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| Affiliated Chapters Board Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Franklin Hall 12-13 |
| Chair: Gordon Bourland (Trinity Behavioral Associates) |
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The 2024 business meeting of the ABAI Affiliate Chapters Board will describe the role, structure, membership, and functions of the committee, its activities in the past year, and its plans for the coming year. Audience questions for and interaction with committee members are encouraged. The meeting is open to all convention attendees. |
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| Neuroscience Special Interest Group (SIG) |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Meeting Room 402 |
| Chair: Suzanne H. Mitchell (Oregon Health & Science University) |
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Discussion of future SIG activities and network with other attendees interested in neuroscience and behavior. |
| Keyword(s): brain injury, neuroscience |
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| Behavior Analysis Programs in Higher Education (Accreditation, Tiered Model, and Verified Course Sequence (VCS)) |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Convention Center, 200 Level, 203 AB |
| Chair: Benjamin N. Witts (St. Cloud State University) |
| Presenting Authors: CAROL PILGRIM (University of North Carolina Wilmington), MICHAEL PERONE (West Virginia University) |
Behavior Analysis Programs in Higher Education interested in obtaining quality recognition are growing. During this exciting time, ABAI’s Accreditation Board is positioned to support programs transitioning to ABAI’s Tiered Model of Education. This is an open meeting to disseminate information about the Tiered Model of Education to new and established behavior analysis training programs. Topics will include eligibility requirements, application and review process, transition guidance, and the benefits of recognition and accreditation. |
| Keyword(s): Accreditation, Higher Education, VCS |
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| Behavioral Development Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon AB |
| Chair: Gladys Williams (
CIEL, Spain;
Learnmoreinc, NY
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| The SIG promotes behavior analytic empirical and conceptual analyses of issues related to behavioral development, and it encourages examination of how methodological and theoretical positions outside behavior analysis approach these issues empirically and conceptually. These kinds of analyses have often dealt with complex kinds of behavior such as verbal behavior development, stimulus equivalence, relational frames, and problem solving, as well as normal and problematic behaviors in social interactions, as well as the historical bases of behaviorism and behavior analysis as basic science and applied practice. The business meeting will review activities during the past year and discuss plans for the next. All are welcome to attend. |
| Keyword(s): Human development |
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| Evolution of Behavior Analysis: Evolution Sciences Special Interest Group (EvoSci SIG) Establishment |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon CD |
| Chair: Yukie Kurumiya (The Chicago School) |
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| This is an open meeting for anyone interested in the advancement and evolution of behavior analysis through the lenses of evolutionary science and cultural selection. This meeting will serve to update EvoSci SIG supporting members on our progress in establishing the SIG. We invite interested behavior analysts across related disciplines to share their aspirations on the evolution of our field. |
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| Applied Animal Behavior Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon E |
| Chair: Lindsay Mehrkam (Monmouth University) |
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| The Applied Animal Behavior (AAB) SIG brings together individuals who specialize or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the care, treatment, welfare, and understanding of animals and their behavior. Our mission is to promote applied animal behavior analytic research, set high standards in methods and techniques of animal training, support those in the applied animal behavior field, and promote the well-being of animals in applied settings wherever they are found. The AAB SIG has many resources available to our members, and hosts a members’ meeting at the annual ABA convention. Our members include academics, researchers, practitioners from various fields, and consumers. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about and contributing to this growing field. |
| Keyword(s): animal training, animal welfare, enrichment, human-animal interaction |
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| Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon F |
| Chair: Zoe Lucock (Positive Ageing Consultancy & Training ) |
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| The Behavioral Gerontology SIG (https://bgsig.abainternational.org) provides an open forum for students, practitioners, and researchers who have an interest in applying the science, practice and philosophy of behavior analysis to wellbeing in later life, typically referring to ages 65 and older. The goal is to promote the development, implementation and evaluation of behavior analytic approaches to a wide variety of topics with high public health significance in this population, such as self management for health promotion and disease prevention, and functional assessments of and interventions for behavioral changes commonly associated with neurocognitive disorders (e.g., due to Alzheimer's disease). The meeting will update attendees on progress of the SIG over the last year, explore attendee's interests and needs and foster collaborations and the sharing of information, to encourage education, training, practice and research. Development of new materials for members including webinars, recruitment and organisational issues are central to the meeting agenda. |
| Keyword(s): aging, dementia, gerontology |
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| Autism Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon G |
| Chair: Justin B. Leaf (Autism Partnership Foundation; Endicott College) |
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| The purposes of the Autism Special Interest Group (Autism SIG) are to (1) promote evidence based practices in regard to treatment for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); (2) promote best practices as it relates to procedures/interventions based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it relates to individuals diagnosed with ASD; (3) 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; (4) help protect individuals diagnosed with ASD and their families from ineffective, non-evidence based, and/or potential harmful treatment(s); (5) serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members; and (6) organize an annual meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the SIG. This business meeting will briefly describe recent developments that have occurred within the Autism SIG as well as an open discussion about future plans in the upcoming year. |
| Keyword(s): autism |
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| Behaviorists for Social Responsibility (BFSR) & Behavior and Social Issues (BSI) Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon H |
| Chair: Traci M. Cihon (Behaviorists for Social Responsibility) |
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| BFSR is the oldest SIG in ABAI. BFSR SIG members engage in theoretical, conceptual, and empirical analyses of significant social issues related sustainability, economic and social justice, violence, health and wellness, political systems, culture, among others. The BFSR SIG also maintains a close relationship with the journal, Behavior and Social Issues. In this joint business meeting, the BFSR planners will report on our active projects, including (a) the Matrix Project which is oriented toward increasing preparation and opportunities for behavior analysts to engage in work related to major social issues, (b) international outreach, (c) social media presence, and (d) education initiatives. The senior editorial team will provide updates regarding Behavior and Social Issues. Discussion of opportunities for participation in both the BFSR SIG and the journal will follow these brief updates. |
| Keyword(s): Activism, Culture, Social Issues, Sustainabilitiy |
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| LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Franklin Hall 1-2 |
| Chair: Matthew Capriotti (San Jose State University) |
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| The LGBTQ+ SIG is a professional space devoted to the intersections of LGBTQ+ communities and behavior analysis. We strive to be a professional home for LGBTQ+ behavior analysts. We also cultivate discussion among behavior analysts of all backgrounds and identities about ways to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals through behavior analytic practice and research. The SIG is devoted to community, mentorship, collaboration, and conversation.
