Aba for Slps ― Interprofessional Collaboration for Autism Support Teams

To help ensure the best outcomes for learners with autism spectrum disorder, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and behavior analysts (Bas) need to work together to support positive behavior and effective communication. This book provides SLPs with a clearer understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA)—and bridges the gap between the two fields with a comprehensive plan for collaboration.

An important new addition to courses in speech-language pathology, this textbook clears up the myths and misconceptions surrounding ABA and builds a clear path to interprofessional practice between SLPs and Bas. Through chapters co-authored by practitioners from both disciplines, speech-language pathologists will learn how to move past ABA stereotypes and controversies, incorporate the best ABA-based practices into their work- and break down the barriers to productive collaboration with Bas.

An essential part of every future SLP's education—and an eye-opening guide for practicing professionals—this timely text shows how experts from two vital fields can learn from each other and work as a seamless team to support better lives for people with autism.

READ THIS BOOK TO:

• Discover why SLPs should collaborate with behavior analysts—and get practical strategies for connecting with BAs and learning from their expertise
• Master the fundamentals of ABA, including its key terminology, its core behavioral teaching components, and its data collection methods
• Apply the interprofessional education and interprofessional practice model (IPE/IPP)—a framework widely used in health care and education—to collaboration with BAs
• Get step-by-step guidance on using proven ABA-based interventions, including the analysis of verbal behavior, Pivotal Response Treatment, Incidental Teaching, and the Picture Exchange Communication System
• Learn how to integrate ABA with speech-language pathology in critical areas, including assessment, goal-setting, and behavior intervention

STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Learning objectives, reflection questions, vignettes, and a helpful glossary make it easy for SLPs to absorb and apply new terminology and strategies. Keywords: speech-language pathology, applied behavior analysis, speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, collaboration, interprofessional practice, interprofessional education, ASD, autism spectrum disorder, IPE, IPP, IPE/IPP

Joanne E. Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the Executive Director of the Eden II Programs, located in Staten Island, NY. She received her Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science from the City University of NY Graduate Cetner. Joanne teaches courses in autism at Temple University, Brooklyn College, as well as the Penn State University World Campus. She is the chair of the board of the Council of Autism Service Providers. Joanne has authored book chapters and articles on autism and related disorders.

Mareile A. Koenig, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA, serves as Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Communication Sciences and Disorders at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She teaches courses on language development and intervention and has consulted with families of learners with autism for more than 25 years. Mareile served as editor of the Journal of SLP-ABA. She participated as Co-Chair of the Education/Certification Subcommittee on the Pennsylvania Autism Task Force. She has published papers and delivered presentations on topics related to Autism and SLP-ABA Collaboration at regional, national, and international conferences.

Adelphi University, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Dana Battaglia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, received her Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from C.W. Post/Long Island University, and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from St. John's University in Queens, New York. Dr. Battaglia earned her Ph.D. in speech-language-hearing sciecnes at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is an Associate Professor in the department of Communiction Sciences and Disorders at Adelphi University, teaching coursework related to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She presents at state, national, and international levels, while holding consultancies for individuals and organizations serving individuals with ASD.

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc., 350 Churchmana€?s Road, Suite A, New Castle, DE 19720

Andy Bondy, Ph.D., has almost 50 years of experience working with children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. For more than a dozen years he served as the Director of a statewide public school program for students with autism. He co-developed the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and designed the Pyramid Approach to Education as a comprehensive combination of broad-spectrum behavior. He co-founded Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc., an internationally based team of specialists from many fields promoting the principles of applied behavior analysis within functional activities and an emphasis on developing functional communication skills. He was the recipient of the 2012 Society of the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Award for International Dissemination of Behavior Analysis.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment, P.O. Box 1447, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

David A. Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA, is the part time Executive Director of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and Past-President of its Board of Directors, a role he served from 2006 and 2012. He is the Co-Editor of ASATa€?s newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from Rutgers University in 1993. Dr. Celiberti has served on a number of advisory boards and special interest groups in the field of autism, applied behavior analysis, and early childhood education. He works in private practice and provides consultation to public and private schools and agencies in underserved areas. He has authored several articles in professional journals and presents frequently at regional, national, and international conferences. In prior positions, Dr. Celiberti taught courses related to applied behavior analysis (ABA) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervised individuals pursuing BCBA certifications, and conducted research in the areas of ABA, family intervention, and autism.

Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Frank R. Cicero, Ph.D., BCBA, is an assistant professor and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Seton Hall University. He is a licensed psychologist and licensed behavior analyst in New York as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He has over 23 years of experience working in applied behavior analysis with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, related developmental disabilities and other behavioral challenges.

Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, Portland State University, 527 SW Hall Street, University Center Building Suite 430, Portland, OR 97201

Amy L Donaldson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Portland State University. Her research focuses broadly on social communication and perception of social competence in individuals on the autism spectrum and neurotypical individuals. Dr. Donaldson examines intervention efficacy, pre- and post-professional development, the influence of context on performance, and the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in different contexts.

Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc., 350 Churchmana€?s Road, Suite A, New Castle, DE 19720

Lori Frost, M.S., CCC-SLP, is co-founder of Pyramid Educational Consultants and co-creator of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). She is co-author of the PECS Training Manual, 2nd Edition, A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism , 2nd Edition and Autism 24/7. Lori has taught international workshops and graduate courses on Communication Intervention in ASD, PECS, ABA/SLP Collaboration. She consults to schools and families worldwide.

Endicott College, Beverly, MA 01915

Melanie Olson Giles, M.A., M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA, is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst. She is currentlypursuing her doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Ms. Giles has a strong interest in collaboration between speech pathology and behavior analysis.

Endicott College, Beverly, MA 01915

Jennifer Hilton, M.Ed., Ph.D., received her mastera€?s degree in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis and her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College. Jennifer has worked in the public education system with a variety of different learners over the past 12 years. Jennifera€?s research interests include fluencybased instruction as applied to a variety of different learners, as well as evidence-based techniques in higher education.

Therapeutic Pathways, Inc., P.O. Box 5157, Modesto, CA 95352

Jane Howard, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral. She is the co-founder and CEO of Therapeutic Pathways, an organization which provides evidence-based treatment to individuals with ASD. She has published research focusing on treatment outcomes for children with autism and other developmental delays. In addition to her work as a practitioner, Dr. Howard was a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Stanislaus where she trained graduate students in psychology and special education. She also served as Past President of the Board of Directors of The Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a clinical professor at the Stanford School of Medicine. She has been active in the development of programs to improve communication in children with autism, including the development of first words, grammatical structures, pragmatics, and social conversation. In addition to her published books and articles in the area of communication and language development, she has developed and published procedures and field manuals in the area of self-management and functional analysis that are used in school districts and by parents throughout the United States and have been translated in other major languages. Dr. Lynn Koegel is the author of Overcoming Autism and Growing Up on the Spectrum with parent Claire LaZebnik, published by Viking/Penguin and available in most bookstores. In addition, she appeared on ABC's hit show “Supernanny” working with a child with autism.

Lovaas Institute Midwest, and the University of Minnesota, 2925 Dean Parkway, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416

At the Lovaas Institute Midwest, Dr. Larsson implements the intensive early intervention program using behavior therapy and conducts extensive evaluation research on the program. He engages in active advocacy on behalf of families to access healthcare coverage for treatment. He teaches courses in behavior analysis and autism at the University of Minnesota.

Monarch House, 1405 North Service Road East, Unit 103, Oakville, ON, L6H 1A7

Tracie L. Lindblad, M.Sc., Reg. SLP (CASLPO), M.Ed., BCBA is a dually credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior AnalystAR (BCBA) with over 30 yearsa€? experience working within school settings and private practice. She has extensive experience working with children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities, severe problem behaviour, ASD, complex communication needs, and dual diagnosis. She has presented workshops and training sessions to numerous school boards, agencies, and organizations throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe, on a variety of topics related to the fields of speech-language pathology, Autism Spectrum Disorders, augmentative and alternative communication for individuals with complex communication needs, applied behaviour analysis, Interprofessional Education (IPE), and Interprofessional Practice (IPP). Tracie has also served as a research investigator on a number of projects within the fields of ABA and speech-language pathology for individuals with developmental disabilities, ASD, and Acquired Brain Injury through partnerships with various local agencies, universities, and through Monarch House.

Academy for Precision Learning, and Precision Learning Solutions, PLLC, 5031 University Way NE, #104, Seattle, WA 98105

Alison Moors Lipshin, M.A., B.A., is a passionate and dedicated teacher, behavior therapist, and educational consultant helping to improve the lives of students and their families for over 25 years. She has had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of private and public-school systems throughout the United States and is also very proud of her international work within many developing countries worldwide. She is the program founder for the Academy for Precision Learning, a non-profit private school in Seattle, WA. Since 2007, APL is dedicated to the success of all students a€“ including typically developing and those across the autism spectrum a€“ learning withinan academically challenging and socially vibrant environment.

Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, Saint Josepha€?s University, 376 Latchs Lane, Merion Station, PA 19066

Joseph McCleery, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Executive Director of Academic Programs in the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, at Saint Joseph's University. He earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, and both a Masters Degree and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. McCleerya€?s research is focused on social, communicative, and emotional functioning and development in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the development and testing of behavioral and cognitivebehavioral interventions. Dr. McCleerya€?s research and ideas have been published in leading peerreviewed journals in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience; and his research has been supported by a number of organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, Autistica, Autism Speaks, the M.I.N.D. Institute, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Leverhulme Trust, and the McMorris Family Foundation.

