The number of ABA providers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has grown significantly over the last decade. Local professionals know that high-quality training and resources often require extensive travel and expense. UPABA was established in 2019 with the assistance of a generous grant from the Superior Health Foundation in recognition of the growing need for local training & resources. Since then, the organization has provided webinars, annual regional conferences, and parent & caregiver trainings totaling nearly 40 hours of Type 2 CEU's to more than 70 regional members as of summer 2023.
The region's only local organization for the practice and science of Behavior Analysis, the Upper Peninsula Association for Behavior Analysis (UPABA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to supporting the science and profession of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.
UPABA seeks to accomplish this mission by facilitating opportunities for professional development, promoting scientific inquiry and dissemination, advocating for policy and best-practices, and by supporting a collaborative network throughout the Upper Peninsula Region of Michigan.
Collaborative and Engaged Organization. UPABA supports the thoughts and interests of all its members and seeks to facilitate opportunities for all members to participate in decision-making and organizational activities.
Knowledgeable Membership. UPABA recognizes the need for educational prosperity across the full scope of behavior analysis and will cultivate educational opportunities for its members to contact continuing education, professional development, and contemporary topics within the field.
Ethical Behavior. UPABA acknowledges the importance of and moral principle and standards of conduct in both professional and organizational practices. As an organization, UPABA will seek to promote ethical behavior amongst its members and the field at large.
Evidence-Based Best Practice. UPABA believes that to produce the most beneficial outcomes, behavior analytic practice should be validated by scientific evaluation and contextual consideration.
Inclusiveness and Diversity. As an organization we celebrate and encourage individual differences, equity, and a sense shared community in which all voices are heard.
"By supporting UPABA we are able to bring to the UP presenters that will increase the knowledge and skill set of the professionals in our community who are supporting and providing services to some of our most vulnerable community members."
-Carrissa Rondeau, LMSW, BCBA/ LBA Founder/CEO, Functional Behavior Services
"The individuals running the UPABA work hard to provide a conference with relative information and topics. We believe in what the UPABA team is doing for Michigan families."
-Dr Jordan Boudreau LBA BCBA. Chief Clinical Officer, Inspire Autism Clinic