Dressing Cooperation - Foot
Lifts foot for shoe, sock, or pant leg when dressing, showing understanding of dressing routines
What the research says
Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3
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Before this (5)
Required (2)
- Dressing Cooperation ArmMin: developingArm cooperation develops before foot cooperation
- Standing BalanceMin: secureMust have balance to lift one foot while standing or sitting
Helpful (1)
- Simple DirectionsMin: emergingUnderstanding simple directions aids cooperation
Character (2)
How it's taught
Establish consistent dressing routines; verbally prompt 'lift your foot'; praise cooperation; make dressing a positive interaction
Materials: Child's regular clothing, shoes, socks
What mastery looks like
Does not lift foot or actively resists dressing
- Keeps foot down when adult tries to put on shoe/sock
- Pulls foot away during dressing
- Shows no awareness of dressing routine
Occasionally lifts foot with prompting or physical guidance
- Lifts foot when adult physically guides it
- Cooperates sometimes but inconsistently
- May lift foot after several prompts
Regularly lifts foot when prompted during dressing
- Lifts foot when asked or when adult reaches for it
- Cooperates most of the time
- Shows understanding of the routine
Consistently and promptly lifts foot during dressing routines
- Immediately lifts foot when dressing begins
- Anticipates which foot to lift
- Maintains balance while foot is lifted
Anticipates dressing needs and lifts foot without prompting
- Lifts foot before being asked
- May attempt to put on shoes/socks independently
- Shows initiative in dressing participation
Related activities
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