Chores and Responsibilities for Children with Autism at Home
Discover the benefits of involving children with autism in daily chores, with appropriate tasks and strategies outlined to make it a part of their routine. From building confidence to promoting a sense of community, find ways to empower and engage children in completing household tasks.
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HOUSEHOLD HELPERS Chores and responsibilities for children with autism within the home
WHEN YOU HAVE A CHILD WITH AUTISM OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, CHORES ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED OR PARENTS DON T CONSIDER IT A POSSIBILITY FOR THEIR CHILD. Just as modifications are needed in the classroom, small modification or supports can be developed to not only make chores a possibility, but part of the daily routine.
What are the benefits of kids completing daily chores? Builds confidence successfully completing a task that they once thought they couldn t do brings a sense of pride and accomplishment. Builds a sense of community Understanding that helping out keeps the house clean and running (relatively) smoothly. Increased understanding of cause and effect If the child does not put away their toys in the correct place then they can t find them.
Appropriate chores for young children with ASD: Putting away toys/clean room Put dirty clothes in hamper Throw trash away Get dressed (clothing selected and laid out by parent) Feed pets Wipe table Water plants Sort clean silverware
Prepare simple snacks Brush teeth (with appropriate help) Help carry in groceries Help to put groceries away Help with dusting Sweep/Mop Help wash dishes Help set the table Vacuum Prepare simple meals
Make learning chores a game Use pictures and labels around the house Start small and build from there. Start with one task and gradually add more when successful.
Create a chart that the child can mark off when they have completed the task. This is also great place to use rewards. Be patient they are learning Do not redo a child s work. If they did not put away their clothes in the right place, do not go back and redo it for them (especially right in front of them), this will cause the child to lose confidence in their abilities.
http://blog.stageslearning.com/blog/how- to-modify-chores-for-your-child-with-autism https://tacanow.org/family- resources/developing-lifeskills-chores/
