DAGG-3

Dynamic AAC Goals Grid Third Edition

Developed by Tobii Dynavox in conjunction with Vicki Clarke, MS, CCC-SLP (2023) based on the original DAGG created by Clarke and Schneider, 2009. Informed by the
works of Patricia Dowden, PhD (1999), and Janice Light, PhD (1989, 2014).

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Address: Gender: ID#
City: Current Grade:
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Home Phone: Examiner:

Progress Summary
Review Date: Review Date:

Ability Level Ability Level

Skills Skills
Emergent Context Transitional Emergent Context Transitional
Emergent Independent Emergent Independent
Transitional Dependent Independent Transitional Dependent Independent

Linguistic % % % % % Linguistic % % % % %

Operational % % % % % Operational % % % % %

Social % % % % % Social % % % % %

Strategic % % % % % Strategic % % % % %

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Review Date: Review Date:

Ability Level Ability Level

Skills Skills
Emergent Context Transitional Emergent Context Transitional
Emergent Independent Emergent Independent
Transitional Dependent Independent Transitional Dependent Independent

Linguistic % % % % % Linguistic % % % % %

Operational % % % % % Operational % % % % %

Social % % % % % Social % % % % %

Strategic % % % % % Strategic % % % % %

The Dynamic AAC Goals Grid-3 (DAGG-3) is a tool to help professionals collaborate
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intervention plan for individuals using both low- and high-tech augmentative and alternative
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Linguistic Competency

Ability Levels Goals Chain of Cues

GP GM N/A Selects any message or word, with or without intent, when given a communication page during an interaction. N I D M
Emergent
Activity: Making Selections

GP GM N/A Shows preference for symbols that represent motivating items or activities by selecting them more often than others. N I D M
Activity: Communicating Preferences

GP GM N/A Demonstrates a beginning interest in books by attending for short periods while a partner reads, turns pages, looks at pictures, etc. N I D M
(Literacy: Book Awareness)
Activity: Interest in Books

GP GM N/A Selects any letter on the keyboard page on a communication system during an interaction.   (Literacy: Writing Awareness) N I D M
Emergent
Transitional Activity: Letters on Keyboard

GP GM N/A Intentionally uses one or more messages, in an appropriate context when given a communication page during motivating activities. N I D M
Activity: Intentionally Using Messages

GP GM N/A Responds to comments or questions about a book, even if the response is inconsistent or inaccurate. (Literacy: Book Awareness) N I D M
Activity: Reading Responses

GP GM N/A Completes a sentence given an initial starter phrase regarding a preselected topic or theme. N I D M
Activity: Completing a Starter Phrase

GP GM N/A Intentionally selects the names of motivating objects and people during structured activities. N I D M
Activity: Motivating Objects and People

GP GM N/A Selects words from a core word communication page for common action verbs in daily activities and interactions. N I D M
Activity: Common Action Words

GP GM N/A Uses ‘not’ and ‘more’ as single word productions in daily activities and interactions. N I D M
Activity: Using ‘not’ and ‘more’

GP GM N/A Uses description words in daily activities and interactions N I D M

Activity: Using Describing Words

GP GM N/A Identifies one to five letters. (Literacy: Print Awareness) N I D M

Activity: Letters Identification

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Linguistic Competency, continued

GP GM N/A Combines various communicative intents to expand and increase the complexity of interactions. N I D M
Context
Activity: Communicative Intents
Dependent
GP GM N/A Uses object names from common categories appropriately during daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Expanding Vocabulary – Object Names
GP GM N/A Uses 10 verbs appropriately during daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Expanding Vocabulary – Action Words
GP GM N/A Uses 10 adjectives appropriately in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Expanding Vocabulary – Descriptions
GP GM N/A Responds to close-ended questions in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Responding to Questions
GP GM N/A Recognizes letter names and sounds in familiar and personally relevant words. (Literacy: Print awareness) N I D M
Activity: Recognizing Letters
GP GM N/A Recognizes upper and lower case letters are related and can match them in personally relevant words. (Literacy: Print awareness) N I D M
Activity: Upper- and Lower-Case Letters
GP GM N/A Combines two methods of communication during daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Combining Communication Methods
GP GM N/A Combines a pronoun and action word as a common sentence starter. N I D M
Activity: Creating Sentence Starters
GP GM N/A Uses question words appropriately during daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Using Question Words
GP GM N/A Uses creative two-word sentences in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Combining Two Words
GP GM N/A Recognizes where one word ends and the next begins to make initial connections between spoken and written words. (Literacy: Text N I D M
Awareness)
Activity: Learning about Words
GP GM N/A Consistently responds to comments or questions during shared reading, even if the response is inaccurate. (Literacy: Book Awareness) N I D M
Activity: Shared Reading

