Identify your student's strengths and weaknesses. Compare your student with a typically developing one to help identify which skills will need your help to develop. List all the skills that require attention.
Prioritize, as it is likely that there will be several ADLs to develop. Some will already be developing and these should be the ones to target first. Also choose skills that will have the greatest benefits for your student. Check the Tips section for more ideas.
Identify opportunities to integrate the chosen skills into the school day. For example dressing skills can be integrated when preparing for recess, swimming or physical education lessons.
Write your objectives. Use positive language and include specific examples of when the skill can be taught. Remember that objectives must be measurable so include acceptable achievement levels if appropriate. Be realistic. No one can achieve perfection so 80% might be acceptable for some skills.
For example : "At lunch, the student will wait in line to order food." "When the student needs help opening an item, he or she will bring the item to staff." "Before meals, the student will set the table".