Shaving Legs Checklist

Use this Shaving Legs Checklist for hygiene and personal self care routines. It walks the learner or individual through the steps of shaving legs as a hygiene routine. Task analyses, checklists, and visual supports like these are an evidence-based teaching strategy & support for autistic individuals across all ages and others who may benefit from additional support. Having a checklist with visual instructions like these can help with providing clear expectations of what to do for this task. You can post this checklist in the bathroom next to the sink as a helpful reminder for the learner. This is also a helpful resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals looking for ways to support daily living, independent living, and personal care goals. Teachers and professionals can include this resource in their toolkit to pass along to parents and families who want to work on this personal care + life skill. SUGGESTED USES: While you can use these cards in a variety of ways at home, some suggested uses are included below: Teaching life skills & hygiene routines Practicing routines Focusing on a specific component of a routine Reminders Re-teaching and supporting certain skills Building habits through routines Daily routines Person-centered plan goals Community-based services You can email us at hello@autismgrownup.com if you have any feedback, questions, and/or requests for resources. What's Inside? Resource Guide About the Resource Using the Resource Resource Walkthrough Printable Checklists (5 Pages) Visual Checklist All Written Checklist Digital + Editable Checklists (5 Slides) Google Slides Link + PowerPoint Editable in the digital versions Visual Checklist All Written Checklist LIST OF STEPS: Get everything to shave: Go in bathtub or shower and turn on warm water Wet legs under water Left Leg: Get a little bit of shaving cream or gel Add to leg and spread all over Get razor Shave at the ankle and move up leg Shave the rest of the leg Right Leg: Get a little bit of shaving cream or gel Add to leg and spread all over Get razor Shave at the ankle and move up leg Shave the rest of the leg After Shaving Rinse off legs Get towel and dry off legs Get a little bit of moisturizer and spread all over both legs