Call for papers: International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy

The International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy is soliciting manuscripts.

The International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy (IJBCT), an open access peer-reviewed journal entering its sixth year of publication. The IJBCT is currently expanding its mission to articles with an emphasis on clinical behavior analysis, and is especially interested in discussions and empirical articles devoted to third wave behavior therapy. We are interested in new and old approaches to most problems requiring intervention; with the mindfulness-based or related interventions becoming more prevalent, IJBCT has an interest in articles examining Buddhist or Zen practices and applications in the treatment of disorders.

Future goals are to add a print on-demand this year, moving to an on-line and print format.

Our editorial board includes many of the most distinguished scholars and practitioners in the field today.

Please send articles to Jack Apsche 

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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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FYI: Oregon Insurance Division issues statement on initial implementations of Federal Health Reform

The Oregon Insurance Division has set up a webpage which discusses some of the initial Federal health care reforms and what they mean to Oregonians.

Federal Reform and Health Insurance in Oregon
April 2010

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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.

EVENT: Direct Instruction conference in Eugene, OR AND a new special topic conference on Direct Instruction for students with ASD

A early heads-up on two summer conferences of interest to those who use the Direct Instruction (Becker, Englemann) model of instruction or are interested in learning more about it -
the

• 36th National Direct Instruction Conference And Institutes, which will be held in Eugene, Oregon and
• Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Direct Instruction Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

36th National Direct Instruction Conference And Institutes July 25–29, 2010
Hilton Eugene Hotel & Conference Center
Eugene, Oregon
Beginning and Advanced Training
College Credit
BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available


"Join us for the longest running, most comprehensive Direct Instruction Training available.

This year we are pleased to present long time DI Consultant Carolyn Schneider along with Zig Engelmann as our keynote speakers.

We will have sessions for beginning and veteran users, as well as sessions designed for classroom teachers and parapros, coaches, and administrators. Special tracks for general, and special education and many others will be highlighted"

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the National Direct Instruction Conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction


AND a new special focus Direct Instruction Conference in Columbus, Ohio

Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Direct Instruction Conference, Columbus, Ohio
August 16–18, 2010
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Columbus, Ohio

BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available!
College Credit Available!
Training Designed for Teachers, Practitioners and Parents!

"Training on Reading Mastery, Language for Learning, DISTAR Arithmetic, Connecting Math Concepts and Corrective Reading Comprehension will be featured at this training tailored specifically for those that work with students with an ASD diagnosis."
[Blog author note - for information on these curriculum packages, see Signals, The Direct Instruction Community]

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction

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Past posts
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Eugene, OR: Association for Direct Instruction announces dates for National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes

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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.

Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority series of statewide public forums:

Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority has announced a series of statewide public forums to which participation and comment are welcomed -

You are encouraged to share ideas about local needs and priorities for the 2011–2013 budget and beyond. What are the priorities for your community? Take part in conversations about how to protect and empower children, families, seniors and people with disabilities. Get involved with OHA's work to build a healthier Oregon by lowering health care costs, increasing access, and improving quality of care.

If you can't attend the forums, send your ideas to dhs.oha@state.or.us.

Pendleton: Thursday, April 15 at 1:00PM 
DHS Office - 1555 Southgate Place. Teleconference from Baker City, Burns, Hermiston, John Day, La Grande or Ontario. Visit the DHS Website for details.

Salem: Monday, April 19 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cascade Hall, Oregon State Fairgrounds - 2330 17th St. NE

Portland: Wednesday, April 21 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Oregon Convention Center - 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd.

Redmond: Thursday, May 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center / Three Sisters Conference Center - 3800 SE Airport Way

Eugene: Wednesday, May 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Lane Community College - Center for Meeting & Learning 4000 SE 30th Ave.

Medford: Thursday, May 13 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Rogue Regency Hotel - 2300 Biddle Road

Newport: Tuesday, May 18 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best Western Agate Beach Inn - 3019 N. Coast Hwy.

For more information: 2010 Community Forums

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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.

 

Yale Child Center autism course online in open access

The Yale Child Study Center has recently made their undergraduate seminar course on autism available to the public online at no cost.

This is the same course that has been available to Yale University students. Presentations include .pdf handouts to accompany. If the videos are viewed on YouTube, there is the option of close captioning and possibly translation.









These seminars may be of interest and value as a general overview of the various areas of research and application involved in the autism spectrum disorders.

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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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Don't forget to RSVP for April 2nd Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis meeting with invited speaker, Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®

One week to RSVP deadline -please see below for more information and
look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

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

Next Meeting of the

OREGON ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (OR-ABA)

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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Ten days until OR-ABA Board Meeting & request for RSVP April 2, 2010 meeting with Special Speaker Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of the BACB®

The next meeting of

the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (ORABA)

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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