Changing My Clothes (transcript)

"Changing My Clothes" is the 21st episode of the series "My Better Autistic Life" and the first episode of season 2.
==Transcript ==
(The episode starts by taking place at Debbie's house, then it zooms into Maraya's bedroom window. Maraya is shown sitting on her bed and suddenly starts to look at the camera when her viewers are there)
Maraya (looking at camera): Oh. Hello, viewers! It's me, Maraya. And today, I'm just sitting on my bed, because I have nothing to do. Well, nothing to do, except to you guys.
(Knocks on door)
Maraya (looking at camera): I wonder who could be at the door.
(She gets off her bed and walks to her bedroom door so she can open it. Outside the door was her sister, Haley, who was carrying a pair of Maraya's regular clothes)
Maraya (not seen): Haley? What are you doing here?
Haley: Maraya, you need to get ready, because our dad will be here any minute to pick us up.
Maraya: Haley, I thought grandma was supposed to tell me that.
Haley: She is, but unfortunately, she is in the bed because she's sick.
Maraya: Oh, no! Grandma's sick?
Haley: Yes. And our dad is picking us up because he doesn't want us to catch her cold.
Maraya: Is it a bad cold?
Haley: Yes. It is a bad cold, because she is coughing, sneezing, and has a fever.
Maraya (not seen): Oh.
Haley: Anyways, I have your clothes right here, so get dressed.
(Haley gives Maraya her clothes and then walks away. But when she was given her clothes, she wobbled a little bit and tries to tell Haley, but began telling her too late)
Maraya: But, Haley -
(Door shuts)
Maraya: I don't know how to get dressed!
(Then all of a sudden, she starts to wobble again and drops her clothes on the floor)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa! Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! Oof!
(Then after she fell, the clothes flew to the ceiling and fell on the floor)
Maraya: Oh, no! I dropped my clothes on the floor, and plus.
(The scene zooms in a little as Maraya continued telling the viewers her problems)
Maraya (looking at camera): I don't how to get dressed!
(Some dramatic music starts playing in the background for a second, then Maraya told herself something)
Maraya: I really need some help, but who's there I know that can help me with anything? Hmmm…
(She thinks about it for a second until she gets an idea)
Maraya: I know! I'll get Ruff to help me, because he can help me with anything! (she gets herself up) But first, let me pick up these clothes and put them on my bed.
(She picks up her clothes and puts them on her bed)
Maraya: There. Now let's get on my computer and make Ruff come to life.
(She crawls to the other side of the bed and gets on her computer so she can make Ruff come to life)
Maraya: There. Now that we went to Ruff's program, we can say the magic spell to make him come to life. Viewers, let's do this. To make Ruff come to life, we need to say the magic spell. Say the magic spell with me.
(She starts to look down at her computer as she says the magic spell with the viewers)
Maraya: Computer, computer,
Let me see Ruff 
Let me see Ruff 
So life won't be tough!
(After she and the viewers said the magic spell, she hops back to her side of the bed so Ruff can find her. Meanwhile, magic dust was coming out of the computer and it turns into a tornado, which causes it for Ruff to appear and land on the floor. Then he crawls to where Maraya is and greets her)
Ruff: Hello, Maraya. What can I help you with today?
Maraya: Oh, Ruff. Hi. Thank goodness you're here at this time, because I have a little problem.
Ruff: What's your problem, Maraya?
Maraya: Well, one problem happening in the house right now is that my grandma is really, really sick. She has a bad cold.
Ruff: Oh, no. Well, I wish your grandma get well soon.
Maraya: Thanks, Ruff. But one problem I have is that my sister, Haley, told me to get dressed and -
Ruff: And what?
Maraya: She told me to get dressed, but one problem is that I don't know how to dress myself.
Ruff: Um…can't you get your sister to dress you?
Maraya: No, because she wants me to dress myself and I don't know how. So, Ruff, if you please, dress me.
Ruff: Okay. Now where's the bag that you keep your clothes in?
Maraya: It's right there, beside my bed.
Ruff: Thanks, Maraya. But what are these on your bed?
Maraya (gasps): Oh! Those are my clothes. And Haley chose them for me.
Ruff: Oh, really? Well, we will have to hurry, before your sister asks if you're ready.
