Saturday, February 27, 2010

OPPORTUNITY: Online CE workshops for BACB® certificants and interested members of the public

**Please see our disclaimer below. While items are posted as a service to members and other interested persons, posting does not constitute recommendation or endorsement of course content and suitability for a given individual. Please consult the website listed, and contact the program for more information on these course.**
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Florida Institute of Technology is offering in partnership with ABA Technologies, Inc.BACB® approved provider of Type 2 Continuing Education hours (Provider Number OP-02-0023) online shortcourses to earn Type 2 continuing education hours to maintain BACB® certification (BCBA® or BCaBA®).

While one intention is to help BACB® certificants to meet their continuing education requirements,these courses are stated to also be suitable for anyone, including parents, family members, teachers, and other practicing professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of the practice of behavior analysis.

There are two online options, and some courses are continuously enrolling and ongoing. Please visit Florida Institute of Technology for more information on offerings, course content, registration and fees.

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Related posts
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
OPPORTUNITY: OnBACE at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

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

Friday, February 26, 2010

ANNOUNCE: Spring 2010 meetings of Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder

A notice was sent out today to remind stakeholders on the email list that the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder now has a website, and to announce the meeting calendar open for public comment and other events on the Commission's calendar. To sign up for push-in email messages, use the "To join our mailing list" function listed in the right sidebar of the website.

The mission for the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Develop appropriate, collaborative and timely supports and services across the lifespan.
This mission is accomplished by the creation and implementation of a long term strategic plan that increases coordination, promotes best available practice, makes efficient use of resources, and both directly engages with, and better responds to the needs of, people on the spectrum and their families.
COMMISSION MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, March 4, 2010
9:00am – 4:30 pm
State Capitol Building
Hearing Room C
900 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
"Public Comment is welcome but may be limited due to time constraints".
Capitol visitor information: directions, parking, maps of the capitol building

Monday, April 5, 2010
9:00am – 4:30 pm
State Capitol Building
Hearing Room C
900 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
"Public Comment is welcome but may be limited due to time constraints".
Capitol visitor information: directions, parking, maps of the capitol building

Monday, May 3, 2010
9:00am – 4:30 pm
State Capitol Building
Hearing Room C
900 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
"Public Comment is welcome but may be limited due to time constraints".
Capitol visitor information: directions, parking, maps of the capitol building

SubCommittee Meetings Scheduled
See current Subcommittee Meetings listed on the website calendar.

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Previous posts

Thursday, January 21, 2010
ANNOUNCE: Reminder of Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder website, and calendar of meetings
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Disclaimer
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Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

FYI: Name change for the Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention

An email notice is currently circulating that the Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention (JEIBI) is changing its name to the Journal of Behavior Assessment and Intervention in children (JBAIC) in order to reflect the changing mission of the journal. A new ISSN number for the new title is pending.

Current and archived issues of JEIBI are still available through the website, and a new site is set up for when the transition to the JBAIC is completed.

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Disclaimer
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Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Monday, February 22, 2010

MEETING: March 22, 2010 ORABA Executive Board Meeting

The next meeting of
Executive Board


WHEN: Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 P.M.
WHERE: Rogue Distillery & Public House (PDX)
1339 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209
Google map with driving directions

These meeting is open to all who would like to attend!

Also, don't forget to RSVP by March 26, 2010 to
Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA,

or (971) 344-9440 for the

 April 2, 2010 ORABA meeting,
Special invited speaker -
Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
CEO and  Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®)

WHEN: April 2, 2010, 9:00am- 2:00pm
WHERE: Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Community Health Education Center, Room 117A
19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062
Map of the Hospital Campus
Google map with driving directions

Past blog post with more information on the meeting and speaker

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OUR MISSION:
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community.  The association 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®, Inc. 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 submitted for 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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Thursday, February 18, 2010

ANNOUNCE: One week warning early registration deadline for the ABA International Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX

One week warning on early deadline registration for the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)'s 36th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, May 28 - June 1, 2010 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 is the last day to register for the annual convention at the "early bird" pre-registration pricing. You can save over 30% by registering today instead of paying on-site!

Hotel rooms may still be available at the 4th overflow hotel, the Hyatt Regency, located within walking distance of the convention center. Please visit the hotel information page  to make your reservation on-line.


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Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Scholarship opportunities for parents and stakeholders to attend IMFAR conference in Philadelphia, PA

The Autism Science Foundation has a notice on their website of an opportunity to allow parents and other stakeholders to attend the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR). The Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG blog  has previously reported on the IMFAR conference, the cutting age autism research presented at this conference, and past research presented there by behavior analysts.

