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Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy in ABA Centers: Strategies for Meaningful Collaboration

Participants will learn how to initiate collaboration, navigate differences in therapeutic models, and build positive interdisciplinary relationships—without compromising clinical integrity or affirming values.This course equips SLPs with the tools, frameworks, and language needed to collaborate effectively, advocate for child-led approaches, and deliver speech therapy that honors autonomy, communication preference, and language development styles.

Rachel Terrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Speaker Name

Rachel Terrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy in ABA Centers: Strategies for Meaningful Collaboration

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Participants will Identify 2 common points of alignment and tension between SLP and ABA models and practice standards

Participants will state 2 professional communication strategies to initiate and maintain collaboration with ABA providers

Participants will be able to define 2 ways to Advocate for child-led, autonomy-supportive approaches within multidisciplinary teams

Rachel Terrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Rachel Terrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Rachel Terrell is a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Rooted Therapies, a private practice focused on neurodiversity-affirming, child-led care. She is also the founder of Neuronook, a collaborative initiative dedicated to creating safe, supportive spaces for neurodivergent minds. Rachel specializes in building strong partnerships between SLPs and ABA teams, advocating for communication autonomy, sensory-informed practice, and respectful, collaborative care for autistic learners. Her work centers on helping teams move toward approaches grounded in compassion, connection, and neurodiversity.
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Time-Ordered Agenda

Time

Session / Activity

0-10 minutes
Introduction
10-20 minutes
Initiating collaboration
20-35 minutes
Assessment Review with BCBA
35-50 minutes
Aligned treatment
50-55 minutes
Conflict resolution
55-60 minutes
Summary