A life of a severe learning disability child is dificult to manage but not impossible. Family members and friends of these kids struggle in their everyday life and a few give up. If the child does not have any support from the family as well as in the school setting, than the child will soon give up too. As they grow older in life they will approach several life skills that will help them to have close to a normal life.
Life skills include a wide range of knowledge and skill interactions believed to be essential for adult independent living (Brolin, 1989). At present, many students with handicaps have special needs that are not being met. These students require education and support to learn these necessary behaviors. They must be able to dress and groom properly, use appropriate table manners, make decisions about money, and use transportation to get to work. The three major skill areas that need to be addressed are daily living, personal/social, and occupational skills.
Life skills include a wide range of knowledge and skill interactions believed to be essential for adult independent living (Brolin, 1989). At present, many students with handicaps have special needs that are not being met. These students require education and support to learn these necessary behaviors. They must be able to dress and groom properly, use appropriate table manners, make decisions about money, and use transportation to get to work. The three major skill areas that need to be addressed are daily living, personal/social, and occupational skills.
How to Teach Life Skills to Special Needs Teens
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