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August 7-10, 2009: 5th ABA International Conference, Oslo, Norway

Plans for the 5th International Conference are underway. More details will be announced soon on the ABA website.

February 26-27, 2009: Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, 23nd Annual Convention, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

The BAAM convention will be held in the New Student Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Visit the BAAM website for more information.

March 28, 2009: 5th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis (VABA) James Madison University Campus, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

For more information, see the VABA website.

2008 Events

December 5, 2008: Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis, 11th Annual Meeting, Tremont Grand Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.

The 11th Annual Meeting of the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis will be held at the Tremont Grand in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday, December 5, 2008. A block of hotel rooms have been secured at the Tremont Plaza Hotel at a discounted rate of $125/night for single or double rooms for conference attendees. In order to take advantage of this special rate, please contact the hotel directly (1-800-TREMONT) and ask for the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis rate BEFORE 5 p.m., November 6, 2008.

We are honored to have the following individuals as speakers for this year's conference:

Additionally, we will have the graduate student symposium again this year. Please check back for more information about this year's conference.

For more information, see the Maryland ABA website meeting page.

November 8-9, 2008: The ABCs of ABA: An Introductory Seminar, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan

The HOPE Center's introductory seminars provide an overview of the field of applied behavior analysis and describe its application in teaching children with autism.

During these two-day workshops (9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day), families learn principles behind techniques used at the HOPE Center. Videotape examples are used to demonstrate many of these techniques. These seminars are required for families prior to enrollment in the GIFT of Hope program. They are also open to others who are interested in learning more about intervention using behavior analysis. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Seminar Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Administrative Building
Classroom 1, Lower Level
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road
(west of Woodward)

Call 248-691-4731 to register or for more information.

October, 21-23, 2008: 17th Annual Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis Convention (ALABA), Marriott at Grand National, Opelika, Alabama.

The 2008 ALABA convention will be held at the Marriott Auburn Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, located at 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, Alabama. The ALABA 2008 discounted room rate is $119.00. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-593-6456 and mentioning that you will be attending the conference. These rates will be available until September 22, 2008.

For more information, visit the ALABA website conference page.

October 18, 2008: Manitoba Association for Behaviour Analysis (MABA) 3rd Annual Conference.

For more information, go to the MABA website conference page.

October 16-17, 2008: The 29th Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Every year since 1979 the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) has hosted a conference for professionals, students, and persons interested in the areas of behavior analysis, autism, developmental disabilities, ethics, behavioral medicine, staff development, and more. In past years the conference has drawn many of the most prominent names in behavior analysis as featured speakers, and this coming year is no exception.

The 29th Annual Conference will be October 16th and 17th, 2008, at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Invited speakers include Keith D. Allen, Mark R. Dixon, Wayne W. Fisher, Philip N. Hineline, Linda A. LeBlanc, Sam Leigland, M. Jackson Marr, Jay C. Moore, Jack Michael, Caio F. Miguel, David C. Palmer, Dennis H. Reid, Peter Sturmey, Bridget A. Taylor, and David P. Wacker. For more details on the conference, see below.

More information about the BABAT Conference:

• Conference Information
• BABAT Call For Papers

October 3-4, 2008. Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) Convention, Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, Illinois.

For more information, see the MABA website..

September. 17-20, 2008: Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Convention, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Florida.

Keynote Address: Amy Sutherland, "What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage." Based on her new book.

Presidential Address: Tony Gelabert, "How Not to Start a Career but Still End Up Where You Belong."

For more information, a Call for Papers, and a tentative schedule, see the FABA Convention Call for Papers. Deadline for Program Submissions, May 31, 2008.

September 13-14, 2008: The ABCs of ABA: An Introductory Seminar, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan

The HOPE Center's introductory seminars provide an overview of the field of applied behavior analysis and describe its application in teaching children with autism.

