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Self Esteem Activities

There are many things you can do as a teacher or caregiver to help boost a child's self-esteem. Self esteem activities are fun!

It is important to nurture a healthy self-esteem in kids from an early age. A child with high self-esteem will be more confident, happier and better equipped to deal with the challenges of life. There are many things you can do as a teacher, parent or caregiver to help boost a child’s self-esteem. These self […]

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Self Care Skills – Predictor of Employment Success for Individuals with Autism

Recent research studied survey responses, interviews and basic self care assessments of basic daily tasks, such as bathing, brushing their teeth, cleaning and preparing meals, of 81 adults with moderate to severe autism. The results indicated the following: 1.  only 45% were employed. 2.  after taking into account symptom severity and communication ability, having good self-care […]

Teaching Children Daily Routines

Here is an informative hand out from Vanderbilt University entitled “Teaching Your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines”. It includes what to expect from children at different age levels with regards to self care skills and tips on encouraging independence in children including those with special needs. You can view it at http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/teaching_routines.pdf or […]