Functional Living Skills (pages 146-155) - Mind Resources

FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLSLife Beyond the ClassroomTransition Strategies for YoungPeople with DisabilitiesFourth EditionPaul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributorsJust in time for the implementation of new IDEAregulations, this fourth edition of a landmarktext brings together the most up-to-date,comprehensive information on facilitating transitionsfor young people with mild, moderate, orsevere disabilities. Teaming with the bestknownresearchers in the fi elds of employment,transition, postsecondary education, disability, and special education,internationally recognized authority Paul Wehman has thoroughly updatedthe entire book with the latest theoretical information and practical guidance.Future professionals will get cutting-edge research, new statisticsand legislation, and timely new chapters on:»»inclusion in schools and in the community»»postsecondary education»»autism spectrum disorders»»high-stakes testing and accountability»»assistive technology»»customized employment»»Social Security benefi ts and work incentives»»self-determinationReaders will also get updated information throughout the book on transitionplanning, ensuring access to the general education curriculum,pursuing postsecondary education, helping individuals secure housing,meeting the specifi c needs of young people with a range of disabilities,and navigating the complex challenges of transition. Study questions,chapter objectives, case studies, and sample transition plans help readersfocus on learning goals and think critically about key issues.An ideal text for the college or university classroom and a critical referencefor every professional’s bookshelf, this book will prepare readers togive young people with disabilities appropriate, individualized support asthey start their life beyond the classroom.2006, 752 pages, 7” x 10”, HardcoverMR #044123 Life Beyond the Classroom $ 89.95Toward Independence SoftwareA well-rounded collection of fi ve life-skillprograms. Covers money skills, shopping,functional vocabulary and community outingsshown step-by-step.Picture Shopping Cues make shopping easierby creating picture shopping lists from a bank of288 food and non-food items. Students reviewlists before they shop. Spending Money letsstudents complete realistic money exercises and shop at a mall. Teachers canadd denominations as skills progress. Looking for Community Words encouragesstudents to explore eight neighborhoods by searching for assignedwords. Let the computer compile a word list or customize for each student.WordWise Community combines text, pictures and speech in a functionalvocabulary program. Students can record their pronunciations and comparethem to the computer’s. Community Success Outings has 10 activities thateveryone needs to know like grocery shopping and dining in a fast-food restaurant.Activities are shown step-by-step and include corresponding social skills.Win/Mac CD, IntelliKeys, touch screen and single-switch compatible.CD Compatible with: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS XMR #043515 Toward Independence Software CD $ 147.95MR #043516 Toward Independence Software CD (5 copies) 399.95Get a Job CurriculumFocus on job interview skills.Job-related social and self-managementskills are essential for students withspecial needs. Workers with disabilitiesregularly lose jobs because of diffi cultieswith social situations in job settings. To besuccessful in getting and keeping a job,students with disabilities need interviewskills, social skills in a variety of areas,and most of all preparedness for the manyand varied challenges of a job setting. Asa result, they need lots of time to learnand practice vocational skills. This curriculum teaches such competenciesas the ability to self-examine one’s strengths and weaknesses, creativeproblem-solving skills, self-confi dence and assertiveness, advocacy skills,and accepting responsibility. Coauthored by speech-language pathologistCorinne Thomas- Kersting and special education teacher and occupationaltherapist Dona Schumacher.Covered spiralbound book, 80 pages, includes a Win/Mac CD with printablePDF, 2008.MR #050491 Get a Job Curriculum $44.95Connections in the WorkplaceExplore relevant on-the-job social situationsin an illustrated, short story format.Includes a Student Reader and Teacher’sGuide. The Student Reader includes36 stories, featuring Maria and Jeromeas the primary protagonists. Eachfour-page story has a student activitypage and vocabulary exercises. Topicscovered include: Cell phone etiquette,avoiding job responsibilities, becominga trustworthy employee and appropriatesocial behavior.The Teacher’s Guide provides severaladditional worksheets per story that assesscomprehension, vocabulary and the understandingof the underlying social skills. Use thePDF on CD for easy printouts of activity pagesand full-color stories.Student Reader, covered spiralbound book, full color, 216 pgs., 2007.Teacher’s Guide, covered spiralbound, black and white, 155 pgs., includesWin/Mac CD with printable PDF.MR #050031 Connections in the Workplace Student Reader $ 55.95MR #050032 Connections in the Workplace Teacher’s Guide 113.95Connections in the Workplace Package includes: Teacher’s Guide and 5 Student Readers.MR #050033 Connections in the Workplace Package $ 274.95Job Search CurriculumThe Job Search Curriculum blendsstructured exploration using simulatedWeb sites with traditional methods ofresponding to job ads.Use JobWeb Win/Mac CD to get valuablevocational information by exploring 30simulated Web sites using your Internetbrowser. Exploration is guided bystructured activities like: Job vocabularysearch, company background investigation,submitting interest in a job via emailand printing job applications.The Job Ads & Career Paths book focuses on the work application processfor jobs commonly found in local newspapers. Includes 150 student worksheetsthat can be photocopied or printed from PDFs. Worksheets coverjob comparisons, interest matching and “fi nding the details.” 233 pageswith printable PDFs on a Win/Mac CD.MR #043253 Job Search Curriculum Package (Book & CDs) $ 113.95PHONE 877-414-6463 (TOLL FREE)FAX 877-585-2992 (TOLL FREE)www.mindresources.comMIND RESOURCES130 SHOEMAKER STREETKITCHENER, ONTARIO N2E 3G4155