As many children with an autistic spectrum disorder have dyspraxic tendencies - activities involving co-ordination can be difficult. One major headache is tying shoelaces. Here are two suggestions which may help.

 

 

ANOTHER WAY ………

Use a large toggle off a coat drawstring

Feed one long lace through shoe and then through toggle and out again.

Tie ends of laces together (knot or sew)

So that you end up with a continuous loop. Allow enough spare lace for the toggle to be loosened for putting shoe on . Push toggle down to hold shoe tight

 

©Rosalyn Lord 1999

 

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