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Hand HygieneAges 4 to 8 Years |
Importance of the Activity
This asset emphasises the significance of promoting children’s independence in daily tasks, which fosters autonomy, skill development, confidence, and self-reliance.
Materials and Equipment
The Materials and Equipment asset provides children with a comprehensive understanding of the tools and resources needed to complete an activity, ensuring that they are familiar with the items required for successful task completion.
Task Analysis PDF
A PDF containing a task analysis is available. Caregivers can print it out and use it to guide their children. Additionally, they can affix photos of their children to personalize the task instructions. This empowers caregivers to support children more effectively.
Visual Schedule
A visual schedule for tasks uses pictures or symbols to display each step of an activity clearly and concisely, helping children understand the sequence and order of the task. Caregivers can print and place the schedule in a relevant area to guide children through the task step-by-step, promoting independence and minimizing anxiety.
Salient Practices
The “Salient Practices” asset comprises a set of questions that focus on identifying the most efficient approaches for completing activities of daily living (ADLs). The primary goal is to prevent common errors and promote effective strategies by providing clear guidance to caregivers in assisting their children.
Communication Cards
Communication cards are visual aids with pictures or symbols representing words, phrases, or concepts. They help individuals with communication difficulties. Caregivers can print and laminate these cards for durability, aiding children struggling with verbal communication. The communication cards have been provided for both expressive and receptive communication.
Sequence Cards
Sequence cards offer a step-by-step breakdown of activities, aiding forward or backward chaining techniques. They’re printable and can be laminated by caregivers for durability, serving as valuable aids in teaching and promoting independence.
Wh Cards
These are questions about the activity being taught, such as what, when, where, who, why, and how. They help children build their communication skills and improve their understanding of the activity.
Poem – Video
The Poem asset provides children with specially crafted songs and animated videos designed to make learning everyday activities more enjoyable and engaging.
Checklist
The “Checklist” asset is a tool designed to help caregivers evaluate a child’s functional performance in different tasks. This tool can assist in identifying challenges, assessing the level of assistance required, and gradually reducing prompts to encourage independence. Caregivers can monitor progress, plan targeted activities, and explore suitable alternatives that are tailored to the child’s needs for improved task execution.
Strategies and Adaptations
Strategies and Adaptations for Activities of Daily Living” is a comprehensive resource designed to assist caregivers in addressing challenges faced by children with visual, auditory, sensory, motor, and praxis difficulties. This document offers tailored approaches and practical solutions to help children navigate activities of daily living. By guiding visual support, sensory integration techniques and more, caregivers can effectively support children with diverse needs in developing essential life skills and achieving greater independence.