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This year's CalABA conference will feature a number of outstanding
invited addresses and
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Dr. Taylor is co-founder and Executive Director of Alpine Learning Group. She has specialized in the
education and treatment of children with autism for the past twenty-four years. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology
from Rutgers University, and received her Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Columbia
University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Taylor is active in the
autism research community and has published numerous articles on effective interventions for autism. She serves
on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Interventions, and Behavior
Analysis in Practice. She is also a member of the Autism Advisory Group for the Cambridge Center for Behavioral
Studies, is a member of the Expert panel of the National Autism Center's National Standards Project, and is a
board member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. Dr. Taylor is also senior clinical advisor for
Rethink Autism (an innovative web-based curriculum for children with autism). She is a national and international
speaker and has authored numerous research articles and book chapters related to autism.
Dr. Ahearn joined The New England Center for Children in August 1996, and currently serves at NECC® as the Director of Research. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in Northeastern University's graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Adjunct Faculty in Western New England College's doctoral program. Bill was named the 2009 American Psychological Association – Division 25 awardee for Enduring Contributions to Applied Behavioral Research. Bill is the ACE coordinator for providing BCBA continuing education at NECC and for the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy. He also serves on the Autism Advisory Committees for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Bill's research interests include social skills in children with autism, verbal behavior, assessment and treatment of stereotypy, severe problem behavior, and pediatric feeding difficulties. He is also interested in resistance to change, behavioral economics, and conditioned reinforcement. His work has been published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Behavioral Interventions, Behavior Modification, The Lancet, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and has written book chapters on teaching children with autism and pediatric feeding problems in children with autism. Bill is currently on the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, and Behavioral Interventions and has served as a guest reviewer for several other journals. He has also been Principal Investigator on an NIH-funded grant with Dr. William Dube, is co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Becky MacDonald on a grant funded by the Organization for Autism Research, and is a past-President of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy. |
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Clinical/Medical (CM) (top)
Dr. Silverman received his Ph.D. in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1984. His doctoral training and research focused in the areas of operant conditioning and behavior analysis. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in Behavioral Pharmacology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991, and served as a staff fellow in the Clinical Trials Section in the National Institute on Drug Abuse's Intramural Research Program in Baltimore, MD from 1991-1993. He has maintained a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine since 1991, and is currently Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Silverman's research at Johns Hopkins has been funded by grants primarily by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and has focused on developing operant treatments to address the interrelated problems of poverty and drug addiction. His primary research has focused on the development and evaluation of abstinence reinforcement interventions for heroin and cocaine addiction in low-income, inner city adults; the integration of abstinence reinforcement contingencies into model employment settings; the use of employment-based reinforcement in the long-term maintenance of drug abstinence and adherence to addiction treatment medications (e.g., naltrexone); and the development of computer-based training to establish critical academic and job skills that chronically unemployed adults need to gain and maintain employment and escape poverty. |
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Developmental Disabilities (DD) (top)
Dr. Iwata is a Professor in Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Florida,
where he directs research programs on disorders of learning and behavior. Brian is the former
editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and former president of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, the Society for the
Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Division 33 of the American Psychological Association, and
the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. Much of Brian's research has focused on the functional
(experimental) analysis of severe behavior disorders. This approach to assessment and treatment is
one of the most significant advancements in behavior analysis over the past 25 years and is now
considered the standard in the field for both clinical research and practice.