During these two-day workshops (9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day), families learn principles behind techniques used at the HOPE Center. Videotape examples are used to demonstrate many of these techniques. These seminars are required for families prior to enrollment in the GIFT of Hope program. They are also open to others who are interested in learning more about intervention using behavior analysis. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Seminar Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Administrative Building
Classroom 1, Lower Level
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road
(west of Woodward)

Call 248-691-4731 to register or for more information.

September 9-12, 2008: Fourth Conference of the European Association for Behaviour Analysis Convention, Madrid, Spain.

Invited Speakers include Ramón Bayés, Brian Iwata, Arild Karlen, Peter Killeen, and Frances McSweeney. Visit the European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA) convention page for more information.

September 5-7, 2008: ABA Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically Based Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, Virginia

The 2008 ABA International Education Conference is a two-day, primarily single-track conference on evidence-based education focusing on research and applied issues. This event will address the current state of knowledge of evidence-based practices at the policy, evaluation, and practice levels. The conference will examine critical issues including the difficulty of defining “evidence,” current findings and gaps in educational effectiveness research, and the complexity involved in the design and implementation of effective programs. Leading federal representatives, researchers and educators will describe the status of research methodology in validating interventions, sources of evidence, and what to do in the absence of validated practices. The program will look at the role funding and advocacy play in advancing the agenda of the evidence-based education movement for researchers and educators. Educators (public and private, school-age and higher education), researchers, program developers, and education decision makers will benefit from this important event.

Attendees are encouraged to present posters at the conference. Posters will showcase best practices and programs in evidence-based education and review the evidence base of various practices and standards. Poster submissions will be accepted through April 24, 2008. Please click here for more information.

August 13-14, 2008: Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WISABA) Conference, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) will hold a conference on August 13th and 14th at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Autism and education will be emphasized. Speakers will include nationally recognized figures such as Mark Sundberg, Andy Bondy, Glen Sallows and Tamlynn Graupner, Matt Tincani and many others who will provide workshops and presentations.

A full itinerary and registration information are available at the WisABA.org conference page. Conference fees are only $89 ($49 for students) and include two meals, snacks, parking, workshops, and parking.

Inquiries are welcome. Address them to me, Roger Bass, at RFB53074@aol.com.

August 8-9, 2008. New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA) Conference, Rutger's University, Busch Campus Center

Dr. Hank Pennypacker will be the keynote for the New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis 4th Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday, August 8-9, 2008 at Rutgers University Busch Campus Center. CE credits can be earned by attending.

More information:

• Convention Announcement
• Call for Papers

July 12-13, 2008: The ABCs of ABA: An Introductory Seminar, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan

The HOPE Center's introductory seminars provide an overview of the field of applied behavior analysis and describe its application in teaching children with autism.

During these two-day workshops (9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day), families learn principles behind techniques used at the HOPE Center. Videotape examples are used to demonstrate many of these techniques. These seminars are required for families prior to enrollment in the GIFT of Hope program. They are also open to others who are interested in learning more about intervention using behavior analysis. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Seminar Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Administrative Building
Classroom 1, Lower Level
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road
(west of Woodward)

Call 248-691-4731 to register or for more information.

May 23-27, 2008: Association for Behavior Analysis 34th Annual Convention, Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

Details forthcoming. Check the ABA website for more information on this Spring 2008 event.

May 17-18, 2008: The ABCs of ABA: An Introductory Seminar, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan

The HOPE Center's introductory seminars provide an overview of the field of applied behavior analysis and describe its application in teaching children with autism.

During these two-day workshops (9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day), families learn principles behind techniques used at the HOPE Center. Videotape examples are used to demonstrate many of these techniques. These seminars are required for families prior to enrollment in the GIFT of Hope program. They are also open to others who are interested in learning more about intervention using behavior analysis. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Seminar Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Administrative Building
Classroom 1, Lower Level
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road
(west of Woodward)

Call 248-691-4731 to register or for more information.

