Atlantic Provinces Association for Behaviour Analysis

Name

Atlantic Provinces Association for Behaviour Analysis

Legal name

Atlantic Provinces Association for Behaviour Analysis

Website

https://atlanticprovincesaba.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Education Partnerships for Equity, Inclusion & Gender (EDADALAF)

Keywords

• Professional association
• Behaviour analysis
• Continuing education
• Professional development
• Professional advocacy

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: APABA generates revenue through annual and multi-year membership fees. Membership categories include Full Membership (1-year at CA$30, 3-year at CA$76.50), Student Membership (free), and Affiliate Membership (CA$20/year). These provide access to member-exclusive resources, CEU discounts, and professional networking.
2. Professional Development / CEU Sales: Revenue from selling Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to members and non-members. Member pricing: 1 CEU at CA$7.50, 2 CEUs at CA$15.00. Non-member pricing: 1 CEU at CA$20.00, 2 CEUs at CA$40.00.
3. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual conference registration fees. Conference pricing for members is CA$250 (with lunch included). Non-member pricing varies.
4. Donations: The organization accepts donations including Award Donations (CA$25-CA$1,000) and specific memorial donations like the Donation for Rachel Helfing.
5. Events and Webinars: Revenue from paid events such as the Summer 2026 Event (CA$7.50 for non-members, free for members).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APABA is a professional nonprofit association that sells tiered annual and multi-year memberships to behaviour analysis practitioners, students, and affiliates in the four Atlantic Canadian provinces. It also sells Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and hosts paid annual conferences, webinars, and events to support professional development, and provides public educational resources and scholarships.

Product overview

APABA operates as a professional membership organization offering tiered membership categories (Full 1-year, Full 3-year, Affiliate 1-year, and Student 1-year memberships) along with professional development opportunities through CEU purchases. The organization hosts annual conferences and events including the 2025 AGM and Conference in St. John's, NL and upcoming 2027 event in Fredericton, NB. APABA provides educational resources including infographics on ABA, behaviour plans, and neurodiversity. Additionally, the organization administers scholarships including the Verna O'Coin Memorial Bursary (up to $250 for continuing education) and the BIPOC Students of Behaviour Analysis Scholarship.

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Products and services

• Full 1-Year APABA Membership Annual membership for individuals who have completed a university/college program in a related field and are employed utilizing behaviour analysis principles for at least one year. Provides access to member-exclusive resources, CEU discounts, and professional networking.
• Full 3-Year APABA Membership Three-year membership option at a discounted rate for individuals meeting full membership requirements in the field of behaviour analysis.
• Affiliate 1-Year APABA Membership One-year membership for individuals who do not meet requirements for full membership but are interested in supporting and participating in APABA.
• Student 1-Year APABA Membership One-year free membership for part-time or full-time students in a college or university program in ABA or a related field of study.
• Member CEU Purchase (1 CEU) Continuing education unit purchase option for APABA members to obtain 1 CEU credit at the member-discounted price of CA$7.50.
• Member CEU Purchase (2 CEUs) Continuing education unit purchase option for APABA members to obtain 2 CEU credits at the member-discounted price of CA$15.00.
• Non-Member CEU Purchase (1 CEU) Continuing education unit purchase option for non-members to obtain 1 CEU credit at CA$20.00.
• Non-Member CEU Purchase (2 CEUs) Continuing education unit purchase option for non-members to obtain 2 CEU credits at CA$40.00.
• Summer 2026 Event: Exploring Current Applied Behaviour Analysis Practices in Canada Online event scheduled for June 15, 2026 featuring presenters Kristin Gunby and Liliana Scatozza discussing Canadian behaviour analytic practices for autistic individuals. Free for members; CA$7.50 for non-members.
• 2025 AGM and Conference Annual general meeting and conference held in St. John's, NL with theme 'Heart and Science: Behaviour Analysis Across the Lifespan' featuring keynote sessions, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and networking events. Member pricing CA$250 (lunch included).
• 2027 AGM and Conference Upcoming annual general meeting and conference scheduled for Fredericton, NB.
• ABA Infographic Educational infographic about Applied Behaviour Analysis available for download.
• Behaviour Plan Infographic Educational infographic about behaviour plans available for download.
• Neurodiversity Infographic Educational infographic about neurodiversity available for download.
• Verna O'Coin Memorial Bursary Professional development bursary of up to CA$250 for members living in Atlantic Canada seeking funding for continuing education in behaviour analysis.
• BIPOC Students of Behaviour Analysis in the Atlantic Provinces Scholarship Scholarship supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color students pursuing behaviour analysis in Atlantic Canada.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Association for Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPABA is an Affiliate Chapter of the Association for Behaviour Analysis International. This affiliation provides official recognition and connects APABA members to the broader international ABA community. APABA's Professional Practice Statement references ABAI's standards and guidelines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI): ABAI is APABA's parent international body and the global professional association for behavior analysis. Comparable as the umbrella organization of which APABA is an Atlantic affiliate chapter, with shared standards, CEU frameworks, and conference infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Alberta Association for Behaviour Analysis (ALBA): ALBA is the Alberta provincial affiliate chapter of ABAI. Comparable to APABA as a fellow Canadian provincial chapter serving behavior analysts with membership, CEUs, and advocacy.
• Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA): FABA is the Florida state ABAI affiliate chapter offering membership, CEU events, and an annual conference. Directly comparable in operating model to APABA at a larger state-level scale.
• New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSBA): NYSBA is a U.S. state-level ABAI affiliate chapter serving behavior analysts in New York. Comparable in operating model (membership tiers, CEUs, annual conference, advocacy) but at significantly larger scale.
• California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA): CalABA is the California state ABAI affiliate chapter. Comparable in structure and offerings (membership, CEU programs, annual conference, advocacy for regulation) but operating in a much larger and more populous state.
• Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA): TxABA is the Texas state ABAI affiliate chapter, providing membership, continuing education, and an annual conference. Comparable as a state-level affiliate chapter with similar revenue model to APABA.
• Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA): ONTABA is the largest Canadian provincial ABA association and a fellow ABAI affiliate chapter. Directly comparable as a Canadian provincial chapter offering membership, CEUs, conferences, and advocacy for behavior analysts.
• Massachusetts Association for Behavior Analysis (MassABA): MassABA is the Massachusetts state ABAI affiliate chapter offering membership, CEUs, and conferences. Comparable in operating model and scale to other regional ABAI affiliate chapters.

Others

• Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies: An international nonprofit organization promoting the science of behavior analysis. Comparable as an adjacent professional society serving behavior analysts with educational resources and credentialing support, though not a direct chapter-based competitor.
• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): BACB is the international credentialing body that certifies BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs—the same practitioner base APABA serves. Comparable as an adjacent enabling organization whose certification standards shape APABA member demand and CEU offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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