I do have a few driving goals for my podcast, and one of those goals is to encourage collaboration between SLPs and BCBAs. The divide between both disciplines is, unfortunately, the worst it’s ever been. Today’s interviewee, Dr. Joanne Gerenser, has a few thoughts on why that is, and how we can work together for the good of the client.
Dr. Joanne Gerenser is an SLP herself, although she practices in the ABA world. She says that her goal was always to work with the deaf, but children with autism were constantly assigned to her. Soon it became evident that this was the population for her.
As someone who is very knowledgeable in both fields, Dr. Gerenser has a unique understanding of the divide between SLPs and BCBAs. In her opinion, it comes down to confusion between the two disciplines. But Dr. Gerenser is hopeful that SLPs and BCBAs can put their differences aside for the good of the client.
Another major, driving goal for this podcast is to teach parents and professionals how lead happier, less stressed lives. I like to ask all of my interviewees about their self-care habits, and Dr. Gerenser’s response was a new one, but one that I whole-heartedly endorse: independence is key.
A parent needs time to be alone and unwind, and they need to be able to connect to a support system. It’s very difficult for parents to do these sorts of things when they can’t take their eyes off of their child for a minute; even a necessary task like showering can feel impossible. But if you can teach your child to be independent even for twenty minutes, it opens all sorts of doors. Dr. Gerenser expands on that thought in today’s episode.
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