May 2, 2008: New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) One-Day Regional Conferences--Various Locations

NYSABA Provides Exciting, Educational Opportunities throughout New York State
NYSABA will be hosting a series of regional conferences throughout the state on Friday May 2, 2008 from 10am to 3pm.

The cost of the conference will be $50. In addition to the educational opportunity these conferences will provide, we also plan to offer four BCBA CEUs for the day. The conference fee including the BCBA CEUs will be only $60. This is a wonderful affordable opportunity for continuing education.

Click here to download the registration form. You can fax the form to Association headquarters at (518) 427-9495 and then bring the form and payment to the registration site. Or, simply email info@nysaba.org with your program location.

Instructors/Locations

April 19 and May 10, 2008: Behavioral Building Blocks Presents: "Strategies for Dealing with Behaviors in Group Settings"

April 19th & May 10th (You must attend both sessions.)
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(lunch on your own)

Learn to identify why behaviors are occurring though Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) and come up with plans that work. We will discuss the pros and cons of procedures commonly used in group settings to deal with behavior problems. We will also discuss how to motivate children (or adults) to learn more acceptable replacement skills. This course would be ideal for child care providers, paraprofessionals, parents, teachers, or professionals interested in learning proactive ways of solving problems with behaviors.

Hosted by:

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center

Located at:

St. Paul United Church of Christ
14600 Old US 12
Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 475-3922

Cost is $50.00 per person or $60.00 per couple from the same household.

Send payment to:

Behavioral Building Blocks
PO Box 6318
Plymouth, MI 48170

Please make checks out to Behavioral Building Blocks (memo: April 19th course) or register online on the Behavioral Building Blocks website.

Must have 25 people registered by April 10th... So don't wait, get your spot now!

Links:

• Printable Flyer for "Dealing with Behaviors in Group Settings"

April 14th - June 2nd, 2008: Behavioral Building Blocks Presents: "Curriculum Development and Implementation with Infants and Toddlers."

This course is designed for daycare providers. However, the content will focus on developing and implementing activities based on incidental teaching procedures. This course would also be very beneficial to parents of children with disabilities who wish to achieve a play-based learning environment.

Monday Evenings*
April 14th - June 2nd
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This is an 8-week course

(*You must attend all sessions for CEU credit. General CEU Certification Pending.)

Learn how to develop structured teaching activities that the entire staff can run. Attendees will have weekly activities demonstrated in class to take back and try on their own. Learn what infants, toddlers, and preschoolers should know and how to modify any activity for different age groups.

Attendees will also learn how to find teachable moments in everyday activities and how to motivate children to participate and learn new skills.

This course will contain many hands-on demonstrations and will allow attendees the opportunity to videotape activities and bring them to class for feedback from the instructor.

Hosted by: Calvary Lutheran Childcare Center

Located at:

Calvary Lutheran Church
3322 Electric
Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Cost is $125.00 per person. There will be a 10% discount for groups of 3 or more from the same organization. Please indicate on the registration if you are with a group.

Send payment to:

Behavioral Building Blocks
PO Box 6318
Plymouth, MI 48170

Please make checks out to Behavioral Building Blocks (memo: April 14th course)

Links:

• Printable PDF Flyer for "Curriculum Development..."
• Printable MS-Word Flyer for "Curriculum Development..."

March 27-28, 2008: Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis (PennABA) 2008 Conference, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

For more information, see the PennABA Convention page.

March 13-14, 2008: Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, 22nd Annual Convention, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

Keynote Speaker: Jack Michael.

The BAAM convention will be held in the New Student Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. This brand new facility will offer amenities not previously available to us, including expanded food service, larger and more modern meeting rooms, and enhanced electronic support.

Visit the BAAM website for more information.

April 5, 2008: Fourth annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis.

Visit the CTABA website for more information.

March 7-8, 2008. Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis Sponsored by the Texas Assocation for Behavior Analysis (TxABA), Sheraton Dallas North, Dallas, Texas.

