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| Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Camelback B |
| Chair: Valerie M. Volkert (Munroe-Meyer Institute) |
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| The annual report of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) will be presented, followed by the discussion of editorial policies and issues. We encourage past and present associate editors and board members, authors and prospective authors, and any other interested parties to attend. Questions and suggestions encouraged. |
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| Closed Meeting: Special Interest Group Leadership Training |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–10:00 AM |
| Estrella |
| Chair: William L. Heward (Ohio State University) |
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| Representatives of ABAI’s Special Interest Groups will participate in training in support of legislative advocacy at the state level. This two-hour development seminar evolved at the request of SIG leadership. Topics to be addressed include uilding strong SIGs: Strategies for organizational development; engaging in legislative advocacy: How to support the field, practitioners, and consumers; licensing of behavior analysts: Issues at the (U.S.) state level and credentialing in countries other than the U.S.; and working together: collaborative opportunities among SIGs and communication strategies for organizational improvement. This event is closed; attendance is by invitation only. |
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| Pivotal Response Network Meeting |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Alhambra |
| Chair: Mendy Boettcher Minjarez (Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| Network of people doing pivotal response. |
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| ABAI Governmental Affairs Committee |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 224 A |
| Chair: Michael F. Dorsey (The Vinfen Corporation and Endicott College) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| An open meeting of the Governmental Affairs Committee to update ABAI members on the legislative agenda for ABAI for the coming year. |
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| Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 226 C |
| Chair: Michael Weinberg (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The purpose of this meeting is to discuss business and review actions, as well as future directions, of the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG. The officers will discuss activities and progress made during the past year and make proposals for actions for the coming year as well as discuss need for re-electing officers. |
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| Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 122 A |
| Chair: Matthew Andrzejewski (University of Wisconsin-Madison) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis business meeting invites all interested parties to join us for a lively discussion of last year's conference, advocacy, and reorganization. We will continue planning next year's conference, set priorities for WisABA, and entertain new business. |
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| Speech Pathology Special Interest Group (SPABA) |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 129 A |
| Chair: Barbara E. Esch (ESCH Behavior Consultants, Inc.) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| Our annual Speech Pathology SIG (SPABA) business meeting is open to anyone interested in promoting a behavioral approach to the analysis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Members will report on mission-related activities from the previous year. |
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| Journal of Behavioral Education Editorial Board |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 132 A |
| Chair: Brian K. Martens (Syracuse University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The goals of this meeting are to share journal performance statistics for the previous volume year with Associate Editors and Editorial Board members and to discuss goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. |
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| Behaviorists for Social Responsibility |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 129 B |
| Chair: Richard F. Rakos (Cleveland State University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| Behaviorists interested in social issues will gather to explore and share ways that the science of behavior can and should further contribute to social justice, human rights, environmental action, and other important social goals. Those gathered will develop a task plan for expanding this work among behavior and cultural analysts. Selection of co-chairs and a decision about allowing on-line voting related to positions taken by BFSR will also be finalized. |
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| Sex Therapy and Educational Programming Special Interest Group (STEPSIG) |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 221 C |
| Chair: Bobby Newman (Room to Grow) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| This will be the annual meeting of the Sex Therapy and Educational Programming Special Interest Group of ABA International. Progress since last year will be reviewed and plans for the upcoming year will be made. |
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| Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group (EAHB-SIG) |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 222 C |
| Chair: Eric A. Jacobs (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale) |
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| The EAHB-SIG will meet to honor our student paper winners; elect officers; discuss membership, dues, and our online journal, the EAHB Bulletin; and nominate our 2010 Career Award winner. |
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| Journal for Experimental and Applied Analysis of Verbal Behavior (JEAAVB) |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 131 A |
| Chair: Craig A. Thomas (TCLC MS Behavior Clinic) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| During this business meeting, JEAAVB will approve the new mission of the journal, discuss senior editor positions and approve editorial staff, and outline and approve issues for the year. |
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| Rehabilitation and Independent Living Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 124 B |
| Chair: Michael P Mozzoni (Learning Services NeuroBehavioral Institute of Colorado) |
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| The Rehabilitation and Independent Living SIG is designed to encourage behavior analysts working in this area or interested in this area to learn about behavioral applications in multi-disciplinary environments. Our aim is to review the literature and make recommendations for practice guidelines in the treatment of persons with acquired brain injury. A secondary, but equally important goal is to exchange treatment ideas and interest students in internship opportunities at neurorehabilitation facilities around the country. Come, visit, learn, and contribute. |
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| Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Introduction and Application |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 124 A |
| Chair: Christine L. Ratcliff (BACB) |
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| This meeting will cover important components of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), including information on Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credentials; eligibility requirements; approved course sequences; examination administration; and applying for examination. The presentation will also offer information regarding BACB growth and development, as well as future initiatives planned by the BACB. Time will be provided for participant questions and discussion with the presenter. This meeting is intended for individuals who want basic information on the BACB or are planning to become certified. |
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| Charter Association of Behavior Analysis |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 226 AB |
| Chair: Charles Merbitz (Chicago School of Professional Psychology) |
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| During this meeting, current projects will be discussed and voting will take place on future endeavors, such as voting for board members and planning Charter ABA's next conference. |
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| Hawaiian Association for Behavior Analysis Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 227 BC |
| Chair: Jessie Mitchell (BCRC) |
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| Business Meeting |
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| New York State Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 228 |
| Chair: Helen Blummer (NYSABA) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| New York State Association for Behavior Analysis business meeting. |
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| Behavior Analysis and Robotics SIG |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 221 AB |
| Chair: Joseph D. Cautilli (Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners) |
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| This SIG is the future of Behavior Analysis. The age of the personal robot is on us. Behavior analysis has contributde much to robotics in the past but more importantly has much to offer in the development of the personal robot in the future. This meeting is designed to be a buisness meeting - all leadership positions will be open for a vote. In addition, stimulus money is available for reserch and development in robotics. We will discuss the strategy to bring stimulus money to develop a track for behavior analysis and robotics at the annual ABA:I convention. |
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| Autism Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–9:00 PM |
| North 126 |
| Chair: Ruth M. Donlin (Private Practice) |
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| A business meeting will be held to address numerous administrative matters relevant to the SIG. The business meeting will be followed by a series of very brief presentations ("Show and Tell"). Preselected SIG members will have three minutes to describe and/or show a simple, innovative teaching program, technology, unique form, chart, data collection tool, or something to improve community awareness. The goal is to provide SIG members with ideas and strategies they can easily implement. All interested parties are welcome to attend. |
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