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Linguistic Competency, continued

Transitional GP GM N/A Identifies common rhymes and uses that knowledge to read or spell related words. (Literacy: Phonological/Phonemic Awareness) N I D M
Independent Activity: Word Families
GP GM N/A Uses invented spelling for communication with a few correct letters. (Literacy: Writing Awareness) N I D M
Activity: Invented Spelling
GP GM N/A Uses plural -s to show more than one in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Plural –S
GP GM N/A Uses pronouns to refer to self, others, or objects in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Pronouns
GP GM N/A Uses creative 3-word sentences in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Creating 3- Word Sentences
GP GM N/A Uses the word ‘and’ in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Conjunction: And
GP GM N/A Uses -ed verb endings to communicate past tense in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Regular Past Tense –ed
GP GM N/A Uses creative 4+ word sentences in structured activities. N I D M
Activity: Creating 4+ word sentences
GP GM N/A Uses ‘is + -ing’ verb endings to communicate present tense in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Present Tense –ing
GP GM N/A Uses non-wh question words during conversation. N I D M
Activity: Questions in Conversations

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Linguistic Competency, continued

GP GM N/A Uses the possessive ‘s in daily activities. N I D M

Independent Activity: Uses Possessive’s
GP GM N/A Communicates complex or compound sentences in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Complex and/or Compound Sentences
GP GM N/A Uses -er and -est adjective endings to communicate comparisons. N I D M
Activity: Adjective Endings: -er and -est
GP GM N/A Uses -ly endings to make an adjective an adverb. N I D M
Activity: Word Endings: -LY
GP GM N/A Uses ‘will’ before a verb to communicate future tense in daily activities. N I D M
Activity: Future Verb Tense: Will
GP GM N/A Retells a story in sequence and with enough detail so that others can follow along and understand. N I D M
Activity: Retells a Story
GP GM N/A Writes words, sentences, and employs knowledge of phonics as well as a range of spelling conventions. (Literacy: Written N I D M
Expression)
Activity: Writing words or sentences
GP GM N/A Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately when writing. (Literacy: Written Expression) N I D M
Activity: Capitalization and Punctuation

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Operational Competency

Ability Levels Goals Chain of Cues

GP GM N/A Attends to the AAC system by looking at it, quieting to listen to it, or moving towards it. N I D M
Emergent
Activity: Attends to AAC

GP GM N/A Explores the AAC system in a physical, non-communicative manner. N I D M

Activity: Physically Explores AAC

GP GM N/A Makes selections on a given page with or without intention and with no expectation that the user will independently navigate to N I D M
the page.
Activity: Selections with AAC
GP GM N/A When using selected access method, attempts to activate buttons even if accuracy is inconsistent. N I D M
Emergent
Transitional Activity: Attempting Access

GP GM N/A Improves accuracy of making selections during a preferred game or activity using the selected access method. N I D M
Activity: Targeting Accuracy

GP GM N/A Activates the “Speak” button with partner support during activities of interest. N I D M
Activity: Activates “Speak”

GP GM N/A Activates the “Clear” button when finished speaking a message or if errors are made with partner support . N I D M
Activity: Activates “Clear”

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Operational Competency, continued

