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Illness & Disability

Skill

I can do already

I need practice

Kitchen
Use appliances (stove, microwave, toaster, dishwasher)    
Use common kitchen tools (can opener, knife, timer, and measuring cups)    
Help plan and fix meals    
Follow a recipe    
Put away leftovers    
Set the table    
Do the dishes    
Understand food package labels    
*For all tools and appliances, make sure you have an adult nearby to help you out.
Laundry
Put dirty clothes in hamper    
Sort clothes    
Use washer and dryer    
Iron    
Hand wash    
Fold clothes    
Put clothes away    
With the Family
Watch TV news and discuss together    
Help take care of brother, sister    
Take part in family decisions    
Plan family outing    
Take care of pets    
Housekeeping
Clean room    
Make and change the bed    
Decorate your room    
Minor repairs (change light bulb, repair or put toys together)    
Take out the trash    
Basic sewing and mending skills    
Emergencies
Plan fire exits and emergency procedures    
Know where candles and flashlights are    
Use a fire extinguisher    
Know how to turn water off    
Know emergency telephone numbers    
Know where extra house key is located    
Unclog the sink or toilet    
Personal Skills
Use the phone    
Carry a house key    
Keep track of allowance    
Go shopping    
Have privacy in the bathroom    
Manage personal grooming (wash hair, take a shower)    
Get a haircut    
Choose the right clothes to wear    

 

(Adapted from Washington State, Adolescent Health Transition Project)

Content last updated June 2, 2007

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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