Challenging behaviors exist along a continuum and may be conceptualized as externalizing behaviors producing significant impact on the individual, others or the environment. These behaviors can impact participation in home, school, and/or community activities. The assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors is a foundational part of applied behavior analysis yet, at the present time there is no existing special interest group housed within ABAI aimed at advancing clinical, research, training, and advocacy endeavors pertaining to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to meet the need and fill the gap for the ABAI membership in clinical, research, training, and advocacy endeavors. The purpose of this meeting will be to garner interest from the ABAI community, conduct an inaugural business meeting, establish the inaugural board, and further develop the SIGs mission and strategic goals |