Lessons from an interprofessional collaboration between speech-language pathology and applied behavior analysis
Fri, Oct 17
|Convention Hall A
Presented by Juliana Aguilar, BCBA-D, Christi Masters and Anne Gritt
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EDT
Convention Hall A, Belterra Casino Resort, 777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN 47020, USA
About the event
Abstract: This presentation will provide a summary of an innovative academic and clinical education model that provides opportunities for graduate student scholars to engage in strategic, collaborative, evidence-based, culturally responsive practices while providing services to children with high intensity needs such as autism. We will focus our discussion on the interprofessional topics covered within our coursework and clinical practice with our students. We will provide the “myths” for each field and the process that we used with our students to resolve common misconceptions and beliefs about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) as well as teamwork and ethical challenges.
Learning Objectives:
Compare and contrast the disciplines of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to include the history of the professions
Identify components of an academic and clinical education focused on collaboration between SLP and ABA
Discuss strategies that could be used to build collaborative practices between SLPs and ABA practitioners