Friday, OCTOBER 31, 2025 8:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

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.

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.

​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.

8:00 a.m.  - 10:00 a.m.

Foundations of Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. - noon

Practical Applications of Affirming Practice

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Overview of AI tools for therapy and documentation

2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Practical Applications of AI in the field of Speech-Language Pathology

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Questions and Answers, Collection of evaluation and CEU forms

Registration is now open:

• Digital Google Registration Form
• Printable Registration Form

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 before 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.​​

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)​ 

Speech-language pathologists and related professions are employed in a variety of settings.​

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 posted in Program History and CE Information.

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