Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Applied Behavior Analysis department at Capilano University offers a Bachelor's degree, a Post-Bac Certificate, and a Post-Bac Diploma in ABA-Autism. All three programs are BACB verified course sequences leading to BCaBA eligibility. The Bachelor's and Post-Bac Diploma programs include a 500-hour intensive BCBA supervised practicum. Our programs are available on campus and online.

The School of Psychology at NUI Galway offers postgraduate training in Applied Behaviour Analysis at both Master's (MSc) and Doctorate level (Ph.D). Both courses provide approved course sequences by the internationally-recognised Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The MSc is a taught programme that provides professional training in Applied Behaviour Analysis. The programme subscribes to the scientist-practitioner model, and provides students with thorough and integrated training in academic, practical, and research aspects of ABA. The Ph.D programme is a structured four-year Ph.D programme of study. This qualification articulates within the existing MSc in ABA and therefore combines the Ph.D thesis with the taught academic components and supervised work experience of the existing MSc programme. Students of the programmes have had their research published in peer reviewed journals and this poster will provide an overview of the research output of the programmes. Research streams include behavioral fluency, social skills intervention, investigation of co-morbidity in Autism, early intensive behavioral education, sleep and feeding, behavioural interventions for challenging behavior and mental health issues. In addition, students of the programmes have a the 3rd highest pass rate on the BCBA exam. Students have access to excellent research facilities, and are supervised by academic staff with international reputations in behaviour analysis. Graduates are qualified to work in the full spectrum of applied (educational and clinical), research, and academic settings.

Reykjavik University (RU) is located in Reykjavik, Iceland. The University's vision is to create and disseminate knowledge so as to improve the quality of life for individuals and societies with ethics, sustainability, and responsibility. In 2014 RU started a graduate program in Clinical Psychology. The two-year program includes courses approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as meeting the coursework requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analysts credential. This is the only approved program in Iceland and is an important step towards developing a critical mass of behavior analysts in Iceland. This poster will describe the key features of the popular program, the faculty, and the opportunities for international study in the land of fire and ice.

3.21 The Department of Special Education Promotion and Tenure Committee will provide candidates a preliminary review and feedback about the format of the vita for promotion and tenure. The exact date that all vita and promotion Comprehensive Documentation of Professional Evidence are due in to the departmental promotion and tenure committee will be determined by the end of the second week in September and will be determined based on the Teachers College Promotion and Tenure Calendar. Final promotion and tenure vita and materials are due the first day of Spring Semester.

The University of Minnesota now offers a master's degree in special education with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. This four semester course sequence is designed to prepare candidates for the BCBA exam and subsequent practice as a board-certified behavior analyst.

The Department of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at San Antonio offers a research and clinically-oriented, BACB-approved course sequence designed for medical professionals, behavior analysts, educations, or other professionals seeking initial, additional, or advanced study in working with individuals with disabilities. Field-experience hours may be accrued through an Intensive Practicum in the San Antonio Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic (located on-site at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio) or through supervised independent fieldwork with one of our many community partners. UTSA's training helps students examine and research the interdisciplinary issues and perspectives of learning, teaching, and curricular development associated with educating culturally- and economically-diverse populations.

The University of Texas at San Antonio's TEAM Autism Research Center serves as a ShaperSpace for developing preservice behavior analysts and special education teachers and researchers. Since 2013 we have been providing free and reduced-cost behavior-analytic intervention to children and adolescents from the South Texas Community. Dr. Bryant Silbaugh's feeding laboratory focuses on validating and disseminating behavioral interventions for pediatric feeding disorders in children with autism. Dr. Lee Mason's verbal behavior laboratory conducts research on language assessment and intervention, such as the stimulus control ratio equation and referent-based instruction. Prof. Alonzo Andrews specializes in interventions to reduce challenging behavior and other behavioral excesses. UTSA's Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching offers degrees at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level, with coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Our innovative ShaperSpace model of professional development emphasizes a selection-based approach to shape the behavior-analytic repertoire. Find out more on our website: www.utsa.edu/autism

Utah Valley University's 30 credit, face-to-face graduate degree program prepares students to become practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis and to work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. This 18 month program includes 1000 hours of supervised experience, combining university-based group supervision with on-site supervision in partnership with local service providers. (Students are required to secure appropriate field placements to satisfy BACB requirements). Housed in the new Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism, the program offers connections to community programs serving individuals and families including two on-site model classrooms, and the Passages program, supporting young adults with autism spectrum disorders pursuing college degrees. All courses are taught by BCBAs with years of practical experience developing and monitoring ABA programs for children and adults with ASD. Focusing on effective interventions across the lifespan, students at Utah Valley University gain a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that prepares them to be successful in a variety of treatment settings.

