ABA Goals Parents Can Actually Use

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Description: This easy-to-understand goal bank was made for those who want to support a child’s development in ways that feel meaningful, affirming, a doable way. You'll find real-life examples of everyday ABA goals focused on communication, leisure, routines, expressing dislike, and self-advocacy; all written in caregiver-friendly language.

Use this resource to:

Understand what types of skills ABA can further support
Learn how to advocate for affirming goals
Guide meaningful collaboration with a child's therapy team

What’s Included:

30+ sample goals across routines like hygiene, mealtimes, play, and transitions
Language that emphasizes autonomy, consent, dignity, and independence
Clear formatting for reading or bringing to team meetings

Sample Parent/Caregiver Goals:

Choice-Making & Autonomy: Caregiver will build a habit of providing a “yes space” (safe, child-led activities) at least once during each daily routine.
Choice-Making & Autonomy: Caregiver will use a visual or verbal choice board to guide the child in making independent decisions during unstructured time.
Leisure Skills & Play: Caregiver will narrate what they’re doing during activities to model language (e.g., “I’m zipping the jacket now”).
Self-Advocacy & Independence: Caregiver will encourage choice-making during dressing and grooming tasks (e.g., “Do you want the red or blue shirt?”).
Body Autonomy & Consent: Caregiver will practice consent-based hygiene routines by offering alternatives (e.g., “Would you like to use toilet paper or a wipe?”).

⚠️ Note: The sample goals included in this resource are meant to support and inspire parents and caregivers, and clinicians as they work alongside a child's team to promote independence, communication, self-advocacy, and meaningful leisure skills.

These examples are not one-size-fits-all goals and should not be copied exactly into treatment plans. Every child is unique. The best goals are created collaboratively with a child’s support team and are based on a child's individual strengths, preferences, and needs. Consult with other professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, etc, for more specific information related to communication disorders and supporting sensory needs.

These examples are here to help you better understand what types of skills can be supported through ABA and family involvement, and to help you advocate for the kinds of supports that matter most to a family. If you're a parent and unsure where to begin, speak with your Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other clinicians about how to personalize these ideas.

ABA Goals Parents Can Actually Use

$10.99

Use this resource to:

Understand what types of skills ABA can further support
Learn how to advocate for affirming goals
Guide meaningful collaboration with a child's therapy team

What’s Included:

30+ sample goals across routines like hygiene, mealtimes, play, and transitions
Language that emphasizes autonomy, consent, dignity, and independence
Clear formatting for reading or bringing to team meetings

Sample Parent/Caregiver Goals:

Choice-Making & Autonomy: Caregiver will build a habit of providing a “yes space” (safe, child-led activities) at least once during each daily routine.
Choice-Making & Autonomy: Caregiver will use a visual or verbal choice board to guide the child in making independent decisions during unstructured time.
Leisure Skills & Play: Caregiver will narrate what they’re doing during activities to model language (e.g., “I’m zipping the jacket now”).
Self-Advocacy & Independence: Caregiver will encourage choice-making during dressing and grooming tasks (e.g., “Do you want the red or blue shirt?”).
Body Autonomy & Consent: Caregiver will practice consent-based hygiene routines by offering alternatives (e.g., “Would you like to use toilet paper or a wipe?”).