How do I teach my child functional skills like getting dressed?

As parents, we want our kids to gain independence with their morning rituals: all the little tasks we need to do to be healthy and prepared to face our day. Here is some advice from a special education teacher:

• Read stories
• Break tasks into small steps
• Use visual reminders
• Practice
• Use small rewards or reinforcers

For plenty of ideas and resources on this topic, check out our article Teaching Functional Life Skills: Getting Ready for the Day.