This poster will provide an update on the ABAI Accreditation Board's standards and activities.

We will present the MA and Ph.D. programs in teaching as applied behavior analysis at Teachers College, Columbia University. We will outline the requirements for each degree and focus on the critical features of our graduate training programs. We will present our three-tiered module system of teacher training program that incorporates verbal behavior about the science (content area expertise), contingency-shaped repertoires (application expertise), and verbally mediated data analysis (analytic expertise). In addition, we will highlight our research and demonstration (R & D) CABAS® model schools, where our students and graduates work and train.

Southern Illinois University (SIU) has an undergraduate degree program, an online VCS certificate program, two terminal master's degree programs, and a doctoral training program in behavior analysis. Come visit the world's first terminal master's degree program in behavior analysis and find out which of our degrees is the best fit for you!

The Department of Applied Behavior Science at the University of Kansas is housed in the university's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It has 12 regular behavior analysis faculty members, 7 faculty members in clinical child psychology, and over 50 adjunct and courtesy faculty members, 200 undergraduate majors, and 40 graduate students, mainly doctoral students. It offers a master's degree in applied behavioral science and a doctoral degree is in behavioral psychology. The graduate program's mission is to train scientists and practitioners in the discovery, production, translation, application, and communication of knowledge in behavior analysis. This includes teaching and mentoring, research and scholarship, and service related to (a) the basic principles of a natural science of behavior; (b) research methods in basic and applied research, including prevention and intervention research; (c) the field's historical and conceptual foundations; and (d) applications for understanding and improving the human condition -- locally, nationally, and globally. The program is unique in advancing rigor and relevance in making knowledge and taking it to practice.

The behavior analysis program 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 SIG's Mission - To ensure that those in the criminal justice field have access to appropriate, evidence-based behavior analytic therapy to reduce crime and delinquency. SIG members have testified on behavioral intervention to reduce crime. Behavioral interventions can reduce crime by approximately 13-20% (Redondo-Illescas, Snchez-Meca, & Garrido-Genovs, 2001). Behavioral interventions can reduce prison misconduct (French & Gendreu, 2006).

If you are interested in the dissemination of our science of Behavior Analysis worldwide, this is the place for you. We're looking to take Behavior Analysis out of its pigeon-holes, and really publicize the potential to develop global solutions in all realms of life. We've demonstrated our efficacy in the Autism/DD world, and we're really good at proving that our interventions work...to ourselves. We are not as good at getting the word out to those who aren't aware of the science of behavior! This SIG should be of interest to every behavior analyst as without the support of the population, our science will never reach its potential. Every behavior analyst should be continually working to put forward a positive image about our science and its practitioners. Without this component, all of our work will never reach those who need it most.

The mission of the Health, Sports & Fitness Special Interest Group (SIG) is to bring together and support behavior analysts with personal and/or professional interests in the areas of health, sports and fitness (HSF). The Health, Sports & Fitness SIG's current activities and goals are 1) to bring together increasing numbers of behavior analysts with professional and/or personal interest in the areas of health, sports, and fitness, (2) to highlight behavioral research and application in the areas of health, sports and fitness (3) to expand current methods of communicating with SIG members and other interested parties (4) to provide incentives and support to student members conducting research in these areas and (5) to provide activities and events that will strengthen collaborative efforts among members. Current members participate in research and practice in the areas of health and wellness training with individuals with and without disabilities, sports training and workplace wellness. SIG members have the opportunity to network for practice and research purposes, as well as learning ways to become more involved in the areas of health, sports and fitness as behavior analysts.

