Teach laundry and clothing care safely with a complete, age-respectful visual SEND programme for secondary life skills, autism and independence.

This 214-page printable programme supports learners to move from highly supported matching and choosing towards safer, more independent participation in real laundry routines. Calm layouts, consistent visual language and explicit STOP / ASK points reduce cognitive load without making the resource feel childish.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Teacher / TA Quick Guide
• 72 visual vocabulary cards
• Know Before You Go safety and preparation pages
• Visual task analysis for six core routines
• I Can Do It checklists
• Communication support for asking for help, time, repetition, a break or reporting a problem
• Sequencing activities and reusable visual cards
• Real-life clothing-label and garment practice
• Independence challenges and progress recording
• Four progressive levels: supported matching and choosing through to an independent functional task

THE SIX CORE ROUTINES

1. Sort the laundry
2. Check before washing
3. Load the washing machine
4. Add detergent and fabric softener
5. Choose the wash and press start
6. Dry, fold and put away

DESIGNED FOR

• Secondary SEND and specialist settings
• Life skills, preparation for adulthood and independence lessons
• Learners with autism, communication needs or learning difficulties
• 1:1 work, small groups, intervention and home-school practice
• AAC-informed teaching using speech, sign, AAC or pointing as valid responses

FORMAT

The download contains a bookmarked 214-page MASTER PDF plus individual PDFs organised into Sections 01-08 for selective printing. All pages are A4 and use British English.

Section 07 is designed for use with real garments or teacher-supplied clothing photos; a separate photo library is not included.

SAFETY

Learners are repeatedly taught to STOP and ASK when unsure. Adults should follow the learner’s agreed support plan and the instructions for the specific machine and laundry products being used.

Created by Mrs Nadal SEN Resources.