Association for Behavior Analysis International

This meeting will review the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), including information on BACB credentials, eligibility requirements, approved course sequences, examination administration, and applying for examination. This meeting is intended for individuals seeking certification as BCBAs or BCaBAs.

The Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis (GABA) is dedicated to supporting behavior analysts in the state of Georgia. We have several goals dedicated to advancing behavior analysis in Georgia. First, we provide a professional network resource for behavior analysts in Georgia. Through this network, we promote collaboration, dissemination of recent research, sharing ideas, and discussing needs. Second, we promote the ethical and effective use of behavior analysis and encourage ethical practice through offering live continuing education in this domain during our annual conference as well as postings related to current information in the field. Third, we serve as a resource for caregivers and other individuals seeking ABA services in Georgia. Lastly, we host an annual regional ABA conference where we provide continuing education through presentations from leading researchers in the field of behavior analysis, as well as events to promote local networking. The purpose of the current meeting is for all committee members to provide updates on current projects and how these projects are working towards advancing the goals of GABA. We will also provide an overview of the 2016 conference as well as complete planning for the 2017 conference. Last, changes in bylaws made in 2016 will be reviewed.

The Behavioral Gerontology SIG (https://bgsig.wordpress.com) provides an open forum for students, practitioners, and researchers who have an interest in applying the science, practice, and philosophy of behavior analysis to problems encountered by adults in later life, typically referring to ages 65 and older. The goal is to promote the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior analytic approaches to a wide variety of topics of high public health significance in this population, such as self-management for health promotion and disease prevention, and functional assessments of and interventions for behavioral changes commonly associated with neurocognitive disorders (e.g., due to Alzheimers disease). The meeting will explore attendees and members' interests and needs; foster collaborations and the sharing of information; and encourage education, training, practice, and research. In addition to general administrative matters related to the structure of the SIG, an important business item is the discussion of the results of a recent membership survey.

This is an open business meeting for the BA and Selectionist Robotics SIG of ABAI. All interested are welcome to attend. Behavior analysis has contributed to the field of robotics since the 1990s. "Skinner bots" and operant conditioning theory applied to robotics development have helped to advance the field.

Meeting open to all interested in discussing the business of New Hampshire ABA.