Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Behavior Analysis
Member Type(s): Behavior Analysts, Behavioral Psychologists
Scope: International
Formed: 1974
Address: 1219 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, USA
Phone: 269-492-9310
Fax: 269-492-9316
Email: mail@abainternational.org
Website: www.abainternational.org

Description:

The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA International) is a nonprofit professional organization for members interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.

Mission/Aims:

To develop, enhance, and support the growth and vitality of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

Principal Activities:

National and International conferences and conventions that promote dissemination of the science and provide continuing education opportunities for practitioners.

Job placement services that facilitate employment for behavior analysts

Journals publication to provide a forum to disseminate relevant information and research results.

Support of the dissemination of behavior analysis in specific regions and for special interests.

Resources available for purchase on the ABA International on-line store.

Member Benefits:

Reduced convention fees
Journal subscription
Networking opportunities and support
Access to member-only services and membership directory
Resume posting

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Accreditation for graduate training programs in behavior analysis. Also, ABA International is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ABA International maintains responsibility for this program and its content. ABA International is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to sponsor Type 2 continuing education for Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Federation of Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences (FBPCS)
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)