This meeting will serve to acquaint current and potential new SIG members with the SIG, provide an update on activities, discuss priorities for the coming year, and introduce membership to leadership candidates for the upcoming year. We encourage folks not yet familiar with our group to come meet us and hear what we are about! |
| Keyword(s): Diversity, LGBTQ, queer, transgender |
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| Challenging Behavior Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Franklin Hall 9-10 |
| Chair: Amanda Zangrillo (University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute) |
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| Challenging behaviors exist along a continuum and may be conceptualized as externalizing behaviors producing significant impact on the individual, others or the environment. These behaviors can impact participation in home, school, and/or community activities. The assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors is a foundational part of applied behavior analysis yet, at the present time there is no existing special interest group housed within ABAI aimed at advancing clinical, research, training, and advocacy endeavors pertaining to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to meet the need and fill the gap for the ABAI membership in clinical, research, training, and advocacy endeavors. The purpose of this meeting will be to garner interest from the ABAI community, conduct a business meeting and further develop the SIGs mission and strategic goals. |
| Keyword(s): advocacy, Challenging behavior, training |
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| Behavior Analysis in Military and Veteran Issues |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Meeting Room 401 |
| Chair: Abigail B. Calkin (Calkin Consulting Center) |
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The Military and Veterans SIG is devoted to the application of behavior analysis to US and UK military service members' and veterans’ issues. This is a group whose emphasis concerns US/UK/Canadian veterans of all wars. Governments have been concerned about the number of veterans suffering from brain or spinal injuries, post traumatic stress, suicidal issues, lack of access to social services, and addiction problems related to their active duty service. In each of these areas behavior analysis has developed effective treatments. This SIG promotes awareness of these issues and facilitates the research and practice of ABA with this population. |
| Keyword(s): Health, PTSD, Suicide, TBI |
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| Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 3, Liberty Ballroom Salon A |
| Chair: Catherine Williams (University of North Carolina Wilmington) |
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| This will be the business meeting for the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special Interest Group (EAHB SIG). We welcome all to join us (whether you are active in the SIG or never heard of it before reading this!) to hear about current activities, listen to our student paper competition winner, and discuss our future directions. The mission of the EAHB SIG is to promote the experimental analysis of behavior with human subjects as a means of addressing important fundamental questions about human problems and human nature. In recent years, the energies of EAHB SIG members have focused on three continuing projects: (1) The EAHB SIG Distinguished Contributions Award: This award is designed to recognize substantive and sustained contributions to the EAHB literature. The award is presented at the annual convention. (2) The Student Paper Competition: The competition is designed to promote and recognize scholarly activity in the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior. Participants receive high quality reviews from experts in their respective areas of research. (3) The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Bulletin: The SIG also maintains an online journal (ISSN 1938-7237) for the publication of empirical articles, technical reports, and other types of articles of interest to researchers engaged in the experimental analysis of human behavior. |
| Keyword(s): EAHB, Experimental Analysis, Human Behavior, Human Operant |
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| Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 3, Liberty Ballroom Salon BC |
| Chair: John C. Borrero (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
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| This business meeting is for all current and former editorial board members and authors who are interested in learning more about publishing in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Editor of JABA will present on recent trends in the journal. |
| Keyword(s): JABA |
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| Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) Special Interest Group (SIG) Annual Business Meeting |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Marriott Downtown, Level 3, Independence Ballroom |
| Chair: Melanie Pellecchia (University of Pennsylvania) |
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| The NDBI SIG invites new and returning members to attend our annual business meeting. We will discuss our SIG's mission and present opportunities for involvement. |
| Keyword(s): NDBI, naturalistic |
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