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What Life Skills Do You Teach?

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Enid, OK

Do you teach how to shake hands? I’m teaching to ask before hugging someone.
I know to teach how to do chores, self care, and how to be polite. I’m not teaching social skills specifically right now.

August 9, 2023
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Cooking and laundry.

August 9, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes she’s 7. I’m just trying to get through her morning routine and getting her to brush her teeth and eat her cereal with a spoon.

August 9, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

It will be more important when your daughter gets older-for example, applying for a job, how to dress for the appropriate occasion, etc.

August 9, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Money management, budgeting, paying for items, cooking, safety while out in the community.

August 9, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Those all make sense. I’m reading a book about teaching life skills to kids with autism. So far I agree with doing chores. I know that they need to know self care and tasks of daily living. There’s also chapters about punctuality, appropriate attire and manners. This includes shaking hands. I don’t know if that’s on the top of my list.

August 9, 2023

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