Beth Aune-Nelson, OTR/L, teaches at Loma Linda University and currently has a private practice as an occupational therapist. She has worked with school districts throughout California. She has developed and presented many workshops on the care and treatment of disabled students.

• Section One: Self-Care and Promoting IndependenceChapter 1: Getting DressedChapter 2: Restricted Clothing ChoicesChapter 3: Buttoning, Zipping, and SnappingChapter 4: Shoe TyingChapter 5: Bathing and Showering IssuesChapter 6: Haircuts and GroomingChapter 7: Teeth BrushingChapter 8: Cutting Fingernails and ToenailsChapter 9: Lotions and SunscreensChapter 10: ToiletingSection Two: Eating and Mealtime Issues at HomeChapter 11: Trouble with TexturesChapter 12: Restricted Diet and Picky EatingChapter 13: Messy EatingChapter 14: Overstuffing the MouthChapter 15: Utensil UseChapter 16: Sitting at the Table and Staying in SeatChapter 17: Swallowing Medication and SupplementsSection Three: Bedtime and Sleeping IssuesChapter 18: Difficulty Waking UpChapter 19: Getting out of the House on TimeChapter 20: Calming Down for BedtimeChapter 21: Inconsistent Sleep PatternsChapter 22: Staying in BedSection Four: Community OutingsChapter 23: Grocery StoresChapter 24: MallsChapter 25: Movie TheatersChapter 26: RestaurantsChapter 27: Extracurricular ActivitiesChapter 28: Dentist and Doctor AppointmentsSection Five: Family and FriendsChapter 29: Family GatheringsChapter 30: HolidaysChapter 31: VacationsChapter 32: Car and Air TravelChapter 33: PetsChapter 34: Sibling RelationshipsChapter 35: Play DatesAppendix A: Backward Chaining Example for DressingAppendix B: Example of Visual Schedule for Morning RoutineAppendix C: Example of Visual Schedule for Night Routine Appendix D: Fun and Easy Activities to Develop Fine Motor SkillsAdditional ResourcesAbout the AuthorIndex