Caregiver Coaching for AAC | Daj Mitchell

Full video interview with Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP, for "Caregiver Coaching for AAC" an episode of the First Bite podcast. Hosted by: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/cours... In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP, host of Co-Treat Corner, for a joyful discussion connecting the dots between adult learning and powerful AAC caregiver coaching. Together, they explore Malcolm Knowles’ Principles of Adult Learning and how these concepts can help SLPs better support caregivers throughout the AAC journey. Daj breaks down the four levels of caregiver readiness for AAC implementation and shares practical strategies for meeting families where they are to build confidence, increase buy-in, and improve carryover outside of therapy sessions. Michelle and Daj also discuss how understanding adult learning can transform caregiver coaching from overwhelming to collaborative and effective. About the Guest(s): Daj Mitchell, MS CCC-SLP, graduated from Governors State University with her Bachelor's in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Illinois State University and holds a variety of certifications and awards, including, but not limited to, certification as a Lingraphica Technology Specialist, Level I and Level II Sensory certified, and a recipient of two successive ASHA ACE awards. Show Notes Contact Daj:   / yourslpdaj   Listen to Daj's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Love Money: Support Spero Stuttering: https://www.sperostuttering.org Follow First Bite Linked In:   / michelle-dawson-ms-ccc-slp-clc-bcs-s-fnap-...   Instagram:   / firstbitepodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36kfA1x... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...