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Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special NeedsA resource for teachers, counselors, parents, and others involved with teaching youth life skills. Contains activity sheets, discussionquestions, applied exercises, and evaluation suggestions. Divided into seven sections and covers over 190 activities. Skills coveredinclude: interpersonal skills, communication, academic and school skills, practical living skills, vocational skills, lifestyle choices, andproblem solving. Adult directed resource.Available from:Jossey-Bass1-877-762-2974 or order via the Web site at http://www.josseybass.com/ISBN#: 0-87628-541-8$29.95 plus shippingMoney Pals: Being Cool with CashA two-part workbook for youth ages 8-10 focusing on all aspects of money management. Developed specifically for youth in out-ofhomecare. Includes a section on career development. Self-teaching tool, or use with adult supervision.Available from:The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF)410-223-2890 or order via the Web site: http://www.aecf.org/publications/#youthFreePreparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA)A workbook series created by Massachusetts Department of Social Services. There are five modules:Module 1: Money, Home, and Food ManagementModule 2: Personal Care, Health, Social Skills, and SafetyModule 3: Education, Job Seeking Skills, and Job Maintenance SkillsModule 4: Housing, Transportation, Community Resources, Understanding the Law, and RecreationModule 5a and 5b: Young Parents GuidePAYA can be used by the learner alone, or with an adult. Topic areas and brief assessments match the learning goals and expectationsof the Guidebook. The Activity/Resource Workbook contains information and exercises by topic area to help develop or strengthenthe skills of the learner.Available in PDF from www.caseylifeskills.orgLife Skills Guidebook 175©2004 by Casey Family Programs.