Behavioral
Resources 
The
Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the premier professional organization for those
adhering to the functional approach to behavior change.
ABA has a number of affiliated state chapters.
ABA's annual meeting is always full of material on the range of behavioral strategies for
effecting efficient change. Advanced technical information on Functional
Behavioral Assessments is always featured at the annual meeting. The annual
convention is held in late May-early June each year.
The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
a psychology journal primarily for the original publication of experimental research
involving applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social
importance. The site has an advanced search engine for access to abstracts since the
first issue in 1968. There are also selected complete articles available online.
The Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior is a psychology
journal primarily for the original publication of experiments relevant to the behavior of
individual organisms.
The Cambridge Center
for Behavioral Studies is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to bring
solutions from behavioral science to real-world challenges. "This site supports
three objectives: Provide information to the public about a range of practical
applications of behavioral technology. Provide information resources, such as the
Behavioral Virtual Community, to the behavioral professional. Serve as the home for
the Behavior Analysis Webring, linking together the major Internet resources in behavior
analysis around the world."
The Division for the Experimental
Analysis of Behavior, among the APA divisions that advance psychology as a natural
science, is perhaps unique in its emphasis on behavior as a subject matter in its
own right. This analysis is pursued in three relatively distinct ways: In the
experimental analysis of behavior per se, which undertakes research on basic behavioral
processes in a temporal and biological context. In applied behavior analysis, which
extends these processes and research procedures to behavior in a social context,
especially to behavior-environment relationships of relatively immediate individual ,
social, and cultural importance. In the conceptual analysis of behavior, which
addresses historical, philosophical, theoretical, and methodological issues. The
Division's membership includes individuals with interests in areas as diverse as ethology
and psychopharmacology; developmental and social psychology; clinical psychology,
education, and social work; and the history, systems, and philosophy of psychology.
The
Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy is a professional, interdisciplinary
organization which is concerned with the application of behavioral and cognitive sciences
to understanding human behavior, developing interventions to enhance the human condition,
and promoting the appropriate utilization of these interventions. AABT publishes a
newsletter the Behavior Therapist and a journal Behavior Therapy which
contain up-to-date material on research and application of principles of learning to human
dysfunction.
The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Special
Interest Group (EAHB-SIG) is chartered by the Association for Behavior Analysis, an
organization of more than 2,000 individuals who apply Behavior Analysis to a variety of
conceptual, applied, and basic issues or for whom the study of Behavior Analysis as a
discipline is a compelling scholarly pursuit.
The Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis serves as a scientific and professional reference group that embraces the
principles and practices of behavior analysis. Our goal is to promote research
that will advance understanding of both human and animal behavior and to
identify and promote the use of effective and humane behavioral procedures
that meet the educational and habilitative needs of individuals. In addition,
ALABA strives to serve as a resource for political, legislative, and
policy-making bodies in Alabama in ways that support the scientific and
professional interests of behavior analysis.
The Florida
Association for Behavior Analysis was founded to promote the ethical, humane, and
effective application of behavior principles in settings ranging from the community group
home to the corporate boardroom. Offering the best in continuing education is one of our
primary goals. A second major purpose of FABA is to promote the profession of
Behavior Analysis. The Certified Behavior Analyst exam, conducted by the Florida
Department of Professional Regulation, is held in conjunction with our annual meeting.
The Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis
(GABA) was founded in 2001 to provide: (1) a professional network and resource for behavior analysts in Georgia; (2) a forum for members to collaborate, disseminate recent research, share ideas, and discuss needs; (3) a voice to promote the ethical and effective use of behavior analysis; (4) a resource for those seeking ABA services in Georgia; (5) the organization of an annual regional ABA conference; and (6) a provider of continuing education for professionals in Georgia
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis "represents
scientists, scholars, and practitioners in psychology, education, and related fields who
reside in New York State and are interested in the experimental analysis of behavior in
all forms. We sponsor local presentations, publish a newsletter and mailing list, and run
an annual conference. NYSABA currently has over 200 members and keeps them in touch
with events that affect those of us here in New York State.
The North Carolina Association for
Behavior Analysis is a non-profit state organization for persons who are
interested in the study and practice of behavior analysis. NCABA is a chapter of the
International Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA).
The Northwestern Association for Behavior
Analysis (NWABA) is an independent, non-profit, professional organization affiliated
with the Association for Behavior Analysis, an international organization dedicated to the
science of behavior and its application to social issues. Our members live and work in the
northwestern United States and western Canada.
The Phobias and Related Anxiety
Disorders SIG of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy.
Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis "is
looking for Charter Members on all levels including Professional, Full, Student, and
Affiliate. TABA is open to all folks currently practicing applied behavior analysis,
engaged in basic behavioral research, studying behavior analysis or just plain interested
in behavior analysis. TABA is the place for Tennessee’s behavior analysts to
network, exchange information, and share in a common voice for the discipline.
Additionally, sponsorship of Tennessee-based conferences will provide a local venue for
research dissemination, paper presentation, and conceptual, legal and ethical
questioning."
The Texas Association for Behavior
Analysis (TxABA: pronounced "Texahba") was founded in 1986. Its mission is
to advance the science and application of behavior analysis to improve the world we live
in. To that end, TxABA strives to disseminate knowledge from the science of behavior
analysis to the public and to professional behavior analysts working in Texas and its
neighboring states (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico). TxABA sponsors a Regional
Conference held in March. Typically, a Friday is reserved for half-day or whole-day
workshops on issues and topics from applied behavior analysis. We encourage people from
neighboring states to attend. Saturday is a single-track conference with hour-long
talks from experts on various topics in behavior analysis.
Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Inc. (
FEAT) is a non-profit organization formed by parents to provide information and
support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders. Our goal is for all such
children to obtain timely and effective treatment. An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis By
David Kalmeyer (Parent of a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder).
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