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Supporting individuals with complex communication needs through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) requires a thoughtful and individualized approach. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and allied professionals all play a critical role in guiding AAC assessment and intervention. However, traditional assessment models often overlook important contextual and socio-ecological factors that influence communication outcomes. A dynamic assessment approach accompanied by an effective collaborative practice will promote designing comprehensive, person-centered, culturally responsive interventions to support individuals with complex communication needs. This presentation introduces the Applied Model of Interprofessional Collaboration – Assessment (AMIC–A), a process-oriented framework designed to promote collaborative, person-centered AAC assessment and intervention planning and the Applied Model of Interprofessional Collaboration – Meeting (AMIC-M), a model that provide you with a practical roadmap and guidelines to carefully and confidently navigate an uneven and sometimes weed-ridden terrain where successful interprofessional collaboration paves a new road to achievement. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the AMIC–A and AMIC-M, and practical strategies for implementation. Through interactive visuals and real-world case studies, this session will highlight how an interprofessional, contextually responsive approach can lead to more personalized, meaningful, and effective AAC interventions.