Professional organizations in behavior analysis serve a critical role in shaping the direction, standards, and public perception of the field. The way these organizations govern themselves, engage with members and stakeholders, and address controversial issues has direct implications for every practicing behavior analyst.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Dr. Noor Syed (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as the founding Director of the Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) with SUNY Empire State University. She supported the launch of and coordinated a Masters of Science in ABA with SUNY Empire, in which a core tenet is affirming, responsive practice. Dr. Syed has also been named the Turben Director of Autism Advocacy with CAARES, whose primary initiative is to help SUNY Empire become a fully inclusive and supportive college for those who identify as neurodiverse through a multi-tiered system of support framework. The university was designated an Autistic Supportive™ institution in 2022. In addition, Dr. Syed is the director of Anderson Center International, an organization dedicated to providing training in evidenced-based strategies for scholars from under-resourced areas globally, and is President of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis. She is an Adjunct Doctoral Advisor in ABA with Endicott College, and is a certified general and special education teacher. Dr. Syed serves on the ABA Ethics Hotline and on the Scientific Council with the Organization for Autism Research. She received her undergraduate degree in behavior analysis under Dr. Raymond G. Romanczyk in the Institute of Child Development at Binghamton University and completed her PhD in ABA with Dr. R. Douglas Greer at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Syed has consulted with and supported autism centres around the world, including in Uganda, India, and Saudi Arabia, and has spoken about autism with the United Nations. She is a Trustee with the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies and co-leads their Distinguished Scholars program. Noor is Neurodiverse and came to this work because of her beloved cousin who was born with significant intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.
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