Despite their differences in theory and methods, occupational therapists and behavior analysts can respectfully work together for the shared goals of their target populations. Here are some articles on collaboration between the two professions.  

Friedman, Z. L., Akselrud, R., & Prisco, D. (2024). Working together or apart? Impact of interprofessional education on collaborative competencies of applied behavior analysis and occupational therapy practitioners. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 25(1), 94–107. https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2024.2360791 

Friedman, Z. L., Akselrud, R., Goldman, M., Horowitz, R., Moradi, S., & Seror, E. (2022). Charting a Path to Collaboration: Experiences of Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis Professionals. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 16(4), 409–431. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2022.2106343

Whiting, C. C., & Muirhead, K. (2019). Interprofessional Collaborative Practice between Occupational Therapists and Behavior Analysts for Children with Autism. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 12(4), 466–475. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2019.1672603

McGinnis, A. (2013). Clinical Corner: How can occupational therapy benefit my child’s ABA program? Science in Autism Treatment, 10(3), 30-31.  https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/clinical-corner/occupationaltherapy/