Table of Contents
About This Book xiii
About the Author xvii
Parent Activities and Suggestions xix
Part One: Self-Awareness 1
Chapter 1: My Personality 3
- Lesson 1.1: Optimist or Pessimist? 4
- Lesson 1.2: I Am Creative 8
- Lesson 1.3: I Like Routine 11
- Lesson 1.4: Sometimes I Am Fearful 14
- Lesson 1.5: I Can Be a Leader 19
- Lesson 1.6. Am I a People Person? 22
- Lesson 1.7: I Am a Good Listener . . . Or Am I? 25
- Lesson 1.8: Sometimes I Get Angry 28
- Lesson 1.9: I Finish What I Start 32
- Lesson 1.10: I Am Teachable 37
Chapter 2: My Character 39
- Lesson 2.1: What is Good Character? 40
- Lesson 2.2: Honesty 43
- Lesson 2.3: Kindness 46
- Lesson 2.4: Loyalty 49
- Lesson 2.5: Responsibility 53
Chapter 3: Uniquely Me 57
- Lesson 3.1: What Are Values? 58
- Lesson 3.2: Values Important to Me 61
- Lesson 3.3: My Disabilities 64
Chapter 4: Personal Life Choices 67
- Lesson 4.1: Smoking and Vaping: Is It for Me? 68
- Lesson 4.2: Marijuana and Other Drugs 72
- Lesson 4.3: Teens and Drinking 75
- Lesson 4.4: Am I Ready to Move Out? 79
- Lesson 4.5: Am I Ready to Work Part-Time? 82
Part Two: People Skills 85
Chapter 5: Relating to Others 87
- Lesson 5.1: Encouraging Others 88
- Lesson 5.2: Being Friendly 91
- Lesson 5.3: Helping Others 94
- Lesson 5.4: Conflict Resolution 97
- Lesson 5.5: Whom Can I Talk To? 101
Chapter 6: Friendship Skills 105
- Lesson 6.1: My Peer Groups 106
- Lesson 6.2: Who Are My Friends? 109
- Lesson 6.3: Making Friends 112
- Lesson 6.4: People Who Are Like Me 115
- Lesson 6.5: People Who Are Different from Me 118
- Lesson 6.6: Social Media 121
Chapter 7: Being Part of a Family 125
- Lesson 7.1: My Family Tree 126
- Lesson 7.2: Respecting Authority 129
- Lesson 7.3: My Parent’s Point of View 132
- Lesson 7.4: My Sibling’s Point of View 133
- Lesson 7.5: Being Adopted 138
Chapter 8: Communication Skills 143
- Lesson 8.1: Best Method to Communicate 144
- Lesson 8.2: Summarizing 147
- Lesson 8.3: Paraphrasing 150
- Lesson 8.4: Is This the Right Time and Place? 153
- Lesson 8.5: Verbal and Nonverbal Messages 156
- Lesson 8.6: Public Speaking 159
Part Three: Academic and School Skills 163
Chapter 9: Reading Skills 165
- Lesson 9.1: Reading for School 166
- Lesson 9.2: Reading on the Job 169
- Lesson 9.3: Reading for Comprehension 172
- Lesson 9.4: Following Written Directions 175
- Lesson 9.5: Reading for Pleasure 178
Chapter 10: Writing Skills 181
- Lesson 10.1: Everyday Writing Tasks 182
Chapter 11: Math Skills 185
- Lesson 11.1: Everyday Math Skills 186
- Lesson 11.2: Improving Math Skills 189
- Lesson 11.3: Understanding Charts 192
Chapter 12: Study Skills 195
- Lesson 12.1: School Tasks for Success 196
- Lesson 12.2: Taking Notes 199
- Lesson 12.3: Studying Smarter 202
- Lesson 12.4: Doing Homework 205
- Lesson 12.5: Completing Assignments 208
- Lesson 12.6: Rewarding Yourself 211
- Lesson 12.7: Good Student Behaviors 214
- Lesson 12.8: Requesting Help or Information 217
Part Four: Practical Living Skills 221
Chapter 13: Information Skills 223
- Lesson 13.1: What Do I Need to Know? 224
- Lesson 13.2: Information from the Internet 227
- Lesson 13.3: Information from News Sources 231
- Lesson 13.4: Information from Magazines 234
- Lesson 13.5: Information from Books 237
