Last month, more than two dozen staff from The New England Center for Children (NECC) presented their research at the 49th annual Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, which was held in Denver, Colorado.
In addition to showcasing the current research happening at NECC, the annual ABAI Conference also presents opportunities for NECC recruiters to speak with prospective staff and reconnect with staff alumni, some of whom were present to share research that was done during their time at NECC.
Additionally, the conference offers an occasion to discuss NECC’s ACE® ABA Software System, which provides behavior analysts, teachers, and direct care staff across the globe crucial, evidence-based technology and a data-driven curriculum that maximizes student progress.
Below is a list of NECC staff who presented at workshops, participated in symposia, and shared papers during the four-day conference:
Rebecca P. F. MacDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; Sally Dupere, MS, BCBA, LABA; and Victoria Weisser, MS, BCBA, LABA
Early Identification and Treatment of Autism Symptomatology in Infants
Le Thao Vy Vo and Cammarie Johnson PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Evaluating the Use of Identity Matching with Class-Specific Consequences to Expand Stimulus Classes
Zalika Tyrell and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Promoting Generalization of Hand Washing with General Case Instruction
Hannah Duffield and Jason C. Bourret, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Delineating Skills Necessary for Adulthood
Ai Jia Tan; Amanda Verriden, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; and Rebecca Van Valkenburgh
Remote Training of a Comprehensive Functional Assessment: Indirect Assessment, Functional Analysis, and Treatment
Chelsea Hedquist, MS, BCBA, LABA and Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Can the Competition Feature on a Fitness Tracker Increase Physical Activity?
William H. Ahearn, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; Julia Lynne Touhey; and Haley Steinhauser (former staff)
Subtyping Stereotypy: Level of Differentiation in the FA Is Predictive of Responsiveness to Treatment
Madelyn Douglas and Cammarie Johnson PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Comparing Vocal and Textual Feedback in Behavioral Skills Training with Parents via Telehealth
Ashley Matthews; Riley Fergus, MS, BCBA, LABA; and William H. Ahearn, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Functional Analysis and Delineating Subtypes of Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
William H. Ahearn, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; Catia Cividini-Motta, PhD, BCBA-D (former staff); Tiago Sales Larroudé de Man (former staff); Alyssa Rojas (University of South Florida)
Subtyping Stereotypy: Do Subtypes Predict Treatment Outcomes?
Emily Stevens; Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; and Zoe A. Newman (former staff)
Treatment for Improving Sleep-Conducive Behavior: A Component Analysis
Kelsey Flynn Burren, MS, BCBA, LABA and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
When Red Apples Are Green: Generalization by Picture Type
Jacqueline Rogalski, PhD, BCBA, LABA; Elizabeth Prescott, MS, BCBA; and Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
An Evaluation of Strengthening Precursors to Increase Compliance with Instructions
Beth O. Bellone, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA
Come Play with Me: A Collaborative Approach to Specialized Services (Panelist)
Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Intervention Strategies for Increasing Appropriate Task-Related Behavior (Symposium Chair)
Lauren Rae; Eileen M. Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA; Erin S. Leif (former staff), Sam Sheets (former staff)
A Component Analysis of Self-Monitoring for Increasing Task Engagement
Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Behavior Under Shifting Conditions of Reinforcement (Symposium Chair)
Diego Coyle Diez, MS, BCBA; Drew Ewen, MS, BCBA; Hannah Byrne; and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Response Effort and Behavioral Resurgence of Longer- and Shorter-Range Basketball Shots
Julianna Ethel Pelkey (former staff) and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Resurgence of Spatially Defined Behavior
Geguel Federico Landestoy (former staff) and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
A Comparison of Two Methods for Enhancing Cooperation with Activity Transitions
Dominique Fisher, MS, BCBA (former staff) and Chata A. Dickson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Teaching Children with Autism to Respond Cooperatively in the Presence of Law Enforcement Officers