Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills Kit (GOAL)

The Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills Kit (GOAL) is an instrument designed for the assessment of functional motor abilities needed for daily living in children aged 7 to 17 years. It helps clinicians evaluate fine and gross motor skills through engaging, game-like tasks that reflect everyday activities. This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates eligibility determination for special services and allows them to develop specific, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Benefits:

• Eligibility Determination: Assists in identifying children who require occupational therapy, physical therapy, or adaptive physical education.

• Versatile Use: Suitable for schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practices across multiple disciplines.

• Engaging Activities: Motivating and realistic tasks based on children’s daily life occupations.

• Progress Tracking: Quantitative scores allow tracking of functional motor skill improvements over time.

Key Features:

• Seven Functional Activities: Includes utensils use, lock opening, paper crafts, notebook organization, dressing, ball play, and tray carrying.

• 54 Observable Steps: Performance scored on accuracy, independence, and speed for detailed assessment.

• Standardized and Reliable: Normed on over 600 children with strong validity and reliability metrics.

• Sensory Integration Theory: Rooted in Dr. A. Jean Ayres’ theory linking sensory processing to motor and cognitive development.