Here you will find all the resources that feed into the Autism and Daily Living Skills at Home section of the Wheel. Useful information Cutlery Skills and Specialist Cutlery Caring and Kura Care cutlery is ergonomically designed with finger guides to facilitate the correct hold when learning…Haircare Tips Hair washing Use a large container of water for rinsing, the extra weight of the water might feel…Bathing and Showering Sensory Suggestions: Use non-perfumed soap Be aware of bathroom lighting levels and minimise…Washing and Bathing - Sensory Processing Bath time can be very emotional for children with sensory processing difficulties. They may feel frightened because they…Ideas to help with dressing/ undressing Undressing is learned before dressing. Start with undressing, as this is usually easier than dressing, undressing before bed…Tips for Dressing - Sensory Performing self care tasks involves a series of complex processes, such as sequencing, motor planning and body awareness.…Button Fastening Button fastening requires many skills including co-ordinating both sides of the body and fine finger movements. Prior to…Tying Shoe Laces IntroductionTying shoe-laces is a skill which requires a child to have mastered many other skills including being able…Toothbrushing Let your child pick out their own soft, child-sized toothbrush. Develop a predictable routine for when and how…Toiletting Bowel control is usually learnt after bladder control - although all individuals are different and learn at their…Bottom Wiping What is required? Good enough balance Good proprioceptive and tactile (touch) feedback so they are able to know…Organisational Skills Basic skills to improve ability to organise belongings and the environment Select some of the following activities for…
