Are you an SLP and a BCBA, or have a passion for multi-disciplinary collaboration? Speech Pathology Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) is a community of speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, researchers, and educators working at the intersection of the two professions. SPABA’s mission is to promote ethical, evidence-based practices and foster interprofessional collaboration between speech-language pathology and applied behavior analysis. SPABA’s vision is to ensure that individuals with communication and learning needs receive the highest quality care informed by both scientific rigor and interdisciplinary respect.
VABA is pleased to promote the 2025 SPABA Award Competition This annual initiative offers three $500 awards to recognize outstanding work in research, application, and dissemination related to the integration of SLP and ABA:
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The MN (Giri) Hegde Research Award: For empirical research that advances the evidence base for behavior-analytic conceptualization of speech, language, communication, or feeding disorders. (Students can apply.)
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The Barbara Esch Application Award: For projects that demonstrate effective application of behavior-analytic principles by SLPs, including those contributing to ABA research. (Practitioners or students can apply.)
- The Nikia Dower Dissemination Award: For initiatives that facilitate cross-discipline dissemination of accurate information about speech pathology and behavior analysis. (Practitioners or students can apply.)
Applications are due July 31, 2025. For more information on SPABA and how you can be involved, visit https://www.behavioralspeech.com/