Dr. DeLeon received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida. He is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of Research Development for the Department of Behavioral Psychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. DeLeon has over 20 years of clinical and research experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has co-authored over 60 research articles and chapters, and has received several recent federal grants, related primarily to the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders in individuals with developmental disabilities. Additional, often related, lines of investigation have explored methods to identify stimulus preferences and determinants of choice in individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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Dr. Sugai received his M.Ed. in 1974 and Ph.D. in 1980 at the University of Washington. His primary areas of interest are positive behavior support, systems change, teacher training, emotional and behavioral disorders, social skills instruction, behavioral consultation, behavioral assessment procedures, and strategies for effective school-wide, classroom, and individual behavior management. Currently at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Sugai is Carole J. Neag Endowed Chair in Behavior Disorders and professor with tenure. Dr. Sugai also was on faculty at the University of Oregon and University of Kentucky, program director in an alternative school, and classroom teacher for students with behavior disorders. Dr. Sugai and colleagues have established the Center for Behavioral Education and Research in the Neag School of Education to improve academic and social behavior outcomes for students in schools by engaging in the systematic study of educational issues and interventions, and dissemination to preservice and inservice school personnel. As Project Director or Co-Director of major training or research grants totaling over $25 million, Dr. Sugai has experience in the implementation, operation, and supervision of grant-related projects. He has published over 100 articles, numerous monographs, and a number of college textbooks on effective teaching practices, positive behavior support, and applied behavior analysis. Dr. Sugai's research has emphasized effective applications of applied behavior analysis principles and school-wide PBS procedures to problems found in educational contexts. The subject populations for these research areas include students with severe challenging behavior, students with at-risk behaviors, and students described as having severely challenging behaviors. Dr. Sugai is currently co-director (with Rob Horner at the University of Oregon) of the national Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices. |
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Experimental (EXP) (top)
Jan. 12, 2011: Today we received the terrible news that Dr. Cerutti
passed away Monday, Jan. 10. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues,
and students. Psychology Department Chair Dr. Marvin Lamb said, "He was dedicated to the field of
psychology and to his students, had a great sense of humor and was loving, caring and kind. We will miss him
very much." For more about Dr. Cerutti's life and career please see the
CSU East Bay website.
Address: Issues and Methods in Stimulus Control (abstract) Workshop: Single-Case Research Designs (abstract) Dr. Iversen received his PhD in Experimental Psychology in 1978 from University of Copenhagen,
Denmark. Dr. Iversen is professor of experimental psychology at University of North Florida, Jacksonville, since 1986.
His research has always examined basic mechanisms of operant behavior, primarily in non-human subjects. Using a variety
of species ranging from rats to chimpanzees, the research has been comparative and of late focuses on stimulus control.
Examples of research are visual guidance of drawing in chimpanzees, interception of moving targets in chimpanzees,
intermittent reinforcement of stimulus control in rats, and control of S-delta responding in simple discriminations
in rats. Research has also involved operant conditioning of EEG to enable communication in completely paralyzed ALS
patients. He has served on the board of Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior for 5, 3-year terms, and
currently serves on the boards of European Journal of Behavior Analysis and Mexican Journal of Behavior Analysis.
Dr. Iversen believes that strong methodology is necessary to advance a science of behavior, and he has developed
several automated methods to shape and control behavior as well as methods to analyze complex data from behavioral
experiments. Together with Professor K. A. Lattal from University of West Virginia, Morgantown, Dr. Iversen edited
a two-volume text on methodology in operant conditioning, published in 1991. In addition, several published papers
have documented development of behavior control techniques and methods of data analysis.
Dr. Schneider's involvement in behavior analysis goes back to high school when she read Beyond Freedom and Dignity and wrote B. F. Skinner, never dreaming that he would reply. They corresponded through her master's degree in mechanical engineering at Brown, her engineering career, and her stint in the Peace Corps. At that point Schneider bowed to the inevitable and switched careers, obtaining her Ph.D. in 1989 (University of Kansas). Her pioneering research includes applying the generalized matching law to sequences, proposing a new mathematical model for choice between sequences, and demonstrating operant generalization and matching in neonates. Her publications also cover the history and philosophy of behavior analysis and the neglected method of sequential analysis. Schneider has championed the inclusive "developmental systems" approach to nature-nurture relations, culminating in reviews in JEAB and The Behavior Analyst, and she has served on the editorial boards for both of those journals. She is currently writing a book for the public due out in 2012, tentatively entitled The Science of Consequences. |
