Lesson Plan
Session 1: Self-Care Basics
Introduce students to basic self-care activities using visual supports and hands-on practice; students will identify self-care steps and feelings, and complete a 3-step routine with guidance.
Building foundational self-care skills fosters independence, supports emotional regulation, and boosts confidence for autistic learners. Early practice with visuals and games makes routines predictable and engaging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
5 minutes
Activity
Game
Warm Up
Discussion
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Morning Routines
Help students learn and practice key morning self-care tasks—turn off alarm, wash face, brush teeth, get dressed, and eat breakfast—using visuals and role-play.
Mastering predictable morning routines builds independence, reduces anxiety, and supports emotional regulation for autistic learners. Structured practice with visuals and games makes sequencing concrete and engaging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Game
5 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
5 minutes