- Lesson 13.6: Information from Television 240
- Lesson 13.7: Information from Other People 243
Chapter 14: Money Skills 247
- Lesson 14.1: What is a Budget? 248
- Lesson 14.2: Making a Budget 252
- Lesson 14.3: On Sale 255
- Lesson 14.4: Unit Pricing 258
- Lesson 14.5: How Much Money Will I Need? 261
- Lesson 14.6: Banking Options: Checking and Savings 264
- Lesson 14.7: Using Debit, Credit, and ATM Cards 267
Chapter 15: Travel 271
- Lesson 15.1: Planning a Trip 272
- Lesson 15.2: Estimating Travel Costs 275
Chapter 16: Clothing 279
- Lesson 16.1: Caring for and Repairing Clothing 280
- Lesson 16.2: Buying Appropriate Clothes 283
- Lesson 16.3: Organizing Clothes 287
- Lesson 16.4: Washing and Drying Tips 290
Chapter 17: Living Arrangements 295
- Lesson 17.1: A Place to Live 296
- Lesson 17.2: Organizing 299
- Lesson 17.3: Apartment Living 303
Chapter 18: Eating and Nutrition 307
- Lesson 18.1: Nutrition 308
- Lesson 18.2: Making Good Food Choices 313
- Lesson 18.3: Eating Out Versus Eating In 316
Chapter 19: Shopping 321
- Lesson 19.1: Smart Shopping 322
- Lesson 19.2: Comparison Shopping 325
- Lesson 19.3: Returning Items 328
Chapter 20: Exercise/Health and Hygiene 331
- Lesson 20.1: Exercise Excuses 332
- Lesson 20.2: Stressful Situations 335
- Lesson 20.3: Depression 340
- Part Five: Vocational Skills 343
Chapter 21: Present Skills and Interests 345
- Lesson 21.1: My Work Environment Interests 346
- Lesson 21.2: Realistic Vocational Goals 349
- Lesson 21.3: Working with a Disability 352
- Lesson 21.4: Finishing High School 355
- Lesson 21.5: Extracurricular Activities 359
Chapter 22: Getting a Job 363
- Lesson 22.1: Searching for a Job 364
- Lesson 22.2: Vocational Vocabulary 367
- Lesson 22.3: Filling Out an Application 372
- Lesson 22.4: First Impressions 376
- Lesson 22.5: Getting Work Experience 379
Chapter 23: Working 383
- Lesson 23.1: Being a Great Employee 384
- Lesson 23.2: Handling Criticism on the Job 387
- Lesson 23.3: Changing Jobs: Why? 390
- Lesson 23.4: Changing Jobs: How? 393
- Part Six: Community and Leisure Activities 397
Chapter 24: My Community 399
- Lesson 24.1: What is My Community Like? 400
- Lesson 24.2: The History of My Community 403
- Lesson 24.3: What’s Going On in My Community? 406
- Lesson 24.4: Community Services: People and Places 410
- Lesson 24.5: Personal Safety 414
- Lesson 24.6: Being a Good Neighbor 418
- Lesson 24.7: Community Map 421
- Lesson 24.8: Making My Community Better 424
Chapter 25: Leisure Activities 427
- Lesson 25.1: Places to Enjoy 428
- Lesson 25.2: Hobbies 431
- Lesson 25.3: Things to Try! 436
Part Seven: Problem-Solving Skills 441
Chapter 26: Handling Problem Situations 443
- Lesson 26.1: Understanding the Problem 444
- Lesson 26.2: Coping with Surprises 447
- Lesson 26.3: Adjusting to Change 450
- Lesson 26.4: When the Problem is You! 453
Chapter 27: Making Decisions 457
- Lesson 27.1: Decision-Making Factors 458
- Lesson 27.2: Needs Versus Wants 461
- Lesson 27.3: Changing Bad Decisions 465
- Lesson 27.4: Why Take Risks? 469
Chapter 28: Resource Management 473
- Lesson 28.1: What Are My Resources? 474
- Lesson 28.2: Fact Versus Opinion 478
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