Goal Setting for Children with Disabilities
Supporting your child with a disability in setting goals for the New Year is a meaningful way to foster their growth, build their confidence, and encourage independence while strengthening your bond.
Tips for Success:
- Focus on Strengths:
Help your child identify their unique abilities and interests to set goals that align with their strengths.
- Keep Goals Realistic and Achievable:
Break larger aspirations into smaller, manageable steps that they can accomplish. - Use Visuals and Tools:
Incorporate visual aids, planners, or apps to make goal-setting accessible and engaging. - Encourage Self-Advocacy:
Involve your child in decision-making to promote ownership of their goals. - Celebrate Progress:
Acknowledge and celebrate even small milestones to motivate your child. - Provide Support and Adapt as Needed:
Offer guidance and adapt strategies to their needs, ensuring the process remains encouraging. - Model Goal-Setting Behavior:
Share your own goals and strategies to inspire and guide your child.
RESOURCES
Self Awareness Worksheet to Understand Your Strengths and Challenges from Understood.org
42 Goal Setting Activities for Students & Kids: PositivePsychology.com
