Manitoba ABA
Affiliated in 2006
Contact Info
- Kirsten Wirth
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Phone: (204) 256-4301 ext. 3476
- Manitoba ABA Web site
- Chapter News (August 2008)
Mission/Objectives
Our purpose and mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge about behaviour analysis as a science. MABA's interests lie in basic science focusing on principles governing human and nonhuman behaviour (i.e., the experimental analysis of behavior) as well as applied science focusing on application of those principles for improvement of socially important problems (i.e., the applied behaviour analysis), and disseminating this information to stimulate interest in and correct misunderstandings of behaviour analysis.
Description of Membership
Our members include parents, researchers, psychologists, behaviour analysts, a parent organization, students, and professors, and we are welcoming to all others who are interested. Members will receive introductions to potential employers, newsletters, the ability to attend local conferences, and information about relevant events and topics.
Recurring Annual Events
Our annual conference will be held each fall.
Publications/Newsletters
We are currently working on our 2008 newsletter. Last year we produced a fantastic newsletter with articles providing information on research conducted in Manitoba and thoughts about how we can reach out to the community.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
Behaviour analysis as a field has demonstrated solid procedures over years of research. However, those who appreciate that the most are behaviour analysts. The success of system-wide application of behaviour analysis is going to rest largely on effective marketing, which is currently lacking. ABA International® Affiliated Chapters have an obligation to reach their local public and teach society. The Manitoba Association for Behaviour Analysis is very new, but we are committed to working towards dissemination to society in our province. This is a long term goal, but we can help pave the way for others who are interested in making social change and introducing behaviour analysis to the general public.