Make it fun, make it mean something, and make it real. Three how-tos for getting your child to take ownership of keeping their room clean.
and motivating him to do anything outside his “personal fun list” sometimes feels impossible. Pushing too hard often leads to anger and arguing. Foisting full responsibility on to him is still a dream. But that doesn’t mean it’s not getting closer to reality every day, through a dozen small steps taken in the right direction. Here is how we are inching our way toward independence.Right, how do you make cleaning a messy bedroom fun? Start off small with making the bed.
Help your child feel a sense of pride in what they accomplish — even the smallest task. Things like clearing the table after dinner or sweeping off the front porch can be a really big help. Steer clear of the idea of “obligation” and focus instead on the benefits of helping out. This will help your child learn firsthand what it means to be a part of a community and feel the reward of contributing. Be patient, it won’t happen all at once.
Once your child’s bedroom is clean and organized, talk about how nice it is to have everything in its place and how much easier tidying up becomes if he keeps it that way. We want our children with ASD to become adults with a sense of pride in their abilities to take care of themselves. Putting it all in a real-life context, makes it easier to understand.
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