This help me and my son a lot especially because he is non verbal and we just did this and he learned it in 30 mins. New subscriber!😊

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

That is so amazing! Congratulations and thank you for the sub! -Dana

this break down is amazing. you are such a good teacher!

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Glad you like it :D

Such great help!! Thank you so much, I’ll start using your techniques later today with my toddler, once he’s back from nursery!! Love from London 😘

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy! Let me know how it goes!!!!

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for this content 🙂

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Aww, I'm so glad it was helpful! You are so very welcome :)

Im an SLP and mother of a toddler. Love your video!

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! :)

Great video! And I really love your energy, it’s the perfect amount 🤗

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Asha :) I really appreciate that

I have a ASD L/O and we are struggling so much with exactly this! Thank you SM! This is exactly what I needed! 🎉 Can’t wait to try

@TheOTGuide

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and my apologies for the delay! Did the techniques help you at all?

I showed my almost 3 year old your technique to take off her shirt and she did in the first try. Omg THANK YOUUUU. We were struggling 😭

@TheOTGuide

Ай бұрын

Omg comments like these completely make my day and motivate me to make more videos!! Thank you so much for sharing! -Dana

Amazing video❤️thank you so much for these tips !

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

You're so very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

So helpful! Thank you.

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I am so glad, you are very welcome :)

Very helpful video thank you!

@TheOTGuide

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Glad it's helpful!

thank you so much for this video

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you ... so well explained

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Very happy to help :) Thanks Sonali!

this was really helpful, thank you.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!!! :D

This is such a nice video I have been teaching my 4yo son for a month but he saw this video and did it in first try 😄

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting, glad the video was helpful!

Thank you so much.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!

Thank you this was extremely helpful and can’t wait to try it with my 3 year old ❤

@TheOTGuide

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope it helps!!

This is great! Thanks!

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Very Helpful ! Thank you!

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Yay, you are welcome!

Thanks for sharing.

@TheOTGuide

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

Thank you!!

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

aw, you're so welcome!

Amazing Tips! Thank you so much. Really helped me

@TheOTGuide

10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you

@TheOTGuide

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for watching. -Dana

Thank you for the clear steps. A new sub :) love from Malaysia

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Thank you , thise practice is very clear to understand

@TheOTGuide

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for checking out my KZread channel!

This is really good...I mean to be honest this is quite a positive video for a parent who may be unsure of how to start

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

aww, I am so glad! This comment makes me so happy!

Super great tips!

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Aww, glad you like them! Thank you for the super kind comment!

Hi can you please suggest some calming strategies for sensory overload specially to loud music/ noise/ clapping.my kid doesn’t take head phones but is overwhelmed of loud music. Thanks

@TheOTGuide

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I will add that to my list. Thank you for the suggestion! Stay safe.

@The OT Guide Thank you for this! Two things: just curious when someone may consider hiring an paediatric OT and, we recently had feedback from my son’s preschool that he can’t independently take his coat on and off, any tips?

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Hey Melissa!! Thank you so much for watching my video and your great question. Most people get help from an OT through a doctor's referral because their child isn't meeting their developmental milestones. Alternatively, school staff might notice a problem and start the IEP process with the school psychologist and special education team there. While I don't know your son, in general, a preschooler struggling to don/doff their coat doesn't set off any alarm bells to me, especially if that's the only concern! Next time you have a doctor's appointment, you can mention your concerns and see what the doctor has to say :) Thank you again for watching my video and let me know if you have any other questions!! -Dana

How to teach kids the concept of front and back in shirt and pant..can you please share the video it would be useful

Wooow sooo easy. Thank you for explaining so clearly and quickly. I have searched videos for putting on off shirt is soo easy. Thank you

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Glad you liked it!

@gooddayj9422

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOTGuide You are awesome. I am an autistic mom and I am watching all your videos to improve my kid. Your videos are so crisp and easy to follow and do with my kid. Your videos making me feel less burden to teach my kid. OT for my kid is not easy where i live and you are great hope for me. Now she knows to pull off her shirt. I am looking your fine motor videos and in that the steps for buttoning is awesome. Thank you a lot.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

​@@gooddayj9422 This is one of the kindest comments I've ever received! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. And the fact that your child can now take off her shirt is so amazing, congratulations! Please let me know if there are any other video topics you'd like to see and I can add them to my list to make :D

