1. Other Models of Collaboration
Chapter Nine
Other Models of Collaboration
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2. In This Chapter You Should:
Describe the transdisciplinary model of consultation.
Describe how this model relates to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary models of consultation.
List the practices involved in consultation.
Identify key principles of consultation.
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3. Consultation Consultation is a six-step alternative to co-teaching
Entry
Problem identification
Planning
Intervention
Evaluation
Exit
There are six elements to a collaborative consultation
System
Perspective
Approach
Prototype
Mode
Model
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4. Multidisciplinary
Loosely formed groups of professionals who consult with one another
Aligned with medical, pull-out model
Not designed to keep a child in the LRE
Assessments done in isolation and not shared with all stakeholders
Least collaborative model
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5. Interdisciplinary
Similar model, but higher degree of collaboration than multidisciplinary
Collaboration happens in meetings, not delivery of service
Common among different specialists in a school setting
Schools may use IAT or Intervention Assistance Teams
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6. Transdisciplinary Interactive and dynamic
Specialists provide services in a coordinated manner through three phases:
Phase one: organizing the team
Phase two: facilitating the team process
Phase three: the team is further developed and implemented in order to best serve students
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7. Transdisciplinary Transdisciplinary teams should have:
A regular meeting schedule
Be inclusive
Efficient goal development
Trust and communication
Administrative support
Role release
Arena assessment
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8. Team Members Teams can be made up of a variety of individuals
Family members–they know the child and his/her background the best
Educators–both general and special education
Therapists–SLP, PT, OT, etc.
Medical and other personnel–this may vary depending on the child’s relevant needs
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