The 5-Minute Therapy Session Checklist
A single-page printable checklist covering every step — from pre-session prep to parent communication. Pin it to your desk or save it to your phone.
What's in the checklist
Four phases. Sixteen items. Everything from session start to parent handoff — on one page.
Before the session
Review child's goals and last session notes (2 min)
Set up activity materials or digital session plan
Note any parent updates or behavioral flags
Start the session timer
During the session
Track trial data — correct, prompted, incorrect
Log behavioral observations (frequency, duration)
Note any environmental or sensory factors
Record activity performance against targets
After the session
Write session narrative or confirm auto-generated notes
Update goal mastery percentages
Flag goals for mastery review or revision
Save session data (or confirm it synced)
Parent communication
Write or review parent summary (plain language — no jargon)
Note home practice activity and instructions
Send parent report link or printed summary
Log parent questions or feedback for next session