Self-care assessment

Use this sample assessment to evaluate your child’s mastery and his or her motivation for the following skill sets: basic dressing. clothes selection and care, grooming and personal hygiene, and health care. Read More

Toilet Training: Elimination Record

This chart from Steps to Independence, Fourth Edition is a helpful tool for toilet training Read More

Behavior chart

View the sample behavior chart which can be used by parents to monitor their child's behavior on a weekly basis. The chart includes spaces for parents to indicate what behavior is being observed, how often the behavior is being observed, and how their child's behavior is changing over time. Read More

Play skills checklist

View the sample play skills checklist, which can be used by parents to monitor their child's performance on basic play skills. The checklist includes three play categories: basic play skills, skills for playing alone, and skills for playing with others. Read More

Teaching everyday skills handouts and activities

These sample handouts focus on teaching basic everyday skills, such as getting-ready skills, play skills, and self-care skills, to a child with special needs. Sample activities are also included. Read More