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What Does It Take to Be Successful in Life. Establishing Relationships, Living Independently, & Maintaining a Job. Three Themes. Establishing social relationships Developing a set of independent or “interdependent” living skills Acquiring skills for successful employment. Over-Riding Beliefs. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What Does It Take to Be Successful in Life
Establishing Relationships, Living Independently, &
Maintaining a Job
Three Themes
Establishing social relationships
Developing a set of independent or “interdependent” living skills
Acquiring skills for successful employment
Over-Riding Beliefs Have high, but realistic expectations Provide consistent messages about
behavior, appearance, & acquisition of skills
Provide early & continuous hands-on experiences
Provide opportunities to make decisions & problem solve
Develop a sense of responsibility & give chores
Social Skills
What Does it Mean to be Socially Successful?
Students with visual impairments have a social presence.
Students with visual impairments have a range of skills that support them in engaging with others.
Students with visual impairments are aware of others beyond themselves.
Why is it Important to be Socially Successful? Promotes friendships & positive relationships
Nurtures self-esteem
Promotes positive employment & independent living outcomes
Promotes social understanding, decision making, & problem solving
Promotes self-advocacy
What is Social Presence? Appropriate dress & grooming Appropriate body posture, stance,
gestures, & gait Facial expressions that are
appropriate for the occasion Knowledge of the social situation Motivation to learn the social rules
within a variety of environments
What is Important for Students to Know?
Basic interactive skills
Interest in peers, co-workers, & family
Engaging in conversation
Complimenting, reciprocating, empathy
Strategies to Promote Socialization
Early & continuous experiences
Opportunities with sighted & blind peers
Accountability for actions
Consistent feedback or modeling
Teach age-appropriate games & activities
Social Thinking Moving beyond self & perceiving the
needs of others
Understanding the social situation & making decisions about social interactions
Analyzing the social situation & evaluate social behavior
Activities of Daily Living
The Concept of Interdependence
Not all people are totally independent
We all require support or assistance
Finding the balance between independence & interdependence
Basic Self-Help Skills
Grooming
Personal hygiene
Dressing
Eating
Clothing
Choosing & matching clothes
Clean & wrinkle-free clothes
Clothing that fits & is appropriate
Clothing care
Organization & Time Management
Keep track of belongings
Responsible for completing chores, classroom jobs, & homework
Knowledge of time & a way to keep track of time
Money Management Knowledge of cost of everyday items
Coin & bill identification
Use money in public
Understand that money is earned
Knowledge of banking
Personal signature
Cooking Grocery shopping
Use of microwave
Using kitchen utensils & equipment
Using the stove & range top
Meal or snack preparation
Cleaning
Bed making & organize bedroom space
Laundry
Knowledge of cleaning products
Use of mop, vacuum, scrubbing surfaces
Home Management
Use of tools
Home maintenance- change a light bulb
Yard maintenance- mow lawn
Recycling
Safety
Knowledge of public & private
Understand stranger, acquaintance, friend
Aware of surroundings & travels confidently
Personal Management
Knows personal information & who receives personal information
Carries student and/or state I.D.
Carries purse or wallet
Job Readiness & Employment Skills
Job Readiness Skills Punctuality Following directions Staying on task Engaging socially with others Sharing job responsibilities Demonstrating appropriate interactions
with supervisors & colleagues Organization of work space & belongings
Academic Skills Needed for Work
Reading, writing, & spelling skills
Read at least 150 words per minute
Knowledge & use of technology
Mathematics: use of a calculator, an abacus, & other tools to assist with banking & purchases
Work Preparation Exposure to jobs & job tasks
Job shadowing
Hand skills
Endurance for work- staying on task, completing a series of tasks, use of breaks
Pre-Requisites for Work Chores around the house
Student as helper not helpee
Prior work or volunteer experiences
social security card & state I.D.
Signature that can be replicated
Exposure to work
Role of Families & Professionals
Partner to provide a consistent message to the student
Make the ECC a priority along with academics in your student’s education
Look beyond the present Let Go & believe that your child is
capable of achieving success in life Nurture independence & foster
interdependence
Role of the Student in Developing a Successful Life
Desire to become socially savvy Desire to develop friendships Desire to become inter-dependent Motivated to take risks & make change Interested in receiving feedback about
social & work performance Desire to be autonomous Desire to be a self-advocate
Resources AFB Press
Focused On: Social Skills Curriculum Series Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual
Impairments: From Theory to Practice Skills for Success www.afb.org
Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired TSBVI Social Skills Curriculum TSBVI Daily Living Skills Curriculum www.tsbvi.edu
Resources California School for the Blind
CSB Safety Curriculum CSB Living Skills Curriculum CSB Social Skills Curriculum CSB Career & Technology Education
Curriculum www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Contact Me
Sharon Zell Sacks, Ph.D. Director of Curriculum, Assessment, &
Staff Development California School for the Blind (510 794-3800 Ext 313 [email protected] [email protected]