the needs of individuals who cannot obtain coursework in behavior analysis locally. The courses are multimedia, high interactive, and cover the academic content required by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). Students may also earn a 15-SCH academic Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis for completing the 5-course sequence. 1, 2 and 15 BCBA or BCaBA CE credits are also available.

Behavior Momentum India is the First Organization pioneering cutting edge research based services in a country which has approximately one million children with a diagnoses of autism. It has 4 BCBA-D advisors on its Board, 2 BCBA's and 2 more studying towards certification to ensure quality services to children with Autism. Presently BMI has 5 Centers across 4 States. Each Center for children with Autism and developmental disabilities runs various programs. The most sought after program is the IBI program providing 25 hours per week of intervention. Besides this BMI offers Group programs for socialization, school inclusion support, home consultations and conducts workshops. It also has a Behavior Clinic for providing Behavior interventions based on functional assessments. BMI also provides mentoring services to ABA students. Many parents relocate to its various centers from Maldives, Qatar, U.K, etc for short stays of 6 months for its highly successful PAT program. BMI currently has 120 para professionals working under its heirarchial system of supervision and caters to approximately 200 children across India.

Clinic 4 Kidz is a home-based pediatric feeding disorders program. We provide services for children birth to 12 years of age. We treat children with a variety of feeding problems such as tube dependence, food refusal, texture and type selectivity, bottle dependence, ritualistic eating patterns etc. Diagnoses include (but are not limited to) failure to thrive, developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, down syndrome etc.), prematurity, gastroesophageal reflux, and other gastrointestinal problems. Treatment is provided in the child's natural environment (e.g., home, school, restaurants etc.). Our clinicians travel to the patient's home to provide state of the art feeding therapy using an interdisciplinary approach. Our team consists of a speech therapist, registered dietician, and behavior analyst. Clinic 4 Kidz strives to provide quality clinical services as well as conduct clinically significant research. The clinical research that is conducted focus on the assessment and treatment of feeding problems in children. We also have a long-term outcome measures research project that all clinicians are involved in. We are always looking to hire behavior analysts who have both clinical and research interest in the area of pediatric feeding disorders and/or autism.

St. Lawrence College began offering a new Bachelor of Applied Arts (Behavioural Psychology) degree in September 2004. This Bachelors degree in Behavioural Psychology provides the most comprehensive training in the behavioural sciences at the undergraduate level in Canada. Students are trained in the latest behavioural techniques used in a variety of areas such as acquired brain injuries, autism, addictions, developmental disorders, psychiatric disorders, and special education, as well as adult and youth corrections. Graduates may pursue additional post-secondary education (e.g., graduate school in this area, as well as in teaching, social work, etc). The major areas of study within the program are applied behaviour analysis and cognitive behaviour therapy. Classroom based courses combined with three practicum opportunities [totaling over 1100 hours] ensure both knowledge and skill development in assessing behavioural patterns and designing effective programs to achieve behavioural change and skill development. The program has received strong support from recognized leaders in both research and applied settings across North America. Graduates of this new program are expected to be in great demand in such growth areas as Autism, Acquired Brain Injuries, Corrections, etc. Data from a needs-based survey show a strong demand for a full time degree in the field of behavioural sciences. B.A. Graduates in the new degree program have the best of both worlds a traditional university degree plus the hands-on focus of a college, which provides students with a new educational pathway. They will be career ready after graduation like those in Bachelors programs in nursing, occupational and physical therapy, teaching, and social work. To access our webpage, see http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca. First go to Full-time Studies, then select Degree Programs and select Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Behavioural Psychology.