(29) Better Together: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Collaboration with Applied Behavior Analysis Staff for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Barbara Weber, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA: private practice: Financial - Honoraria (Ongoing), Financial - Royalty (Ongoing), Non-Financial - Professional (Ongoing)
Abstract: This presentation will address collaboration with Behavior Analysts when working with children with autism who would benefit from augmentative and alternative communication. Summary of Presentation: Interprofessional Practice, as defined by ASHA, and its tenets will be applied and outlined for collaboration with behavior staff. Description of different perspectives between SLPs and BCBAs in assessment, language development and generating goals will be presented. Practical strategies for problem-solving and collaboration with BCBAs will be discussed
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize similarities and differences in training and perspective between SLPs and BCBAs
2. Apply tools and strategies for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
3. Develop supportive and unifying collaboration experiences to support use of AAC with people with ASD.