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| Behavior Analyst Certification Board International Certification Development |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Montreal |
| Chair: Gerald A Shook (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) |
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| The presentation will discuss important components of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® which include: Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA®) and Board Certified 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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| CalABA Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Auburn |
| Chair: Gina Green (San Diego State University) |
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| This will be an open board meeting for members of the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA). Non-members are invited, to find out more about CalABA and how they may become involved in the organization. |
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| HABA: Hawai'ian Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Inman |
| Chair: Kimberly A. Smalley (Hawai'ian Association for Behavior Analysis) |
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| Quarterly meeting of HABA. |
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| HSF Activity: Trunk Training |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Greenbriar |
| Chair: Gordon O. Henry (Ottawa University) |
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| Participants will learn and practice exercises designed to maximize reinforcement gained through participation in racquet sports and other recreational activities, avoid pain stemming from back and abdominal muscle weakness, and to counteract the physiological effects of long hours sitting at one's desk. |
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| Interbehaviorists in ABA Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Piedmont |
| Chair: Thomas L. Sharpe, Jr. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| To re-establish a membership communication exchange and enhance interdisciplinary information visibility for potentially interested professionals. Focus of the interest group provides an interdisciplincary forum for those engaged in the experimental and/or applied analysis of behavior to include a systemic, ecological, inclusive, and functionally interactive approach to time-sensitive behavior and event relationships. Interest has been stimulated in large part by the pioneering work of J. R. Kantor. Those with a diverse range of content interests across education, social, and experimental and applied psychology are encouraged to participate. All ABA members interested in Interbehaviorism are welcome and encouraged to attend in providing a rich and supportive forum for research and application engagement from an interbehavioral perspective. |
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| JABA Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Lenox |
| Chair: Patrick C. Friman (Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys' Town) |
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| Annual meeting of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. |
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| Parent Professional Partnership Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Vancouver |
| Chair: David A. Celiberti (Private Practice) |
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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 professional working together presents both exciting opportunities and possibilities. A business meeting will be held to provide a forum for networking, to disseminate the revised Consumer Guidelines, to discuss our webpage, and to further develop priorities. The New Jersey Association for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) will provide continental breakfast. All interested parents and professionals are encouraged to attend. |
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| The New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM |
| Fairlie |
| Chair: Marlene Cohen (Rutgers University) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| To review progress of our affiliate chapter over the past year and to plan for future goals and events. |
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| BACB University Contact Faculty Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| International Ballroom North |
| Chair: Gerald A Shook (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) |
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| The 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 practica. All BACB university contact faculty are urged to attend or send a faculty representative. |
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| Behaviorists Interested in Gambling Special Interest Group (BIG SIG) |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Piedmont |
| Chair: Ginger R. Wilson (Nyansa Learning Corporation) |
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| The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the events of our special interest group in the last year and potential areas of expansion. Discussion will also focus on our gambling book and newsletter, in addition to activities for the next year and election of BIG SIG officers. |
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| Editorial Board Meeting for the Behavior Analyst Today and All BAO Journals |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Auburn |
| Chair: Michael Weinberg (Orlando Behavior Health Services, LLC) |
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| The editorial board for the Behavior Analyst Today will meet to discuss journal business for the coming year, review status of operations in the preceding year, policy issues, editorial processes, submission policy and criteria, and answer questions from those in attendance. |
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| Editorial Board, Behavior and Social Issues |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Edgewood |
| Chair: Mark A. Mattaini (Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois, Chicago) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The editorial board will discuss plans to expand access and submissions to the journal, as well as plans for upcoming special issues. |
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| Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| University |
| Chair: Cynthia J. Pietras (Western Michigan University) |
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| The EAHB SIG aims to promote experimental anlyses of human behavior. The agenda for the 2006 SIG meeting includes: award ceremony for winners of the 2005/2006 Student Paper Competition; soliciting nominations for the 2007 Distinguished Career Award, discussion of the EAHB Bulletin (online journal), review of fees and membership, and other SIG-related business. |
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| Journal of Behavioral Education Editorial Board and Information Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Fairlie |
| Chair: Phillip J. Belfiore (Mercyhurst College) |
| Presenting Authors: |
| The journal of behavioral education will hold its annual editorial board meeting and general information session. The purpose of this meeting is to update the board on the current status and future directions of the journal, and to inform the general public regarding the availability of the journal as an outlet for applied scholarly submissions. |
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| Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis Business Meeting |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Marietta |
| Chair: Kevin P. Klatt (University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire) |
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| The Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) will be holding the semi-annual business meeting to discuss the 2006 convention. |
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| Parents and Professionals Sharing the Conference Experience |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Roswell |
| 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 for 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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| Rehabilitation and Independent Living Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Vinings |
| Chair: Michael P. Mozzoni (Timber Ridge Group, Inc.) |
| Presenting Authors: |
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| SIG Español |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Techwood |
| Chair: Mapy Chavez-Brown (Wagner College) |
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| El SIG Español se dedica a la difusión del análisis del comportamiento entre los miembros del ABA que hablan español, asi como a la comunidad de habla hispana. |
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| Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group |
| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| 7:00 PM–7:50 PM |
| Spring |
| Chair: William F. Potter (California State University, Stanislaus) |
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| The VB SIG is dedicated to promoting research, teaching and general dissemination of news related to Verbal Behavior. The purpose of the meeting is to network people involved or interested in VB, as well as establish projects and activities related to VB. Everyone is invited to attend. |
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