association for behavior anaylsis international

ABAI known as ‘The Association for Behavior Analysis International’ is a leading promoter in US for advances in behavior analysis and behavioral psychology in applied settings. It is a non-profit organisation founded in 1974, dedicated to contributing to the well-being of society be evolving, increasing & supporting the growth of the discipline of Behavior analysis through exploration, education & training. It was initilally founded as the Midwestern Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) to serve as an interdisciplinary group of professionals, paraprofessionals, and students. The aim of ABAI is to provide the experimental, theoretical & applied analysis of behavior. It has over 7,000 members that is source to those who are interested in the idea, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. It also organizes annual conventions where more than 5100 analysts gather to participate in workshops, poster sessions, and discussions & to present their talks & ideas. It also publishes four journals on the subjects of behavior analysis. ABAI also support the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA), which grants funding for continuing research. ABAI is a member of the Federation of Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences (FABBS)—a group of scientific organizations that are interested in advancing science in areas of the brain, mind, and behavior.