How do I teach my child functional skills like getting dressed?
Published: Mar. 2, 2022Updated: Apr. 17, 2026
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.
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