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 What is the SPABA SIG?
The Speech Pathology Special Interest Group (SPABA) is a special interest group consisting of members of the Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI). SPABA’s mission is to promote 1) dissemination of behaviorally oriented speech and language research and 2) application of evidence-based practices relevant to the full range of services provided by speech and language professionals.
This collaboration between speech pathologists and behavior analysts has strong benefits for consumers of our services to treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. In addition, it enhances communication between our related professions through conference presentations, collaborative research, workshops, publication of treatment protocols and materials, and many other venues.
You can read more about SPABA at the link for ABAI’s Special Interest Groups: http://www.abainternational.org/Special_Interests/si.asp.
Members
Our members are speech pathologists, behavior analysts, and students in these two fields who advocate a behavioral approach to address speech, language, and swallowing disorders both clinically and through empirical research. Most of our members are certified in either speech pathology (www.asha.org) or in behavior analysis (www.bacb.com), and many members are obtaining certification in both professional areas.
To join SPABA, go to Membership page
Email us at: SPABASIG@yahoo.com
How can I get involved?
 SPABA SIG meets annually at the ABAI convention. Interested professionals and students are encouraged to attend and share their perspectives.
This year's ABAI convention events in San Antonio.
EXPO Poster - click to view full version of poster
2010 Publications - click to view recent publications by our members
SPABA SIG is also proud to announce the winners of our inaugural Student Research Awards:
Lynn Dales, University of Western Ontario
Tracy Lepper, Texas Christian University
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