There are too many steps for small children to process all at once when cleaning their room. Try breaking it down in small steps.
Here’s an example of a chart I did for my son. I took a picture of his messy bed then a picture of his bed made. I did this for every step of cleaning his room. I pasted these pictures on a black posterboard and attached it to the back of his door. With this visual method, he was able to do one task at a time instead of getting overwhelmed by the entire process.
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Thank you SO much for sharing this idea! My son has AS too & this will help TONS. As long as I can get him to use it…:|
Great idea!
I am familiar with the day routine cards, but this, with pictures similar to your boy’s own situation seem so much better! And two pictures show it all very clear: how it looks untidy and how it should look. Great!
LOL…thinking of how it would work out on myself…nahhhh…guess I have just crossed the line of ever doing better 😛 😛
love this! I have an ADHD child and this would help him stay focus. Borrowing the idea! Thanks!
My oldest has high functioning autism and I’ve made lots of “helps” you can print out free on http://www.ExecutiveHomemaker.com. Here’s the direct link to Special Needs: http://www.executivehomemaker.com/content.asp?pid=49
Let me know what specific things you’re looking for.
I love this idea…my oldest is autistic (high functioning). These types of visuals would work well for him. I would love more great ideas!