DAGG-3

DAGG-3

What is DAGG-3?

DAGG-3, short for Dynamic AAC Goals Grid (edition 3), is a free tool to help clinicians assess their clients’ communication abilities. It is designed to guide clinicians in choosing and tracking appropriate AAC goals. DAGG-3 can be used for all ability levels – from early learners to more advanced communicators. Each goal includes a related activity, in addition to a clear path for improving communication skills.

DAGG-3 assessment tool shown in a file folder

Why use DAGG-3?

DAGG-3 is a tool designed for clinicians to assess a patient’s current communicative abilities, then develop a set of goals to help them improve their communication skills and track progress.


How do I use DAGG-3?

DAGG-3 provides detailed descriptions of all ability levels to help clinicians collaborate with a support team in deciding which goals fit the communicator best. Based on those ability levels, there are recommended goals for each competency area to help improve communication independence.

DAGG-3 assessment tool on a clinician’s desk beside her laptop

What is included with DAGG-3 resources?

A set of instructions to helpclinicians understand and use the DAGG-3 tool, in addition to the assessment tool itself, which can be filled in online or downloaded to print. Each DAGG-3 goal offers a corresponding activity to help grow communication skills. Andthere’s a printable wall poster available to download and print as well.

Instruction guide

A set of instructions to help clinicians use all the DAGG-3 tools and related resources to best effect.

Assessment & planning tool

A set of practice activities related to each communication goal to help develop and track skills.

Related activities

A set of practice activities related to each linguistic, operational, social, and strategic communication goal to help develop and track communication skills.

Poster

A poster to display on the wall of a clinic, school or hospital to visually show what DAGG-3 is, how it works, and how it helps clinicians evaluate their clients’ ACC needs.