Haley (not seen): Maraya, are you ready yet?
Maraya (yelling): No, Haley. But I'll be ready in a few minutes. (turns to Ruff) You better get me ready now, Ruff, because my dad'll be here any minute!
Ruff (laughing): Okay. I'll get you ready. So let's take off your shirt…
(But when Ruff took Maraya's pajama shirt off of her, she starts to wobble and falls on her bed)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa - whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oof!
Ruff: Are you okay, Maraya?
Maraya: Yeah.
Ruff: Good, because that's why you fell on your bed.
Maraya: Why?
Ruff: Because we have to take your pajama pants off.
Maraya: Oh...
(Ruff takes off her pajama pants and then he helps her up from the bed)
Ruff: Okay, now all we have to do is to get you dressed.
(He puts the pants down and then helps Maraya step into them so Ruff can pull them up to her waist. Then Maraya raises her arms so he can put on her shirt)
Ruff: There. You're all dressed. Now all we have to do is to put your socks and shoes on.
Maraya: Okay.
(Meanwhile, Haley is downstairs, waiting for her and Maraya's dad to come in the house. Suddenly, she hears the door shut and their dad's voice as he greets Haley)
Ryan (not seen): Hi, Haley. Where's Maraya?
Haley: Maraya is upstairs in her bedroom. I'll go get her.
(Haley turns the other way to get Maraya. The setting changes to where Maraya and Ruff are at. Ruff is seen putting on Maraya's other shoe as they heard Haley come in)
Haley: Maraya, what took you so long?
Maraya: Ruff had to dress me, Haley.
Ruff: Maraya told me that she didn't know how to dress herself, so I had to dress her.
Haley: Maraya, stop getting Ruff to do everything for you. You're such a big baby.
Maraya: But, Haley. I have autism. And you know that some autistic children can have trouble with self care.
Haley: I know that, Maraya, but what if you're age 60 and you still don't know how to get dressed?
(A bubble pops up of Maraya trying to dress herself 45 years later)
Maraya (45 years later): Ugh! I can't do it!
Haley: Maraya, you're 15. You'll have to learn eventually.
Maraya: I will learn eventually, you'll see.
Haley: Good. Now come down. Our dad is here.
Maraya (not seen): Okay. (turns to Ruff) Ruff, let's go.
(The scene changes to where Haley is in the kitchen, waiting for Maraya to come down. After Maraya came down, Haley gets aggravated)
Haley (aggravated): Maraya, what took you so long?
Maraya: We had to hold each other's hands; that's why we took so long.
Haley: That's it! I'm telling Daddy that you're a big baby. (she runs and yells) Daddy! Maraya's a big baby! Maraya's a big baby!
Maraya: Ruff, Haley's right. I am a big baby.
Ruff: Don't say that, Maraya. You just have trouble doing some life skills because you're autistic.
Maraya: You're right, Ruff. It is because I'm autistic, and I'm going to learn how, no matter what.
(The scene changes to where they are back home. It is now nighttime as Maraya tries to undress herself. She is trying to take her shirt off, but she is having problems, so Ruff tries to help)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa - whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oof!
Ruff: Are you okay?
Maraya: Yes.
Ruff: Good. Then let's take off your shoes, your socks, and most importantly, your pants. 
(After he did that, he walked away with Maraya's dirty clothes and comes back as he tells Maraya that they have to put her pajamas on)
Ruff: Okay, now we need to put your pajamas on.
(Maraya hands him her pajamas. He then puts the shirt down and the pants second. Afterwards, he grabs Maraya's hand and she puts her feet on her pants as he pulls them up. He does the same to the shirt too as he puts it on Maraya. Then, they were done)
Ruff: There we go. You're now in your pajamas. And don't worry, you'll know how to do it someday. Just wait and see.
(The scene starts to change again to where it's a brand new day. Maraya is shown sleeping on her bed until she heard her dad's voice, telling her to wake up and get dressed)
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, Haley. Wake up! You need to get dressed and pack your bags because I'm taking you to your grandma's house.
Haley (not seen): Okay, Daddy! (laughing)
(After Maraya heard her dad's voice, she yawns and gets out of her bed so Ruff can help her get dressed)
Maraya: Huh?
