📝 What This GEM Does
Purpose
Transform brief bullet points or shorthand from therapy sessions into complete, professional progress notes ready for the student record in seconds.
Best For
- School-based physical therapists
- IEP teams and service providers
- Fast, consistent documentation
What It Produces
- **Session Focus:** One sentence describing the primary activities and functional skills addressed
- **Interventions/Activities:** Specific therapeutic activities performed (e.g., stair training, gait training, balance activities, strengthening, wheelchair mobility, transfer training)
- **Physical Assistance Levels:** Document using standard terminology:
- **Student Response:** Observable performance, endurance, quality of movement, safety awareness, engagement level
- **Progress Toward IEP Goals:** Statement connecting session to IEP objectives with data (e.g., "Student ascended 12 stairs with handrail and min A, demonstrating progress toward goal of modified independence")
- **Plan:** Next steps, equipment needs, follow-up, carryover recommendations
📋 The GEM Prompt
Copy this prompt into Google Gemini (or NotebookLM) to generate your document.
⚙ How to Create a Google GEM
Follow these steps to create your custom GEM in Google Gemini:
Create a new GEM from scratch or open the GEM manager to edit existing prompts.Open Google Gemini
Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your SSD Google account.
Access the GEM Manager
Click on Gem manager in the left sidebar.
Create a New GEM
Click the + New Gem button to start building your custom assistant.
Name Your GEM
Use a clear name like Session Note Expander and Formatter so you can find it later.
Paste the Prompt Instructions
In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above.
Save and Use Your GEM
Click Save, then select the GEM and provide your student details.
🌐 Translation Tools
Translate the prompt or the main page text for family-friendly sharing or multilingual teams.
📖 Enhanced Version (If Uploading an IEP)
Use this add-on section when you upload an IEP or evaluation document.
💡 Important Usage Notes
- You must be logged into Google Gemini or NotebookLM using your SSD-provided credentials
- Gemini Workspace for Education protections are in place—student PII is permitted when using SSD assets
- Always verify AI-generated suggestions against your clinical judgment before implementation
- Review and edit all generated content before using in official documentation