Table 2.
Frequency (f) of goal type by study group
| Type of goal | OT/SI (f) | Usual care (f) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-care | 27 | 25 |
| Play | 16 | 15 |
| Sitting | 12 | 9 |
| Daily routine participation | 7 | 1 |
| Fine motor | 5 | 1 |
| Meal participation | 1 | 0 |
| Community participation | 4 | 2 |
| Communication | 2 | 1 |
| Self-stimulatory behaviors | 3 | 3 |
| Emotional regulation | 3 | 6 |
| Gross motor/praxis | 2 | 3 |
| Safety | 1 | 2 |
| Sleep | 1 | 3 |
| Impulsive behaviors | 1 | 0 |
| Inappropriate touching | 0 | 4 |
Sample goals (italicized portion represents goal)
The child is sensitive to auditory stimuli and wakes during the night easily. Goal: Improve auditory process as a basis for sleeping through the night without getting out of bed for 7–8 h per night
This child hates touching food and uses a napkin to cover his food before touching it. Goal: Decrease tactile sensitivity as a basis for eating with his fork and spoon for 50 % of the meal as appropriate
This child has oral-sensory sensitivity and a limited food repertoire. Goal Decrease oral sensitivity and will try 5 new foods
This child has dyspraxia and poor tactile processing. Goal: Improve praxis and tactile processing as a basis for putting on socks independently
This child has tactile sensitivity and avoids contact with others. Goal: Decrease tactile sensitivity so child can tolerate play with sibling for 5 min without supervision