🎁 Free Medical SLP Goal Bank


Hi Reader,

When time is short, it's easy to fall back on the same goals you've written dozens of times before rather than starting from scratch. But that isn't always what's best for your patients.

That's why we put together a free Medical SLP Goal Bank for busy clinicians like you. πŸ‘Š

It includes:

  • 100+ functional long-term goals for communication, cognition, and swallowing
  • A fill-in formula with ready-made options for SMART short-term goals
  • Tips for writing meaningful, patient-centered goals
  • Examples that pair goals with exercises and handouts so you can see how a complete treatment plan comes together in the Virtual Rehab Center

This goal bank isn't meant for you to copy and paste. It's to give you inspiration and a faster path to writing goals that are functional, individualized, and meaningful for each patient. Sometimes a fresh idea is all it takes to build a stronger treatment plan.

If it helps you spend a little less time staring at a blank screen and a little more time with your patients, then it's done its job. Let me know if it helps with your next eval! πŸ’œ

Best,
​-Megan

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P.S. One thing I was reminded of while creating this resource: the most meaningful goals usually aren't about impaired skills. They're about getting back to conversations, hobbies, routines, relationships, and daily life.

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