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The FOURC model outlines a collaborative process for working with clients to identify and pursue self-identified goals, coordinate interventions, and achieve real life outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Four Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Choose Communication Goal<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Create Client<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaborate on a Plan<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Complete and Continue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Four Prongs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Skills and Abilities<\/li>\n
    • Intentional Strategies<\/li>\n
    • Environmental Supports<\/li>\n
    • Motivation and Confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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References:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Haley KL, de Riesthal M, Barry J, & Cunningham K.\u00a0 (2019). Setting goals for communicative life participation in aphasia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28 <\/em>(1), 1-13.<\/p>\n

Cunningham K & Haley KL. (2018, November). Take back the wheel: a case study on integrated intervention for severe aphasia. Poster presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention.<\/em> Boston, MA.<\/p>\n

Haley KL,\u00a0Benitez C, Dwyer T, & Cunningham K. (2018, May). Aphasia intervention goals used by practicing speech-language pathologists. Paper presented at: Clinical Aphasiology Conference<\/em>. Austin, TX.<\/p>\n

Haley KL, & Cunningham K. (2017, November). Aphasia Therapy by the Bootstraps: Harnessing Client-Driven Goals for Functional Intervention. Seminar presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention<\/em>. Los Angeles, CA.<\/p>\n

Haley KL, Richardson J, & Jacks A. (2017, March). Preparing for clinical excellence: A practical framework to guide the journey. Poster presented at: Aphasia Access Leadership Summit<\/em>. Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n

Haley KL, Richardson J, Jacks A, & de Riesthal M. (2015, November). Setting goals for communicative life participation in aphasia. Seminar presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention. <\/em>Denver, CO.<\/p>\n

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