Children receiving clinic-based ABA therapy through AZA United can also benefit from Interdisciplinary Speech Therapy services at the same location. This model features a collaborative effort between therapy teams specializing in ABA, Speech and Occupational therapy, working together in a collaborative model to optimize the impact of each therapy. This model focuses on the “big picture,” with team members working together to align goals and reinforce skills across sessions. By integrating therapy approaches, it promotes consistency, stronger skill development, and meaningful progress for each child. The key benefit of this model is its collaborative, whole-child approach; ensuring care is cohesive, efficient, and centered on each family’s personal priorities.
Program Highlights
- Available for children already enrolled in ABA therapy services at an AZA United clinic
- The interdisciplinary model can also include Occupational Therapy services
- AAC evaluations are available for children also needing a communication device
- Speech Therapy services are typically provided for 1 hour/week in the clinic setting
Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Speech Therapy model reflects established best practices in pediatric therapy by integrating interdisciplinary collaboration, family-centered care, and evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approaches. Research supports team-based service delivery to improve consistency, skill generalization, and overall outcomes for children with complex needs.
This is a child-led therapy. Throughout our interdisciplinary clinics there are different rooms with a variety of toys, as well as an outdoor play area. The client leads the interactions based on their interests. Therapists are involved throughout the session depending on individual goals.
This model is further strengthened by its use of an assent-based, child-led approach, which aligns with current neurodiversity-affirming practices that prioritize engagement, autonomy, and meaningful participation. By embedding speech therapy within naturalistic, play-based, and functional contexts across OT and ABA sessions, this model supports real-world communication and lasting skill development.
Before starting services, our team of expert clinicians conducts an assessment to fully understand the child’s current skill levels. An individualized treatment plan is created that is unique to each child’s needs and family preferences.
AZA’s Model of Care
Interdisciplinary Speech Therapy is rooted in a whole-child approach to coordinated care. By providing these critical developmental and behavioral therapies under one roof with a team of clinicians that work closely together every day, children experience a consistent model of learning and support, and parents receive guidance and coaching that is consistent across all therapy types. In this model, each clinical discipline (Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Analysts) contributes their area of expertise in a way that complements the goals and strategies within each of the other therapy types, to avoid confusion or contradiction of styles.
