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2025 SASHA Fall Virtual Live Event

2025 SASHA Spring Virtual Live Event

​​​​​VIRTUAL LIVE EVENT via ZOOM

​Friday, October 31, 2025

​8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Registration will open soon:


Registration will be capped at 100

Agenda/Outline

Foundations of Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

8:00 - 10:00

Break

10:00 - 10:15
Practical Applications of Affirming Practice10:15 - 12:00
Lunch12:00- 1:00

Overview of AI tools for therapy and documentation

1:00 - 2:15
Break2:15-2:30
Practical Applications of AI in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
2:30 - 3:15
Questions and Answers, Collection of evaluation and CEU forms3:15 - 3:30


Disclosure

Daj Mitchell receives a speaking fee for her presentation. 
She has the following financial disclosures:

  • Co-Treat Corner, LLC (Ownership Interest)


She has the following non-financial disclosures:

  • American Speech Hearing Association (Member)​ 

Audience

Speech-Language Pathologists and related professions employed in a variety of settings.​

Questions

General Questions (including event information & membership) email: sashaboard0@gmail.com

Registration & Conference Payment Information

email: sashaboard0@gmail.com

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An Introduction to Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices and Time-Saving Tools for SLPs


Course Description​

This interactive workshop introduces neurodiversity-affirming practices for SLPs, including goal writing, collaboration and intersectionality across settings. Participants will also explore practical, time-saving AI tools through live demonstrations to streamline therapy planning, documentation and workload management.

About The Speaker

Daj Mitchell, M.S. CCC-SLP
Daj Mitchell graduated from Governors State University with her Bachelors in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Psychology. She received her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Illinois State University and holds a variety of certifications and awards including certification as a Lingraphica Technology Specialist, Level I and Level II Sensory Certification and an ASHA ACE award. Daj is a school-based speech-language pathologist and private practice owner known for her passion for supporting caregivers and professionals. This includes her popular podcast, Co-Treat Corner, where she dives into collaboration topics across the scope of healthcare. Known for engaging presentations on Neurodiversity-Affirming Care, Artificial Intelligence, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Collaborative Care across Disciplines, she has educated and inspired thousands at industry-leading events. Based in Central Illinois with her husband, Daj enjoys pilates, cooking and traveling.

Learning Outcomes

​By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define core principles of neurodiversity-affirming practice and apply them across settings.

  2. Identify strategies for affirming goal writing, collaboration and supporting intersectionality.

  3. Demonstrate how AI tools can reduce workload in therapy planning and documentation.

  4. Apply practical, time-saving strategies to streamline daily tasks within the role of an SLP.

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge. To earn continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning assessment by the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Online conference date: October 31, 2025 for conference date and end date.

Registration Fee: $150
Students, Interns, SLPAs, Parents: $50


A $25.00 handling fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be given for cancellations made seven days or less prior to the event; however, a credit will be issued toward a future seminar. If you register and do not attend, you are still liable for payment. Substitutions are permitted if SASHA is notified in advance. If cancelled by SASHA full tuition refunds will be issued.​​