A neurological condition in which sensory input is poorly detected, modulated, or interpreted, impacting functional participation in daily activities.
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| Patient will tolerate exposure to 3 novel textures during structured sensory play for a minimum of 2 minutes without avoidance behaviors. |
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| Patient will remain seated and engaged during a 15-minute tabletop activity with no more than 1 sensory break given a sensory diet protocol. |
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| Patient will independently identify and request a preferred calming strategy from a visual menu when demonstrating signs of sensory overload. |
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| Patient will transition between 3 activities within the clinic without demonstrating meltdown behaviors given a visual schedule and 2-minute warning. |
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| Patient will participate in vestibular activities (swinging, spinning) for 5 minutes while maintaining an organized behavioral state. |
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| Patient will tolerate grooming tasks (hair brushing, nail trimming) with minimal resistance and no more than 1 verbal cue from caregiver. |
Use the SOAP note templates on this page: build the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections from the ready-made sensory processing disorder phrases. Each uses skilled-service, insurance-defensible language — document the patient's performance plus the skilled intervention you provided, then review and individualize before signing.
The sensory processing disorder goal bank on this page provides SMART, measurable goals with a clear condition, target behavior, and mastery criteria. Copy a goal and adjust the specifics to your patient and setting (school/IEP or medical).
They are written with the skilled-service and medical-necessity language payers look for. The licensed clinician must always review and individualize each note before submitting it for reimbursement.
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