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Author(s): Deborah Weiss [sup.1] , Barbara Cook [sup.1] , Ruth Eren [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.263848.3, 0000 0001 2111 4814, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, , 501 [...], Speech-language pathology and special education graduate student teams participated in an intensive summer practicum for social communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorders, utilizing a transdisciplinary approach that aligned to the frameworks utilized for implementation science. Questionnaires measuring transdisciplinary approach knowledge and comfort level were administered pre/post-practicum. Results of the questionnaires, written daily team reflections, course evaluations, and a focus group interview indicated an increase in all measures, including an increased knowledge of TA, increased understanding and comfort level with the other discipline, and a higher level of confidence and openness in working collaboratively utilizing a transdisciplinary approach.