Applied Behavior Analysis...

I created this site for multiple reasons: as an independent marketing tool, an educational outlet, and as a forum for colleagues, parents and any other interested person who wants to know, learn or discuss Applied Behavior Analysis.  

You will find the defining characteristics of the science under the Applied Behavior Analysis tab. ABA is only for children diagnoses with Autism, right? No?  To find out what is fact and what is fiction in the field, visit Common Misconceptions. Keep seeing the letters BCBA (or BCaBA) and have no clue what they stand for? Visit What's a BCBA/BCaBA?   Want to know more about Applied Behavior Analysis, then do not forget to visit VERY imformative links and Videos: Tactics & Techniques.  When you are ready to get to reading about the topic on your own, you might want to start with some of the information you will find under Literary Resources.  To assist you in interpreting the language of the land, visit the list of Acronyms and Terms found on this site.  Also, please let me know you were here by signing the guestbook and feel free to email any questions ankelly01@yahoo.com.

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I have been working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders since 2000 when I began providing in-home discrete trial services.  I have since worked directly in homes with over 20 families, as well as in private special needs schools, public schools, integrated centers and residential facilities.  I have worked as an Instructional Assistant, 1:1 Inclusion Facilitator, a Classroom Special Education Teacher, and as a Behavior Consultant. Presently, I am serving in the role of Coordinator of ABA Services for the SEEM Collaborative as well as a BCBA® Mentor for Masters Degree students at Simmons College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Shepherd College, my Masters of Science degree in Behavioral Education at Simmons College and currently am completing my third year in the PhD program in Applied Behavior Analysis, also at Simmons College.  I earned my Board Certification as an Associate Behavior Analyst [BCaBA®] in 2005, and more recently obtained my Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst [BCBA®] at the Masters level in Spring 2008.

My current interests lie in evaluating and designing a stronger systems approach in school settings (both public and private) for all students. I am also currently involved in researching Higher Education options and potential solutions for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Adjunct Professor, Antioch University, ABA Certificate Program, Department of Applied Psychology, July 2010, Keene, NH.                                          

Conference Presenter, January 2009, Providence, R.I. Understanding Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism.  Functional Behavior Assessments: Rules, Rationale, Methods and Procedures.

Autism Internet Module Creator, July 2008.  Functional Behavior Assessments, University of Ohio: Athens, Ohio.

Hassert, D., Kelly, A. N., Pritchard, J.T., and Cautilli, J. (2008).  The Licensing of Behavior Analysts: Protecting the Profession and the Public.  Journal of Early and Intensive Behaivor Intervention, p 8-19.

AANE - Asperger Association of New England - The Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE), one of the first Asperger Syndrome organizations in the United States, was founded in 1996 by a small group of concerned parents and professionals, shortly after the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) first appeared in the U.S. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (edition IV). AANE builds a supportive community by providing education, information and referrals to individuals with AS, their extended families, and the professionals who assist them.

Association for Behavior Analysis: International (ABA:I) - Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International^®(ABA International^®) has been the primary professional organization for members interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. ABA International provides many services to its membership and the field.

ABA:I SIG - Dissemination of Behavior Analysis (DBA) - If you are interested in the dissemination of our science of Behavior Analysis worldwide, this is the place for you. DBA is looking to take Behavior Analysis out of its pigeon-holes, and really publicize the potential to develop global solutions in all realms of life.

Association for Profession of Behavior Analysts - The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) is a new organization with the primary mission of serving the needs of professional behavior analyst practitioners credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).