"(February 11, 2010 -- New York, NY) The Autism Science Foundation today announced that is offering a limited number of grants to parents of children with autism and other stakeholders to support attendance at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), to be held in Philadelphia, May 20-22, 2010. Awards of up to $1000 can be used to cover registration, travel, accommodations, meals and other directly related expenses, including childcare. After the conference, grant recipients will be expected to share what they've learned with families in their local communities and/or online..."

For full information, see the notice and application instructions at the Autism Science Foundation.

Post at the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG (PIBA-SIG) blog
Thursday, January 21, 2010
MEETING: International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)

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

Thursday, February 11, 2010

ANNOUNCE: NWABA announces keynotes for October regional conference

The Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis (NWABA), ORABA's neighbor to the north in Washington, has announced the keynote speakers for their October 8-9, 2010 conference in Spokane, WA and opened a call for papers until September 1, 2010.

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"NWABA is excited to announce that Drs. Peter Gerhardt and Gina Green will serve as the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2010 NWABA conference. The conference is scheduled to be held on October 8-9, 2010 on the campus of Gonzaga University. Please check out the NWABA website for further details.

We would also like to take this opportunity to announce a call for papers. NWABA program proposals are now invited from NWABA members, students, and others interested in experimental and applied behavior analysis.

 The NWABA conference is a time for everyone in the Pacific Northwest interested in behavior analysis to hear from some of the leading figures in our field and share our activities of the last year with each other. A successful and interesting conference depends on presentations and participation by our members, so let us know how you can contribute. Submissions can be made online by clicking here. The deadline for all submissions is September 1, 2010.

We look forward to seeing those of you planning on attending the ABAI conference in San Antonio and to seeing many more of you in October! If you have any questions about the submission process or the conference, please feel free to contact us.

Regards,
Ryan Zayac, Ph.D., BCBA-D, President
Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis"

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


Wednesday, February 10, 2010

NEWS: DSM-V proposed revisions - review and public comment sought

Originally posted to the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG blog
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On Wednesday Tuesday, February 10, 2010 the American Psychiatric Association (APA) unveiled the proposed initial draft recommendations for the fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the manual used to diagnose mental disorders. When completed and adopted, the DSM-V would supercede the current version, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).

The American Psychiatric Association has set up a website with the proposed initial draft recommendations of the revisions developed by the DSM-5 Work Groups. Viewers will be able to submit comments until April 20, 2010. After the April 20th date, the site will still be available for viewing, but comments will not longer be taken.

Further steps before release would be field testing of the proposed revisions and final changes.

The process for developing the DSM-5 began a decade ago, with an initial research planning conference under the joint sponsorship of the APA and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Additional global research planning conferences, under the auspices of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (APIRE), the World Health Organization, and three institutes of the National Institutes of Health produced a series of monographs, which helped lay the groundwork for the revisions.

The APA’s DSM-5 Task Force and Work Group members were identified in 2007; they are tasked with reviewing scientific advances and research to develop draft diagnostic criteria in diagnostic categories of psychiatric disorders.

While many changes are planned for the DSM-V, two that were given some attention by the press on Tuesday was the replacement of pediatric bipolar disorder with "Temper Dysregulation Disorder",



and removal of Asperger's Syndrome as a separate diagnosis and placement under the Autism Spectrum Disorder category,




The anticipated release of the DSM-V is May 2013. This release date was delayed from initial projections to allow coordination with the scheduled U.S. implementation on October 1, 2013 of the International Classification of Diseases-10-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) (World Health Organization/WHO) codes for all Medicare/Medicaid claims reporting. Chapter V of the ICD-10-CM is Mental and behavioral disorders. A related development is that the ICD is also in revision to ICD-11 ; that revised version is expected to be released in 2014 or 2015.

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For further reading

American Psychiatric Association DSM-5 Development

[This article discusses the timeline for the DSM-V and steps towards the final version and coordination witht he ICD-10-CM]
Why is DSM-5 Being Delayed?
Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D.
Psychiatric News January 1, 2010
Volume 45 Number 1 Page 3


International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Media reports
All google news under keyword "DSM-V"

[This article gives a quick rundown on some proposed revisions]
APA Releases Proposed Draft of the DSM-5
Caroline Cassels
Medscape Medical News
February 10, 2010


Revising Book on Disorders of the Mind
By BENEDICT CAREY
New York Times
Published: February 10, 2010