GP GM N/A Increases accuracy of selection on the entire screen during a motivating activity using selected access method. N I D M
Context
Dependent Activity: Accuracy Range
GP GM N/A Explores back, scroll buttons, or swiping for basic navigation throughout the day with partner support. N I D M
Activity: Explore Navigation Tools
GP GM N/A Activates and deactivates the pause button during daily activities. (This goal is for people using eye gaze and mouse dwell only.) N I D M
Activity: Pause Button
GP GM N/A Keeps AAC nearby and in a usable position by moving it from place to place or directing others to do so with gestures, gaze, or N I D M
AAC throughout the day.
Activity: Positioning AAC
GP GM N/A Navigates to pages containing appropriate categories or messages for familiar environments, activities, or topics. N I D M
Activity: Navigating to Vocabulary
GP GM N/A Turns communication device on and off when appropriate or asks for others to do it throughout the day N I D M
Activity: Turning System on/off
GP GM N/A Navigates to dashboard or other application launcher to open software with partner support. N I D M
Activity: Navigates to other apps
GP GM N/A Activates “delete word” appropriately with partner support. N I D M
Activity: Activates “Delete Word”
GP GM N/A Moves the cursor to the top and bottom of the message window text with support. N I D M
Activity: Moves the Cursor
GP GM N/A Reviews the message in the Message Window and makes edits with partner support in structured activities. N I D M
Activity: Editing the Message Window

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Operational Competency, continued

Transitional GP GM N/A Charges device or asks others to do so independently. N I D M

Independent Activity: Charging the System
GP GM N/A Adjusts volume appropriate to the environment as needed. N I D M
Activity: Adjusting Volume
GP GM N/A Navigates to the appropriate pages for new or unusual environments, activities, or topics. N I D M
Activity: Navigating to New Pages
GP GM N/A Adjusts the device or their positioning, or asks others to do so, to achieve better accuracy. N I D M
Activity: Adjusting for Better Access
GP GM N/A Cleans device or asks others to do so independently as needed. N I D M
Activity: Cleaning Device
GP GM N/A When needed, uses software outside of the communication system. N I D M
Activity: Controlling Other Programs
GP GM N/A Saves important messages to buttons. N I D M
Activity: Saving Messages
GP GM N/A Uses the “chat function” when appropriate during conversations. N I D M
Activity: Using Chat Function
GP GM N/A Moves cursor or uses the ‘move’ and ‘select’ buttons when editing messages, as needed. N I D M
Activity: Cursor Movement
GP GM N/A When typing for writing, demonstrates the use of Shift Key, Space Bar, and punctuation. N I D M
Activity: Shift, Space, and Punctuation

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Operational Competency, continued

GP GM N/A Independently adjusts device or requests assistance when access becomes difficult. N I D M
Independent Activity: Troubleshooting Access
GP GM N/A Participates in programming by identifying additional topics, categories, or vocabulary needed regularly. N I D M
Activity: Independently Programming
GP GM N/A Participates in programming by selecting appropriate buttons for the editing process or directing others to do so. N I D M
Activity: Independently Programming
GP GM N/A Selects the most direct navigational route to produce messages in an efficient manner. N I D M
Activity: Efficient Navigation
GP GM N/A Arranges equipment upgrades, troubleshoots, and initiates repair procedures. N I D M
Activity: Troubleshooting Issues
GP GM N/A Shares a message from the message window to another application. N I D M
Activity: Sharing from the Message Window
GP GM N/A Uses cut, copy and paste to put text into other applications. N I D M
Activity: Cut, Copy and Paste
GP GM N/A When editing a message, moves the cursor letter by letter as needed. N I D M
Activity: Cursor Movement for Edits

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Social Competency

Ability Levels Goals Chain of Cues

GP GM N/A Acknowledges a communication partner during a greeting or introduction in any way possible with partner support. N I D M
Emergent
Activity: Introduce or Share Motivating Information

GP GM N/A Engages in a short social exchange by making any selection, either intentional or unintentional, with partner support. (Forming N I D M
social connections and friendships)
Activity: Social Exchange

GP GM N/A Communicates the concept of ‘mine’ or ‘my’ over personally motivating objects in daily activities and social interactions, with partner N I D M
support. (Building communication confidence)
Activity: “Mine” Concept
GP GM N/A Responds to others waving hello or goodbye by selecting social responses on a given page on communication device. (Greetings N I D M
Emergent
and recognizing social cues)
Transitional
Activity: Respond to Hello/Goodbye

GP GM N/A Takes part in a short back and forth interaction on a given page in a communication system during social interactions and daily N I D M
activities. (Forming social connections and friendships)
Activity: Interaction with topic-specific messages

