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Independent Living

Published on Mar 16, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Independent Living

How to survive on my own!
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Class Routine

  • Begins with the "Problem of the Day"
  • Pre-Assessment to see what they already know
  • Learning and refining skills
  • Post-assessments after skills are practiced and repeated (usually one to two weeks depending on Unit)

Promoting Independence

By exposing students to a variety of skills
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Students Will gain experience with...

  • Grocery shopping
  • Cooking
  • Health & Safety
  • Home-care
  • Navigating the Community
  • Problem Solving and Social Skills
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Students will understand...

  • Making Smart Food choices
  • Reading Nutrition Labels
  • Planning weekly meals
  • Following a recipe and directions
  • Proper food storage to avoid bacteria growth
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Enduring Understandings

  • What to do in an emergency
  • Over the Counter vs. Prescription Medicine
  • Reading Medicine Labels/proper dosage
  • Cleaning Product labels/warnings
  • Personal Information
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Enduring Understandings

  • Navigating the community by car, train, bus, walking etc.
  • Safety rules and transportation forms
  • Street signs and maps
  • Reading a train or bus schedule
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Contact Information:
Anna Davitt
Adavitt@cbsd.org
267-893-2500 ext. 6209

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