@gooddayj9422

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOTGuide Now I am going through your fine motor videos to improve her skill. Also planning to watch toilet training videos eventhough she is toilet trained both day and night wiping herself is difficult for her. So hoping some tips in that video. Thank you for all your videos and keep posting more ! We are here to support

@gooddayj9422

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOTGuide I would like to see some simple excercise videos in posture control and animal walks if this is possible and falls under OT

This video really helped me to teach my daughter how to remove a short sleeve shirt. Do you have a tip for long sleeve? We've been struggling with that.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video has been helpful! :) Long sleeve shirts are definitely trickier than short sleeve, but fortunately the motor movements are exactly the same. I recommend having your daughter first practice with an over-sized long sleeve shirt to make it easier, and provide hand-over-hand assistance for a while to guide her movements. It will take practice, but she will get it!

@noamknoam

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you we'll try it

This is helpful

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! :)

can you give some ideas of how can we get a child to wear training bras who doesnt like the tightness and seems to be uncomfortable no matter how loose...

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Salsha! Thank you so much for your question. This is a very common issue! I recommend experimenting with different materials depending on your child's preferences (some prefer all cotton, others prefer more nylon-like materials, but ultimately you want something super soft). My next suggestion would be to trial different types of bras. Bralettes are similar to training bras but they are a bit longer and more loose-fitting, and I've found they can be significantly more comfortable. Here's one I found that could be worth trying: www.spanx.com/lounge-hooray-bralette?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwz6_8BRBkEiwA3p02VQqNo4-PLurY7E064tQ0rcAQyK50HNg3Dysew11KfekMx9lBAuqBGRoCr_oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

How do you get them to find the holes on their own

Thanks so much for sharing. I was wondering if you would have any advice for using your technique in my situation. My 35 month old has never expressed any interest in getting himself dressed or undressed. I have tried to teach him using your techniques but he just giggles uncontrollable and does nothing. No amount of instruction or encouragement changes things. Any ideas? Thanks.

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ashley! First off, I am so sorry my response is so delayed! It sounds like your youngster has quite the funny and playful spirit. Having your child learn to get dressed independently is wayyyyy harder if they aren't innately interested in the activity, so props to you for being so patient. Off the bat, I'd say just stick w/praising and encouraging any type of effort on your toddler's end or even reward him with actual tangibles if he helps you (even if his effort is VERY minimal)! That way, he associates helping mom put his shirt on with positive rewards, like a sticker, tickles, or a treat! Simultaneously, I'd pull back some of your support (very, very subtly so it doesn't cause a meltdown). For example, instead of you pulling up his pants, put his hands in the correct position and encourage him to do it, possibly even cheer him on! If he still doesn't help you out any more, I'd take a little break and not worry about it if possible. He may not be ready to learn this skill and there's no use in it stressing either of you out - he has plenty of years to learn how to get dressed :)

How to open shirt button open n close?

At what age do you think little ones can start learning this? My 19 month old really wants to dress herself, and can do some of these bits but not all of them, and it feels like she's not actually capable of dressing herself but I could be underestimating her.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting she wants to get dressed by herself! Definitely take advantage of her enthusiasm and give her lots of daily practice and encouragement. At 19 months, I definitely wouldn't expect her to be independent (Kindergarten is when most children are expected to dress themselves independently) but she could get efficient at some of those prerequisite steps (like taking off her shirt, pants, socks, etc.) Ultimately, I'd say follow her lead - if she wants to try putting on a pair of shorts by herself, set her up for success by starting her off seated with her feet in the holes, and then see if she pulls them up independently. Even a failed attempt is great because she is problem-solving :)

@kellyschneider3567

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOTGuide Thank you! I think I just need to get comfortable with the struggle / frustration. She really wants to put her dresses on by herself. :) I'm so glad that she's trying, and that she is picking out her clothes, I think both of us got a little impatient this morning. We'll work on that. :D

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyschneider3567 That is SO cool she is picking out her clothes and wants to do it on her own! Yes, you are spot on. Getting comfortable with frustration is so important (and so impossibly difficult). As a therapist, I have to resist the urge to swoop in and help my students ALL THE TIME (and sometimes I still do!). Just remember you are human and you are doing amazing!

@ksenia5199

11 ай бұрын

I’m confused. You’re saying dressing and undress is a skill for 5 year olds. But a child taking pants on and off is necessary for them to be able to potty train.

