Writing reports and IEPs that highlight student strengths while meeting professional requirements can be challenging. This free one-page handout makes it easier by providing quick, affirming language swaps to replace deficit-based phrases with positive, student-centered alternatives.
Designed specifically for school-based SLPs, it’s a handy reference for creating documentation that reflects a strengths-based approach and celebrates each student’s abilities.
Perfect to print for your desk or keep digitally for on-the-go use!
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Free Affirming Strengths Based Language Swaps Handout
Free 1-page reference sheet for quick, easy language swaps
🧠 Affirming & strengths-based alternatives to common deficit-based phrases
📋 Perfect for writing IEPs, progress reports, and evaluations
💡 Designed specifically for SLPs to support positive, student-centered documentation
📌 Printable & digital—keep it at your desk or on your device for quick access