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| Health, Sport, and Fitness Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 120 D |
| Chair: Marianne L. Jackson (California State Unversity, Fresno) |
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| All conference attendees interested in behavior analysis, health, sport, and fitness are welcome. During this meeting, the business of the special interest group will be conducted. Anyone interested in these areas should attend. Organizing collaborations and projects may be part of the agenda. |
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| Behavior Analysis Online Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 226 C |
| Chair: Michael Weinberg (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC) |
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| The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and review the business of the Behavior Analyst Online journals with the governing board. The governing board will review actions and activities of the journals for the past year; discuss editorial policies and appointments for the journals; and review journal readership rates, publication schedules, journal procedures, and business of the journals for the coming year. Any changes to the by-laws, membership on the board, and votes will also be conducted at this meeting. |
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| Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior: Meeting for Authors, Prospective Authors, and Board Members |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 227 A |
| Chair: James E. Mazur (Southern Connecticut State University) |
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| The annual report of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (JEAB) will be presented, followed by discussion of editorial policies and issues. We encourage authors and prospective authors to attend. Questions and suggestions are encouraged. |
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| Direct Instruction Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 129 A |
| Chair: Cathy L. Watkins (California State University, Stanislaus) |
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| The Direct Instruction Special Interest Group (DI SIG) of the Association for Behavior Analysis International is a group of behavior analysts interested in the design and delivery of direct instruction programs. The goal of the DI SIG is to promote research and disseminate information about direct instruction (DI) within the field of behavior analysis. Anyone interested in DI is welcome to attend. |
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| Behavior and Social Issues Editorial Board |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 129 B |
| Chair: Mark A. Mattaini (Jane Addams College of Social Work-UIC) |
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| The editorial board will discuss progress in expanding our open access, on-line presence; expanding indexing; "institutionalizing" the journal; the future of the print version; and plans to expand submissions with social justice, human rights, and environmental implications as well as those that advance cultural analytic science. |
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| Parent Professional Partnership Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 126 |
| Chair: David A. Celiberti (Association for Science in Autism Treatment) |
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| The discipline of applied behavior analysis owes much to parents who have been staunch advocates for higher quality services for their children. The synergy that can arise from parents and professionals working together creates both exciting opportunities and possibilities. The Parent Professional Partnership SIG is one such opportunity. A business meeting will be held to provide a forum for networking, to help orient parents to the conference, to outline the PPP SIG’s goals and objectives, and to discuss ways to improve upon the SIG website. All interested parents and professionals are encouraged to attend this meeting and visit our webpage at www.PPPSIG.org. |
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| Breathing for Optimum Performance |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 121 A |
| Chair: Robert M. Stein (Center for Neurobehavioral Health, Ltd.) |
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| This event, a meeting for the Health, Sports, and Fitness SIG, will teach participants an aggressive, hard-exhalation, “on-the-spot” breathing strategy that promotes diaphragmatic breathing and a short-term reduction in heart rate. Applications will be discussed and demonstrated for “precision” sports such as golf and billiards, as well as anaerobic and aerobic endurance sports, physical rehabilitation, and performance anxiety. |
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| Iowa Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 122 A |
| Chair: John Pokrzywinski (Woodward Resource Center) |
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| This will be the first formal business meeting of Iowa ABA to elect officers, modify and ratify proposed bylaws, review the mission of the chapter, and develop an agenda for the coming year. All interested individuals are invited to attend. |
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| Education and Treatment of Children: Editorial Review Board |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 131 A |
| Chair: Dan Hursh (West Virginia University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| We invite all those on the editorial review board and those interested in becoming involved to attend. We will be discussing policies and initiatives that strengthen and maintain the journal. Data on manuscript flow and subscriptions will be presented and discussed. |
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| Standard Celeration Society |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 131 BC |
| Chair: William J. Helsel (AGILE Learner''s Program/PLEA) |
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| The Standard Celeration Society promotes use of the Standard Celeration Chart, both for furthering the science of behavior and of learning, as well as for developing practical applications based on that science. In adherence to the By-laws of the society, an annual business meeting is to be held at the ABAI Convention to discuss membership, actions of the executive group, the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, the annual conference, and financial report. |
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| Behavior Analyst Certification Board: International Certification Development |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 124 A |
| Chair: Gerald L. Shook (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) |
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| This meeting will address important components of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) which include: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credentials; professional experience, coursework, and degree requirements; approved course sequences; international examination administration; eligibility standards; and application for examination. Special emphasis will be on how individual countries can work with the BACB to develop time-limited alternative pathways for residents of the country to qualify for the BACB examinations. The presentation also will provide an overview of the current status of the BACB and its certificants. The presentation will focus on development of the BACB in the future, particularly as it relates to certification outside of the United States. Time will be provided for participant questions and discussion with the presenter. |
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| Information and Recruitment Session for the First Middle Eastern Master's Degree Program in Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 221 C |
| Chair: Erick M. Dubuque (University of Nevada, Reno) |
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| In October of 2005, a delegation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with the purpose of exploring and promoting the long-term development of behavior analysis in the region. During their visit the delegation met with several prominent figures in government, education, and military including a visit with Her Royal Highness, Princess Muna Al Hussein. A main topic of interest discussed during these meetings was the establishment of higher education programs in behavior analysis designed to train practitioners and educators. In response to these concerns, the President of the Jordanian University of Science and Technology (JUST), unveiled his plan to establish the first Middle Eastern Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Health Analysis.
