Self-care routines: How to help kids who struggle with motor skills
Kids who struggle with motor skills might have trouble with a skill called motor planning. This skill helps us remember the steps to do something and do them in order.
Trouble with motor planning can make it hard to do all the steps of basic routines in the right order. It makes it hard to do things like getting dressed or brushing teeth. (This can also be a problem for kids who struggle with .) But there are ways to help.
Using a chart can help your child get better at everyday tasks. Watch this two-minute tutorial for ideas. You can also download and print picture charts for brushing teeth, washing hands, and getting dressed.
Brushing teethPDF - 67.5 KB
Washing handsPDF - 38.7 KB
Getting dressedPDF - 33.6 KB
It's not too early to look into an IEP
It's back-to-school season, and you may be wondering if your child's struggles are serious enough to need more support in school.
Use Understood's free, step-by-step guide to help you learn what supports are available and how to advocate for your child.
