91 | Skills For Life Series #1 -- Hair Care for Our Disabled Kids and Adults

91 | Skills For Life Series #1 -- Hair Care for Our Disabled Kids and Adults

Empower your child with greater personal hygiene independence, while easing your own caregiving journey. Join me as I share valuable insights and practical strategies drawn from a variety of parent experiences as well as tips from occupational therapist Shannon Anderson. as I tackle the often-overlooked challenges of personal hygiene for children with special needs, particularly as they transition into adulthood. From hair washing to toileting, discover how simple adaptations can make a world of difference in nurturing self-reliance and boosting confidence.

Simplifying hair care routines with actionable tips, like using pump bottles, labeled products, and even shower mirrors to aid self-guidance. Learn how practicing on mannequins can build skills and confidence, making each step more intuitive for your child. Whether it’s organizing hair supplies for easy access or adjusting routines to fit different schedules, these strategies are designed to set your child up for success.

Also -- you have just a few days left to celebrate with us the milestones Ruby's Rainbow has achieved and the dreams it continues to fulfill by taking the 321 Pledge that aims to raise $600,000 for scholarships.

I hope you will join me in contributing to this amazing cause. Just $21 can make a difference in the life of someone with Down Syndrome! My goal is to raise $3000 for Ruby's Rainbow so that someone with Down Syndrome can attend the college of their dreams!

AND -- For every dollar donated through this podcast, I will match your donation up to $1000! So let's see what this community can do!

Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to donate -- Just $21 can make a difference in the life of someone with Down Syndrome getting to live out their college dream!

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If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself?

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Happy Organizing!

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