Sunday, June 7, 2009

Introduction to the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis Blog


Please visit our website for more information on OR-ABA



Welcome to the blog for the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis.
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) is
For information on OR-ABA and how to join, please visit our website
and our
Membership Page


Current Officers are
  • President: Sarah Schaefer, LPC., BCBA
  • Vice-President: Neal Miller, MS.Ed., BCBA
  • Secretary: Laurie Stuebing
  • Treasurer: Melanie Shaw, MA, BCBA
Our Mission:
OR-ABA plans on fulfilling this purpose by the following:
  • Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
  • Supporting the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
  • Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
  • Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
  • Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintaining a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to behavior analysis.

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Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submittedfor content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.

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