Independence
Self-care and Independence Skills
Self-care activities can include dressing, cleaning teeth, eating, showering and other independence related tasks. Many of these activities require a range of different skills including fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory processing and executive functions. Autistic young people may require different levels of support to engage in self-care activities independently.
Observations and examples
How the young person takes care of themselves and manages their daily life.
Impacts
What are the helpful and unhelpful impacts on them and others?
Strategies
Strategies and adjustments that can support them.