IEP add OT to goals for sensory issues | Autism PDD

I had sensory goals when Adam went to o.t. I can't remember them out of my head. I'll have to get back to you. I need help adding OT service to goal and objectives of a 6 year old for 1st grade. OT services would be for sensory integration dysfunction. She would also have goal and objectives for sensory integration dysfunction. Does anyone have any ideas. I was just told I can add these in but I don't know what to add.
She is getting OT service but not added in to sensory goals.
She has signs of pdd/aspergers but school said does not mean she has it? I'l know in Sept.
Does anyone have sensery goals for THEIR childs IEP? Need an example
amberwaves39280.4844212963This is a very individual thing...but I would think OT (time per week based on
need--how much is her education affected by sensory issues?). She may
need sensory integration every day, or 1-3 times a week etc. I would
suggest defenitely some form of SI before times of focus or when she needs
to sit for a long time. I don't know much as far as goals w/ regard to
sensory processing--perhaps w/ ability to focus, keep attention? What I do
know about are adding things in like: weighted lap pad, special mat/pad to
sit on, special pencils if needed, hand fidgets and/or chewy things, etc.
Anything your child needs to make her day go smoother for her sensory
processing...also seating (close to teacher, away from door), visual
schedule/cues. I wish I had more, perhaps in the a.m. I can think of some or
refer to some sample IEP's I have. If I find anything pertinent, I'll post again.
Good luck.

My youngest son has a sensory diet incorporated into his IEP. He's never had actual goals. I've always thought of it as accommodations/awareness. The main thing is to troubleshoot before sensory-based problems arise. So, before your child has to sit at her desk and focus, she's given a moment to stretch, jump, push or pull or whatever before having to to an activity that requires her to sit and be quiet. For some kids, just walking to the water fountain may be enough. Some kids may want to chew on something or do some finger exercises (make a fist and release or strech fingers on a tabletop) to stay alert. As Elle22 indicated, she might want a sensory cushion to sit on or a weighted lap pad. Some kids also respond to weighted vests or neoproyne vests.

I always requested that my son sit at the end of a row, so he only had one other student next to him. I also asked that he be near the teacher and away from the door. If your daughter has sensitivity to the school lights, you should have her sit by a window so she is near natural light.

In first grade, I think there is still something like circle time. If needed, your daughter could sit on a sensory/exercise ball to help her stay attentive. Maybe she needs to sit against a wall or bookcase for proprioceptive input.

If she tends to chew or suck on things for sensory input, make sure she is allowed to have something like a chewy tube with her.

Your child may feel more calm if they are permitted to have a stress ball at their desk or therapeutic putty to manipulate.

You might also want to request that the teacher give your daughter jobs to do to keep her active, like handing out papers, taking notes to the office, erasing the board, moving A/V equipment.......

In your post you didn't specify what your daughter's specific sensory issues are, so I'm just throwing out some general ideas. Best wishes.