“That there could be a science of behavior, of what we do, of who we are? How could you resist that?” – Donald BaerI consider myself to be a scientist in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a BCBA, LBA currently in Texas, originally from Alabama. I am always interested in learning more and continued growth in my clinical expertise. I frequently listen to podcasts and read about ABA, business, and professional development opportunities in addition to CEUs. I have interests in disseminating Applied Behavior Analysis as frequently as possible. One of my favorite media outlets for ABA is the #DoBetterMovementMy work experience includes working with various ages ranging from early intervention to older adults and with various IDD populations ranging from individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, individuals with Fragile X Syndrome, and individuals with Dementia. I am a very passionate and driven person placing many of my efforts into helping others become the best person that they can be using ABA strategies. Poster Presentations:Gaines, S.P., Bruzek, J., Bayles, M. W., Ford, M., Panchuk, J., Knight, A., & Miles, A. (2016, October) Use of Descriptive Assessment Methodology to Identify Contingencies for Appropriate and Inappropriate Behavior in an Assisted-Living Facility. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Alabama Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Birmingham, AL. Ford, M. N., Bayles, M. W., Bruzek, J. L., & Gaines, S. P. (2016, October) An Evaluation of Preference Assessment Procedures for Older Adults with Dementia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis, Birmingham, AL.Gaines, S. P., Bruzek, J. L., Bayles, M. W., Ford, M. N., Panchuk, J., & Knight, A. (2017, May) Descriptive Analysis of Adults Diagnosed with Dementia in a Memory Care Unit. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.Ford, M. N., Bayles, M. W., Bruzek, J. L., Gaines, S. P., & Knight, A. (2017, May) An Evaluation of Preference and Reinforcer Assessment Procedures and Stability of Preference for Older Adults with Dementia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.