CARD Researchers Named to the Board of Editors of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), Research and Development Director Jonathan Tarbox PhD, BCBA-D and Research and Development Manager Adel C. Najdowski PhD, BCBA-D have been invited to sit on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA), a highly regarded journal, that publishes peer-reviewed, research on applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social importance.

“This is an exceptional honor as JABA is the premier scientific journal in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and we are really excited by the opportunity to serve on the board of editors,” says Dr. Tarbox.

Dr. Tarbox and Dr. Najdowski join Research and Development Manager’s Dennis R. Dixon, PhD, who is now serving as a member of the Editorial Board for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Research in Developmental Disabilities and Melissa Olive PhD, BCBA-D who sits on the Board of Editors for the Journal of Early Intervention, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Exceptional Children, and Young Exceptional Children.

About The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA):

JABA was established in 1968 as a peer-reviewed, psychology journal, that publishes research about applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social importance. The journal is indexed in, among others, PubMed PsycINFO, and Web of Science. It is published quarterly by the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (SEAB). JABA is a delayed open access journal: all issues from 1968 onwards, except the most recent three, are available free from PubMed Central.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans for each child. CARD provides both US regional and remote services around the globe through its 19 satellite sites in California (11 sites), New York (2 sites), Virginia, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, Australia, and New Zealand as well as its franchise clinics in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. With a mission to increase access to the most effective treatments, CARD has developed strong working relationships with parent organizations, schools and government agencies all over the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and Hawaii.

For more information about CARD, visit http://www.centerforautism.com/.

CARD Moves New Zealand Office to New Location

Office move is prompted by growing community need for top-quality autism treatment.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders Inc. (CARD), one of the world’s largest organizations effectively treating autism, has relocated its Auckland, New Zealand satellite office. The new address is 72 Apollo Drive, 1st Floor Albany.

“The move was done to accommodate the growth and to help the center’s visibility in the area,” says CARD New Zealand Managing Supervisor Sheree Adams, BA, BCBA.

The new office location shares space with Autism House, a non profit organization dedicated to helping families with children with autism. “We will be working collaboratively with Autism House. They will refer families to us for diagnostic services and behavior intervention and we will provide the type of services families in the area need, including therapy, recreation and respite.”

CARD follows the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), a treatment for autism that has been researched and empirically validated by the scientific community. CARD Program utilizes an array of teaching methodologies based on ABA practices such as, Errorless Learning, Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Training, Fluency-Based Instruction, and Verbal Behavior.

CARD offers the following services, Initial Assessment which is conducted to determine service needs; Special Outpatient Services (SOS) which is designed to help individuals who may be struggling with specific problems; Comprehensive Programs, an approach to help children achieve success and Diagnostic Assessment that consists of various activities that allow you to observe social and communication behaviors related to the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders.

For more information about CARD New Zealand, visit www.centreforautism.co.nz , call 64 (9) 4195025, or email cardnz@xtra.co,nz

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans for each child.

CARD provides both US regional and remote services around the globe through its 19 satellite sites in California (11 sites), New York (2 sites), Virginia, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, Australia, and New Zealand as well as its franchise clinics in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. With a mission to increase access to the most effective treatments, CARD has developed strong working relationships with parent organizations, schools and government agencies all over the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and Hawaii. For more information about CARD, visit www.centerforautism.com.