"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin
"The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence."- T.H. Huxley
"The best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior."- Dick Malott
"The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount." -
B. F. Skinner
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Welcome to Iowa ABA
You have reached The Iowa Association for Behavior Analysis (Iowa ABA) website. Iowa ABA is a statewide organization whose purpose is to develop and advance the field of appled behavior analysis within the State of Iowa through research, education, and dissemination of information.
Mission/Objectives
Iowa ABA is organized as a chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International for professional, scientific, and education purposes. Specifically, the organization shall:
- Serve as a scientific and professional reference group for all in the State of Iowa who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
- Support the development of professional credentialing for the practice of behavior analysis within the State of Iowa;
- Support the development of standards of practice for behavior analysis within the state of Iowa;
- Identify and promote the use of effective and humane behavioral procedures in meeting the educational and habilitative needs of people with and without disabilities within the State of Iowa.
- Advise political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis in the State of Iowa.
- Publish and distribute an official Bulletin devoted to dissemination of scientific and technological achievements within the scope of behavior analysis and to matters of interest to the membership.
- Promote and support the conduct of behavior analytic research within the State of Iowa.
- Serve as a resource for parents and service providers interested in research based practices in behavior analysis
Categories of Membership:
Membership is open to all persons interested in or actively engaged in teaching, research, and/or application of the principles and procedures of behavior analysis. Membership is not restricted to residents of the State of Iowa. Membership shall be in one of four classes:
- Full Member: Any individual holding a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to or involving behavior analysis and whose full-time professional commitment includes teaching, research, and/or practice in behavior analysis may apply for membership in this category.
- Affiliate Member: Any member evidencing interest in the discipline of behavior analysis, but lacking formal training therein, may apply for this class of membership. Affiliate members will enjoy all benefits
- Student Member: Any individual pursuing formal training in the discipline of behavior analysis but not yet gainfully employed therein on at least a half-time basis may apply for membership in this category.
- Family Member: A family membership can be obtained for any household within which there is a stake in learning about or using the principles of behavior analysis due to a family member being on the spectrum or at risk. If applying for a Family Membership, the reason for interest will be indicated, as well as the number and names of family members (over 18) Family members who wish to vote should enroll as affiliate members.
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