Description: Individuals with developmental disabilities gain independence with these language and reasoning lessons in homemaking, health, money management, entertainment, and government. The 170 one-page activities teach functional skills and target: -general knowledge -vocabulary -following directions -decision-making -knowing what to expect -planning a course of action The book covers a huge range of information essential to functioning as an adult. The activities are organized in six areas of independent living: -Homemaking—laundry, finding and furnishing a home/apartment, property maintenance, kitchen essentials, meal preparation, and purchasing groceries -Health Concerns—diet and nutrition, weather conditions/safety, first aid, making appointments, health insurance, hospital and emergencies, medicines and prescription drugs, immunizations, vision and dental care, and fire safety Consumer Affairs—types of stores, comparison shopping, evaluating bargains and saving money, warnings and labels, how to use the newspaper, paying bills, filling out an order form, and alternative shopping methods -Money Matters—establishing and sticking to a budget, banking, use of credit, bills and statements, applying for loans and employment, creating a resume, and job search and interviews -Going Places—restaurants and menus, brochures and advertisements, maps and travel, entertainment, and public transportation -Government—local and state government, elections, time zones, postal system, national holidays, driving safety, road signs, taxes, and the judicial system

Series: That's Life

Author: SMITH, Patricia

Publisher: Linguisystems

Year Published: 1998

Grade: A12-18

Format: SPI/REPRODUCIBLE

Components: 192pp