The Bathroom Environment

Setting Up the Environment

A small inexpensive bookshelf can be used with plastic bins to hold a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and brush. Extra towels and washcloths can be placed in attractive baskets or folded and placed on the shelf. Provide a step stool sturdy enough to allow your child to stand and reach faucet handles, access to the toilet, and soap to wash hands. Place a small basket with face cloths in the bathroom to allow your child to clean his face and hands after meals. Make sure the mirror is at his height to see his face.

Activities

Care of Self

Brushing Teeth

Brushing/Combing Hair

Washing Hands

Washing Face

Suggested Items:

A laundry basket provides your child a place to put soiled clothing, towels, and washcloths. Installing a towel holder at your child’s height is an inexpensive way to allow him to successfully dry his hands and provides a place to hang wet towels and belongings.

If your child is unable to reach the toilet paper holder, try using a standing floor version that can be moved closer to the toilet for him to more easily access.

A hand held shower attachment allows your child to successfully wash himself in the shower without water spraying in his eyes.

Care of Environment

Throwing Away Trash

Cleaning Spills and Sink

Laundering Soiled Items

Toileting

Small Shelf Plastic Bins Baskets

Toothbrush Toothpaste Comb

Brush Towels Washcloths

Wastebasket Step Stool

Towel Holder

Tissues Hand Soap Laundry Basket