What happens when collaboration is built into a practice from the very beginning? The results can be powerful for clinicians, families, and most importantly, the children we serve.

I love hearing how different professionals find their path, and Colleen Lama's story is such a great reminder that unexpected career moments can lead to something even better. As both a speech-language pathologist and BCBA, she shares how becoming dual certified helped her better support autistic learners and inspired her to create a practice where speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA truly work together. We also talk about the realities of growing a multidisciplinary practice, from navigating insurance challenges to building a team that values collaboration and family-centered care. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to provide coordinated services under one roof, I think you'll find plenty of practical insights and encouragement here.

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What’s Inside:

  • Why Colleen became both an SLP and BCBA, and how that shaped her career
  • The benefits of offering speech, OT, and ABA in one collaborative practice
  • Challenges that come with multidisciplinary care and how strong communication keeps teams aligned
  • How the ABA Speech Connection supports ongoing learning for SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs

Mentioned In This Episode:
Lama Pediatric Therapy
Selective Mutism, Anxiety and Communication
AAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAs
Earn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech Connection
ABA Speech: Home

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