Respond briefly to the following items.
1. Why are self-determination skills important for young
children?
2. The text states that self-care skills should
be inte grated with all parts of the curriculum.
Explain.
3. How much help and what kind should be given to a child who is
trying to learn a self-care skill?
4. What are the five key steps in teaching a self-care
skill?
5. What is the role of maturation in toilet training
6. What is chaining? What is the difference between forward and
backward chaining?
7. It is suggested that buttoning, zipping, and lacing
boards may not be appropriate for a young child
trying to learn those skills. Why not?
8. Why is specifying a goal for a child important when
teaching self-care