GP GM N/A Uses several different communicative intents (requesting, commenting, etc.) to engage in a conversation during daily activities and N I D M
social interactions. (Matching communication to setting)
Activity: Communicative Intents

GP GM N/A Explores various messages related to feelings during social interactions and daily activities. (Regulating emotions and behaviors) N I D M
Activity: Feelings

GP GM N/A Follows the sequence on a First-Then support, Visual Timer, Social Narrative, Script or Schedule to prepare for various events and N I D M
situations, with partner support. (Regulate emotions and behaviors)
Activity: Getting Familiar with Supports

GP GM N/A Explores various attention-getting words and/or phrases on a communication system, during daily activities and social interactions. N I D M
Activity: Getting Attention

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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GP GM N/A Matches basic feelings to experiences during daily activities and social interactions. (Regulating emotions and behaviors) N I D M
Context
Dependent Activity: Matches Basic Feelings to Experiences
GP GM N/A Communicates positive and negative responses in a variety of daily experiences and social interactions. (Regulating emotions and N I D M
behaviors)
Activity: Communicative Positive and Negative Responses
GP GM N/A Produces humorous comments and jokes using AAC in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. (Forming social N I D M
connections and friendships, increasing competence and self esteem)
Activity: Telling Jokes
GP GM N/A Asks questions to gain information from communication partners in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. (Forming N I D M
social connections and friendships, increasing competence and self esteem )
Activity: Asks Questions to Gain Information
GP GM N/A Takes part in back-and-forth interactions with two or more turns per person using self-selected messages in AAC in a variety of N I D M
social interactions. (Interpersonal and listening skills, Recognize social cues)
Activity: Taking Conversational Turns
GP GM N/A Starts and ends conversations politely and appropriately in a variety of activities and social interactions. (Forming N I D M
social connections and friendships, increasing competence and self-esteem)
Activity: Starts and Ends Conversation
GP GM N/A Uses a photo album or other support to tell a personal story. N I D M
Activity: Photo Album Personal Story

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Social Competency, continued

Transitional GP GM N/A Uses polite words and phrases with occasional reminders in a variety of daily activities and social interaction. (Increasing N I D M
Independent competence and self esteem, and empathy)
Activity: Polite words and Phrases Daily Activities
GP GM N/A Actively engages by commenting and checking for comprehension during a variety of daily activities and social N I D M
interactions. (Recognize social cues, interpersonal and listening skills)
Activity: Social Transitional Independent
GP GM N/A Constructs context-appropriate questions to gain information and request permission in a variety of daily activities and social N I D M
situations. (Forming social connections and friendships, Matching communication to setting)
Activity: Context Appropriate Questions
GP GM N/A Shares personally meaningful new or unusual information in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. (Forming N I D M
social connections and friendships)
Activity: Shares Personally Meaningful New or Unusual Information

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Social Competency, continued

GP GM N/A Changes topics smoothly in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. N I D M
Independent Activity: Changes Topic Smoothly
GP GM N/A Interrupts or initiates a contribution in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. N I D M
Activity: Interrupts or Initiates a Contribution
GP GM N/A Asks partner-focused questions in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. N I D M
Activity: Partner-Focused Questions
GP GM N/A Selects topic of shared interest or changes communication style based on reaction of partner to create a more appropriate and N I D M
engaging conversation.
Activity: Selects Topics of Shared Interest or Changes Communication Style
GP GM N/A Maintains topic of conversation by asking pertinent questions and making comments in a variety of daily activities and social N I D M
interactions.
Activity: Maintains Topic of Conversation
GP GM N/A Expresses humor appropriately based on relationship with partner in a variety of activities and social situations. N I D M
Activity: Expresses Humor Appropriately
GP GM N/A Corrects errors of others appropriately in a variety of activities and social situations. N I D M
Activity: Corrects Errors of Others
GP GM N/A Tells simple stories about wishes, dreams, fantasies, or make-believe in a variety of social interactions. (Forming N I D M
social connections and friendships )
Activity: Tells Simple Stories
GP GM N/A Tells complex stories with a central character and clear beginning, middle, and end in a variety of activities and social situations. N I D M
Activity: Tells Complete Stories
GP GM N/A Discusses emotions and feelings in a variety of daily activities and social interactions. (Forming social connections and friendships, N I D M
interpersonal and listening skills)
Activity: Discuss Emotions and Feelings

