Hygiene and Personal Grooming
* Brush teeth at least twice daily
* Floss on a regular basis
* Wash face frequently
* Shower or bathe daily with soap and shampoo
* Clean and trim nails
* Comb hair and recognize when haircuts are needed
* Use deodorant
* Toileting: lowering seat, using seat covers, washing hands
Household Chores
* Make bed daily
* Help to change and launder linens
* Take out trash and replace trash can liners
* Recycle cans, plastic and paper in appropriate containers
* Clean countertops, sinks, tubs, toilets
* Vacuum, sweep and mop floors
Social Skills
* Use lists or pictures to illustrate the order of events
* Role play introductions and turn taking at home
* Practice how and when to enter conversations with others
* Reinforce that "no" means "no"
* Accept changes in plans when alternatives are needed
Communicating by Phone and Email
* Practice how to leave voicemail messages
* Write, dictate and send emails
Here are additional skills you can teach to more advanced grandchildren:
Public Transportation
* Learn how to get pass, pay fare, get transfers
* Locate stops, schedules, route info to destinations
* Ride together to places of interest
* Learn how to access a shuttle or get a cab
Finances
* Pay bills by mail, online or in person
* Logs deposits in checking and savings accounts
* Records checks in check log
* Where to access account balance
* Learn social security number and when to use it
* Distinguish between credit and debit cards