AAC in Action: Goal Setting

Description

Setting meaningful goals is a key part of successful AAC implementation, but knowing where to start can be challenging.

Join us for this practical webinar as we explore how to develop person-centred, meaningful AAC goals that support participation, independence, and real-world communication. We will discuss how to move beyond requesting, involve the wider team in goal setting, and create goals that are achievable, measurable, and motivating for AAC users and their communication partners.

Through practical examples and case discussions, you will gain strategies to help guide intervention, measure progress, and support long-term communication outcomes.

Who should attend?

Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Teachers, Teaching Assistants/SNAs, and other professionals supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the importance of meaningful AAC goal setting
• Develop person-centred goals that focus on participation and communication
• Explore methods for measuring progress and outcomes
• Learn how to involve families, educators, and communication partners in the goal-setting process
• Apply goal-setting principles through practical case examples

Niamh Bridges, AAC Trainer UK & Ireland, Tobii Dynavox

Niamh Bridges is an AAC Trainer for the UK and Ireland at Tobii Dynavox. Originally from Ireland, Niamh is a Speech and Language Therapist with experience supporting children and young people with communication needs across health, education and disability services. She is passionate about helping communication partners develop the confidence and skills needed to support successful AAC implementation. Niamh delivers practical training focused on real-world AAC use, empowering families, educators and professionals to turn everyday moments into opportunities for communication.

Training type
Virtual (non-CEU)

Open seats
387

Presenter
Niamh Bridges