The field of applied behavior analysis has experienced remarkable growth over the past two decades, expanding in the number of certified practitioners, the range of populations served, and the diversity of service delivery models employed. This growth is a testament to the science and its capacity to produce meaningful behavior change.
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Join Free →As the landscape of professional development evolves, so too does the need to critically assess the value and integrity of our practices within applied behavior analysis. This symposium brings together three interconnected talks, addressing how behavior analysts gain vital information that informs their practice, remaining in touch with current research. This symposium will identify factors that impact in-person conference attendance and how this impacts the acquisition of continuing education units, further extending into a discussion about the expertise of invited and keynote speakers in delivering this material. Finally, we will explore both the presence of and the potential impact that over generalization of research findings could have on both the science and the applied field.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Melissa Connor-Santos possesses a 15-year tenure in the domain of applied behavior analysis. Presently, she works as a full-time faculty member at Felician University, where she teaches in the graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program. She also provides consultation, workshops, and supervision to behavior analysts and organizations as the owner and CEO of Oceanview Behavior Solutions. Melissa is currently finishing her Ph.D. degree in applied behavior analysis at Endicott College. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College. Melissa has assumed leadership roles in many behavior analytic organizations, where she has been responsible for supervising the mentorship of aspiring and recently certified Board Certified Behavior Analysts, designing clinical training programs, and overseeing clinical quality. Melissa is a certified PFA/SBT Level 6 supervisor. Melissa's ongoing research pursuits encompass the provision of ABA services to public schools, the cultivation of social and emotional skills for at-risk students, and the use of generative AI to enhance educational outcomes.
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279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
239 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.