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Are your therapy goals as clear and effective as they could be?
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to structure your treatment plans or measure a child’s progress effectively, this episode is for you. Let’s break it all down so your goals become clear, functional, and results-driven.
✨ Why Are SMART Goals So Important in Pediatric OT?
SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—help therapists create a clear framework for planning sessions, tracking outcomes, and adjusting treatment. Instead of vague objectives, SMART goals ensure every session has purpose and direction.
Think of SMART goals as your therapeutic GPS—they guide you and your client toward meaningful progress.
🔍 Breaking Down the SMART Framework
Let’s explore how each letter in SMART applies to pediatric OT:
S – Specific
Your goal should target one distinct skill or behavior. Pediatric assessments often reveal many developmental needs, which can feel overwhelming. Prioritize three core focus areas. A clear example might be: “The child will sit upright at the table during a 10-minute activity.”
M – Measurable
How will you track progress? Use concrete data points—like duration, frequency, or level of prompting.
Example: “Increase seated time from 2 to 10 minutes over four weeks.”
A – Achievable
Your goals must reflect what’s realistic for the child’s current developmental level.
Avoid: “Child will walk in three months” if they’re still struggling to sit.
Do: “Child will maintain seated posture for five minutes with support.”
R – Relevant
Tie each goal to daily life or functional outcomes. This helps both the child and caregivers see the why.
Examples: sitting during dinner, focusing during handwriting, or joining group play.
T – Time-bound
Set a clear timeframe for evaluating progress. This helps you determine if interventions are working—or need adjustment.
Tip: Reassess at 6-week intervals to keep your treatment plan flexible and effective.
🧠 A Complete SMART Goal Example
Here’s what a well-written SMART goal can look like:
“Within six weeks, the child will sit upright for 10 minutes during tabletop tasks with no more than one prompt, in orderto participate in classroom activities.”
This goal is:
Specific (sit upright for 10 minutes)
Measurable (tracked by duration and prompts)
Achievable (based on developmental level)
Relevant (connected to classroom function)
Time-bound (achievable in six weeks)
💡 The Power of Clarity in Goal Setting
Vague goals lead to vague results. Your treatment plan should be so clear that anyone on your team—or even a substitute therapist—could pick it up and implement it.
This is especially critical when writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), where collaboration with parents, teachers, and other specialists is key.
👩🏽⚕️ Build Better Goals, Create Better Outcomes
Thank you for tuning into this Reflex Integration through Play podcast recap! Whether you’re a seasoned pediatric OT or just getting started, remember: structured, well-defined goals lead to better outcomes and more confident therapists.
Want even more support? Explore our RITP framework—designed to help you create measurable, functional, and holistic therapy plans grounded in reflex integration principles.
Let’s create goals that go beyond the clinic—and make a real impact. 💛
🎧 Tune in now to hear Kokeb’s full breakdown—packed with real-world examples and practical tools to help you become a more confident, focused, and effective therapist.
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