Self-care routines: How to help kids who struggle with motor skills
Kids who struggle with motor skills might have trouble with a skill called motor planning. This skill helps us remember the steps to do something and do them in order.
Expert reviewed by Keri Wilmot
Trouble with motor planning can make it hard to do all the steps of basic routines in the right order. It makes it hard to do things like getting dressed or brushing teeth. (This can also be a problem for kids who struggle with .) But there are ways to help.
Using a chart can help your child get better at everyday tasks. Watch this two-minute tutorial for ideas. You can also download and print picture charts for brushing teeth, washing hands, and getting dressed.
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Getting dressedPDF - 33.6 KB
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The brain does lightning-fast planning to determine how we’ll move, the steps we’ll take, and the order we’ll do them in. Learn more about motor planning skills and their role in learning and doing everyday tasks.
