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Restroom Assistance
Restroom Assistance
Have your child assist in the restroom to improve their independence and put less strain on parents/caregivers. Students can assist in the restroom by rolling, bridging, or standing. If your child is able to, have them help you with changing including clothing management and assisting with hygiene needs.
Rolling for clothing management:
Instead of lifting your child’s legs to manage their clothing and disposable undergarments, assist them with rolling. Have the child bend one leg so their foot is flat on the bed/floor and then assist by rolling toward the straight leg so that their bent leg is on top. You can assist with rolling by placing 1 hand on their hip and the other on their shoulder. This will allow you to put less strain on your back and improve your child’s independence.
Bridging for clothing management:
Have your child lie face up on the changing surface with their knees bent and feet flat on the surface. Have them lift their buttocks off the surface to allow for clothing to be pulling up/down and for their undergarments to be put on/off. If the child cannot do this independently, you can cue them on the sides of their hips/buttocks. If a child is unable to perform a bridge, do not lift their legs, instead use the rolling technique above.
Standing at a counter or support surface:
If your child is able to stand, have them lean against a counter, table, hold a grab bar, or other sturdy surface that cannot move. If changing your child while standing, you should always have at least 1 hand on the child for safety and stand or sit behind the child depending on their size. To protect your back you can sit on the floor or on a chair.
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