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In this conversation, Nicole Casey discusses her journey with goal writing, particularly for autistic students. She shares her struggles with traditional goal writing methods and introduces rubric-based goals as a more effective alternative. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts in approaching goal writing, the need to question established norms, and the significance of aligning goals with personal and professional values. Nicole encourages educators and therapists to embrace new methods that better serve their students and themselves, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and effective practice.

Takeaways

• Goal writing can be challenging for many professionals.
• Rubric-based goals provide a clearer framework for writing effective goals.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in how we perceive our abilities as goal writers.
• It's important to question traditional methods and seek better alternatives.
• Communication should be viewed as a personal expression, not just a metric of accuracy.
• Professionals are often not given the right tools for effective goal writing.
• Embracing ease in goal writing can lead to better outcomes for students.
• Collaboration and feedback from peers can enhance goal writing practices.
• Aligning goals with personal values can reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction.
• Educators should advocate for individualized approaches to goal writing.

Chapters

00:00 The Struggle with Goal Writing
10:37 Mindset Shifts in Goal Writing
22:16 Questioning the Status Quo
36:55 Aligning Goals with Values

goal writing, rubric goals, autistic students, mindset shifts, education, therapy, communication, child-led approach, professional development, IEPs