Teaching self-care skills is not only essential for fostering independence in autistic individuals—it’s also a powerful way to improve their quality of life, confidence, and participation in everyday routines. This comprehensive course is designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and behavior professionals use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to systematically teach self-care and daily living skills to autistic learners.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore five core areas of self-care: dressing, eating, toileting, grooming, and group instruction/classroom routines. Each module offers step-by-step guidance on how to teach these skills using evidence-based strategies such as backward chaining, scheduled practice, reinforcement, visual supports, and video modeling.

You’ll also learn how to:

• Break down complex skills into smaller, teachable steps

• Use prompting systems effectively while reducing prompt dependency

• Reinforce correct responses and manage problem behaviors

• Address common barriers such as sensory sensitivities, fine motor challenges, and behavioral resistance

• Track progress using simple, reliable data collection methods

• Prepare autistic learners for classroom routines, group activities, and school readiness

• Develop individualized teaching plans that meet the unique needs of your learner

This course is grounded in real-world practice and includes practical tips for setting up your learning environment, choosing the right materials, and maintaining consistency across home and school settings. Whether you’re teaching a child to put on their own clothes, eat with utensils, use the toilet independently, brush their teeth, or participate in group lessons, you’ll find helpful tools and real strategies that work.

No prior ABA experience is needed—this course is designed to be accessible, supportive, and hands-on, with content that is easy to follow whether you're a parent working at home or a professional supporting learners in educational or therapeutic settings.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create structured, individualized learning experiences that build autonomy and empower autistic individuals to succeed in daily life.