(After Maraya said that, the magic dust was starting to come out of the computer as he landed on the floor beside her)
Ruff: Hello, Maraya. I'm glad you're up. Now, let's get you dressed.
Maraya: Okay.
(Then they start to get her dressed. Ruff walks over and takes Maraya's shirt off, which causes her to wobble)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa - whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
(Then when she was about to fall on her bed, Ruff grabs her by the back and front and tells her not to fall)
Ruff: Maraya! Don't fall. We're trying to get you dressed.
Maraya: Oh, okay. But like I said, it's going to take me a little bit of practice.
Ruff: You're right. You probably do need to practice, cause you know that practice makes perfect.
Maraya: Sure does.
(He pulls down Maraya's pajama pants off her waist so she can step out of them. Then Ruff picks them up, folds them, and put them away. After that, he walks away to Maraya's closet and asks her what she wants to wear)
Ruff (not seen): Hey, Maraya. What do you want to wear today?
Maraya: Can I wear my purple shirt today?
Ruff (not seen): Sure. Just let me get it off the hanger.
(A moment of silence occurs when Maraya starts waiting for Ruff to get her clothes ready. Then he walks over to her with the shirt and pants that she chose)
Ruff: Okay. I got your clothes. Now let's get you dressed.
(He puts the pair of pants down on the floor and then grabs Maraya's hand so she can step into the pants without falling. Next, he pulls her regular pants up and when he was about to put her shirt on Maraya, she raised her arms up as he puts the shirt on her)
Ruff: There you go. Now we need to put your socks and shoes on.
(He walks away again to get Maraya's shoes from the closet and the socks from the drawer. After that, he comes back and kneels down to put her socks and shoes on her feet)
Ruff: There. Now you're all ready to go.
Maraya (yelling): Haley, I'm ready! Let's go!
Haley: Okay.
(The scene changes to where they are at Debbie's house. Maraya is on her bed, playing on her computer when suddenly she hears a knock on the door)
Haley: Maraya, put your socks and shoes on, because Daddy is here.
Maraya: Wow, that was quick. What time is it?
Haley: Look on your computer.
Maraya: Whoa, is it really 4:00 already?
Haley (not seen): Yes! Yes! It's 4:00 now.
Maraya: What time did we even get here today?
Haley (not seen): 6 AM.
Maraya: Wow, that's early, but I'm going to put my socks and shoes on so I can meet you downstairs.
Haley (not seen): Okay. I'll see you in a moment.
(Door shuts)
Maraya (looks at camera): Look, everyone! I'm going to try to put my socks and shoes on by myself. Watch and see.
(Maraya walks away to get her socks and shoes as she tries to put them on, and however, she did it)
Maraya (gasps): I did it! I did it! Yay! I can't believe I put my own socks and shoes on by myself on the second day. This is so exciting! I can't wait to show Ruff tomorrow morning!
(The scene changes again to where they are back home at night. Maraya is seen being undressed by Ruff as he talks to Maraya)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Let's get you undressed now. (he kneels down) First, the socks and shoes. (then he stands back up and gets her off the bed) Then your shirt, and now your pants. There. Now we have to put your pajamas on.
(He walks away with her dirty clothes and then comes back with her pajamas. He puts the pajamas on Maraya afterwards and then they were done)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. You're in your pajamas now.
Maraya: Yay! I can't wait till tomorrow comes! (laughing)
(The setting changes to outside of the Adams residence at the daytime. Maraya is shown sleeping on her bed covered up again until she heard her dad's voice)
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, Haley! Wake up. Get dressed, because I'm taking you to grandma's house again.
Haley (not seen): Okay! (laughing)
Maraya (yawns): I can't wait for Ruff to see me dress myself. Now, let me take off this shirt and - (grunts)
(While Maraya was trying to take her shirt off while grunting, Ruff came to life and landed on the floor, then he walked over to Maraya and tried helping her)
Ruff: Here, let me help you.
(He pinches the ends of Maraya's shirt sleeves, which causes her to raise her arms up and lean slightly back on him. But after he took the shirt off of Maraya, she twists herself to the other side and when she notices that Ruff took her shirt off, she wobbled a little and fell In her closet)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa -
Ruff: Maraya?
Maraya (yelling): Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oof!
Ruff (laughing): Well, Maraya. At least you fell in your closet instead of your bed. Are you trying to get dressed by yourself?
