Being stuck at home is a great time to work on your child’s everyday life skills! Check out our resources for handwashing, toothbrushing, dressing, potty training, bedtime routines and more!
Toileting
Is My Child Ready for Potty Training?
As a parent, you ask yourself, “is my child ready for potty training? I don’t want to start too soon or too late! How do I know if he/she is ready? How long will it take? What if my child never asks to go potty? Will he/she ever learn?”
Check out this step-by-step guide to potty training from Autism Speaks
Help explain how to use the potty to your child!
Going Potty Social Story
Wiping After Going Potty Social Story
Autism Speaks Toilet Training Guide
Build Foundational Potty Training Skills
Expanding Potty Training Skills
Brushing Teeth
Brushing My Teeth – A Social Story!
Autism Speaks Dental Tool Kit
Here’s How to Help Your Child Brush Their Teeth
Check out this step-by-step guide to teeth brushing from Autism Speaks
Use this example of a task analysis for ‘brushing teeth’ to break down the specific task into its own checklist. Doing this can make sure the task is completed correctly and efficiently.
Washing Hands
Washing My Hands – A Social Story
Visual Schedule for Washing Hands
Build Foundational Handwashing Skills
Hygiene
