PABA is the Philippine Chapter of Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). It is a bridge to a network of behavior analysis scientists, educators, therapists, parents and students with whom to share research findings, educational strategies, best practices, and professional opportunities.
Philippine Association for Behavior Analysis (PABA)
PABA Founder
Shanti Kilduff
The Philippine Association for Behavior Analysis was spearheaded by founding member Shanti Kilduff, ABA practitioner and parent of a child with Autism
Other Founding Members
Founded in 2003
A group comprised of therapists, parents, developmental pediatricians and advocates of Applied Behavior Analysis founded the Philippine Association for Behavior Analysis.
- Shanti Kilduff
- Ma. Theresa Rivera
- Josephine V. Nepomuceno
- Ma. Regina Sunico
- Cecilia Sicam
- Erlinda Koe
- Ma. Teresa Cojuangco
- Bernadette Benitez, MD
- Josephine De Jesus
- Alexis Reyes MD
- Stella Manalo MD
6-Prong Goals of PABA
Behavioral analysis in the Philippines
- To promote and maintain high professional standards in the use of applied behavioral analysis in the Philippines.
- To elevate the standards of behavior analytic research applications and education.
- To protect and enhance the integrity of Applied Behavior for Analysis practitioners in the Philippines.
- To guard against the practice by non-qualified persons or entities.
- To foster cordial, harmonious and fruitful relations among its members and related local and international organizations.
- To work together to provide utmost quality of intervention for persons with Autism and related disorders.
List of Officers
- Ma. Teresa E. Cojuangco – President
- Josephine V. Nepomuceno – Vice-President
- Bunny Joaquin – Secretary
- Josephine de Jesus – Treasurer