Maraya: Yeah!
Ruff: Well, I don't think you're ready to do it by yourself yet. (he lends Maraya a hand) Come on.
(Maraya touches Ruff's hand as he grabs Maraya's other hand and walks her out of the closet. Then he continues undressing Maraya)
Ruff: It's a good thing that you're starting to practice getting dressed by yourself, Maraya, but it looks like that you're not a pro at doing it yet.
Maraya (sad): Aw…
Ruff (not seen): Don't worry, Maraya. You're going to be able to be a pro. Now one question. (he is seen again) Do you want to wear this outfit today?
Maraya: Yeah.
Ruff (not seen): Okay. Then let me dress you.
(He walks over to Maraya with her clothes as he dresses her. Then he walks away again to find her socks and shoes)
Ruff: Okay. Now that you're all dressed, I need to find you some socks and shoes.
(He looks in the drawer for socks and the closet for shoes. After that, he kneels down and tries to put them on her when she suddenly stopped him)
Maraya: Ruff, don't!
Ruff: What, Maraya? Don't you want to wear these shoes?
Maraya: Yeah, but look what I can do with the socks and shoes.
(As Maraya begins putting her socks and shoes on, Ruff asks what she is doing)
Ruff: Maraya, what are you doing?
(When she starts putting on her own shoes, Ruff stood up and gasped)
Ruff (gasps): Maraya, you - you did it! You just put your own socks and shoes on in front of me! I'm so proud of you!
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, are you ready?
Maraya: Yeah. Just wait till I tell you what I just did in front of Ruff!
(The scene changes to where they are back home at night and Maraya is seen taking off her socks and shoes. Then Ruff walks by with her pajamas and talks to her)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Now that you've taken off your socks and shoes, it's time to take off your clothes.
(Maraya starts to raise her arms so Ruff can take off her shirt. Then he grabs Maraya's hand and helps her get up so he can take her pants off. After that, he walks away with the dirty clothes and comes back as he continues dressing Maraya up in her pajamas)
Ruff: Okay. Now you are in your pajamas for the night. And let's just hope that tomorrow you will do better.
Maraya: Okay.
(The scene changes again to where it's daytime at the Adams residence. Once again, Maraya is shown sleeping on her bed, covered up until she heard her dad's voice)
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, Haley. Get up. You're going to be taken to your grandma's again.
Maraya (groaning): Ugh…
(She gets out of bed and tries to undress herself again, but it happens in the same result, as Maraya is grunting and Ruff starts coming to life and walks over to Maraya who's grunting)
Ruff: Maraya, do you need any help?
Maraya: No…
Ruff: Are you sure? 
Maraya: But, Ruff, I want to do this by myself. I don't want any help.
Ruff: Okay, but it looks like you're having trouble taking off your shirt. Are you absolutely sure that you don't need any help?
Maraya: I'm sure, or I meant, I'm not sure.
Ruff: Okay. Then let Ruff help you. Ready?
Maraya: Ready.
Ruff: One, two, three!
(As the shirt came off Maraya, she wobbled and fell in the closet again)
Maraya: Whoa!
(A moment of silence occurs when she falls in the closet and background noises are heard)
Ruff: Oh, Maraya. Not again. (he walks over to Maraya) Are you okay?
Maraya: Yeah.
Ruff: Good. Then let me help you up.
(Maraya touches Ruff's hand as he did the same thing to her like yesterday)
Ruff: Okay. You're out of your closet. Now let's take off your pants and choose some clothes to wear today.
(He walks away again to choose an outfit for Maraya that is from the closet. Then he asks Maraya if she wants to wear this outfit today)
Ruff: Maraya, do you want to wear this outfit today?
Maraya: Yeah.
Ruff (not seen): Okay, then let me come over there so I can dress you.
(Maraya waits for Ruff to come and dress her. After that, he starts to dress her by putting on her pants and shirt. Then when he was done, he tells Maraya to put on her socks and shoes)
Ruff: Go ahead and put your socks and shoes on, Maraya.
Maraya: Okay.
(While Maraya was putting on her socks and shoes, Ruff was watching her)
Ruff: Now let me get you out of the bed because you're ready.
