THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ASHA CEUS. You will be given a CMH or PDH (Professional Development Hour) certificate for 30 minutes.
You will also see the webinar in the AAC Connect Program.
Tassel will not submit your credit to ASHA.
When: Available February 25, 2025 – February 25, 2029
Where: Audio available once you register under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.
Description: This session will guide participants in writing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) AAC goals that are strength-based and meaningful. Attendees will learn to define SMART goals, identify Light’s four types of communicative competencies, and explore two effective methods for tracking AAC data. By the end of the session, participants will apply their knowledge by crafting a SMART AAC goal using a structured template.
This course also includes the AAC Smart Goal guide. The SMART AAC Goal Guide is your go-to resource for writing, tracking, and implementing effective, strengths-based AAC goals with confidence. With a step-by-step goal-writing guide, a comprehensive goal bank, therapy planning templates, and data collection tools, this guide takes the guesswork out of AAC goal setting.
Who This Course Is Good For:
- Any SLP or professional who has one or more clients on your caseload who use AAC.
- Any SLP or professional who only has access to a small number of AAC systems.
- Any SLP or professional who needs digital resources and comprehensive AAC support.
Who This Course Isn’t Good For:
- Any SLP or professional who has advanced training in AAC or assistive technology.
- Any professional who does not currently work with any AAC users or plans to in the near future.
Presenters:
Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP
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.
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.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this activity, participants will:
- Define SMART Goals
- Identify Light’s four types of communicative competencies
- Identify two ways to track AAC data
- Write a SMART goal using a template
Agenda
| 5 min | Introductions and Backgrounds |
| 5 min | What are SMART goals |
| 10 min | Light’s 4 types of communicative competencies |
| 7 min | How to track AAC data |
| 6 min | Example of writing a SMART goal using a template |
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Refund Policy
Course Content
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 2 Requirements
- Course Certificate
