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Types of activities may be varied and wide-ranging and are determined by each student's individualized plan.
I. Work and Volunteer Skills
A. Development of fine motor skills
1. Tools
2. Arts and crafts
B. Development of physical dexterity
1. Walking
2. Exercise
C. Industrial quality and quantity standards
1. Efficiency of movements
2. Focus on directions
D. Work safety practices
1. Hazardous materials and equipment
2. Importance of hydration
3. Disaster preparedness
4. Evacuation plans
5. Restricted areas at sites
6. Location of First Aid box
E. Job specific skill training
II. Personal Work Habits
A. Attention span (full day, half day, 20 minutes)
B. Appropriate dress for job or jobsite
1. Model coworkers
2. Cleanliness of clothes
3. Clothing for climate conditions
C. Perseverance and initiative
1. Changes on job or jobsite
2. Change of supervisor
3. Unforeseen problems
4. Completion of task
5. Regular attendance
6. Punctuality
7. New tasks
III. Communication Skills
A. Speaking skills
1. Sign language, as appropriate
2. Articulation of needs and desires
a. Honest accurate information
b. Development of individual objectives
3. Clarification of received messages
4. Eye contact
5. Body language
B. Listening skills
1. Concentrate on what is said
2. Retention of what is said
C. Writing skills
1. Forms and applications
2. Financial information
3. Letters
IV. Interpersonal/Relationship Skills
A. Role play situations
B. Social etiquette
C. Conversations
D. Respect for others
E. Break time/lunch time behavior
F. Social events
G. Communication with strangers
H. Building friendships
I. Dealing with conflict and constructive feedback
1. Anger management
2. Relaxation skills/meditation
3. Personal rights
a. Self-advocacy skills
b. Awareness of exploitation
V. Community Skills
A. Purchases at stores
B. Community travel
1. Ride public transportation with a group
2. Ride public transportation as an individual
C. Street safety/street crossing
D. Usage of community resources (i.e. library, community pool, movies, etc.)
VI. Independent Living Skills
A. Cooking
1. Meal preparation
2. Nutrition education
3. Kitchen cleaning
4. Kitchen safety
B. Handling money
1. Counting change
2. Cashing checks
3. Budgeting
C. Health management
1. Appropriate 911 calls
2. Basic First Aid
3. Stress and anxiety management
4. Rest
5. Medical appointments
D. Grooming and hygiene
1. Hand washing
2. Personal hygiene
E. Management of personal items
F. Computer and academic skills
1. Internet access
2. Educational software
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