Association for Behavior Analysis International

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.

The purpose of this meeting will be for the editors and reviewers to meet and discuss (a) the current status of Behavior Analyst Today (BAT), and (b) the future of the journal. Information about how the editorial process works, as well as the plan for indexing on various outlets will be covered. New members, and those who would like to be on the editorial board are also welcome.

The purpose of the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Special Interest Group (SIG)meeting is to generate interest; foster collaborative research; share clinical information; and impact training, practice, and reimbursement for pediatric feeding disorders.

Provides intellectual, clinical, and organizational support to other professionals interested in aging and to foster behavior analytic research in aging. The goal of the meeting this year is to discuss issues in the field as well as issues of professional development. In addition, members will provide feedback on student presentations related research in the area of aging, which will be used to award the student researcher award. Finally, new officers will be chosen for any vacated positions in the special interest group.

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. This meeting is intended for individuals who want basic information on the BACB or are planning to become certified.

Members of the Standard Celeration Society will congregate to discuss all business related matters regarding the Society, including but not limited to membership, finances, and the International Precision Teaching annual conference.

Behavior and Social Issues is an interdisciplinary journal that focuses on applications of behavior analytic and cultural analytic science to social, human, and environmental issues. The editorial board will discuss our progress in expanding our open-access, on-line presence, maintenance of the print version, steps toward further "institutionalizing" the journal, and plans to expand high quality submissions with social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability dimensions, as well as those that advance cultural analytic science.

Behavior analysts involved in clinical practice recognize that we owe 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 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 outline the PPP SIG's goals and objectives, and to discuss ways to improve upon the SIG's joint website with the Autism SIG. All interested parents and professionals are encouraged to attend this meeting and visit our webpage at www.AutismPPPSIG.org.

The purpose of this business meeting is to provide updates on the current status of the Nevada Association for Behavior Analysis (NABA), to provide information on NABA to potential new members, and to coordinate upcoming activities.

The Positive Behavior Support Special Interest Group (PBS-SIG) of the Association of Behavior Analysis International 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 overall goal of the PBS SIG is to promote the use of positive behavior support interventions in schools, communities, agencies, and homes and to support practitioners in its use. The PBS SIG addresses members of ABAI engaged in experimental and applied analyses of behavior who are interested in positive behavior support. Established in 2005, the goals of the SIG are to promote and disseminate positive behavior support within ABAI.

All conference attendees interested in behavior analysis, health, and medicine are welcome. The meeting will outline events for the year and nominate and vote in SIG officers. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

To conduct annual business for the Dissemination of Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group.

Our speech pathology special interest group (SPABA) business meeting is open to anyone interested in promoting a behavioral approach to the analysis and treatment of speech and language disorders. The meeting will consist of member reports on mission-related activities and several brief invited presentations of professional interest to attendees. The Student Research Grant award recipient will also present on their award winning submission. As well, new this year, SPABA will present a dissemination award to an ABAI student member for their work in raising awareness about behavior analysis among speech-language pathologists. The SPABA business meeting will be followed by a social hour reception to allow for informal interaction among SIG members and interested others. Please feel free to join us.

This meeting provides an opportunity for professionals and parents of children receiving behavior analytic services to gather in an informal setting to discuss the conference and common issues. Autism treatment is expected to be a major topic. Pamela Gorski, Executive Director of Reaching Potentials, Inc., an applied behavior analysis service agency, will host this meeting. Refreshments will be provided.

This meeting will address important developments within the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) relating to growth and changes in the BACB. Topics will include: changes to eligibility and certification maintenance requirements, disciplinary standards for BACB certificants, and online certification management. The presentation also will focus on future goals and actions of the BACB.

The Applied Animal Behavior (AAB) SIG brings together individuals who specialize in or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the appreciation, understanding, and management of animal behavior across species. The AAB SIG has three primary purposes: 1) To promote behavior analytic research and the exchange of scientific information in the area of animal behavior; 2) to advocate for and promote high standards in the application of methods and techniques of behavior change with animals in applied settings; and 3) to support and promote excellence in the education and research practices of individuals dedicated to the study and management of animal behavior in applied settings. All are welcome to attend.

The purpose of the Direct Instruction (DI) Special Interest Group is to promote Direct Instruction research and practice within the field of behavior analysis. Members of the Direct Instruction SIG are researchers, practitioners, students and others who have an interest in Direct Instruction. The purpose of the Direct Instruction SIG business meeting is to review previously established goals and objectives, revisit priorities, discuss future directions of the DI SIG, and to establish new goals and objectives as appropriate. Membership is open to anyone interested in promoting research-validated instructional practices through Direct Instruction. New members are welcome and all interested persons are invited to attend the 2011 DI SIG business meeting. Please contact one of the SIG chair persons for more information about joining the Direct Instruction Special Interest Group.

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. All Student Program Representatives and student members are invited to attend.

The purpose of this meeting is to review submission data from the last year for the journal and to discuss issues surrounding the journal. This is an open meeting, and members of the Editorial Review Board, as well as any other interested parties, are welcome to attend.

All conference attendees interested in behavior analytic applications in health, sport, and fitness are welcome. During this meeting, the business of the special interest group will be conducted. This year we will also have a discussion of current and future research projects. The aim will be to facilitate collaborations and stimulate discussion on this topic. Anyone interested in these areas should attend. Future events and activities will be discussed.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss areas of common interest affecting persons with acquired brain injury and related neurological deficits. This group provides an opportunity for networking with other professionals in neurobehavioral programs from around the country. Topics such as skill acquisition, community re-entry, military related injuries, funding, current trends, research, jobs and internships will be reviewed. Search: Facebook - ABA Rehab Special Interest Group to connect with this group and join at the meeting.