How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Author: John Meyers

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 144011319X

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As hard as it might be to imagine, there are people working in the social services field who aren't as well trained as they might be. This doesn't mean that they work for a "bad" agency or that we need to change the whole service delivery system. It means that those staff people need more training. Training in what? This book introduces readers to a wide range of principles used in teaching daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities - including understanding the basics of behavior, assessing behaviors, writing plans, instructional processes, reinforcement, behavior management tips, data collection, ethical issues, and much more. It is written in a conversational tone rather than a textbook format, so it's like having a conversation with someone who has "been there and done that." This is an idea generating book designed to get you thinking about the service you provide the clients in your program.

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs
Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs

Author: Darlene Mannix

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 1119788765

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Help students with special needs thrive with over 160 updated educational activities In the newly revised Third Edition of Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, teacher and author Darlene Mannix delivers a unique collection of over 160 updated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help students gain basic skills necessary for independence and success. Each activity sheet focuses on a specific skill in a real-world context and includes teacher directions for objectives, introduction, optional extension activities, and assessment methods. This crucial book includes: Activity sheets and corresponding introductions in a wide variety of critical life skills such as interpersonal, communication, academic and school, practical living, and more Coverage of leisure activities and the importance of finding fulfilling hobbies and pastimes Tools to help students build their self awareness and understand their strengths and weaknesses Perfect for special educators, general education teachers, school counselors, and psychologists, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs will also earn a place in the libraries of other professionals working with special needs children, as well as the parents of those children.

Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom
Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom

Author: Beth Aune

Publisher: Future Horizons

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1935274082

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Each year there is a growing emphasis on the inclusion of students with special needs into the general education population. This book is a tool for teachers who have a student or students in their classroom whose behaviors are impeding their learning.

Improving the Quality of Life
Improving the Quality of Life

Author: David M. Romney

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1994-11-30

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780792332343

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Quality of Life as a Concept and Measurable Entity; T.R. Parmenter. Enhancing Quality of Life in the Population at Large; D.R. Evans. Forging Ahead: Linking Health and Behavior to Improve Quality of Life in Older People; M.G. Ory, D.M. Cox. Using Quality of Life Information to Set Priorities in Health Policy; R.M. Kaplan. Improving the Quality of Life of People with Severe Mental Disorders; C. Mercier. Quality of Life for Students with Disabilities in Transition from School to Adulthood; A.S. Halpern. Improving the Quality of Life: Prescriptions for Change; D.M. Romney, R.I. Brown, P.S. Fry.

Meaningful Day
Meaningful Day

Author: Robert Stack and AnaMaria Herrera

Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1634136632

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Meaningful Day: Day Program Services Curriculum & Staff Guidebook is the first hands-on curriculum for Direct Support Professionals working in day programs. We recognized there was a lack of resources available to day program staff on how to provide meaningful and relevant activities to people with disabilities. This curriculum was created to fill this void. Meaningful Day will set the standard for staff in developing meaningful and engaging activities, which will positively impact people with disabilities.

The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders
The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Gary B. Mesibov

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-02-23

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 0306486474

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- Professionals can be trained in the program and its methods - Translates scientific knowledge so that practitioners and parents can easily understand the current state of knowledge - Offers strategies that can be tailored to an individual's unique developmental and functional level - Advises parents on how to become involved in all phases of intervention as collaborators, co-therapists, and advocates. - Details how the program can be introduced and adapted for individuals of all ages, from preschooler to adult

Activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Author: Helen Sonnet

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2009-07-15

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1846429625

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This valuable resource for people working with adults with learning disabilities provides over 60 sessions of fun and engaging activities that aim to entertain and stimulate the minds of people with learning disabilities. The sessions are divided into different types of activity including cookery, arts and crafts, drama and dance, and outside events. A comprehensive collection of varied and enjoyable activities, this practical book also contains useful tips to ensure that sessions run smoothly. All the activities are tried and tested by experienced practitioners and include a key advising the level of help required, wheelchair user suitability and any related health and safety issues involved. Ideal for use in social clubs or residential homes, this is an essential resource for professionals and volunteers working with adults with learning disabilities.