(Ruff grabs Maraya's hand and gets out of bed)
Ruff: There. Now I think you're ready to go to your grandma's house for the day. Come on.
(The scene changes to where they are back home and Maraya is seen undressing herself)
Ruff: Great job, Maraya. Now that you've taken your socks and shoes off, now it's time for me to undress you for the night.
(Ruff begins undressing Maraya from her regular clothes to her pajamas. After he undresses her from the regular clothes, he walks away with the dirty clothes and comes back with the pajamas. Then he dresses Maraya with the pajamas)
Ruff: There you go. You're now dressed in your pajamas for the night. And you know, Maraya, I think you'll be able to dress yourself tomorrow morning.
Maraya: Alright! Whoo-hoo!
(The scene changes again to where it is daytime at the Adams residence. Maraya is seen sleeping again in her bed until she heard her dad's voice)
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, Haley! Wake up! It's time for you girls to get ready to go to your grandma's house.
(Maraya yawns and gets up from sleeping in her bed)
Maraya: You know what? Ruff's right. I think…I'll be able to dress myself. Just let me try to take off my pajama shirt.
(As Maraya tries to take off her pajama shirt, she grunts and then Ruff comes out of the computer so he can check on Maraya)
Ruff: Maraya. Need any help?
(Maraya turns around)
Maraya: No… (grunts)
Ruff: Maraya, just let me help you one more time.
Maraya: But, Ruff. You said that I can undress myself. Just let me try before I tell you to help me.
Ruff: Oh. Okay. Then let me know if you have any problems.
(Maraya tries taking off her pajama shirt again in front of Ruff. While Maraya is trying, Ruff encourages her to do it)
Ruff: Come on, Maraya. You can do it! You can do it!
(Maraya pauses for a second when she heard Ruff encourage her. But afterwards, she tries again and this time, her shirt pops out and she starts to wobble)
Maraya: Whoa - whoa - whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Ah!
(She falls in her bed)
Ruff: Very good, Maraya. Now you need to take off your pants. Do you think you can do it?
Maraya: Yeah!
(She raises both of her legs up so she can take off her pants. Just like the shirt, Maraya grunts a little)
Maraya (grunting): Ah.
Ruff (not seen): Good!
(Ruff comes to get Maraya out of the bed)
Ruff: Now you can pick what to wear for today, and then we'll see if you can dress yourself.
(Ruff takes her to the closet to choose her outfit out. When she picked it out, she showed him the outfit that she wants to wear)
Ruff: Oh. You want to wear that one? Okay. Then let me take you over here so you can show me that you can get dressed all by yourself.
(He takes Maraya to back to where they were before so she can dress herself)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Go ahead. Dress yourself.
(Maraya turns around to where her clothes are and tries to figure out which to put on first)
Maraya: Ruff, which do I have to put on first?
Ruff: It's your choice, Maraya.
Maraya (thinking): Um…I'll put these on first.
Ruff (not seen): Okay, then let me teach you. First, hold the pants from the top. And you can either put them on by the standing method or the sitting method.
Maraya: But which method should I do?
Ruff (not seen): What do you think?
Maraya (thinking): I think…the sitting method.
Ruff (not seen): Okay, then let me teach you the sitting method on how to put on pants. First, you find somewhere to sit.
(Maraya sits on the bed)
Ruff (not seen): Then, you put one of your legs into a pant leg.
(Maraya does what Ruff taught her to do)
Ruff (not seen): Then, you put your other leg in the other pant leg.
(Maraya does the same thing as before)
Ruff (not seen): Lastly, you get up and pull your pants up to your waist.
(Maraya pulls her pants up to her waist)
Ruff (not seen): Great! Now I'll teach you how to put on the shirt. First, you hold the shirt by the bottom.
(Maraya holds the shirt by the bottom)
Ruff (not seen): Then, you put it on.
(Maraya starts to put her shirt on)
Maraya: Like this?
Ruff (not seen): Yes! Yes! Like that, Maraya, like that. And now, you slide your arm through one sleeve.
(Maraya slides her arm through one sleeve)
Ruff (not seen): After that, you slide your other arm through the other sleeve.
(Maraya slides her other arm through the other sleeve)
Ruff (not seen): Tremendous, Maraya. Now, finally, you pull it all the way down.
