• 80% accuracy is often misapplied in goal writing.
• Goals should be meaningful and individualized.
• Therapists often feel pressured to conform to traditional metrics.
• Child-led approaches require flexibility in goal measurement.
• Overthinking can hinder effective goal writing.
• Goals should reflect authentic communication, not just compliance.
• The history of 80% accuracy is rooted in tradition, not necessity.
• Vague goals can lead to less progress for students.
• Therapists need creative liberty to measure progress effectively.
• It's important to challenge the status quo in goal writing. It's important to lead by example in team discussions.
• Goals should reflect authentic communication, not just metrics.
• Communication success should not be solely based on word count.
• Goals need to be individualized for each child's needs.
• Research supports the need for meaningful, flexible goals.
• Using rubrics can help track progress in a child-led way.
• Rubrics allow for customization and creativity in goal setting.
• The Child-Led Collective will provide resources for professionals.
• You can measure growth in ways that honor student development.

This podcast is reviewed by our team member, Meghann Beaton, who is an autistic adult. Meghann provides feedback and recommended edits priort to releasing our episodes to help ensure our content remains aligned with neuroaffirming principles and lived experience. We are deeply grateful for her insights, which continue to shape this space into one that centers safety, connection, and authentic communication.