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Try This Tuesday #30: Teaching the How and Why of Hygiene
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*****Unfortunately, I have been out of commission for the last several days due to a severe migraine, so I wasn't able to write about our experiences with this topic. I apologize for getting this up a bit late and without much substance.
I am starting to feel better now and should be back on track for next week. Thank you all for your support – I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this topic or whatever is on your mind.*****
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Topic Suggestion for Next Week: Birthday Parties. Does your child like going to them? How do they like to celebrate their own birthdays?
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Comments on Try This Tuesday #30: Teaching the How and Why of Hygiene »
Amazing_Grace @ 7:51 am
I hope you feel better soon Trish! ((hugs))
Danette @ 8:52 am
Hope you're feeling better soon!
I'm off topic today, posted about some book suggestions for kids who like science (latest obsession for our twins).
Barbara @ 9:19 am
Feel better soon!
Maddy @ 10:58 am
Sorry about the migraine, I know [vicariously] how debilitating that can be. I can probably do the why or hygiene but the how is another matter entirely = good luck with that one, we're still working on that [my daughter is in the shower as I write but as for the boys.....]
Best wishes
Amazing_Grace @ 3:34 pm
With special needs children it is sometimes necessary to break the skills down into steps and make a visual schedule (pictures and/or words) for them to follow. This lets the child see what they are supposed to do, in what order, and to keep on task.
*You can also have your child do each and every step and take pictures of them doing it. Use these to make a personal Visual Schedule.
Trish @ 11:23 am
Thanks all, I'm getting there but am very glad it's almost the weekend!