Today, we're diving into the world of SLP (Speech Language Pathology) and ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), where we believe that teamwork truly makes the dream work.

We'll be breaking down what SLP & ABA are and how these two fields can come together to create a more effective and holistic treatment approach. We’ll also tackle some misconceptions about both fields, sprinkle in some practical tips for parents and professionals, and explore how we can all work better together for the benefit of our clients and kiddos. So kick back, and let’s get our collab on!

Timestamps:

(02:41) - Introduction to ABA

(13:03) - Introductions to Speech Pathology

(22:55) - The Importance of Data

(30:39) - Scope of Practice vs. Scope of Competency

(35:40) - Barriers to Collaboration

(37:32) - Risks of Poor Collaboration

(44:22) - Practical Tips for Professionals

Our Favourite Journal Articles on Collaboration:

• Slim, L., & Reuter-Yuill, L. M. (2021). A Behavior-Analytic Perspective on Interprofessional Collaboration. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 1238–1248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00602-7
• Bowman, K. S., Suarez, V. D., & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Standards for Interprofessional Collaboration in the Treatment of Individuals With Autism. Behaviour Analysis in Practice, 14 (4), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0
• Brodhead, M. T. (2015). Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism. Behaviour Analysis in Practice, 8 (1), 70–78. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7

Blogs We Like:

• https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/practitioners/interprofessional-collaborative-practice.aspx
• https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/book-reviews/review-of-interprofessional-collaborative-practice/

Books We Recommend:

• Gerenser, J. E., & Koenig, M. (2019). ABA for SLPs: Interprofessional collaboration for autism support teams. Brookes Publishing.

Groups We Recommend:

• SPABA SIG https://www.facebook.com/SPABASIGofABAI
• SLP's Against Pseudoscience https://www.facebook.com/SLPsAgainstPseudoscience

Courses We Love:

EBIC Early Behavioural Intervention Curriculum, Francesca degli Espinosa, Ph.D. | BCBA-D | CPsychol. https://abaclinic.net/behaviour-analysis-courses/

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