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<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 116133" data-attributes="member: 393"><p>So many of the life skills are taught through simple repetition & role modeling. However, the constant reminders are grating on one's nerves - I do understand that.</p><p></p><p>I've made up many simple reminders & posted them about the house for kt. None are rude or silly. I used PrintMaster & made very pretty posters for in the bathroom. They almost blend with the decor. Things like "Hang your Towels", "Brush your Teeth", etc,. </p><p></p><p>In kt's bedroom, again done with taste - "Deodorant", "Dirty Clothes in Hamper". </p><p></p><p>I find I nag less & just have to point to the posters. </p><p></p><p>And to be honest, at 13, with kt's emotional age of 7 or so, that is about all she can handle. </p><p></p><p>Slowly, very slowly, other things are being introduced. kt has taken an interest in her appearance & is worried about her weight & fashion. We've discussed healthy eating & watching portion control. I've taught kt to read the labels & check what a portion of her cereal is & taught her to measure it out. (This is with blessing from psychiatrist & therapist). The same with her favorite snack of yogurt covered pretzels. She learned that she can have more 3 Musketeers than yogurt covered pretzels - just because it says healthy doesn't mean squat (in her mind).</p><p></p><p>Because of all of this, she is beginning to help plan meals & is doing some meal prep & cooking with her PCAs & with me on occasion. </p><p></p><p>I've taught kt that if she dances (extra steps) while she cleans or cooks it's a fun way to sneak in some exercise. </p><p></p><p>There are so many other life skills that we are just taking our time with or addressing as they come up. Phone manners, boundaries & money come to mind. When an opportunity comes up we use it to model proper & appropriate skills.</p><p></p><p>I guess, after all that rambling, what I'm trying to say is use whatever is going to be positive for your difficult child. Something to keep her excited about learning & to keep you from pulling your hair out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 116133, member: 393"] So many of the life skills are taught through simple repetition & role modeling. However, the constant reminders are grating on one's nerves - I do understand that. I've made up many simple reminders & posted them about the house for kt. None are rude or silly. I used PrintMaster & made very pretty posters for in the bathroom. They almost blend with the decor. Things like "Hang your Towels", "Brush your Teeth", etc,. In kt's bedroom, again done with taste - "Deodorant", "Dirty Clothes in Hamper". I find I nag less & just have to point to the posters. And to be honest, at 13, with kt's emotional age of 7 or so, that is about all she can handle. Slowly, very slowly, other things are being introduced. kt has taken an interest in her appearance & is worried about her weight & fashion. We've discussed healthy eating & watching portion control. I've taught kt to read the labels & check what a portion of her cereal is & taught her to measure it out. (This is with blessing from psychiatrist & therapist). The same with her favorite snack of yogurt covered pretzels. She learned that she can have more 3 Musketeers than yogurt covered pretzels - just because it says healthy doesn't mean squat (in her mind). Because of all of this, she is beginning to help plan meals & is doing some meal prep & cooking with her PCAs & with me on occasion. I've taught kt that if she dances (extra steps) while she cleans or cooks it's a fun way to sneak in some exercise. There are so many other life skills that we are just taking our time with or addressing as they come up. Phone manners, boundaries & money come to mind. When an opportunity comes up we use it to model proper & appropriate skills. I guess, after all that rambling, what I'm trying to say is use whatever is going to be positive for your difficult child. Something to keep her excited about learning & to keep you from pulling your hair out. [/QUOTE]
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