Hofstra University, Special Education Program, 277 Hagedorn Hall, Hempstead Tpke, Hempstead, NY 11549

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is a Professor in the the Special Education Department at Hofstra University where she directs the advanced certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. McDonald completed her Ph.D. in Learning Theory at the CUNY Graduate Center and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level and a licensed behavior analyst. She serves as the Associate Executive Director for Eden IIa€?s Genesis Program where she supervises clinical work and research with individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis methodology. She continues to serve the community by serving on advisory boards, presenting nationally and publishing chapters and articles on topics related to intervention for individuals with ASD.

Endicott College; Riverbend, 701 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN, 46617

Ian Melton, Ph.D., received his Ph.D. from Endicott College in Applied Behavior Analysis. His research interests include evidence-based practices, effective interventions and ethics of practice in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA, Vice President/Clinical Services Director, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), 300 North 18th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85006. Dr. Openden is Faculty Associate in the Division of Curriculum & Instruction at Mary Lou Fulton College of Education at Arizona State University. He has worked extensively with families with children with autism spectrum disorders on both federal- and state-funded research projects; provided consulting and training for school districts across the country; presented research at regional, state, and national conventions; and been published in peerreviewed journals and book chapters in the field. Dr. Openden has expertise in developing training programs for teaching parents and professionals to implement Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.

MIND Institute University of California Davis Medical Center, 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 995817

Sally J. Rogers is a developmental psychologist who has been the principal investigator of several autism research programs, including a ten-year CPEA program project from NICHD and two NIMH/NICHD funded Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) network projects. She is the director of an NIMH funded T32 interdisciplinary postdoctoral training grant for interdisciplinary autism research and a LENDinterdisciplinary training grant for professionals in NDD funded by the US Dept of Health and Human Services. She has carried out major clinical and research activities involving autism at the national and international levels, including past vice presidency and presidency of the International Society for Autism Research, associate editor of the journal Autism Research, member of the Autism Speaks Global Autism Public Health Initiative, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the International Society for Autism Research. She was a member of the Autism, PDD, and other developmental Disorders workgroup for the DSM 5. She has received many awards of her teaching, research, and clinical contributions, including the UC Davis School of Medicine Research Award in 2008 and the John W. Jacobsen Career Award from the American Psychological Association in 2013. The intervention model that she first developed with colleagues at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and then elaborated with Geri Dawson and colleagues at the University of Washington, and her own team at University of California Davis a€“- is internationally known and was recognized by Time.com and Autism Speaks as one of the 10 main medical breakthroughs of 2012. The treatment manual. Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning and Engagement, and instrumentation for this approach have been translated intomany languages and are being used across the globe. The self-help treatment manual for parents, An Early Start for your Child with Autism, was awarded the #1 Consumer Health publication of 2012 by the American Journal of Nursing.

Elwyn New Jersey, 1667 East Landis Ave , Vineland, NJ 08332

Samantha Russo, Ph.D., received her doctoral degree from Endicott College in Applied Behavior Analysis, where she continues as an adjunct professor in the Mastera€?s in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism program. She is the director of the Intensive Behavior Support Program at Elwyn New Jersey, where she works with young adults with autism who engage in severe challenging behavior. Her research interests include functional analysis, feeding disorders and biofeedback.

Aubyn C. Stahmer, Ph.D., BCBA, Research Scientist, Psychologist, Rady Children’s Hospital, 3020 Children’sWay,MC5033, San Diego, California 92123. Dr. Stahmer is a research scientist and clinical psychologist at Rady Children’s Hospital and the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center. She has published many scholarly articles on inclusion and early intervention services in the area of autism. Her current interests include the study of early intervention systems for children with autism and the translation of evidence-based practices into community settings.

Therapeutic Pathways, Inc., P.O. Box 5157, Modesto, CA 95352

Coleen Sparkman, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified speech and language pathologist. She is co-founder and President of Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. an organization which provides evidence-based treatment to individuals with ASD. She has published research focusing on treatment outcomes for children with autism. Ms. Sparkman was a member of the Advisory Committee on the State of California Developmental Disabilities Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Effective Interventions and a conceptual reviewer for the National Standards Project, a national task force devoted to the identification of evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Leta€?s Talk Speech and Language Services, Inc., 1611 Jones Franklin Rd., Suite 109, Raleigh, NC 27518

Tracy Vail, M.S., CCC-SLP, has been working with children with Autism since 1982 in a variety of settings including public schools, private schools, homes and private practice. She has received post graduate training in many treatment strategies including SCERTS, TEACCH, ABA, RDI, DIR/Floortime, PECS and ESDM.

Lovaas Institute, 423 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Linda Bezjian Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, is a certified behavior analyst and speech-language pathologist. She has implemented the Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis for the past 30 years, after studying under Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas at UCLA. She is the co-owner of the Lovaas Institute, along with her husband Scott Wright, and serves as Clinical Director of the Lovaas Institutea€?s Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey offices. She provides supervision of ABA services, training and mentoring of one-to-one therapists and supervisory staff, and quality control oversight.