(Maraya pulls her shirt all the way down to her belly)
Ruff: Great job, Maraya. You pretty much know how to dress yourself, and now, what you need to do is -
Maraya: Put my socks and shoes on.
Ruff (not seen): Yes, but you missed one important step, and that one important step is to check what the weather's like outside.
Maraya: Ruff, why is that important?
Ruff: Because you might have to wear more or less clothes. Like, for example, if it's snowing, you have to wear a big jacket, along with layers and layers of clothing. Or, if it's raining, you have to wear a raincoat over your clothes.
Maraya: Oh. I get it now.
(She walks over to where Ruff is at and starts to look out the window with him)
Ruff: Maraya, look at the weather. What does it look like to you?
Maraya (thinking): Um…I see big, gray clouds blocking the beautiful blue sky.
Ruff: That's right. And that means that it's going to rain today, so you have to wear a raincoat.
(He goes to the closet and throws Maraya her raincoat)
Ruff (not seen): See if you can put your own raincoat on like you did with your shirt and pants.
(Maraya tries to put her own raincoat on. She slides her right arm through the sleeve and tries to do the same with the other, but it was hard because she couldn't get her left arm in and fell on the second attempt)
Ruff (not seen): Maraya, are you alright?
(Maraya looks up at Ruff)
Ruff: Here, let me help you put it on.
(Maraya takes off her raincoat and hands it over to Ruff. He helps Maraya up from the floor and teaches her how to put the raincoat on)
Ruff: You put it on like this.
(Maraya slides her other arm through the sleeve of the raincoat after he tells her. Then Ruff walks over to Maraya and helps her get the straps secured)
Ruff: Now let's get those straps secured so you won't get your clothes wet. (he secures the last strap on Maraya's raincoat) There. Now let me put my rain clothes on next.
(Maraya is seen waiting for Ruff to put on his rain clothes)
Ruff (not seen): There we go. (he is seen again) Maraya, how do I look?
Maraya: You look great, Ruff.
Ruff (chuckling): Thank you, Maraya. Now, put on your rainboots. Didn't you notice that I put them over there?
Maraya: Um…no. I didn't.
Ruff: Well, put them on, please. I'm sure your sister and dad are waiting for us.
Maraya (walking away): Okay.
(Maraya is seen putting on her rainboots and stands up when she was done)
Maraya: I'm ready.
Ruff: Good. Then let's go.
(The scene changes again to where Maraya is undressing herself)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Before you undress yourself, let me take off your raincoat.
(He unsecures the straps off and walks over so he can take the raincoat off of Maraya)
Ruff (not seen): There you go. Now you can undress yourself.
(Maraya sits on her bed so she can take her rainboots off. Then she stands up so she can undress herself and put her pajamas on)
Ruff (not seen): Great job, Maraya. I think you're getting better and better!
Maraya: Thanks, Ruff!
Ruff (not seen): Now wait till tomorrow because it'll be your last day spending at your grandma's house.
Maraya: Yay! I can't wait! I can't wait!
(The scene changes to where it is daytime at the Adams residence. Maraya sleeps in her bed until she heard her dad calling her name)
Ryan (not seen): Maraya, Haley! Wake up! Today you'll be spending the night at your grandma's instead of coming home.
Maraya (waking up): Aw! Really, Daddy? But grandma is sick!
Ryan (not seen): Don't worry, she'll be better tomorrow.
Maraya (happy): Yay! Grandma's going to be better tomorrow! She's going to be better tomorrow! I can't wait!
Ryan (not seen): Okay, then. Get dressed.
Maraya: Alright!
(The scene changes again to where they are at their grandma's house at night. Maraya and Ruff are in her bedroom)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Are you ready?
Maraya: Yeah!
Ruff (not seen): Then go ahead. Undress yourself.
Maraya: Okay!
(Maraya sits on her bed so she can take her shoes off. After that, she stands up so she can undress herself and into her pajamas)
Ruff: Great job, Maraya! I think you'll be able to dress yourself in front of Debbie now, right?
Maraya: Right.
(The scene changes once again to where it is daytime at Debbie's house. Maraya is shown sleeping in her bed until she heard Debbie calling her name this time instead of Ryan)
Debbie (not seen): Maraya! It's time to wake up! Rise and shine!
Maraya (groggy): Huh?
