Kits for Independence

Kits for Independence creates practical, supportive tools that help children build independence in everyday activities at home and school. The brand serves parents, teachers, and therapists with kits developed by Debbie Brown, a mother and occupational therapist with more than 25 years of experience. Its approach combines positive supports, visual schedules, adapted materials, and research-based strategies to make expectations clearer and challenging tasks more manageable.

The Potty Training Kit breaks toileting into achievable steps using visual and verbal cues, a customizable reward, a sticker reward chart, and an instructional booklet with strategies for common obstacles. A School-Based version also offers a data sheet to help educators and therapists track progress. The BreakThrough Reward Board supports tasks such as homework, chores, and academic activities. It includes laminated three- and five-step visual schedules, a dry-erase board for cues and task breakdowns, and a customizable reward to encourage follow-through.

Kits for Independence aims to reduce anxiety by clarifying what to do, how long a task may take, and what support or reward is available, helping learners move toward greater confidence and autonomy.