For more information, see the main conference page at TxABA

March 1, 2008: Fourth annual meeting of the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis.

Visit the VABA website for more information.

February 21-23, 2008: 26 Annual Western Regional Conference, Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, California.

See the CALABA website for more information.

February 19, 2008: North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) Annual Convention

See the NCABA website for more information.

2007 Events

November 30, 2007: 10th Annual Meeting of the Maryland Asssociation for Behavior Analysis, Tremont Plaza Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.

The 10th Annual Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis Conference will be held on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Tremont Grand Meeting Facility in the Tremont Plaza Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. We have reserved a block of rooms for a special rate of $119/night. Call (800) Tremont or (800) 873-6668 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) to book your reservation. Make sure you tell them that you are with the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis group.

For more information, check the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis website conference page.

November 2-4, 2007: Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis 10th Annual Conference, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee.

See the TABA conference page for more information.

November 1-2, 2007: New York State Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, New York.

Keynote speakers:

• Jon S. Bailey, Ph.D., "Ethics and Values in Behavior Analysis: Do Our Consumers Know What They Are? Do We?"
• Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D., "Issues in Evidence-based Practice with Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
• Jennifer Zarcone, Ph.D., "Positive Behavior Support: One Way That Behavior Analysts are Finding Their Heart"
• Dennis H. Reid, "Evidence-Based Practices for Training, Supervising, and Motivating Support Staff:  An Evolving Technology"

Visit the NYSABA website for more information.

October 25-27, 2007: Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Convention, Athens, Georgia.

The annual conference is a single-track program of invited addresses spanning about 1.5 days. About an hour is allotted to each address, including time for questions and audience participation. Addresses cover a variety of domains in which behavior analysis has had an impact.

The conference runs from Thursday to Saturday, starting with a registration desk/social hour on Thursday evening. Friday incorporates a full day of addresses, the SEABA business meeting, and a lively evening poster session and cash bar. The conference concludes with a half day of addresses on Saturday.

Scheduled speakers:

• Chad Galuska - University of Michigan
• Sigrid Glenn - University of North Texas
• Julie Grimes -  Davidson County Community College
• Scott Lane - University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
• Carl Lejuez - University of Maryland
• Allen Neuringer - Reed College
• David Palmer - Smith College
• Cathleen Piazza - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute
• Peter Urcuioli - Purdue University

Visit the SEABA website convention page for more information.

October 23-25, 2007: 15th Annual Convention of the Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The 2007 ALABA Convention will be held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, located at 320 Paul W. Bryant Dr. in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Keynote speaker will be William Ahearn.

The room rates for ALABA have not yet been determined. Please check the ALABA website convention page for these rates and booking deadline dates. For more hotel information, please call 1-877-477-5817.

October 5-6, 2007: Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis Annula Convention, Country Inn and Suites, Milwaukee West.

Visit the MABA website for more information.

September 19-22, 2007: 27th Annual Meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL.

This year FABA will celebrate the 25 anniversary of Dr. Iwata's landmark research of functional analysis. To commemorate this event, Dr. Iwata has graciously agreed to deliver the keynote address: "Some Antecedents and Consequences of Functional Analysis Methodology: An Historical Perspective." Visit the FABA website for more information.Download a FABA convention flyer.

August 2007 (Date: To be announced): 3rd Annual Convention of the the Hawaiian Association for Behavior Analysis.

See the HABA website for more information.

August 12-14, 2007: Association for Behavior Analysis 4th International Conference, Hilton Sydney, Sydney Australia.

ABA International conducts conferences around the world to promote behavior analysis outside the U.S. International conferences have been held in Beijing, China (2005); Campinas, Brazil (2004); and Venice, Italy (2001).

We welcome you and all those interested in the philosophy, science, education and teaching of behavior analysis to join us in Sydney for an outstanding educational conference! (Conference Information)

The deadline for submissions for the 2007 conference in Sydney is November 1, 2006 (Call for Papers).

