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to utilize tle understanding and skills they studied
tunity
achool. This work experience program includes-
at
Vocational training, when indicated, which provides
(i)
retarded with specific skills, to qualify them for
the
appropriate work in industry.
Work ex])erience in part-time jobs in industry where
(2)
retarded can deve[)p skills and improve work habits,
the
attitudes, etc.
;'ork experience on sub-contract work in a sheltered
(3)
lere the retarded are assiste in skil.]s in
workshop.
relations which relate to adjustment in
interpersonal
sitm%tions.
work
placement, the retarded persons will once more be informed
At
counseling and guidance services are available at any time
that
are required. Tle program includes plans for follow-up.
they
will occur as often as needed after placement, ienever
This
the retarded pqrson may return to the Occupational Adjust-
indicated,
ment program for further services.
IV. OCCUPATIONAL ADJUS'INT TRAINING CURRICUL[.'I
]en a mentally retarded person is ready for the Occupational
(a)
.Program, he will be considered and screened by
Adjustment
both the Teacher-Cou:selor and the Rehabilitation Counselor.
'i]e curriculmn used will be refined and enriched by the
(b)
of teachers and pup.ils involved in t]e progrm.
experiences
material used in the Occupational Adj'ustment training
Content
includes the :following"
curricultn
Specific materials relating to the work being done by.
(i)
young people in the work experience, situation, and ..
the
of patterns of behavior, attitudes of their
discussions
workers ad the requirements of the job.
fellow
Discussion of various responsibilities which come with.
(2)
a worker, such as filling out an application for
being
social securit)r card, the meaning of memploent
a
worMen' s compensation, social security, etc
insurance,
I)iscussion of looking for a job, kind o£ job one looks
(3)
appearance, attitudes and experiences of the young
for,
as they actually look for jobs after a period of
people
experience in the progrmn.
work
Aritlmetic, reading, .writing, speech and other types of
(4)
whicl relates to the work situation.
information
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