Debbie (not seen): Maraya, it's me! I'm all better!
(Maraya turns around to the other side and sees that Debbie is beside her)
Debbie: Good morning! Aren't you glad I'm better now?
Maraya (gasps): Yes! I am! I am! Can't you see? Can't you see?
Debbie (laughing): Yes, yes. I see, I see. Now get dressed! Ryan will be coming soon to pick you up.
Maraya: Okay! But wait! I got to show you what I can do! Just let me get Ruff. (turns to the other side) Hey, Ruff!
Ruff: Yes, Maraya?
Maraya: Grandma is better, Ruff, and I'm about to show her what I learned. So, can you please sing a little song about it?
Ruff: Sure I will, because I can do anything for you, whether it was singing a song or helping you out. Now, let's begin singing, shall we?
Maraya: Yeah!
(Instrumental)
Ruff (singing): 🎵You want to know, how to dress yourself 
It's very easy, you'll see
You're going to learn how to change your clothes,
In front of grandma 
Without any help 
I'll teach you all the steps!
The first step is to undress yourself 
Take off your pj's, and put them away 
Then you put on your pants
And pull them right up
That's a step on how to dress yourself
The next step is to put on your shirt
But if you're a girl, you have to wear an undershirt 
Pull it down like you do with your other shirt
And then you put your other shirt on
Now it's time for your socks and shoes 
Put your socks on first
And then put on your shoes
Once you do that, just look in the mirror
And then you'll say, I did it!🎵
Maraya: I did it!
Ruff (singing): 🎵And then you'll say, I did it!🎶
Maraya: I did it!
Debbie (gasps): Wow, Maraya. You did it! You got dressed all by yourself!
Maraya: I wanted to surprise you, so I practiced really hard with Ruff to succeed at it!
Debbie: Well, that's great!
(Door shuts)
Debbie: And oh! Your dad's here to pick you up.
Maraya (happy): Yay! I can't wait to tell him what I've done! Alright!
(The setting changes to where they are back at the Adams residence and it's nighttime)
Maraya: Haley, come here!
Haley: What?
Maraya: Look what I can do!
Haley: What? What can you do?
Maraya: I can dress and undress myself. Watch!
(Maraya sits down on her bed so she can take her socks and shoes off. Then she stands back up so she can take her regular clothes off. After that, she walks away with the dirty clothes and puts on her pajamas. Haley keeps watching while she's still confused. Then Maraya was triumphantly done dressing into her pajamas)
Maraya: Ta-da!
Haley: Wow! Maraya, I can't believe you did that in front of me!
Maraya: Yep. Ruff had to dress me for the first couple of days and then I stepped up and did it all by myself!
Haley: Outstanding! 
Ruff: Great job, Maraya. I'm so proud of you for doing it, and now that you know how to do it, I got to go.
Maraya (sad): Aw, but Ruff, I don't want you to go!
Ruff: I don't want to go either, but I have to, so, goodbye, Maraya.
Maraya: Goodbye, Ruff! See you soon!
Ruff: See you soon too, Maraya. Now, farewell.
(As he disappears into the computer, Maraya thanks him and says goodbye one final time)
Maraya: Goodbye, Ruff! Thanks for helping me out hard all week! I really appreciate it!
(After Maraya says goodbye to Ruff, she walks over to her bed and thanks the viewers too)
Maraya (looking at camera): And thank you, viewers, for helping me too. I could've done it without you. And now that you and Ruff have helped me today, I will now have a better autistic life. Goodbye!
(The scene zooms out of the Adams residence and it fades out, which causes the whole episode to end)
==Characters ==
*Maraya
*Maraya's Computer 
*Ruff
*Haley
*Debbie
*Ryan (not seen)
==Songs Sung In the Episode ==
*"The Getting Dressed Song" - by Ruff (and Maraya)
==Trivia ==
*This is another one of those episodes where Maraya's Computer doesn't fly because it stayed on the floor or the table the whole time.
*Debbie didn't appear until almost the end of the episode.
*Debbie doesn't talk very much in this episode.
*Maraya knew how to put every one of her clothes on, except the raincoat because she had trouble sliding her left arm through the sleeve.
*Skill(s) that Ruff helped Maraya with: changing her clothes so she would surprise Debbie of what she learned.
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