NAVIGATION

Congrats to all our May Staff Attending ABAI in Philadelphia

05/23/24

50th Annual ABAI Convention in Philadelphia

Congratulations to all of our staff who attended, facilitated, and presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International conference this past weekend in Philadelphia. This gathering is always such a great opportunity for behavior analysts and others to learn from each other, and we're proud of our staff who shared their research and expertise.


WORKSHOPS
 
# W15 Workshop: Emily Baton, May Institute
CE Offered: BACB
Improving Classroom Behavior Support Through Applied Behavior Analysis
Thursday, May 23, 2024: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Franklin Hall 8
 
# W57 Workshop: Joe Ricciardi, May Institute
CE Offered: PSY/BACB
Behavior Analytic Intervention for Behavior Disorders in Individuals With Brain Injuries
Friday, May 24, 2024: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Marriott Downtown, Level 4, Franklin Hall 9-10
 
SYMPOSIA
 
Symposium #106
CE Offered: BACB
Evaluations of Compound Reinforcement Schedules Related to the Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior
Saturday, May 25, 2024
3:00 PM–3:50 PM
Convention Center, 100 Level, 112 AB
Area: DDA/AUT; Domain: Applied Research
Chair: Joel Eric Ringdahl (University of Georgia)
Comparison of Reinforcement Parameter Hierarchy Assessments With Arbitrary and Clinically Relevant Behavior
ROSE MORLINO (May Institute), Joel Eric Ringdahl (University of Georgia)

# 247 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB/QABA
Recent Research Trends and Applications of Joint Control
Sunday, May 26, 2024: 10:00 AM–11:50 AM
Convention Center, 100 Level, 105 AB
Chair: Daniele Rizzi (Fondazione Oltre le Parole Onlus - Pescara)
Discussant: Caio F. Miguel (California State University, Sacramento)
Applications of Lowenkron’s Joint Control to Language Acquisition Programs
WILLOW M. HOZELLA (May Institute), Miguel Ampuero (Berry College), Michael Miklos (Miklos Behavior Consulting and Training)
 
# 402 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB
Recent Research on School-Based Behavioral Interventions
Monday, May 27, 2024: 8:00 AM–9:50 AM
Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon E
Chair: Paige Talhelm (University of South Florida)
Discussant: Emily Baton (May Institute)
 
# 428 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB
Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Conjunction With Student Outcomes in Classrooms
Monday, May 27, 2024: 10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon E
 
Modular Approach to Autism Programming in Schools (MAAPS): Coaching Teachers to Enhance Intervention Implementation for Autistic Students
ROSE IOVANNONE (University of South Florida/College of Behavioral and Community Sciences), Cynthia M. Anderson (May Institute), Lynne Levato (Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Rochester), Krystal Mcfee (University of South Florida)
 
Using a Modular-Based Assessment and Coaching Model to Assist Teachers in Implementing Class-Wide Interventions for Students With Emotional Disturbance
Kimberly Crosland (University of South Florida), Rose Iovannone (University of South Florida/College of Behavioral and Community Sciences), Emily Baton (May Institute), Ashley Dreiss (University of South Florida), Zelda Fleming (University of South Florida ), Ruby Joseph (University of South Florida )

# 477 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB
Burnout and Injury Mitigation: Investing in the Safety and Well-Being of Staff and Behavior Analysts
Monday, May 27, 2024: 12:00 PM–12:50 PM
Marriott Downtown, Level 3, Liberty Ballroom Salon BC
Chair: Andrew Sodawasser (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
 
The Effects of Therapist Protective Equipment on Severe Problem Behavior and Safety
EMILY SULLIVAN (University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute), Jennifer R. Zarcone (May Institute), Amanda Zangrillo (University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute)
 
# 501 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB
Tacting Interesting Stimuli and Private Events: Analyses and Procedures
Monday, May 27, 2024: 3:00 PM–3:50 PM
Convention Center, 100 Level, 111 AB
Chair: Christina Barosky (Bierman Autism Centers)
Discussant: Jason C. Bourret (New England Center for Children)
  
Teaching MultiModal Communicators With Autism to Tact Private Events
MAUREEN BOOTH (May Institute), Brittany Ann Juban (May Institute), Willow M. Hozella (May Institute)

PAPER SESSIONS
 
# 343 Paper Session
CE Offered: BACB
Considerations for Working With Adult and Aging Populations With Disabilities
Sunday, May 26, 2024: 5:00 PM–5:50 PM
Convention Center, 100 Level, 104 AB
Chair: Jenna Gilder (May Institute)

POSTERS

# 96C Poster Session
EAB Saturday Poster Session
Saturday, May 25, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A
Chair: Brissa Gutiérrez (Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México)
# 96C(7) Poster

Boiling the Frog: Transitions Between Fixed and Variable Ratio Schedules
DANIEL BELLOW (May Institute), Kennon Andy Lattal (West Virginia University)
# 96D Poster Session
PCH Saturday Poster Session
Saturday, May 25, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A
 