The Behavioral Medicine Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Behavior Analysts International focuses on the application of behavior analytic methodology to the prevention and treatment of behaviors associated with chronic illness and disease, and the promotion of behaviors associated with improved health and treatment adherence. The role of behavior analysis is important in the field of behavioral medicine. It is the mission of the Behavioral Medicine SIG to encourage interdisciplinary research in the areas of behavioral health promotion, emphasizing the need for function-based and empirically validated treatments for chronic health disorders. The Behavioral Medicine SIG offers students, researchers, practitioners, and consumers opportunities to discuss issues related to public health promotion and disease prevention. All are welcome to join the Behavioral Medicine SIG. We hope that the Behavioral Medicine SIG will help consumers and practitioners better understand the role of behavior analysis in the field of behavioral medicine, and provide an outlet for discussions of current and developing research within the field.

The MilVet SIG continues to grow, expanding the field of applied behavior analysis within the military and veteran literature and communities. While the most recent year revealed a membership of over 60 members and the number of relevant abstracts submitted for presentation at ABAI 2018 are the highest ever for the SIG, a great deal of work remains. The Military and Veteran Issues Special Interest Group Co-Chairs trace ABA's contact with and influence of the military and veteran communities from 1904 through the present time. Most notable are the recent developments within the law enforcement field, and in social and clinical areas such as PTSD, suicide, substance use, pain and the application of ABA theory and principles to understanding various factors concerning the military and veteran communities. Despite the recent surge of activity within the ABA community with the military and veteran population, resources for training the behavior analytic community remain scare. Therefore, this year, the SIG Co-Chairs will disseminate information about these in an effort to catalyze further interaction between behavior analysis and the military and veteran communities.

The Rehabilitation and Independent Living (R.A.I.L.) Special Interest Group continues to support the need for expanding the impact of Behavior Analysis in the field of rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation and related areas. The R.A.I.L. SIG has welcomed members from such diverse backgrounds as physicians and brain injury professionals to students and concerned family members. The power of that diversity is evident in lively discussions and informative exchanges of information. Members are encouraged to share articles, program ideas and professional experiences. There continues to be tremendous challenges for individuals and families of those in need of neurorehabilitation especially when it comes to addressing difficult behavior. Behavior Analysts remain an excellent resource for providing programming and training on behavior interventions. Dissemination of these principles to the treatment team and families contributes to greater maintenance and generalization of treatment goals. Members of the R.A.I.L. SIG must be a part of the solution. Growth of the R.A.I.L. SIG has come from current members networking with their peers and having the courage to step up to significant challenges this treatment population presents. Opportunities to exchange research concepts, job openings, internships and thoughts on future SIG directions were enjoyed by all members.

The mission of the VB SIG is to disseminate theory, research, and practice to people around the world who are interested in Skinner?s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior and a behavioral approach to language. The VB SIG has a dedicated group of elected council members who carry out the many functions of the VB SIG. VB News is the newsletter published twice annually with featured labs, interviews, and articles by both students and influential researchers. The VB SIG Student Group is a forum for students to discuss verbal behavior and write article summaries for our website and newsletter. Students can apply to two annual research awards: one for a completed research project in verbal behavior, and one for a grant proposal for a study in verbal behavior. These awards are presented at the annual business meeting at ABAI, as is the Jack Michael Award for enduring contributions to the study of verbal behavior. There are many ways to interact with others interested in verbal behavior, such as through our website, our listserv, Facebook, emails, and other outlets. The VB SIG Expo poster is a wonderful way for people to learn about the VB SIG and to get involved.

This poster describes the history and current status of the Japanese Association for Behavior Analysis. The Japanese ABA was established in 1983 as the primary membership organization to promote the science of behavior and its application. The membership reached 1007 as of September 2016. The Japanese ABA holds annual convention, publishes the Japanese Journal of Behavior Analysis twice a year and J-ABA Newsletters four times a year, provides a grant for students who attend ABAI/SQAB conventions, supports seminars and workshops on behavior analysis, and more.

The North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis , NCABA, celebrated its 28th annual conference February 22-24, 2017 in Wrightsville Beach. Melanie Bachmeyer, our NCABA President, coordinated an outstanding program that included presentations by Travis Thompson, Denny Reid, Mark Galizio, Pat Friman, Claire St. Peter, Carole Van Camp, Kenneth Silverman, Brenda Bassingthwaite and Alice Shillingsburg. Over 250 participants enjoyed more than 20 presentations and an evening poster session and social and received more than 1000 CEs in behavior analysis. In July NCABA held its second one-day Autism conference in Raleigh with over 80 participants for two three-hour workshops by Gina Green and Jennifer Zarcone. We are already well on our way to completing the program for our 29th annual conference in Winston-Salem February 21-23, 2018. Check out our website at www.nc-aba.com as well as our Facebook page.

