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Watch the below videos regarding the life skill of washing and ablution as we move along the independence ladder.
Very Dependent
Getting Independent
Almost Independent
Very Dependent
Getting Independent
Almost Independent
Lesson Takeaways
- Am I ok with this daily grind of washing and changing diapers? If not hire and go get counseling, or I get myself ok. Get out of the room if frustrated
- Don’t let the perfection of the activity be more important than the love
- Remind them anatomically of what to wash, encourage and step away so they don’t get prompt dependent. Pop back and in ask about areas.
- Start with where you are at, stay comfortable, teach clearly and correct anatomical terms
- When inappropriate behaviors come up: your job is never over, teach to that. This isn’t a place to put down so many boundaries that you stop them, it’s the place to teach to the social rules
- Raise the bar as you pull away so they become fully independent
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