Free tool
ABA Goal Tracker
Organize active skill goals, mastery targets, progress notes, and what to practice next. Print it or save it as a PDF when you are done.
1. What do you want to work on?
2. Pick a specific goal
3. When will you practice?
Generated goal plan
Ask for something they want during Snack time
Use this as a simple home-practice plan. Share it with your provider if your child has one.
Skill to practice
My child will practice how to ask for the item or activity they want.
Practice moment
Practice during snack time.
Set it up
Put the item in sight, pause, and give your child a chance to communicate before you hand it over.
Preferred item or activity: A favorite snack
Support and reward
If needed, use: Point, gesture, picture, device, or model. After a successful attempt, give the natural reward right away.
How to measure
Count how many times your child communicates independently out of the total chances you give.
Mastery target
Your child does this independently in 4 out of 5 chances across 3 different days.
What to do next
Create 5 short practice chances during snack time. Stop while things are still going well. Mark each chance as independent, prompted, or not yet.
Track this goal
Log practice while you work on this goal
Keep this page open during practice. Tap one button after each chance, then print or save the plan and session history.
Session summary
Ask for something they want during Snack time
0 of 0 independent (0%)
Total
0
Independent
0
Prompted
0
Not yet
0
What is an ABA goal tracker?
An ABA goal tracker is a simple sheet for keeping your child's current skill goals in one place, along with what you are aiming for and how practice is going. It helps you stay focused on a few goals at a time instead of trying to work on everything at once.
Tracking progress is one of the things that makes skill-building work. When you can see what is improving, you know what to keep practicing and when to move on.
When to use a goal tracker
Use a goal tracker when you are practicing specific skills at home and want a clear record of targets and progress.
It is also useful to bring to appointments, so a provider or school team can see what you have been working on and how your child is doing.
How to use the goal tracker
- 1
List your current goals. Add the few skills you are working on now. Keep the list short so practice stays focused.
- 2
Write a clear target for each. Note what success looks like, such as your child doing the skill correctly on most tries across several days.
- 3
Add progress notes. After practice, jot a quick note on how it went. A few words is enough.
- 4
Decide the next step. Mark whether to keep practicing, make the goal a little harder, or move on to a new skill.
- 5
Print or save it. Save the tracker as a PDF or print it so you can update it over time or share it.
Tips
- Work on a small set of goals. A few goals practiced often beats a long list you cannot keep up with.
- Keep notes short. The point is to spot trends, not to write reports.
- Review weekly. A quick look back helps you see progress and adjust.
Frequently asked questions
How many goals should I track at once?
A small number works best, often three to six. Practicing a few goals consistently leads to faster progress than spreading your attention across many.
How often should I update it?
Add a quick note each time you practice a goal. If that is daily, update it daily. Consistent notes are what make the trends useful.
Do I need clinical training to use it?
No. The tracker is built for parents. You write down what you are practicing and how it is going, in plain language.