Today we tackle teeth brushing which is a super important skill, but one of the most intrusive activities of daily living skills that we need to complete! It is going to be crucial that we spend time making this a fun experience for our child and utilize our antecedent strategies so everyone is on the same page! Reactive strategies are going to play a bigger role as we problem solve what is going to be the most important part of teeth brushing that you can accomplish today. It's okay to reduce expectations and start small, but know where you will draw the line.

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