Association for Behavior Analysis International

Arkansas parents and professionals have worked together to advocate for children with autism and other needs. We want to share our struggles and successes as well as our hopes for the future.

The Behavior Analysis Association of Mississippi for in February 2014 in an effort to promote the science of behavior analysis and its associated technologies with the state of Mississippi. The organization serves as a scientific and professional reference group for those who embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis, while also engaging in efforts to advise the political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis in the state of Mississippi.

This poster will highlight the work the British Columbia Association of Behavior Analysis (BC-ABA) has been doing in the past year as a very active affiliate chapter of ABAI. Data will be presented on current and past membership levels, BC-ABA sponsored and co-sponsored events, annual conference attendance and presentation numbers, as well as new developments in behavior analysis in British Columbia.

CalABA continues to evolve and grow as does the practice of behavior analysis in California. Membership topped 2,000 for the first time in the organizations history. The 34th annual conference took place in Santa Clara and attendance was 2,106 which was a 15% increase from 2015. In order to provide improved communication and service to our membership, a new website and career center were launched. CalABA and APBA also hosted a series of joint Town Hall meetings which provided direct access to our members for Board members and staff of both organizations. CalABA continues to be active in the public policy arena and sponsored AB 1715 to license behavior analysts in 2016. The bill ultimately did not pass, but valuable lessons were learned which will be used moving forward. CalABA held the 3rd annual Science Retreat where professors at grounded California universities were invited to collaborate with Board members and staff on issues related to higher education. Topics included research opportunities and competitions, the development of Ph.D. program in California as well as the development of resources for practice-based research. All of these activities support the organizations mission to Advance, Promote, and Protect the science and practice of behavior analysis.

The Icelandic Association for Behavior Analysis (ICEABA) is now in its twelfth year. ICEABA is a young association with a diverse membership. Since the establishment of our organization we have grown in numbers and ambition. Our first conference was held in 2009 and we plan to hold a conference every other year with smaller events, such as workshops, in between. The Association places emphasis on informal meetings every month where members share information on research and work in the field. These meetings continue throughout the year. Our email list and facebook page have also been a great venue for lively discussions for members and these continue with verve. The members of ICEABA are excited for the future. We aim to continue working on promoting the science of behavior in Iceland and being a professional reference group for scientists and practitioners in the field of behavior analysis.

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.

Lone Star Association for Behavior Analysis (LSABA) is a local ABAI affiliate, serving the Houston area in Texas. LSABA is proud to be a rapidly-growing membership of professionals and educators who are dedicated to promoting Applied Behavior Analysis, the importance of professional Board Certification, and to serving needs within the Houston area. LSABA has recently formed a Peer Support Committee in order to better support providers in the greater Houston area. In addition, LSABA provides professional discussion and development, opportunities for continuing education, professional networking, and collaboration with other local organizations to provide training and other services for professionals and consumers alike. LSABA welcomes new members across disciplines who utilize Applied Behavior Analysis in a variety of applications.

The North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis, NCABA, celebrated its 28th conference February 22-24, 2017, in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Melanie Bachmeyer, our NCABA President, coordinated an outstanding array of speakers including Travis Thompson, Kenneth Silverman, Pat Friman, Claire St. Peter, Carole Van Camp, Mark Galizio, Denny Reid and others. The NCABA conference featured over 20 presentations, a poster session and five 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 about next year's 29th anniversary conference in February, 2018, and to view our NCABA newsletters and history of awards. Don't forget to "Catch someone doing good!"

The Philadelphia Metropolitan Association for Behavior Analysis Chapter was created with the mission to to bring together new and established behavior analysts from the region. The Philadelphia Metropolitan region includes areas regionally surrounding Philadelphia in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Specifically this includes but is not limited to areas such as: New Castle County, Delaware; Cecil County, Maryland; Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, and Salem Counties in New Jersey, and Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania. Our objective is to provide continuing education for behavior analysts in an informal setting that has the atmosphere of a social gathering. Another primary goal of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Association for Behavior Analysis is to increase cohesiveness among local behavior analysts who might otherwise be isolated as a result of working in diverse settings with service providers and researchers who are not behavior analytic, as many of our members are the only behavior analysts at their places of employment. Specifically, the organization shall: (a) Serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members. (b) Disseminate information to promote its mission to a wider audience. (c) Organize at least one annual business meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the chapter. (d) Organize at least two CEU events per calendar year (e) Maintain a list serve or web page for postings, announcements, and events for members.