Built to Win: Introducing AAC with Evidence-Based Coaching Strategies

Course Number: ABIO2606

When: Recorded playback is available between April 1, 2026 – April 1, 2031.

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This course explores evidence-based caregiver coaching strategies for introducing AAC. Participants learn how adult learning theory influences caregiver engagement, how to identify stages of caregiver buy-in, and how these stages inform coaching decisions. Practical strategies are shared for implementing AAC coaching across home, school, and clinical environments to support successful AAC adoption.

Who This Course Is Good For:

• ASHA members, CCC holders, and licensed professionals supporting AAC users.
• Speech-language pathologists working with children who use or may benefit from AAC.
• Early intervention and school-based clinicians seeking practical caregiver coaching strategies.
• Clinicians interested in applying adult learning theory to improve caregiver engagement and AAC implementation.
• Graduate clinicians preparing to work with AAC users and their families.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

• Professionals not currently providing or planning to provide AAC-related services.
• Individuals seeking a course focused solely on AAC device programming or technical device features.
• Professionals not working with caregivers or teams involved in AAC implementation.
• Learners looking for advanced device customization or engineering-focused AAC training.

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP (SHE/HER)

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP (SHE/HER)

Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist and two-time recipient of the ASHA ACE Award. She works part-time as a school-based SLP and is the owner of a private practice specializing in speech, literacy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Daj is also the host of the Co-Treat Corner podcast, which highlights collaboration across healthcare disciplines. She is a national presenter on neurodiversity-affirming care, artificial intelligence in speech-language pathology, AAC implementation, and collaborative practice. Daj is based in Central Illinois.

Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series. Venita is a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Daj Mitchell has the following relevant relationships to disclose: ownership interest in UniVie Therapy Solutions and Co-Treat Corner, LLC. Daj is a member of the ASHA. Daj is receiving an honorarium for this podcourse.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

• Define stages of a caregiver’s AAC journey and explain how stage identification informs coaching decisions.
• Identify 2 evidence-based caregiver coaching strategies that support AAC implementation and caregiver buy-in.
• Describe how adult learning theory influences caregiver coaching practices in AAC intervention.
• Identify 2 setting-specific considerations when implementing AAC coaching strategies across home, school and clinical environments.

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Applying Adult Learning Theory to AAC Coaching
15 min	Mapping the Caregiver AAC Journey
10 min	Evidence-Based Coaching Strategies in Action
15 min	Implementing Coaching Across Settings
5 min	References & Closing

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