Self Care Skills

Self care skills are the ability to manage your food intake, personal hygiene and clothing throughout your day. 

ACTIVITIES:

• Make sure your student is actively participating in all self care activities to the best of their abilities

• Theater Play-dress up in favorite costumes while practicing putting on and removing clothing and manipulating fasteners

• Kitchen Star-let children of all ages help in the kitchen to prepare basic snacks, baked goods or meals, have the family critics cast their votes for their favorite part of a meal

• Character Fun-improve participation in grooming tasks such as brushing teeth or hair by using fun colored or character brushes, sand timers and reward charts can also help to improve performance with daily tasks

LINKs:

Self care skills by age

Try out these Apps for increasing interest in self care and tracking daily tasks:

The Shoe Tying Book

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