#110: The Ethics of Collaboration with Dr. Dana Battaglia and Dr. Mary McDonald

Dr. Dana Battaglia, SLP, and Dr. Mary McDonald, BCBA, have been working together and collaborating throughout their career. Collaboration in the two fields is slowly making progress but there is still a lot of polarity for a lot of professionals.

They rely on their strong commitment to science and evidence-based practice to guide their collaboration.

Dr. McDonald references the Ethics Code of Behavior Analysis codes, 2.10, 3.01, and 3.06.
2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
Behavior analysts collaborate with colleagues from their own and other professions in the best interests of clients and stakeholders. Behavior analysts address conflicts by compromising when possible and always prioritizing the best interests of the client. Behavior analysts document all actions taken in these circumstances and their eventual outcomes.
3.01 Responsibility to Clients
Behavior analysts act in the best interest of clients, taking appropriate steps to support clients' rights, maximize benefits, and do no harm. They are also knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws and regulations related to mandated reporting requirements.
3.06 Consulting with Other Providers
Behavior analysts arrange for appropriate consultation with and referrals to other providers in the best interests of their clients, with appropriate informed consent, and in compliance with applicable requirements (e.g., laws, regulations, contracts, organization, and funder policies).

The bottom line is to ask yourself, what is in the best interest of the client. When you don't know what you don't know and you have access to a professional with the knowledge and skills needed for your case, it is important to have humility, stick to the science, and consult them.

Dr. Battaglia and Dr. McDonald's collaboration across their professions maximize their outcomes and increase the benefit of the client. They share some strategies and tips to help other SLPs and BCBAs open to collaboration and see the same great results.

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What’s Inside:

• The ethics of collaborating
• Case studies featuring verbal imitation and PECS
• Collaborating with SLPS and BCBAS
• Strategies for collaboration to use in your practice

Mentioned In This Episode:
Dr. Mary McDonald
dbattagliaslp@gmail.com
Dana Battaglia, Ph.D. (@Dana_Battaglia1) / Twitter
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