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Human Development & Gerontology (HDG) (top)
Dr. Moore received his B.A. in psychology from Tufts University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in developmental and biological psychology from Harvard University. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the City University of New York, he began his career as a professor of psychology at Pitzer College-one of the Claremont Colleges-where he has worked for all but two of the last 21 years. From 2004 - 2006, he was on a leave of absence in New York City, teaching and conducting research at Yeshiva University and Sarah Lawrence College. A developmental psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in the development of perception and cognition in newborns and older infants, he has published numerous articles and book chapters on infants' abilities to perceive objects, to perceive numerical quantities, and to categorize infant-directed speech. His theoretical articles and chapters have explored the contributions of genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors to human development, and his book The Dependent Gene: The Fallacy of "Nature vs. Nurture" was nominated for the Cognitive Development Society's Best Authored Volume award in 2002-2003. |
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Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) (top)
Address: Organizational Leadership and Self-Motivation: Workshop: The Psychology of Self-Motivation: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others (abstract) Dr. Geller, Alumni Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems at Virginia Tech (VT), has authored 31 books, 43 book chapters, 38 training manuals, 203 magazine articles, and over 350 research articles addressing the development and evaluation of behavior-change interventions to improve quality of life. His extramural grant funding, totaling more than $6 million, has involved the application of behavioral science to benefit corporations, institutions, government agencies, or communities in general. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the World Academy of Productivity and Quality Sciences. He is past Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (1989-1992), current Associate Editor of Environment and Behavior (since 1982), and current Consulting Editor for Behavior and Social Issues, the Behavior Analyst Digest, the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, and the Journal of Safety Research. In 1982, Scott Geller received a teaching award from the American Psychological Association, and since then won every university teaching award offered at VT. In 2001, VT awarded him the University Alumni Award for Excellence in Research. In 2002, VT honored him with the Alumni Outreach Award for exemplary real-world applications of behavioral science; and in 2003, he was awarded the University Alumni Award for Graduate Student Advising. In 2005, Dr. Geller was awarded the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education. Last May 2007, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Organizational Behavior Management Network, and last year Dr. Geller was honored with the APF 2009 Gold Medal for Life Achievement in Psychology in the Public Interest, from the American Psychological Association. At the APA 118th Annual Convention in August, Division 25 Dr. Geller was honored with the Outstanding Applied Research Award. Meet Dr. Geller at his book signing on Friday! |
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Professional, Ethical, & Legal Issues (PEL) (top)
Dr. Carr is an associate professor of psychology at Auburn University and co-director of its
applied behavior analysis graduate program. His current professional interests include the behavioral
treatment of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities, practitioner training, and verbal
behavior. Dr. Carr has published over 100 scientific articles and is currently a member of the boards
of directors of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the Society for the Experimental Analysis
of Behavior. He is currently an associate editor of the journals Behavior Analysis and Practice and
The Behavior Analyst and is a past associate editor of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Dr. Carr received his Ph.D. in 1996 from Florida State University and previously served on the
psychology faculties at University of Nevada-Reno (1996-1999) and Western Michigan University (1999-2008).
Suzanne currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, on the Scientific Advisory Council member for the Organization for Autism Research, Editorial Review Board for the Association for Behavior Analysis International's Behavior Analysis in Practice journal, Chairperson for the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy and Legislative Action Committee, and is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Marrakech, Inc. She has participated in the establishment of a number of other service organizations and autism-related initiatives over the last 16 years. Suzanne holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University, a M.A. in Leadership from Duquesne University, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Prior to her work related to behavior analysis, Mrs. Letso worked as a marketing executive for international medical product manufacturers, where she was involved in new product, business, and venture capital start-up initiatives. In addition, she has been involved in organizational assessment and development of for-profit enterprises in other fields. Suzanne is a registered lobbyist for the Connecticut General Assembly and has worked as an advocate on a number of legislative issues within the state of Connecticut including sustainment of funding for those served by the Department of Developmental Services, autism insurance legislation, continuation of public school funding for people with disabilities through theirs 21st school year, and recognition of Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Mrs. Letso is the parent of a 21 year old son with autism.
