Clinical Reference

Writing Life Participation Goals: Beyond the Impairment

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

AACApraxia of SpeechAutismExecutive FunctionFeeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain InjuryStuttering

This resource helps therapists shift from impairment-driven goals to life participation goals that reflect what truly matters to the individual. It includes real-world goal examples and a worksheet to support writing goals that center autonomy, connection, and everyday engagement. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering AAC, Apraxia of Speech, Autism and Executive Function. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I write life participation goals?
  • How can I make therapy goals more meaningful?
  • How do I shift from impairment-based to functional goals?

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