[In reference to the folding of Asperger's Syndrome into the Autism Spectrum Disorders]
Opinion: Disorder Out of Chaos
By ROY RICHARD GRINKER
New York Times
Published: February 9, 2010




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Please
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Sunday, February 7, 2010

OPPORTUNITY: Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group Student Research Competititon

 The Student Research Coordinator of the Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group (VB-SIG) of ABA International sent out an email shout-out that only a few weeks remain for submission to the Student Research Competition, which has a submission deadline of March 1, 2010. Please see below for details of submission requirements, and contact Judah Axe, Ph.D., BCBA of the VB-SIG for questions and more information.
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Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group
The Association for Behavior Analysis


STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION

February 4, 2010

One of the missions of the VB SIG is to promote research in the area of verbal behavior. One way of accomplishing this exciting mission is to provide awards to students conducting research in verbal behavior. 

We are pleased to announce the 2010 student research competition of the VB SIG. A submitted paper must be original research in the area of verbal behavior with an undergraduate or graduate student as the first author. A submitted paper can be a conceptual analysis, a basic research study, or an applied investigation. Submissions are restricted to current student members of ABAI or individuals within a year of graduating from the school in which they conducted the research. Submissions must adhere to APA publication guidelines and be no longer than 30 pages not including references and figures.

Students can receive assistance with reducing the length of their theses and dissertations to 30 pages by sending an email to the address below in advance of the deadline.

Submissions will be blindly reviewed by advanced researchers in verbal behavior and awards will be presented to the authors of the papers with the three highest rankings. All winners will be presented with a new issue of The Analysis of Verbal Behavior journal and a plaque at the VB SIG meeting at the 2010 ABAI conference in San Antonio. In addition, the first place winner will receive $50 and the second place winner will receive $30. 

Please send questions and submissions with contact information to Judah Axe  [judah.axe_AT_simmons.edu ]

The deadline for submission is Monday, March 1, 2010. Notification of award status will be no later than Monday, May 3, 2010. 

Best of luck to all student researchers who submit a verbal behavior paper!

Judah Axe, Ph.D., BCBA Student Research Coordinator, VB SIG          
Traci Cihon, Ph.D., BCBA-D   Chair, VB SIG
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Please visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.  

Friday, February 5, 2010

MEETING: Next Meeting of the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis and Special Invited Speaker - Gerald Shook, Ph.D, BCBA-D, CEO of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc.

 Professionals, parents, students, and others interested in the practice of behavior analysis are cordially invited to attend the
Next Meeting of the


WHEN: April 2, 2010, 9:00am- 2:00pm
WHERE: Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Community Health Education Center, Room 117A
19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062
Map of the Hospital Campus
Google map with driving directions

Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP by March 26, 2010 to Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA,
or (971) 344-9440

Special Presenter
Gerald “Jerry” L. Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CEO and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®)

Dr. Shook is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc.  He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Western Michigan University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst -Doctoral with over 40 years experience in behavior analysis. Dr. Shook has taken an active role in developing certification in several states, as well as nationally, and has published and presented extensively in the area of certification and Behavior Analysis as a profession.  He conducted statewide distance education university graduate training in a number of states and consulted nationally on development of statewide behavioral service and training systems. He held faculty appointments at the State University of New York College at Buffalo and Georgetown University; and adjunct appointments at Auburn, Oklahoma State, and Florida State Universities.  He currently holds adjunct appointments in the College of Education and Graduate College at Penn State. Dr. Shook was on the Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and was on the Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, where he also was Coordinator of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and the Affiliated Chapters Board. He was President of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis and has been on the Editorial Board of The Behavior Analyst and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management.  Dr. Shook is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Fellow and Chairman of the Fellow Selection Committee of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He received the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Service; the California Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Contributor to Behavior Analysis; The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis’ Outreach Award and Award for Public Service; and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Western Michigan University.

We hope that you can join the us in welcoming Dr. Shook
for what will be an informative and interesting presentation!
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OUR MISSION:
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community.  The association 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®, Inc. 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 submitted for 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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Thursday, February 4, 2010

NEWS: U.S. House Committee on Ed. & Labor passes H.R. 4247 to regulate use of restraint and seclusion in U.S. public schools

Note: Some of the links crosslink to the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG blog which has been tracking the topic since May, 2009.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor passed by a bipartisan vote of 34 to 10,
H.R. 4247: The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act -
"To prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes".

This bill, which would regulate the use of restraint, seclusion and other practices in all U.S. public schools, has been the subject of considerable public attention since its introduction on December 9, 2009.

