Multidisciplinary teams in ABA settings — typically comprising BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, special educators, and families — bring diverse professional frameworks to the shared goal of improving client outcomes. This diversity is a clinical asset when communication systems are functional and roles are clear.
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Join Free →Multidisciplinary teams share the common goal of improving clients' lives, yet the differing priorities and frameworks of each discipline can create tension and conflict within the workplace. As supervisors, we are not only tasked with managing conflict ourselves but also with guiding our supervisees in developing the skills to collaborate effectively across professionals. When effective communication and alignment in treatment are lacking, the shared mission can feel fragmented, and competing priorities may hinder progress. This presentation will provide practical strategies for training multidisciplinary teams to proactively prepare for and skillfully navigate conflict. Through a focus on structured communication, self-reflection, and skill-building, supervisors will gain tools to foster cohesion and resolution in diverse clinical settings.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
| NY State Board for Social Work CEs | 0 | — |
Dr. Carly Dragan is one of only 416 professionals in the United States dually certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst. With over ten years of experience in this dual role, she has worked extensively with autistic individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on profound autism. Throughout her career, Dr. Dragan has provided supervision and mentorship to behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, and clinicians in training, supporting their development as ethical, evidence-based practitioners. She is deeply passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and the dissemination of effective, research-driven practices to support all types of learners. As the Clinical Director of Speech Language Pathology at MeBe, Dr. Dragan has the pleasure of collaborating and educating alongside the ABA, SLP, and OT teams to deliver comprehensive, client-centered care.
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