The ABA in PA Initiative is a nonprofit advocacy organization made up of parents, industry professionals, and lawmakers dedicated to change the future for all children in Pennsylvania with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by ensuring access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy via Medical Assistance.
Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has been the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.
The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and advance the science-based practice of applied behavior analysis.
Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency committed to ensuring safe and fulfilling lives for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who support them. Through awareness, credible information, education, and public policy initiatives, Autism New Jersey leads the way to lifelong individualized services provided with skill and compassion.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
The B. F. Skinner Foundation promotes the science founded by B. F. Skinner and supports the practices derived from that science. In so doing, the Foundation advances a more humane world by replacing coercive techniques with positive procedures.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has been the leader in behavior analyst certification for over two decades. The BACB is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1998 to meet professional certification needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior-analytic services. The BACB’s mission is to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services by systematically establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards of practice.
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence's mission is to transform person-centered behavioral health by advancing measurement science, establishing performance-based standards, increasing access to quality care, and leading community collaboration.
The National Council on Severe Autism is a non-profit organization that pursues recognition, policy and solutions for individuals, families and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism and related disorders.
The New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA), an affiliated chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International (ABAI) and an affiliate of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), was founded to promote the discipline of behavior analysis in New Jersey.
The Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis (PennABA) seeks to promote high-quality behavior analysis in the region, maintain the scientific integrity of the discipline, and advocate on behalf of behavior analysts and consumers of behavior analysis.
This glossary is provided at no cost as a philanthropic contribution to the field of ABA. A primary goal is letting students see the various ways that authors have defined the terms.
VBI is a team of experienced, professional educators – focused on evidence based implementation; improving the lives and learning of students in the classroom and at home. Their focus is on the application of research based, published & demonstrated methods – to increase adaptive communication, and reduce problem behaviors.
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The U.S. Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Here, you may find information about grants, education statistics, and publications on a variety of topics.
The educators' portal on the New Jersey Department of Education website contains the information, guidance, and resources for teachers and leaders in the state.
