Ep. 101: Collaborative Effort: SLPs and BCBAs Working Together with Dr. Shannon Hill
In this episode, Michelle sits down Dr. Shannon Hill, a licensed behavior analyst and licensed professional counselor, discusses the collaborative effort between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and behavior analysts (BCBAs) in working with individuals of all ages. She highlights the shift in behavior management to behavior analysis, which focuses on understanding the function of behavior and addressing underlying needs. Dr. Hill emphasizes the importance of building skills and not just managing inappropriate behaviors. She suggests that SLPs and BCBAs work together to assess the environment, identify the function of behavior, and develop appropriate interventions. Dr. Hill also encourages open communication, collaboration, and seeking help from experts when needed.
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Timestamps
00:00 Meet Shannon
03:15 Shifting from Behavior Management to Behavior Analysis
12:31 Collaboration between SLPs and BCBAs
26:15 Working Backwards: Building Skills
34:02 Advocating for Support and Collaboration
About Shannon
Shannon Hill, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPC, LBA, is a licensed behavior analyst and licensed professional counselor. She entered the field of developmental disability services as a direct care professional and went on to work as a vocational educator before moving into behavioral support. She has worked extensively in residential programs, providing services to adults and children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and a wide range of low-incidence developmental disabilities. She has more than a decade of experience as a consultant working in public school settings, and she has served as an adjunct professor in several university programs. Shannon is passionate about seeing behavior analysis services extended beyond Autism. Her particular interests are using ABA to: support children with ADHD and emotional/behavioral disorders; teach reading and math skills; teach compensatory skills for adults who came of age before widespread early intervention; and to increase the quality of support provided to children and adults in school and residential settings. Connect with Shannon: Shannon Hill | LinkedIn
About Michelle
Michelle Gage, MA CCC-SLP, embarked on her journey in speech-language pathology during her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi, where she also worked at North Mississippi Regional Center, gaining invaluable experience in various therapy approaches. Following her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida, she has dedicated 25 years to empowering children and families in improving language skills and overall development. Currently residing in Mississippi, Michelle extends her expertise through telehealth services. Additionally, she proudly serves as the host of the SLP Full Disclosure podcast.
Outside of her professional commitments, Michelle is the proud mother of Mia, an accomplished middle school math teacher and all-around amazing human. In her leisure time, she indulges in her love for travel and cherishes moments spent with family and friends.
