Applied Behavior Analysis has historically operated within a discipline-specific framework, where BCBAs design and implement interventions largely independent of other professional disciplines. While this model has produced decades of empirically supported outcomes, the growing complexity of client needs and the increasing demand for holistic, person-centered care have revealed significant limitations of working in isolation.
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Join Free →The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is evolving beyond traditional, discipline-specific care toward a more integrated, client-centered model. This presentation explores the transition from siloed ABA delivery to collaborative, transdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing how integration can enhance client outcomes across diverse populations and settings. Drawing on current research and practice-based examples, we will compare outcomes observed in isolated ABA treatment models with those seen in transdisciplinary care systems. Ethical considerations will be addressed, including how BCBAs can engage meaningfully with professionals from other fields while maintaining fidelity to our ethical code and scope of competence. Attendees will leave with practical, actionable strategies for initiating and sustaining collaboration with professionals in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, music therapy, counseling, medicine, and education. Emphasis will be placed on mutual respect, shared goals, and understanding the value each discipline brings without overstepping professional boundaries. This session is designed for BCBAs seeking to elevate their practice, improve outcomes, and responsibly engage in the future of transdisciplinary care.
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
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| NY State Board for Social Work CEs | 0 | — |
Michelle Hascall, M.A., BCBA, LBA Senior Manager of ABA Clinical Excellence, Cortica Michelle Hascall is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience in education and applied behavior analysis (ABA). As the Senior Manager of ABA Clinical Excellence at Cortica, she leads organization-wide ABA training and champions integrated, transdisciplinary models of care. Michelle’s expertise spans clinical leadership, professional development, and the design of whole-child, family-centered interventions that prioritize collaboration across disciplines. Throughout her career, Michelle has developed and implemented innovative training programs, mentored clinical teams, and served as a strategic partner in large-scale research initiatives. She is passionate about breaking down silos in behavioral healthcare and advancing ethical, culturally responsive practices that elevate outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Michelle regularly speaks on topics including integrated care in autism treatment, transdisciplinary collaboration, ethical compliance, and the use of emerging technologies in clinical settings.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.