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Self-control
Our Daily Plan
Help your child begin his day with a predictable routine.
Greet him when he wakes up with a warm hello and hug.
Tell him the next event to expect based upon your routine.
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Say, for example,“First, we’re going to wash up and brush your teeth.”
Give your child a specific task, such as finding his towel or getting the toothpaste
out of the drawer.
Say,“Now that you’re all clean, let’s get dressed. Would you like to put on the
red shirt or the white shirt?”
After dressing, ask your child if he can guess what comes next.
Say,“That’s right, now it’s time for breakfast. You can help me pour the milk from
your pitcher.”
Try to keep similar routines from day to day.
Modify the list of steps based upon the routine that works for your family.
Special Needs Tip
Routine is especially important for children with autism. Always
prepare them for activities that are not part of the usual routine.
Monsters Make Good Friends
Read your child the book, Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Williams.
This book is a favorite with many two year olds who may be anxious about
monsters. In this story they see that Leonardo cannot scare anyone, no matter
what he tries.
Leonardo decides that it is better to become a wonderful friend instead.
Talk with your child about how he can be a friend, such as share a snack, help
a friend up who has fallen down, or give others a smile.