A therapy plan helps guide support by outlining the person’s goals, current needs and recommended next steps. It gives families, carers, participants and referrers a clearer understanding of what therapy may focus on and how progress can be supported over time.
A therapy plan may include goals related to communication, daily living, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, movement, feeding, sensory needs or participation. These goals should be based on what matters most to the person and what will make daily life easier, safer or more manageable.
The plan may also include recommended therapy frequency, strategies to use at home or in the community, areas to monitor and when progress should be reviewed. For children, this may involve guidance for parents, carers or educators. For adults, it may include strategies that support routines, independence, community access or confidence in everyday activities.
A therapy plan is not fixed forever. As the person’s needs change, the plan can be reviewed and adjusted. The aim is to keep support relevant, useful and connected to the person’s goals.
