Section Heading Background Image

Resources

For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.

Home Resources Create a Getting Dressed Visual

Create a Getting Dressed Visual

November 2023 | Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

The images and template below can be used by individuals with Down syndrome and their families to create a visual showing the clothing that they should put on when getting dressed. 

Instructions

  1. Print the getting dressed template.
  2. Print a set of clothing images. 
  3. Cut out the images.
  4. Select the clothing images to include in the visual.
  5. Tape or glue the images to the template. 

getting_dressed_example

 

Getting Dressed Template opens in new window

getting_dressed_template

 

Clothing Images - Girls/Women opens in new window

getting_dressed_girls_women

 

Clothing Images - Boys/Men opens in new window

getting_dressed_boys_men

 

In addition to creating a visual for everyday dressing, the clothing images can be used for: 

  • Dressing for special occasions

  • Packing for trips

  • Labeling dresser drawers or closets

  • and more!

 

Additional resources are available in the Self-Care and Hygiene section of our Resource Library. 

Find More Resources

We offer a variety of resources for people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers and the professionals who care for and work with them. Search our collection of articles, webinars, videos, and other educational materials.

View Resource Library

 

Please note: The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for a medical, psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan by a qualified professional. We recommend you review the educational material with your health providers regarding the specifics of your health care needs.

Close