(LIVE Rejected 2025 – Dec 19 at 12pm EST) The Interdisciplinary Behavior Analyst

Although interdisciplinary practice is an essential part of behavior analytic work, behavior analysts often lack the critical skills to collaborate. Recent criticisms of behavior analytic providers have shed light on areas in which behavior analysts may be lacking when it comes to training and service delivery. For example, there has been an increased focus on the development of a “compassionate care” repertoire of skills for behavior analysts working with patients and families (e.g., Taylor et al., 2018). Furthermore, survey data have suggested that behavior analysts may not be receiving adequate training in essential relationship-building skills that could enhance the level of care they provide (i.e., Leblanc, Taylor, & Marchese, 2020). Behavior analysts are often criticized for having poor collaborative and consultative skills, particularly when working with professionals from other fields (e.g., Critchfield et al., 2017). This professional learning experience will acknowledge our historical and theoretical psychological roots and discuss relevant and necessary skills from consultation and collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to Discuss the common criticisms of behavior analytic practice that can be remedied with increased knowledge of interdisciplinary practice
• Participants will be able to Outline two therapeutic strategies that can improve relationship with interdisciplinary providers
• Participants will be able to Describe two ways to promote more effective communication with interdisciplinary providers.

Lauryn M. Toby is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst working in Indiana, USA. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders and is passionate about improving the training of new clinicians in the field of behavior analysis. Erica S. Ranade is a board-certified behavior analyst, nationally certified school psychologist, and licensed psychological practitioner working in Kentucky, USA. She is currently a PhD student in curriculum and instruction specializing in special education and in diagnostic equity and cultural considerations.