Superb explanation thank you Mam. My son 4 years old he doesn’t like to wear dress at home. Why ? And solution please Mam Thank you

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Abi! My apologies for the delay. There could be many reasons why your son doesn't like to get dressed at home. Shoot me an email at TheOTGuide@gmail.com with some more specific information and I'll help you the best I can :)

How do they know which is the right side of the shirt

@TheOTGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! You would provide hand-over-hand help. So if you've noticed your youngster seems to have a right-hand preference, you'd take their right hand and guide it to their left shirt sleeve to pull down. Does that make sense? Let me know if you need more info and thanks for your question! - Dana

How to teach front and back. My son is 4 years old. He has autism . He get confused between left and right and front and back. Please reply

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thank you so much for your question. Front/back/left/right are complex concepts for little ones (many kids don't master their left and rights til they're 7 or 8!) That being said, instead of using those directional words, I recommend doing hand over hand to help your child put on and take off their clothing (meaning you put their hands on top of their hands and guide them into the correct position, instead of telling them the position). Does that make sense? If it doesn't, I'd be happy to help you more! Feel free to shoot me an email at TheOTGuide@gmail.com :D

@jyotirai6928

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Let me try first

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

@@jyotirai6928 Of course! Let me know how it goes!

My son is unable to sit independently how do i make him dress

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Puja! My apologies for the delay. Since I haven't worked with your son, this is a tough question for me to answer. Shoot me an email at TheOTGuide@gmail.com with more information about your son (including age, grade, possible reasons why he won't sit) and I'll be able to give you more information. Thank you! -Dana

thanks for this video -very helpful. One thing I am having trouble with is resistance. My toddler is 22 months and doesn't like learning the skill of dressing and undressing. Should I just wait? Anyone else have this problem? I also find even when he attempts to pull up his pants, he can't get it over his bum by himself and gives up.

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Carrie! Thank you for your question. Resistance is a really tough one!! At 22 months, your kiddo is on the younger side (typically kids start to learn how to undress themselves anywhere between 22-30 months) so it may just be that it's a really hard skill and he gets overwhelmed by it (hence the resistance.) For now, I'd just have him focus on removing clothing - teaching him to yank off his socks and maybe pull down his shorts/pants. If you notice frustration, see if you can help him just enough by putting his hands in the right place and guiding his movements. Make sure to reward with lots of praise and encouragement and maybe even a preferred toy! You got this mama!

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Also, when teaching to pull up his pants, instead of putting his hands on either side to pull up, you can have him put one hand in front and one behind to help clear his tush! Does that make sense? But I think I'd focus on undressing for now :)

@carriebark5706

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOTGuide That's so helpful, thank you!

@TheOTGuide

3 жыл бұрын

@@carriebark5706 No problem! Anytime :)

My son just cries and quits and this just drives me crazy. I don't yell or anything but the natural instincts to quit kills me.

What if my child hates to put on clothes 😢 he enjoys walking around all day wearing diaper only Whenever i guide him and put my hands on his for the first step, as soon as I leave him to do the rest he throw it away and sprrrrrrint

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Hey there!! My apologies for the delay. This behavior is very, VERY common and is often just outgrown with time once kids become more socially aware. In the meantime, my tips would be to somehow incentivize putting on clothes. For example, maybe every time he tolerates his clothing you reward him with something - tickles, a cool sticker, play time, snuggles, etc. Alternatively, maybe he could play a role in picking out his outfits! Does he love any cartoons or characters? You could get him clothing that features his favorite things. I like to provide my students with two choices - i.e. "do you want these socks? Or these ones?" and then have them pick. This empowers them and makes them feel like they are in charge! I hope this was helpful, please let me know if you have any more questions! (I will respond quicker next time, I promise!) Thanks for watching my video. -Dana

Thank you. I started reading The Explosive Child book yesterday and it is eye-opening. I realized I never taught my five year old how to dress herself, because that's the problem. Not her anger.

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I need to read that book! It looks like it provided you with tons of insight. Cheers to always learning and growing. Thank you so much for watching my videos and supporting what I do! -Dana

HELP! Well, I came here because my 2 year old won’t put clothes on nor let me help her or dress her, but instead she would put the dog’s leash on. I really need help! All my family members just suggested to spank her and force her to stay dress or get her dress, which I don’t want to do. HELP

Let me how to potty train

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kina! I have several potty training videos. Here are the links:

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/moOFuo-tlKTHqLw.html

@TheOTGuide

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHebtLKecbmqiag.html