ANNOUNCE: CalABA Announces 2010 Conference Speakers and Events

28th Annual CalABA Conference · Feb. 18 - 20, 2010
Hyatt Regency, Irvine, CA

- Conference preview: Keynote and invited addresses - Conference advertising & exhibits. Deadline: Dec. 18, 2009 - Student researchers: 2010 Julie Vargas Award. Deadline: Dec. 1 - Graduate students: 2010 Skinner Foundation Research Award. Deadline: Dec. 1 - Fall 2009 CalABA newsletter available online

Conference preview. This year's CalABA conference will again feature a number of invited addresses and workshops by renowned speakers, including several from the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) (see below). KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Howard Goldstein, PhD, CCC-SLP. Ohio State University Identifying Evidence-Based Practices: Consumer Reports Evaluation of Autism Interventions Edward K. Morris, PhD. University of Kansas The Gernsbacher Lectures: Cut Aways, Outtakes, and Bloopers - and Essentialism OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR ADDRESS John A. Nevin, PhD. University of New Hampshire Behavioral Momentum: Equations and Applications GLENDA VITTIMBERGA MEMORIAL LECTURE Stephanie M. Peterson, PhD, BCBA-D. Western Michigan University Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement During Stimulus Fading Intervention INVITED SPEAKERS Invited Addresses Autism Thomas S. Higbee, PhD, BCBA-D, Utah State University Using Script Fading to Promote Spontaneous Language in Children with Autism and Related Disorders Developmental Disabilities Richard G. Smith, PhD, BCBA-D, University of North Texas Assessing Behavior Disorders: Alternatives to Standard Functional Analysis Procedures Experimental David Pierce, PhD, University of Alberta Activity Anorexia: Participation of Neuroendocrine Responses in Food-related Behavioral Contingencies Human Development & Gerontology Patrick C. Friman, PhD, Boys Town Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Address Problems of Mainstream, Everyday Life Organizational Behavior Management Judy L. Agnew, PhD, Aubrey Daniels International Ensuring Effective Treatment: Lessons Learned from Business Applications of Behavior Analysis Professional, Ethical, & Legal Issues Jerry Shook, PhD, BCBA-D, Behavior Analyst Certification Board Professional Developments in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Jim Johnston, PhD, BCBA-D, Auburn University Issues in Credentialing Professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis Verbal Behavior David Palmer, PhD, Smith College Future Directions in the Analysis of Verbal Behavior Other Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, PhD, University of North Texas From Fierce or Fearful to Friendly: A Shaping Program for Dogs, Cats, and Beyond Invited Workshops (Sat. only) Autism Thomas S. Higbee, PhD, BCBA-D, Utah State University Using Activity Schedules to Promote Appropriate Independent and Interactive Play Skills for Children with Autism Clinical/Medical Michael P. Mozzoni, PhD, BCBA-D, Learning Services NeuroBehavioral Institute Behavioral Methods and Strategies for Working with Neurologically Impaired Adults Education Lloyd Peterson, PhD & Stephanie Peterson, PhD, BCBA-D Sam Houston State University and Western Michigan University Making the Most of Teachable Moments: A Paradigm Shift APBA Co-conference Addresses Linda A. LeBlanc, PhD, BCBA-D, Auburn University Teaching Children with Autism Using Naturalistic Teaching Strategies Coleen Sparkman, MA, CCC-SLP, Kendall School/Therapeutic Pathways Back to Basics: Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Own Business or Going to Work for an Agency Panel Discussions Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D, Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Jerry Shook, PhD, BCBA-D, Behavior Analyst Certification Board Jane S. Howard, PhD, BCBA-D, CalABA Public Policy Committee James C. Gross, JD, Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller, & Naylor, LLP Advocating for Public Policies to Support Behavior Analysis Jim Johnston, PhD, BCBA-D, Auburn University Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D, Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Ethan Long, PhD, BCBA-D, The Bay School Janet Yi, MS, BCBA, JBA Institute Everyday Ethical Challenges for Professional Behavior Analysts Workshops (Sat. only) Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D, Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Obtaining Health Insurance Coverage of ABA Intervention for Autism Jose D. Rios, MS, BCBA, Private practice Writing, Implementing, and Evaluating Effective and Ethical Behavior Intervention Plans Conference advertising and exhibits. Take advantage of the many sponsorship and advertising opportunities while helping to ensure the success of our 2010 conference! For more information and to download an application, see our Sponsorship and Advertising page. Students.   Submit your research projects now for the Julie Vargas Award and the B. F. Skinner Foundation Research Award. The Dec. 1 deadline is just around the corner! Conference hotel reservations. Our hotel room block is filling up quickly, so make your room reservations early. Make your reservations online and automatically receive the special conference rate. For more information see our Travel & Hotel page. One-page flyer and conference logos. Help us spread the word about our 2010 conference! Print out our PDF single-page flyer to post at your schools and offices, and display our conference logos on your websites. Look for the "Marketing Items" link in the conference menu on the left at calaba.org. Thank you! Fall 2009 CalABA newsletter.  See this latest edition of our newsletter "Focal Point" for news from California's flagship behavior analysis organization, and visit our newsletter page for an archive of past issues. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

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