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| Special Interest Group Business Meeting with the ABA Presidents |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Chicago A-F |
| Chair: Frances K. McSweeney (Washington State University) |
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| To discuss issues of SIGs with SIG representatives. |
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| Affiliated Chapters Meeting |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 9:00 AM–9:50 AM |
| Chicago A-F |
| Chair: R. Douglas Greer (Columbia University Teachers College and Graduate School) |
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| To review activities of the Affiliated Chapters Board. |
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| A Road Map to the Autism Program at ABA: A Guide for Newcomers. |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 10:30 AM–11:20 AM |
| Cairo |
| Chair: Jack Scott (Florida Atlantic University) |
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| This session will offer a brief review of the events in the Autism Area of the ABA Program. More specifically, the Program Coordinator for this area will outline presentations, their times, locations, and notable papers that would match the interest of the first time attendees such as students and parents. |
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| Becoming BACB Certified |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Cairo |
| Chair: Christine L. Ratcliff (FSU/BACB) |
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| The presentation will cover important components of the BACB including information on Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) credentials; professional experience, coursework, and degree requirements; approved course sequences; examination administration; eligibility standards; and application for examination. The presentation also will offer information regarding recent changes in the BACB eligibility standards. Time will be provided for participant questions and discussion with presenter. This presentation is intended for individuals who want basic information on the BACB or are planning on becoming certified. |
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| Behaviorists for Social Responsibility |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Greenbriar |
| Chair: Mark A. Mattaini (Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois, Chicago) |
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| 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, and other important social goals. Those gathered will develop a task plan for expanding this work among behavior analysts. |
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| Clinical Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Inman |
| Chair: Ann Branstetter-Rost (Southwest Missouri State University) |
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| Special Interest Group devoted to educating the public and fellow professionals about the clinical applications of behavior analysis. We will be discussing the current state of our organization, making suggestions for improvement, and reviewing the most recent developments in clinical behavior analysis. |
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| Education and Treatment of Children: Editorial Review Board |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Lenox |
| Chair: Daniel E. Hursh (West Virginia University) |
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| A discussion of journal policies and procedures with the goal of making adjustments to increase manuscript submissions, publication impact, and subscriptions. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and become involved with ETC. |
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| Health, Sport & Fitness (HSF) Special Interest Group Annual Meeting |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Hong Kong |
| Chair: Michael A. Kirkpatrick (Wesley College) |
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| The HSF-SIG annual meeting is open to all ABA members and guests. We will discuss strategies for enhancing behavior analytic research, application, and service in the areas of health, sport, and fitness (HSF). Bring a friend! |
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| Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior: Meeting for authors, prospective authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Fairlie |
| Chair: Leonard Green (Washington University) |
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| The Annual Report of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior will be presented, followed by discussion of editorial policies, changes, and issues. We encourage authors and prospective authors to attend. There will be time for questions. |
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| OBM Network Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Cairo |
| Chair: Angela R. Lebbon (Western Michigan University) |
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| The meeting will describe OBM Network activities over the past year, encourage membership in the organization, and seek input from members on important issues regarding the organization's management and future direction. |
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| Positive Behavior Support Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Kennesaw |
| Chair: Matthew Tincani (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) |
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| This meeting is for all members of ABA interested in Positive Behavior Support. The purpose, goals, and activities of the Positive Behavior Support SIG will be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to bring ideas for presentations, research, and other initiatives related to positive behavior support and behavior analysis. |
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| Regular Meeting of the Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Techwood |
| Chair: Matthew E. Andrzejewski (University of Wisconsin, Madison) |
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| The purpose of the general meeting is to elect officers, discuss progress of the organization, and discuss future plans for membership recruitment, conference, and advocacy. All are welcome. |
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| Standard Celeration Society Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Vinings |
| Chair: Michael Fabrizio (Fabrizio/Moors Consulting) |
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| Please join us for this regular meeting of the Standard Celeration Society where we will review progress on current SCS projects, recap the November 2005 International Precision Teaching Conference, receive an update from the editorial board of the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, hear reports from the Society’s officers, and address new business. |
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| Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Baker |
| Chair: Jill L. Basso (Private Practice/BCBA) |
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| Tai chi chuan is a slow-moving, meditative exercise good for health, relaxation, and self-defense. Tai chi is known primarily for its health and is the physical manifestation of the principles of yin/yang as expressed in the Chinese Classics. Participants will be introduced to standing postures and forms that will assist in accessing internal energy (chi), breathing exercises, and movements found in the tai chi form. For a weekend full of sedentary activities and intellectual challenges, tai chi can assist with relaxation of the mind and body. Please wear loose and comfortable clothes. |
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| Teaching Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| University |
| Chair: Patrick S. Williams (University of Houston, Downtown) |
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| Elect new officers and discuss TBA SIG activities for upcoming year. |
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| The Chicago Association for Behavior Analysis (CABA). |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Piedmont |
| Chair: Charles T. Merbitz (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology) |
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| CABA welcomes all members and persons desiring to join CABA to the CABA Business Meeting. We will review 2005-06 and make plans for 2006-07, as well as elect officers. |
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| The New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Spring |
| Chair: Randy I. Horowitz (Eden II Programs) |
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| The purpose of the meeting will be to bring attendees up to date on the activities of NYSABA, and to make plans for activities moving forward. |
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| Autism Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Dunwoody |
| Chair: David A. Celiberti (Private Practice) |
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| A business meeting will be held to address an array of administrative matters relevant to the SIG, as well as to distribute the Revised Consumer Guidelines. The business meeting will be followed by a few discussions. Jack Scott will solicit ideas for ABA 2007. Jerry Shook, Executive Director of the BACB, will also join us to highlight plans to develop an autism specialty certification. All interested parties are welcome to attend. |
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| Speech Pathology Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Harris |
| Chair: Barbara E. Esch (Esch Behavior Consultants, Inc.) |
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| SIG’s 2nd annual meeting of those interested in promoting dissemination to speech & language professionals of behaviorally oriented research and application of evidence-based practices relevant to the scope of practice for speech-language pathologists. We will highlight members’ mission-related activities during 2005-06 and establish priorities for 2006-07 projects. Everyone is invited to attend. |
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