August 10-11, 2007: Third Annual New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis Conferenc, Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University

Keynote speaker, Jon Bailey, Florida State University. Author of Ethics for Behavior Analysts and How to Think Like A Behavior Analyst. Visit the NJABA website for more information. Download a conference flyer.

May 25-29, 2007: Association for Behavior Analysis 33rd annual convention, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, California.

Visit the ABA Annual Convention Web page to learn more about the upcoming annual convention.

The Call for Papers for the 2007 Convention is open. The deadline for submissions is October 16, 2006 (Call for Papers).

April 2-4, 2007: Conference of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Group (EABG), University College, London, UK.

The annual Conference of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Group (EABG) will be held April 2-4, 2007 at University College, London, UK. The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2007 (Call for Papers). Conference accommodations are available (accommodations). A downloadable flyer for this conference is available for display (conference flyer, pdf).

The Experimental Analysis of Behaviour Group is an interdisciplinary group of professionals and students of psychology interested in the experimental and applied analysis of behaviour. The Group provides a forum for the discussion of research and other professional activities of members, many of whom are also members of the Association for Behavior Analysis: International, of which the Group is an Affiliated Chapter. The Group aims to promote closer collaboration between behaviour analysts working in different universities thoughout Europe.

March 22-23, 2007: Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, 21st Annual Convention, Ypsilanti, MI.

The Call for Papers for the 21st annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan is now available (Call for Papers). The deadline for program submissions is December 1, 2006. BAAM will be considering proposals for posters, addresses, symposia, panel discussions, workshops, and other events consistent with its statement of purpose. BAAM will continue to present a mix of basic, applied, theoretical, and professional events.

The BAAM convention will be held in the new student center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. This brand new facility will offer amenities not previously available to us, including expanded food service, larger and more modern meeting rooms, and enhanced electronic support.

March 18-20, 2007: International Society for Behaviorology (ISB) Annual Convention, Alexis Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of B. F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior presentations will be either focused on or linked to this important work. David Palmer will be the B.F. Skinner Memorial Speaker.

March 2-3, 2007: Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, Wyndham Dallas North, Dallas Texas.

TxABA offers two concurrent, one-day workshops on applying behavior principles and techniques to improve human behavior. The following day is a dual-track conference (General and Autism tracks) with presentations on diverse topics (More information).

February 23, 2007: "Ethics and Behavior Analysis" workshop by Jon Bailey at Caldwell College, Caldwell, New Jersey.

"Ethics and Behavior Analysis" Workshop by Dr. Jon Bailey, author of Ethics for Behavior Analysts and How To Think Like a Behavior Analyst. This all-day workshop will be held at Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ . Dr. Bailey will also be selling and signing copies of his books. (More Information)

February 21-23, 2007: North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis, 18th Annual Conference, Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

The Executive Board of the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis is pleased to announce the 18th Annual Conference will be held at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina....Behavior analytic research and applications will be presented by an excellent group of professionals from within North Carolina and across the country. Among the invited speakers are John Forsyth, University at Albany, SUNY, Rob Horner, University of Oregon, Dennis Reid, CBASC, Morganton, NC, Jim Bodfish, JIRDC, Erik Drasgow, University of South Carolina, and Ray Pitts, UNC-Wilmington. Pre and Post conference workshops will be offered. Among those presenting workshops are John Forsyth, University at Albany, SUNY and Duke Schell, JIRDC. A Vendor/Poster Session, Silent Auction and Student Social will round out the conference events. BCBA credits will be available for approved conference and workshop sessions and an application will be made to provide NCPA credits for Psychologists for each of the workshops. A general certificate of credit will be provided to all attendees. Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event (Conference Information; Proposal Submission Information).

February 8-10, 2007: California ABA 25th Anniversary Western Regional Confercence, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, California.

