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Routine how-tos

Everyday routines, broken into calm steps

Each guide breaks a routine into small, concrete steps using task analysis — the same approach Tandli uses in the app. Read them free, and try them with your own routines.

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How to teach a child to brush their teeth (step by step)

A calm, step-by-step visual guide to teaching a child to brush their teeth — broken into small steps using task analysis, with tips for autistic and sensory-sensitive kids.

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How to teach a child to wash their hands (step by step)

A simple, step-by-step visual guide to teaching hand-washing — turn on the tap, wet, soap, scrub, rinse, dry — with task-analysis tips for autistic and neurodivergent children.

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How to teach a child to wash their face (step by step)

A gentle step-by-step visual guide to washing your face — wet, soap, wash each area, rinse, dry — with sensory-friendly tips for autistic and neurodivergent kids.

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How to teach toileting with a visual routine (step by step)

A supportive, step-by-step visual toileting routine for autistic and neurodivergent children — manage clothing, sit, go, wipe, flush, and wash hands — with practical, respectful tips.

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How to teach a child to get dressed (step by step)

A step-by-step visual guide to getting dressed independently — underwear, top, bottoms, socks, shoes — in a consistent order, with tips for autistic and neurodivergent kids.

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How to teach a child to tie their shoelaces (step by step)

A patient, step-by-step visual guide to teaching shoelace tying — a fine-motor skill — broken into small steps, with tips for children who need extra practice.

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How to build a calm morning routine (step by step)

A step-by-step visual morning routine for autistic and neurodivergent children — from waking to out the door — that reduces stress and builds independence.

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How to build a calm bedtime routine (step by step)

A soothing, step-by-step visual bedtime routine for autistic and neurodivergent children that winds down the day and makes sleep easier.

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