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Strategic Competency

Ability Levels Goals Chain of Cues

GP GM N/A Gains the attention of the communication partner by touching anything on the device or through vocalizations or gestures. N I D M
Emergent
Activity: Gaining Attention

GP GM N/A Repeats vocalization, facial expression, body language, or AAC use if first attempt to communicate fails with partner support. N I D M
Emergent
Transitional Activity: Repeating When Needed

GP GM N/A Uses an alternate method of communication if the first attempt fails with partner support. N I D M
Activity: Using alternate communication

GP GM N/A Begins to use conversational floor holders to insert into a conversation with support. N I D M
Activity: Conversational Floor Holders
GP GM N/A Repeats message when intended message is misunderstood, ignored, or communication system didn’t speak correctly. N I D M
Context
Dependent Activity: Repeating a Misunderstood Message
GP GM N/A Uses a new or alternate message on the communication system if the first attempt fails with partner support as needed. N I D M
Activity: Rewording or Selecting Another Message as Needed
GP GM N/A Uses different mode of communication when AAC is misunderstood. N I D M
Activity: Using Different Modes of Communication When Needed
GP GM N/A Uses regulatory statements when they have made an error in a message or when the partner has misunderstood a message. N I D M
Activity: Using Regulatory Statements When Misunderstood
GP GM N/A Uses floor holders to manage and control conversations in group situations, phone calls, or meeting someone new. N I D M
Activity: Using Floor Holders in Various Situations
GP GM N/A Uses an introduction strategy with unfamiliar communication partners in a variety of social situations. N I D M
Activity: Introducing Your Strategies

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Strategic Competency, continued

Transitional GP GM N/A When needed, instructs communication partner in strategies to facilitate the interaction. N I D M
Independent Activity: Instructing Communication Partners
GP GM N/A Manages the interaction during conversations using messages and options within the AAC system. N I D M
Activity: Managing Interactions
GP GM N/A Requests clarification from the communication partner when they don’t understand. N I D M
Activity: Requesting Clarification
GP GM N/A Uses creative strategies to produce words not in the AAC system. N I D M
Activity: Producing Words Not in the System
GP GM N/A Plans ahead to contribute effectively in a conversation or presentation. N I D M
Independent Activity: Storing Messages for Later Use
GP GM N/A Selects a communication mode appropriate to a variety of situations and listeners. N I D M
Activity: Flexible Communication
GP GM N/A Creatively combines communication tools to communicate effectively and efficiently. N I D M
Activity: Creativity with Communication Tools
GP GM N/A Independently analyzes errors in communication interactions and devises strategies to address it. N I D M
Activity: Analyzing Communication Breakdowns

Goals Chain of Cues

GP: Goals in Progress N: Natural Cue – Expect communication. Lean forward and use facial expression to show interest. D: Direct Cue – Ask opinion questions or specific questions to elicit a response.
N/A: Not Applicable I: Indirect Cue – Gesture toward the communication device and wait expectantly. M: Model – Show (model) an appropriate message using the device and your speech.
GM: Goal Met (Natural Cue)

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Additional Goals

Ability Levels Goals Chain of Cues

GP GM N/A N I D M

GP GM N/A N I D M

GP GM N/A N I D M

GP GM N/A N I D M

GP GM N/A N I D M

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Implementation Planning and Goals Progress

Name: Language Spoken at Home:

Address: Gender: ID#
City: Current Grade:
State: Zip: School/Agency:
Home Phone: Examiner:

Review Date:

Level of Prompting
Criteria Familiar or
Competency
Goal (From AAC Goals Grid) Activity and Materials Needed N I D M % or # of Unfamiliar task or
Area occurrences partner

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Name:

Review Date:

Level of Prompting
Criteria Familiar or
Competency
Goal (From AAC Goals Grid) Activity and Materials Needed N I D M % or # of Unfamiliar task or
Area occurrences partner

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Name:

Review Date:

Level of Prompting
Criteria Familiar or
Competency
Goal (From AAC Goals Grid) Activity and Materials Needed N I D M % or # of Unfamiliar task or
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Implementation Planning and Goals Progress, continued

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