The conference is of special interest to college and university faculty, researchers, administrators, and practitioners in behavior analysis, psychology, regular and special education, rehabilitation, public health, behavioral medicine, speech and language, social work, business, and human services. Undergraduate, graduate students and family members of individuals with special needs are also encouraged to attend. (Conference Brochure).

February 2-4, 2007: "Progress and Challenges in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism," Boston, Massachusetts

The Association for Behavior Analysis is inviting poster submissions for its special "2007 Autism Conference, Progress and Challenges in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism" (conference announcement). The conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston on February 2-4, 2007. The Call for Posters deadline is Wednesday, July 26, 2006 (poster submission form). A schedule of conference events is available on the ABA website (conference schedule). BAAM has listed scheduled presentations below:

From the ABA announcement:

The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child presents tremendous challenges for parents and educators. For several decades applied behavior analysis has provided the conceptual and empirical bases for designing and evaluating effective education and treatment programs for children with autism. It has been estimated that more than 550 articles have been published in the peer-reviewed literature reporting socially significant improvements in communication skills, social skills, academic skills, and adaptive functioning by children with autism as a result of behaviorally-based interventions.

As the beneficial outcomes of behaviorally-based education and treatment have been reported by the media, the number of agencies and individuals offering "ABA services" for children with autism has grown exponentially. Inaccuracies and misconceptions in the popular media and in the professional literature about what applied behavior analysis is or is not and what it can or cannot achieve make it difficult for consumers and practitioners alike to separate fact from fiction.

In response to this situation, The Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) is sponsoring the 2007 Autism Conference, Progress and Challenges in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism, to be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston on February 2-4, 2007. Planned with the support of ABA's Autism and Parent Professional Partnership Special Interest Groups, this conference will expose providers of home and school-based behavior analysis services, parents and family members, caregivers, researchers, teacher trainers, and students to the most current, scientifically validated information about behavior analysis in autism treatment (program summary description)

Scheduled conference presenters and presentations include:

• Catherine Lord (University of Michigan) Autism in the 21st Century
• Bobby Newman Room to Grow Applied Behavior Analysis: What It Is and What It Isn't
• Tristram Smith (University of Rochester Medical Center) What Has Behavior Analysis Contributed to the Understanding and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• Richard Foxx (Pennsylvania State University) The Critical Importance of Science-Based Treatments for Autism
• Mark Sundberg (Sundberg and Associates) A Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism
• Marjorie Charlop-Christy (Claremont McKenna College & The Claremont Autism Center) Social and Interpersonal Skills Interventions for Children with Autism
• David Wacker (University of Iowa) Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior in Home Settings
• David Celiberti (Private Practice) ABA Programming in the Home: Characteristics of Quality Services and Providers
• Ilene Schwartz (University of Washington) Effective School-Based Programs for Children with Autism
• David Test (University of North Carolina, Charlotte) Evidence-Based Practices for Helping Secondary Students with Autism Transition Successfully to Adulthood
• Richard Simpson (University of Kansas) Issues, Trends, and Scientifically-Based Practices for Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome
• Mitchell Yell (University of South Carolina) Improving Outcomes for Students with Autism: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, Evidence-Based Interventions, and Progress Monitoring

  Related links:

  Biographical information and presentation abstracts (ABA, pdf)

November 10-11, 2006: Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis 3rd Annual Convention, Holiday Inn Southwest and Viking Conference Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

The Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis (MOABA) will be holding its convention at the Holiday Inn Southwest and Viking Conference Center in St. Louis Missouri on November 10-11, 2006 (Convention Brochure).

November 2-3, 2006: New York State Association for Behavior Analysis 16th Annual Conference, Verona, New York.

The 16th annual conference of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York on November 2-3, 2006. Major speakers include William Ahearn of the New England Center for Children, Samuel Odom of Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and Raymond Romanczyk of SUNY Binghamton, and Tristram Smith of the University of Rochester Medical Center. (Convention Brochure in PDF format.)

