Association for Behavior Analysis International

This is a meeting of the editorial staff and governing board of the Behavior Analyst Online (BAO) journals. Prospective authors also are welcome. Discussion of the history and current status of the journals published by the BAO will take place, including editorial staff needs, publication deadlines, and schedules for each journal, current submission data, and other business of the journals. The meeting will be chaired by Darlene Crone-Todd and Michael Commons.

The Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies (BASS) Special Interest Group was formed to advance applications of behavior analysis to environmental issues that contribute to the development of solutions to climate change, pollution, overconsumption of resources, and imbalances in environmental sustainability. Objectives include to a) encourage and support research that promotes the application of behavior analysis to green/environmental issues; b) collaborate with environmental scientists, environmental groups, and other SIGs within ABAI that have an interest in addressing behavior change and sustainability/environmental issues; c) disseminate research and practices that support solutions to environmental issues through the application of behavioral interventions; d) develop curricula, textbooks, and additional educational resources that address sustainability and the application of behavior analysis; e) compile resources for individuals interested in behavior change and environmental issues; and f) develop an information base of current effective practices/initiatives, government policies, and employment for behavior analysts interested in behavior change and environmental issues. The business meeting is open to anyone interested in sustainability and environmental issues.

The Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis will conduct its annual Business Meeting.

All conference attendees interested in behavior analytic applications in health, sport, and fitness are welcome. During this meeting, the business of the special interest group will be conducted. This year, we also will have a discussion of current and future research projects. The aim will be to facilitate collaborations and stimulate discussion on this topic. Anyone interested in these areas should attend. Future events and activities will be discussed.

This is an open meeting for Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis members and anyone interested in seeing old friends or meeting others from the aloha state and talking story about behavior analysis in paradise. Come join our warm community of practitioners!

The Ethics and Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group willconduct its first business meeting to discuss the direction of the SIG, provide an overview of current business items, and receive feedback on current and future SIG activities. All current members and all individuals interested in the Ethics and Behavior Analysis SIG are invited to attend.

The purpose of the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Special Interest Group meeting is to generate interest, foster collaborative research, share clinical information, and impact training, practice, and reimbursement for pediatric feeding disorders.

Wisconsin ABA (WisABA) meets each year at the ABAI annual convention to review the year's accomplishments and plan for the following year's initiatives. This year, discussion will include: the 2013 Convention, election of officers, mini-conferences (roadshows), membership issues, reports from the secretary and treasurer, and issues raised from the floor.

The purpose of the meeting is to promote the experimental analysis of human behavior (EAHB). During the meeting, the SIG recognizes winners of the annual EAHB Student Paper Competition; discusses and nominates recipients of the EAHB Career Award; discusses business and other issues related to the EAHB Bulletin; and discusses the state of affairs in EAHB and Behavior Analysis in general. The meeting is a great opportunity to learn about EAHB in a fun and inviting social context.

A business meeting will be held to address various administrative matters relevant to the Autism SIG. The Autism 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. All are welcome to attend.

This annual business meeting is open to any conference attendee interested in behavioral health and medicine. Topics to be discussed include nominating and votingon SIG officers and planning this year's events.