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call 0114 271 7610
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call 0114 271 7000
DCD Team
Jane Aistrop – Therapy Assistant
Deborah Challenor – Resource Co-ordinator
Jenny Featherstone – Physiotherapist
Josie Hamilton – Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Ruth Howe – Occupational Therapist
Jo Roberts – Physiotherapist
Chloe Wright – Occupational Therapist
Laura McQuillin (Occupational Therapist)
Anna Daniels (Therapy Assistant)
Welcome to the Independence Skills Video Library. We really hope you and your child will find these resources useful.
Children who have motor coordination difficulties can find everyday tasks such as dressing, brushing teeth, tying shoe laces and using a knife and fork really difficult. Our videos teach everyday skills using a step by step approach. Ask your child which skill they would like to get better at and start with their chosen skill. Find a quiet moment, free from distractions to watch the video together with your child. Some of the videos are more suited to younger children and some to older children.
Dressing
Here you can find videos to learn how to put on tops, trousers, socks and even your school tie. You can also learn how to turn clothes the right way round.
If you like puppets, learn with Pollyanna or learn along with our Therapy Staff instead.
It can be really tricky learning how to engage a zip at the bottom before pulling it up. We suggest you place the item of clothing on a table in front of you so you can easily see the zip. Once you get really good, you can try putting it on and zipping it up. Here are some videos which teach you how to do it. There are also some step by step picture guides to follow while you learn.
If you like puppets learn with Pollyanna or learn along with our Therapy Staff instead.
When learning how to fasten buttons, it helps to start with big buttons first and then move onto smaller buttons. We suggest you place the item of clothing on a table in front of you so you can easily see the buttons. Once you get really good, you can try putting it on and buttoning it up.
If you like puppets learn with Pollyanna or learn along with our Therapy Staff instead.
Using a knife and fork takes a lot of practice but the simple technique shown in these videos makes it much easier to remember what to do when cutting up your food.
If you like puppets learn with Pollyanna or learn along with our Therapy Staff instead.
Learn the “scoop and lift” technique for bottom wiping by practising with this fun target game. Print out the target (or draw your own), pop it in a clear plastic wallet and you’re ready to wipe!
Tying laces is probably one of the most difficult skills to learn and it takes time. Start by watching the Part 1 video first. Once you’ve nailed that, move onto Part 2.
There are lots of different ways to tie your shoe laces, but this is our favourite.
We have made separate videos depending on whether you are right handed or left handed. There is also a step by step picture guide for you to follow as you practice.
Translating information to your home language: Google Translate
1) Click the Google Translate button:
2) Click on your home language. The text will then change
Google Translate may not translate all words correctly. Please contact us on 0114 271 7645 if you are unable to translate or access the videos.
Translating information to your home language: subtitles
1) Click the subtitles icon
2) Click the settings icon then ‘subtitles/CC’
3) Click Auto-translate
4) Choose your language
You need to turn on the subtitles for all the videos.
The subtitles are translated through YouTube, again some words may not be translated correctly. Please contact us on 0114 271 7645 if you are unable to translate or access the videos.
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