NJABA Science of Behavior Analysis Conference

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Join us for our 4th Annual Science of Behavior Analysis Conference, hosted by Rowan University, on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Dr. Mirela Cengher will present an engaging talk on Why and How to Teach Multiple Languages to Children. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a visit with college program representatives, and a chance to expand your network in the field of behavior analysis.

Attendees will also hear presentations representing Rowan, Rider, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Caldwell University.

This conference is worth 3.5 CEUs.

Agenda

8:30am Check-in
9-10am Presentations

An Investigation of the Effects of Dependent Group Contingency Variants on Daily Step Count and Group Member Interpersonal Interactions (Pariona et al.; Rutgers University)

Comparing Dependent, Independent, and Interdependent Group Contingencies to Establish Equivalence Classes with Adults (S. Hensel et al.; Caldwell University)

Use of Contingency Management to Evaluate Safe Sleep Arrangement Overnight for Mothers Recovering from Substance Use Disorder (Day-Watkins et al.; Rider University)

10-10:15 am Intermission

10:15-11:15 am Presentations

Using Portable Virtual Reality to Extend Classroom-based Learning of Clinical Skills for ABA Students (Yanchik et al.; Rowan University)

Evaluating the Effects of Social Interaction on the Results of Preference Assessments for Individuals with ASD (Weiler et al.; Seton Hall University)

Effects of Gamified Computer-Based Instruction on Acquisition of Compassionate Communication (C. Kane et al.; Caldwell University)

11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Keynote

On Bilingualism: Why and How to Teach Multiple Languages to Children 

Dr. Mirela Cengher 

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*Agenda subject to change

CALL FOR PAPERS: The deadline for consideration was May 31, 2025. Consider joining us by submitting a paper for 2026! Email info@njaba.org.

PROGRAM EXHIBITS: The deadline for table submissions was May 31, 2025. Consider joining us by submitting a request for table space for 2026! Email info@njaba.org.