What is an interdisciplinary team?
An interdisciplinary team is a treatment team composed of therapists from different disciplines, who work together collaboratively to provide assessment and treatment. At CLC, our interdisciplinary team is composed of behavior analysts/specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and developmental specialist/direct staff who come together to understand the individual differences and needs of each child, and provide assessment and treatment in a supportive and caring environment. In addition, parents are considered to be respected members of the team and believed to be their child’s best advocate.All interdisciplinary team members are involved in the development of each child’s treatment program. Each team member takes the time to ensure they understand and are able to implement the goals developed by the other team members. A functional example of the interdisciplinary model would be the speech therapist who implements an attending to task program design
An Interdisciplinary Team consists of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, social services coordinator, and a team assistant. Members in the Partnership program are assigned their own Interdisciplinary Team. The team partners with the primary care physician, participant, and the family in order to develop a customized plan of care. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain independence and the health status of the member.
