#241: The Importance of Open Communication with Cindy Watson and Abby Snavely

Cindy Watson, celebrating 30 years as an SLP and making her third appearance on the podcast, returns with BCBA Ashley Snavely to share how their clinic blends multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary care.

“We were missing something,” Cindy reflects. Already offering PT, OT, and Speech, their team recognized therapists needed tools to address challenging behaviors. Adding ABA was the evidence-based solution. In this episode, Cindy and Ashley discuss the early stages of collaboration—how large group trainings, comprehensive education, and the creation of the BILT (Behavior Intervention Leadership Team) empowered therapists to problem-solve before BCBAs step in. They also dive into AAC in a collaborative setting, emphasizing curiosity, data-driven decisions, and open communication as key to success.

Together, they show how a “we want to learn from you” mindset builds trust, resolves disagreements, and ultimately leads to what matters most—meaningful progress for every learner.

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What’s Inside:

• Integrating ABA into a multidisciplinary clinic.
• How to collaborate with ACC
• Handling disagreements across providers.
• Fostering open communication and learning among therapists and providers. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

Episode #115: Early Intervention Speech Therapy Services – A Talk With Cindy Watson
Episode #191: Autism in Girls- A Conversation with Cindy and MC
Speech Membership - ABA Speech  
ABA Speech: Home