This year's program will again feature invited addresses and workshops by top-notch researchers and scientist-practitioners, including:

• Thomas Higbee, Utah State University (Autism)
• Mike Mozzoni, Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center (Clinical/Medical)
• Rick Smith, University of North Texas (Developmental Disabilities)
• David Pierce, University of Alberta (Experimental)
• Patrick Friman, Boys Town (Human Development/Gerontology)
• Judy Agnew, Aubrey Daniels International (Organizational Behavior Management)
• James Johnston, Auburn University (Professional & Ethical Issues)
• Jerry Shook, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (Professional & Ethical Issues)
• David Palmer, Smith College (Verbal Behavior)
• Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, University of North Texas (OTH)

• Invited Addresses    (top)
  • Autism
    Thomas S. Higbee, PhD, BCBA-D, Utah State University
    Using Script Fading to Promote Spontaneous Language in Children with Autism and Related Disorders
  • Clinical/Medical
    Michael P. Mozzoni, PhD, BCBA-D, Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center
    What Does Applied Behavior Analysis Have to Offer NeuroRehabilitation?
  • 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 *CANCELLED*
    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)    (top)
  • 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, Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center
    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    (top)
  • 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
      Margaret Bloom, JD, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
      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