Why a picture checklist helps
Many families and teachers use picture checklists to make routines easier to follow. When the steps are on the wall, your child can check the chart instead of waiting for the next reminder. Checking each box also gives a small win along the way.
Tips for making it work
- Keep it short. Four to six steps is plenty for one routine.
- Put the steps in the order they really happen, and keep that order every day.
- Hang the chart where the routine happens, like the bathroom mirror or by the front door.
- Make separate charts for mornings and bedtime. Use the chart title menu to switch between them.
- Notice when they finish it, even if you had to help.
This chart is an organizing tool, not treatment. Your child's doctor or school team can help with strategies that fit your child.