The ABAI Membership Board includes two committees. The Application Review Committee ensures the qualifications of applicants for full membership. This poster will provide a summary of recent membership trends and criteria for different membership levels in ABAI. The Student Committee facilitates the involvement and professional development of the ABAI student membership, and a description of their initiatives will be provided, including: Outstanding Mentor Award, Presidential Scholar Essay Contest, student participation efforts, and the Professional Development Series.

Central China Association of Behavior Analysis (CCABA) is a sub-organization under China Association of Persons with Psychiatric Disability and their Relatives (CAPPDR), which currently represents 8.2 million citizens with psychiatric disability, among them over 2 million are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) under 14 years old. CCABA currently has 328 registered members including scholars, students, parents, educators, medical and psychological practitioners in 27 provinces. CCABA offers the following membership services jointly with CAPPDR in applied behavior analysis (ABA) areas: the promotion of ABA in China, multiple levels of ABA professional training and certification, the help setup of local intervention centers, inclusive education for children with ASD in public school systems, the sponsorship of national or local conferences or workshops, setting up volunteer groups to help individuals with ASD and their families, among others. One particular project that is currently undertaken is to build an online training and service platform for CCABA members and other ABA professionals. Another plan is to help open the first ABA program in a college in China. More and more parents, teachers and other professionals in ASD services recognize CCABA's leadership role and most importantly, support the fact-based intervention under ABA principles.

Behaviour Analysis is a small, yet growing, field in Australia. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a relatively new, government funded initiative for all Australians with a disability. The Association for Behaviour Analysis (ABAA) has been working towards recognition of behaviour analysis within this scheme. Despite having a sound research base and explicit recommendations from researchers within the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) many NDIS participants are not getting approval for intensive early intervention programs based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). We would like to share our journey thus far with our international colleagues.

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 Foundation - Institute for Child Development in Poland (Instytut Wspomagania Rozwoju Dziecka) is a non-profit organization offering science-based therapy to children with autism and comprehensive assistance to their families. The Institute is modeled on and closely cooperates with the Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI). IWRD also conduct scientific studies of autism and offers training for a core group of professionals specializing in the field. The main Institute?s mission is to bring to Poland a comprehensive intervention program that will give autistic children the chance for normal lives in their future. IWRD professionals are developing deficit skills in our students through the scientifically proved techniques. Throughout the day we use incidental teaching, discrete trial training, the script and script fading methods, as well as video modeling. IWRD students can follow activity schedules. IWRD runs the following educational institutions: The Special Kindergarten for Children with Autism, The Integrative Kindergarten; The IWRD Diagnostic and Consultation Clinic and The IWRD Teacher Training Center IWRD developes scientific cooperation with main universities in Gdansk: The University of Gdansk, The Gdansk University of Technology and The Medical University of Gdansk. IWRD cooperates also with the Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) from Norway.

The students in the Behavior Analysis Training System (BATS) program are trained as practitioners and complete the coursework and experience training (intensive practicum) to become competent Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) in two years. Throughout the program, our students acquire a solid foundation in the principles and concepts of behavior analysis through completion of two practical MA projects rather than an MA thesis. Our students also attain early, intensive, behavioral intervention skills, supervision experience, and time-management skills.

May Institute is a leader in behavior analytic services for people with autism, traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities. Founded more than 60 years ago, we support individuals across the lifespan through home and community-based services, through our private schools, and through our community-based residential programs. May Institute is one of the largest and most well-respected providers of services and special education schools for children and adults with autism and other special needs in Massachusetts and in the United States. We also provide training and consultation internationally. May staff are actively engaged in the practice of applied behavior analysis and in the conduct of research in best practices to support individuals with autism and related disabilities. Staff receive extensive training in the principles and practices of behavior analysis and this training is (a) matched to the skills and expertise of each staff person and (b) ongoing throughout each staff person’s career at May Institute. We encourage staff to continue their training in the fields of special education and behavior analysis, providing tuition assistance for those in training programs, free supervision for accruing hours towards licensure and accreditation, and on-going free CEU opportunities in behavior analysis.