# 96D(36) Poster
A Closer Look at the Perspective of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Working in the Home Setting With Latino Families

# 96D(37) Poster
Unveiling Unity: Exploring Factors That Foster a Strong Sense of Community in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Home-Based Setting
ALLEN FLYNN (Mt St Mary's University and Amigo Care), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Shelby Lynne Quigley (Kennedy Krieger Institute, Amigo Care ABA, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis), Melissa Theodore (May Institute; Amigo Care ABA), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University )

# 96M Poster Session
AUT Saturday Poster Session
Saturday, May 25, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A

# 96M(152) Poster
Stimulus Fading and Transfer in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior
ALEXANDRA M. DEMEO (May Institute), Jacob Andrew Richardson (May Institute)
 
# 292C Poster Session
PCH Sunday Poster Session
Sunday, May 26, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A
 
# 292C(31) Poster
Understanding Access, Perspectives, and Barriers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services for Latino Families in Maryland
ZENDY WILSON (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA), Tatiana Castillo (Amigo Care ABA)

# 484C Poster Session
PCH Monday Poster Session
Monday, May 27, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A

# 484C(32) Poster
Looking Into the Perspectives of Latino Families Receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services From a Latino-Based Company
ADRIANA PEREIRA (Amigo Care ABA), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA ), Tatiana Castillo (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University )

# 484K Poster Session
 
AUT Monday Poster Session
 
Monday, May 27, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A
 
# 484K(149) Poster
Wipe Like a Pro: Teaching Post–Bowel Movement Wiping Skills
 
Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA), Shelby Lynne Quigley (Kennedy Krieger Institute, Amigo Care ABA, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Katherine Nerud (Amigo Care ABA), TATIANA CASTILLO (Amigo Care ABA)
 
# 484K(187) Poster
A Comparison of Two Approaches for Tact Training: Simultaneous Communication vs. Vocal-Alone
JUAN CONTRERAS MANRIQUE (Amigo Care ABA), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University )

# 96D(36) Poster
 A Closer Look at the Perspective of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Working in the Home Setting With Latino Families
ELINA ESPAILLAT (Amigo Care ABA ), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University)

# 96D(37) Poster
Unveiling Unity: Exploring Factors That Foster a Strong Sense of Community in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Home-Based Setting
ALLEN FLYNN (Mt St Mary's University and Amigo Care), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Shelby Lynne Quigley (Kennedy Krieger Institute, Amigo Care ABA, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis ), Melissa Theodore (May Institute; Amigo Care ABA), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University )
 
# 96M Poster Session
AUT Saturday Poster Session
Saturday, May 25, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A

# 96M(152) Poster
Stimulus Fading and Transfer in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior
ALEXANDRA M. DEMEO (May Institute), Jacob Andrew Richardson (May Institute)
 
# 292C Poster Session
PCH Sunday Poster Session
Sunday, May 26, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A

# 292C(31) Poster
Understanding Access, Perspectives, and Barriers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services for Latino Families in Maryland
ZENDY WILSON (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA), Tatiana Castillo (Amigo Care ABA)
 
# 96D(36) Poster
 A Closer Look at the Perspective of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Working in the Home Setting With Latino Families
ELINA ESPAILLAT (Amigo Care ABA ), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University)
 
# 96D(37) Poster
Unveiling Unity: Exploring Factors That Foster a Strong Sense of Community in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Home-Based Setting
ALLEN FLYNN (Mt St Mary's University and Amigo Care), Nicole Marie Burke (Amigo Care ABA), Shelby Lynne Quigley (Kennedy Krieger Institute, Amigo Care ABA, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis ), Melissa Theodore (May Institute; Amigo Care ABA), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA; Western New England University )

# 96M Poster Session
AUT Saturday Poster Session
Saturday, May 25, 2024: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Convention Center, 200 Level, Exhibit Hall A
Chair: Kozue Matsuda (Children Center Inc)
 
# 96M(152) Poster
Stimulus Fading and Transfer in the Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior
 
# 292C Poster Session
PCH Sunday Poster Session

# 292C(31) Poster
Understanding Access, Perspectives, and Barriers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services for Latino Families in Maryland
ZENDY WILSON (Amigo Care ABA), Melissa Theodore (May Institute), Alex Arevalo (Amigo Care ABA), Tatiana Castillo (Amigo Care ABA)
 
# 343 Paper Session
CE Offered: BACB
Considerations for Working With Adult and Aging Populations With Disabilities
Sunday, May 26, 2024: 5:00 PM–5:50 PM
Convention Center, 100 Level, 104 AB
Chair: Jenna Gilder (May Institute)
 
# 428 Symposium
CE Offered: BACB
Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Conjunction With Student Outcomes in Classrooms
Monday, May 27, 2024: 10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Marriott Downtown, Level 5, Grand Ballroom Salon E
Chair: Robert F. Putnam (May Institute)