Lorri Unumb is an attorney and the author of the ground-breaking autism insurance legislation in South Carolina known as "Ryan's Law." Unumb earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law. As Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel with the New York-based non-profit Autism Speaks, Unumb drafts and advocates for state legislative measures to require meaningful health insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Unumb wrote legislation in South Carolina in 2005, named "Ryan's Law" after Unumb's son, that served as a catalyst for nationwide autism insurance reform. To date, 23 states have enacted similar statutes. For her autism policy work, Unumb has been recognized with the Jefferson Award for Public Service; the Autism Society of America 2008 "Parents of the Year" award (along with her husband); the Behavior Analysts Certification Board's Michael Hemingway Award; and the Autism Speaks 1st annual Volunteer Advocacy Award. Unumb's work has been profiled on CNN, on NPR's "Morning Edition," and in Town&Country magazine, from whom she received one of three 2009 "Women Who Make a Difference" awards. Unumb teaches a health care law seminar called "Autism and the Law" at George Washington University Law School and, with her husband, co-authored a textbook (Carolina Academic Press) by the same name. |
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Theoretical, Conceptual, & Philosophical (TCP) (top)
Dr. Moore received his M.A. in experimental psychology from Western Michigan University (1969) and his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from University of California, San Diego (1975). His laboratory research interests are in the areas of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement. Many of the research projects in his laboratory concern the molar vs. molecular question: Are the independent variables that control behavior better formulated in terms of large-scale/molar or small-scale/molecular relations? Another of his interests is the historical, theoretical, and philosophical development of psychology. In this regard, he has published a variety of papers on the nature and history of behaviorism, as well as the relation between behaviorism and various other movements in philosophy, such as cognitive psychology. Many of these papers deal with traditional issues in the philosophy of science, but from the unique perspective of behavior analysis. Meet Dr. Moore at his book signing on Friday! |
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Verbal Behavior (VB) (top)
Barbara Esch, PhD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Esch Behavior Consultants Dr. Esch is a behavior analyst and speech pathologist with over 30 years experience in behavioral interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities. She has worked in school, home, clinic, and hospital settings. Her workshops, training symposia, and research have been presented in the US, Europe, and Australia and focus on the use of behavioral procedures to improve speech, language, and feeding skills for individuals of all ages with a wide range of medical and educational diagnoses. Dr. Esch received her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University and her M.A. in Speech Pathology from Michigan State University. She is the author of the Early Echoic Skills Assessment, part of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program: VB-MAPP (Sundberg, 2008). She is the founder and current chairperson of the Speech Pathology Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Her research on behavioral treatments for early speech acquisition appears in The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Esch is co-owner of Esch Behavior Consultants, Inc., a consulting company specializing in behavioral treatments for individuals with severe communication delays. |
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Dr. Carr is an associate professor of psychology at Auburn University and co-director of its
applied behavior analysis graduate program. His current professional interests include the behavioral
treatment of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities, practitioner training, and verbal
behavior. Dr. Carr has published over 100 scientific articles and is currently a member of the boards
of directors of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the Society for the Experimental Analysis
of Behavior. He is currently an associate editor of the journals Behavior Analysis and Practice and
The Behavior Analyst and is a past associate editor of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Dr. Carr received his Ph.D. in 1996 from Florida State University and previously served on the
psychology faculties at University of Nevada-Reno (1996-1999) and Western Michigan University (1999-2008).
Dr. Malott, with forty-plus years of experience at Western Michigan University, has used the principles of behavior to construct teaching models and behavioral systems that have been sustained over several decades. As a result, he has taught generations of students to use behavior analysis in their everyday lives as learners, teachers, practitioners, and citizens, and has provided the training grounds for many of the field's leaders in behavioral systems design. Richard Malott is a prolific, creative, and engaging writer who has authored some of the field's most important and widely read publications, including Elementary Principles of Behavior (first with Donald Whaley and then with Marie E. Malott and Elizabeth Trojan Suarez), which is in its sixth edition. His innovative use of multimedia has captivated audiences for decades. He helped found what would become the Association for Behavior Analysis International and is currently serving as its President-Elect. |
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Bridget Taylor, PhD, BCBA, Alpine Learning Group
Kenneth Silverman, PhD, BCBA-D, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Brian Iwata, PhD, BCBA-D, University of Florida
George Sugai, PhD, University of Connecticut
Daniel Cerutti, PhD, California State University, East Bay
David Moore, PhD, Pitzer College & Claremont Graduate University
E. Scott Geller, PhD, Virginia Tech
James Carr, PhD, BCBA-D, BACB Board of Directors/Auburn University
The BACB and Professional Developments in Behavior Analysis (
John (Jay) Moore, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