The program has currently been in existence for almost two years and is housed in the School of Nursing Program at JUST. The purpose of this business meeting is to provide attendees with information about living and working in the first Middle Eastern graduate program in behavior analysis. Ph.D. level behavior analysts interested in teaching academic coursework and Master's level behavior analysts with relevant applied experience interested in teaching practicum courses in Jordan are encouraged to attend. |
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| Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 124 B |
| Chair: Jennifer L. Sobie (University of Illinois) |
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| The annual business meeting of the Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group (AAB SIG) will meet to discuss current membership, the treasurer's report, and relevant issues and advances through behavior analysis in the field of applied animal behavior. Specifically, discussion will touch upon advancement of SIG interests in and beyond the ABAI conference and opportunities for student research in applied animal behavior. Announcement of nominees for the Marion Breland Bailey Student Research and Scholarship Award will be included. A newsletter containing a compilation of SIG-related presentations for the 2009 convention program will be provided to all attendees. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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| Behavioral Coaching and Behavioral Counseling Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| North 222 C |
| Chair: Joseph D. Cautilli (Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners) |
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| Counseling is traditionally a field focused on working with normal people with problems. Coaching is a field identified as working with people who desire to reach a specific goal. Behaviorism has had considerable influence in both areas. The Behavioral Coaching and Behavioral Counseling Special Interest Group is devoted to preserving the tradition of behaviorism in counseling and coaching. Our initial business will be to elect SIG officers and plan an agenda for the upcoming year. In addition, since several of our members have identified areas of need, this meeting will be a workgroup meeting. The primary agenda will be to develop guidelines for behavioral coaches. In addition, several members have expressed an interest in developing a process by which behaviorists in counseling can be identified for insurance companies. Many insurance companies seek people with behavioral expertise in problem areas such as marital difficulties, addictions, as well as short term problems such as depression and adjustment problems for those faced by veterans returning from war. The SIG will set out to define a process by which counselors can identify their behavioral expertise. Finally, we will discuss the possibility of releasing a journal in the upcoming year. |
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| Crime, Delinquency, and Forensic Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 227 A |
| Chair: Joseph D. Cautilli (Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners/ Saint Joseph's University) |
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| This meeting is to welcome new members and discuss accomplishments in advocating for evidenced-based behavioral principles in the correctional field and prevention field. In addition, time will be spent discussing the role of behavior analysts in consulting to courts and adminstrative systems. Finally, the health of the website, listserve, and journal will be discussed. All are welcome! |
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| Evidence-Based Practices Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 124 B |
| Chair: Teri Lewis-Palmer (Independent Consultant) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| This annual SIG business meeting will focus on review of last year's activities as well as an action plan for the upcoming year, including discussion of the newsletter, publications, website, and collaboration with other SIGs. Election of officers will also take place. |
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| Teaching Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 131 A |
| Chair: Christine Hoffner Barthold (University of Delaware) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The purpose of this meeting is to update members on the activities of the SIG as well as set an agenda for activities in the coming year. |
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| Ohio ABA |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 226 C |
| Chair: Terri Hessler (The Ohio State University, Newark) |
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| This is the first meeting of this chapter. Information regarding the mission of the chapter, as well as details regarding membership, will be disseminated. Elections will be held for officers for the upcoming year. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend. |
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| Developmental Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (DEV SIG) |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 122 A |
| Chair: Martha Pelaez (Florida International University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The purpose of the DEV SIG meeting is to review the accomplishments of 2008 and to set up new goals and objectives for 2009. Special attention will be placed to the convention program and decisions for future invited addresses. We will devote time to plan on the continuous successful publications of the Behavior Development Bulletin (BDB). Martha Pelaez, editor of the journal, with the assistance of Joseph Cautilli, Mike Weinberg, and C. A. Thomas has taken the journal to new heights. We will discuss the publication of recent special issues online as a joint venture with Behavior Analysis Online (BAO). |
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| Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 222 C |
| Chair: Adam Derenne (University of North Dakota) |
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| The Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) will be holding the semi-annual business meeting to discuss the 2009 convention. |
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| Central Mississippi Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 129 B |
