Can Children with Autism Do Chores?

Can kids with autism do chores?

Yes, they can. I know that often as a parent it is easier to do it for them (since you have to stand by them the entire time), but I have found that Nathan is quite capable of doing little things around the house to help out.

Here are some of the things he can do:

  1. Helping me take his sheets and put them in the washer,
  2. Helping unload the dishwasher,
  3. Unloading the Silverware,
  4. Setting the table,
  5. Collecting the trash and taking it out,
  6. Replacing toilet paper in the bathrooms.

The interesting bonus

Nathan actually doesn't complain about doing chores like my other kids. Part of that is because he isn't very verbal, and that is okay when it comes to chores. It is nice to have another pair of helping hands. I am committed to having him help more around the house this summer.What chores to your children with autism help you with?

 

 
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