Poster submissions are being accepted. Poster submission deadline, October 10, 2006 (poster submission information).

October 27-29, 2006: Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis 11th Annual Conference, Opryland Radisson, Nashville, Tennessee.

The 11th annual conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis (TABA) will be held October 27-29, 2006 at the Opryland Radisson in Nashville, Tennessee. The Keynote speaker will be Robert Wahler, speaking on "The Rightness and Wrongness of Behavior Analysis: An Updated Review" (summary). Also scheduled to speak are A. Charles Catania, Jim Fox, Craig Kennedy, Jose Martinez-Diaz, Matthew Normand, Chris Skinner, and David Wilder. Registration and other information about the conference can be found on the TABA website. (Conference information).

October 24-26, 2006: Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis 15th Annual Convention, Birmingham, Alabama

The 2006 ALABA convention will be held at the Double Tree Hotel (formerly the Radisson), located at 808 South 20th St., Birmingham, AL. Invited speakers include Gail McGee, Bob Babcock, Mike Strouse, Richard Powers, and Donn Sottolano. (ALABA convention information)

October 20-21, 2006: Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) annual convention, Carbondale, Illinois.

MABA 2006 will be held October 20 & 21 in Carbondale, Illinois. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn. Rooms are $99 (if you identify yourself with MABA). To make a reservation, call: 1-618-549-2600.

Poster submissions are now being accepted!  Student and faculty poster submissions are welcome. Poster submission deadline, September 30, 2006 (submission information).

Links:

• Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA)

October 12-13, 2006: Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) 27th Annual Conference, Amherst, Massachusetts

The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) will hold its 27th Annual Conference at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) on Thursday and Friday, October 12th and 13th, 2006. Since 1980, The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy has gathered annually to hear the latest findings in behavior analysis from some of the most influential leaders in the field. Last year, over 500 people attended the BABAT Conference.

This year we pleased that many distinguished speakers will be giving presentations, including Todd Risley (University of Alaska), Denny Reid (Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center), Tony Nevin (University of New Hampshire, Emeritus), Doug Greer (Teacher's College, Columbia University), Iser DeLeon (Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine), Greg Hanley (University of Kansas), Hank Schlinger (California State University), and Ron van Houten (Mount St. Vincent University). We are also pleased to announce that we will be presenting Beth Sulzer-Azaroff with the BABAT Conference's second annual Murray Sidman Award for Enduring Contribution to Applied Behavior Analysis.

We invite you to participate in this year's BABAT conference! We are now accepting submissions for symposia, papers, workshops, panel discussions, and posters. The submission deadline for symposia, papers, workshops, and panel discussions is June 15, 2006. The submission deadline for posters and the program exposition is August 1, 2006. The BABAT Call for Papers and detailed submission guidelines can be viewed online at www.babat.org.

Please check out the Call for Papers and be sure to forward it to your colleagues. Print it out, if you like, and post and distribute at your work place. The brochure requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have this application, a free download is available at www.adobe.com. Click "get reader."

We hope to see you at BABAT 2006!

October 7, 2006: Manitoba Association for Behaviour Analysis, 1st annual conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Professor Gerald Mertens (St. Cloud University) will present on training strategies for college students and applications for staff training. There will be a roundtable discussion on graduate training in behaviour analysis with all programs attending.

The Manitoba Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) conference program is now available for download (program)

September 20-23, 2006: Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, 26th annual conference, Daytona Beach Hilton, Daytona Florida.

The 26th annual conference of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) will be held September 20-23, 2006 at the Daytona Beach Hilton, Daytona Florida. This convention features numberous workshops and other sessions on a wide variety of behavioral topics. Dennis Embry of the Paxis Institute will deliver the keynote address: "Toward the Behaviornmoe: Achieving Population-Level Effects with Behavioral Vaccines and Evidence-Based Kernels." The Presidential Address will be by Kevin Murdock on "American Education: The Right and the Wrong." (FABA Conference Program, PDF)

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