| Chair: Craig A. Thomas (TCLC MS Behavior Clinic) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| This will be the annual business meeting for the chapter. During this meeting, officers will be selected and voting will take place on the annual agenda. |
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| Behavioral Technology Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 129 A |
| Chair: Christina Whalen (Jigsaw Learning) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| Increasing trends in technology have meant more assessments, interventions, and research are employing the latest technology to help consumers. Although there are a great deal of technology-based tools being purchased and implemented in schools, homes, workplaces, and in the community, many of these tools are not based on the principles of behavior analysis and thus, do not necessarily offer what they are intending. Several products exist that are grounded in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and it is expected that a large increase will be seen in the upcoming years. The purpose of the Behavioral Technology SIG is to increase awareness around technology in ABA, promote and educate ABA through the use of technology, discuss standards for product development and implementation for the ABA community, and to provide a forum for those interested in technology in ABA for sharing ideas and developing accepted practices for this type of ABA. This new SIG hopes to bring together a larger group of members, publish a new website in 2009, and plan for presentations on this topic at future ABAI events. |
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| Behavior Analyst Certification Board: University Contact Faculty |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 124 A |
| Chair: Gerald L. Shook (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) |
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| The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) University Contact Faculty Meeting will address new developments in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board that relate to universities with BACB approved course sequences and approved experience courses. All BACB university contact faculty are urged to attend or send a faculty representative. |
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| Positive Behavior Support Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 121 A |
| Chair: Robert F. Putnam (The May Institute, Inc.) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The Association for Behavior Analysis Positive Behavior Support Special Interest Group (PBS SIG) is dedicated to promoting research-based strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science with person-centered values and systems change to increase quality of life and decrease problem behaviors. The goal of the PBS SIG is to promote the use of positive behavior support interventions in schools, communities, agencies, and in homes and to support practitioners in the use of interventions. |
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| Parents and Professionals Sharing the Conference Experience |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 126 |
| Chair: Pamela H. Gorski (Reaching Potentials Inc.) |
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| This meeting provides an opportunity for parents of children receiving behavior analytic services and professionals to gather in an informal setting to discuss the conference and common issues. Autism treatment is expected to be a major topic. Pam Gorski, executive director of Reaching Potentials, an ABA parent support services agency, will host this meeting. Refreshments will be provided. |
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| Practice Board |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 121 BC |
| Chair: Linda J. Parrott Hayes (University of Nevada, Reno) |
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| Open to members for discussion of Practice needs. |
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| North West Association for Behavior Analysis (NWABA) Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| North 122 BC |
| Chair: Ryan M. Zayac (Central Washington University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis invites all of its members and any interested parties to join us for a discussion on the reorganization of the chapter, the planning of future conferences, and the amendment of chapter by-laws. We will also be setting priorities for NWABA and entertaining any new business. |
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| Kentucky ABA (KABA) First Annual Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 7:30 PM–8:20 PM |
| North 224 A |
| Chair: Thomas L. Sharpe (Educational Consulting, Inc.) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| Currently, there does not exist a formal State of Kentucky ABA Chapter. Many practicing applied and experimental practitioners of behavior analysis, and university level behavior analysis faculty, have sought local and regional support through adjacent state organizations. Through Spalding University’s implementation of a new graduate program with primary focus on the professional preparation of aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts BCBAs), and their commitment through a complement of faculty devoted to engaging in the principles, practice, and dissemination of behavior analysis in all of its forms, this meeting provides a forum for all interested professionals to engage in the organization of a new State of Kentucky ABA Chapter. For additional information, and for those who may not be able to attend, please contact: Tom Sharpe, Professor and BCBA Program Director, 702-241-1718, TomSharpe23@yahoo.com; or David Morgan, Professor and BCBA Program Faculty, 502-585-9911, dmorgan@spalding.edu. |
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| Association for Behavior Analysis International Student Committee |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| 8:30 PM–9:20 PM |
| North 221 C |
| Chair: Erick M. Dubuque (University of Nevada, Reno) |
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| The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the activities and future goals of ABAI's Student Committee. Student members will be provided with information on various ways to become involved with the Student Committee and will have the opportunity to suggest future directions and goals. We invite all student members to attend this meeting. |
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