Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Autism SIG brings together individuals who specialize or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the education and treatment of those with autism across the lifespan. The SIG has six primary purposes: To promote evidence-based practices in regard to treatment for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To promote best practices as they relate to procedures/interventions based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis as it relates to individuals diagnosed with ASD. To help individuals diagnosed with ASD, families of individuals diagnosed with ASD, and consumers to identify components of evidence-based practices, quality behavioral intervention, and effective treatments. To help protect individuals diagnosed with ASD and their families from ineffective, non-evidence-based, and/or potentially harmful treatment(s). To serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members. To organize an annual meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the SIG.

Our diverse membership includes academicians, researchers, students, administrators, practitioners from a variety of disciplines, parents, and other consumers. We welcome new members who share our interest in applied behavior analysis and autism treatment.

The Autism SIG publishes a variety of resources for practitioners, researchers, and consumers of applied behavior analysis services. The SIG also hosts a members' meeting at the ABAI annual convention.

It has been an exciting year for the Autism Special Interest Group (SIG). Within the Throughout the year members of the Autism Sig have worked on numerous papers and committees to help disseminate the benefit of quality behavioral intervention as it relates to autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. Further, members of the Autism Sig have worked tirelessly to provide consumers and professionals resources concerning misinformation about Applied Behavior Analysis. We hope to continue to be productive and have several goals in the upcoming year. One of our main goals is to start publishing articles in response to misinformation about Applied Behavior Analysis. Our second goal is to continue to promote quality and progressive behavioral intervention. Finally, we look forward to continually working closely with ABAI and the ABAI autism conference. We are optimistic that engaging in all of these activities will result in the improvement of behavioral intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. We hope that professionals will consider becoming members of the Autism SIG and help promote quality behavioral intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

The study and treatment of autism are rapidly growing fields, and applied behavior analysis is the treatment of choice for individuals with autism. The Autism SIG provides state-of-the-art information about research and clinical methods for working with individuals with ASD.