The impetus for H.R. 4247's introduction by Representatives George Miller, 7th-D, CA & Cathy McMorris Rodgers, 5th-D. WA, was a May 19, 2009 hearing before the House Committee on Education and Labor examining the abusive and deadly use of seclusion and restraint in schools, in addition to an investigative report by the GAO, and the report: School is Not Supposed to Hurt: Investigative Report on Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools by the National Disability Rights Network.

A related Senate bill is S.2860 (Dodd) "A bill to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, and for other purposes"

The next step for H.R. 4247 is the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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For further reading

H.R. 4247 at Thomas.gov

Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers.  GAO-09-719T, May 19, 2009


School is Not Supposed to Hurt: Investigative Report on Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
National Disability Rights Network, January 2009

Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Abuse in Schools Clears House Committee
February 4, 2010 12:30 PM

MYTH VS. FACT: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act
By Kittredge, Betsy Miller on February 3, 2010 11:05 AM
EdLabor Journal. Committee on Education & Labor
 

H.R. 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
U.S. House Committee on Education & Labor
Full Committee Markup 11:00 AM, February 4, 2010 2175 Rayburn H.O.B
Washington, DC


News of the Day: The Story Behind The Bill
By Kruger, Mike on February 4, 2010 10:30 AM |

School Restraint, Seclusion Bill Clears House Committee
By Michelle Diament, Disability Scoop
February 4, 2010


Past Blog Posts on topic from the Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG blog
All past blog posts on the topic and introduction of H.R. 4247 & S.2860

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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
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

ANNOUNCE: Latest issue of the International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy (IJBCJ) now online

The Behavior Analyst Online (BAO) has announced the latest issue of the online open-access peer-reviewed journal,

Volume Number 5 Consolidated Issue Number 5-3 & 5-4
ISSN 1555 - 7855

Table of Contents
  • Page 242: Repeated measures in case studies relating social competence and weight loss in two obese adolescents
    - Sonia Beatriz Meyer, PhD. & Debora Regina Barbosa, M.S.
  • Page 252: The outcome of behavioral intervention with a person living with schizophrenia who exhibited medication noncompliance: A case study
    - Shunsuke Kanahara, Ed.D.
  • Page 264: The efficacy of relaxation training in treating anxiety
    - Pagnini Francesco MS, Manzoni Gian Mauro Psy.D, Castelnuovo Gianluca Ph.D & Molinari Enrico Ph.D.
  • Page 270: Towards Hybrid Therapeutic Strategies in Intellectual Disabilities
    - Jean- A. Rondal and Sc. Lang
  • Page 278: A Delay Discounting Model of Psychotherapy Termination
    - Joshua K. Swift & Jennifer L. Callahan
  • Page 294: Factors Associated with Choice of Exposure Therapy for PTSD
    - Jeff A. Jaeger, Aileen Echiverri, Lori A. Zoellner, Loren Post & Norah C. Feeny
  • Page 311: Evaluating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Analysis of a Recent Critique
    - Brandon A. Gaudiano, Ph.D.
  • Page 330: Behavioral Activation in the Treatment of Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
    - Patrick S. Mulick and Amy E. Naugle
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Past related posts

Sunday, January 24, 2010
ANNOUNCE: Volume 5(1) of the Journal of Speech Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (JSLP-ABA) now available

Disclaimer
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

EVENT: Preliminary announcement of the 2010 International Precision Teaching Conference - Seattle, WA

In the past few years the majority of International Precision Teaching Conferences have been held elsewhere than the West Coast, so it's kind of a treat that the 2010 International Precision Teaching Conference will not only be in Seattle, but also presents an opportunity to meet and mingle with practitioners from across North America AND notable Precision Teaching schools and practices in Seattle, such as the Organization for Research and Learning, Morningside Academy, The Academy for Precision Learning.

Preliminary notice

23rd International Precision Teaching Conference/ IPTC 2010
- Seattle, WA

Thurs. November 4th- Sat. November 6th, 2010

**Please see the note below that a group reservation code for the hotel group rate is not yet available, but is anticipated to be available in the very near future - that info will posted/shared in a future post when it becomes so. Announcements and info on IPTC 2010 should also be appearing shortly at the Standard Celeration Society website, celeration.org.
Thanks for your understanding**

 

Holiday Inn, SEATTLE
211 DEXTER AVE NORTH, SEATTLE, WA 98109
Hotel Front Desk: 1-206-728-8123 | Hotel Fax: 1-206-728-2779
Group Reservation Code: TBA/To be announced when available

Airport: Sea-Tac International Airport


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