Who we are
The Community for Behaviour Analysis is a community made up of professional behaviour analysts and those interested in the application of behaviour analysis.
At the heart of our work is compassion, community and connection. We are proud to stand for inclusivity, respect and meaningful peer support - creating space where everyone belongs and thrives.
Grounded in person-centred, neuro-affirming behaviour analysis, we honour the rights, values and strengths of every individual we serve
Our Values
Community
We are a group bonded through our unified vision of seeing lives in Northern Ireland thrive
through the application of the science of behaviour. We are a community of practice, founded
in our common interest and professional application of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Inclusivity
We believe every person matters and we value them for who they are and respect their rights
to belong and have meaningful relationships. We are a community of beliefs, mission,
messages and operations that seek to uphold our value of inclusivity.
Respect
How we treat ourselves and others lies at the heart of our community. Respect means accepting
people for who they are, regardless of any differences. Through demonstrating respect, we
build meaningful relationships, trust, physical and psychological safety, and wellbeing.
Our Mission
We will work with Applied Behaviour Analyst practitioners, students and service providers in
the community, statutory and private sectors in NI to build a supportive community of
practitioners, foster skills and development knowledge, improve professional practice and
promote a positive image of the benefits of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
We will do this through the provision of training, continuous professional development, peer
to peer support, and provide resources to foster a thriving community of compassionate
practitioners improving the lives of communities and individuals through healthy, desirable
and socially significant change.
Compassion
Our compassion motivates our collective desire to take actions that improve lives. At the heart
of our science, lies our empathic, personalised compassion to ethically apply behaviour
analysis in desirable ways that deliver real socially significant change for people. As a
community, we seek to respond to human suffering through professional and effective services,
demonstrating care, understanding, patience and kindness. As a community, we seek to
demonstrate compassion to others as well as ourselves.
Support
A key purpose of our community is peer support. We believe in the value of helping each other
and ensuring people are heard and assisted. We encourage productive, meaningful and healthy
life choices.
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Dr Monica Millar
Co Director
Dr. Monica Millar is a graduate of Queen's University, where her research focused on the integration of Positive Behaviour Support and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for the treatment of anxiety in autistic children with an Intellectual Disability. With a deep commitment to improving systems and translating policy into actionable practice, Dr. Millar is passionate about multidisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive and sustainable support models. Dr. Millar thrives in environments where she can work alongside diverse teams to drive meaningful change, advance system development, and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families.
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Joanne Barry
Co Director
Joanne's Building Buddies has been a cornerstone of support for communication with autistic children in Northern Ireland for a decade. Dedicated to fostering professional development, Joanne expertly organises conferences that engage educators, therapists, and caregivers in meaningful discussions about best practices and innovative strategies in autism support. Through her commitment to continued education, she creates a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, empowering professionals to enhance their skills and improve the lives of the children they serve. With a focus on collaboration and growth, Building Buddies exemplifies the essence of community engagement in behavioural analysis and support services.
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Evelyn Calvin
Finance Director
Evelyn is a seasoned professional with a robust background in business coupled with over 15 years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in Northern Ireland. As the founder of Pathway to Learning, she has a proven track record of mentoring and supervising numerous therapists, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the field. Evelyn’s unique blend of business acumen and practical ABA expertise allows her to develop innovative strategies that effectively support both clients and practitioners, making her a respected leader and advocate in the community.
