Any program that teaches independent living skills to adults with disabilities should cover a wide range of topics, from personal hygiene to basic household chores and budget management. Being able to manage a diet, including planning and preparing meals with Read More …
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Transforming Lives Through Job Training for Special Needs Adults
Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties, especially adults, may face diverse challenges in daily life. People around them should aim at maximizing their independence, and the best way to do that is to allow them to be happy Read More …
Awareness to Acceptance – Celebrating Autism Awareness Month
The general public is becoming more aware of autism, but there is still a long way to go before common perceptions move beyond basic stereotypes. Autism Awareness Month is a chance for day programs for adults with autism to celebrate Read More …
Sensory Activities for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Teaching life skills for adults with disabilities is not just about everyday practicalities. It is also about helping them actively enjoy their engagement with the world. Sensory activities are a fun, stimulating way to practice a range of skills, from Read More …
5 remote learning best practices for adults with disabilities
In recent years, the impact of the global pandemic has brought new attention to remote learning. Lessons given online have their advantages, but also present unique challenges. Day program activities for adults with disabilities can be conducted remotely, but extra Read More …
5 Symptoms of High-functioning Autism
The division of autism into high and low functioning is a controversial one. Some people believe that it fails to capture the nuances as to how autistic traits manifest in different people, or the many challenges they can represent. Some Read More …
How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Adults with Special Needs
Adults with special needs may need support with a range of everyday tasks, including how to eat regular, nutritionally balanced meals. Life skill activities for adults with disability should include meal planning and preparation, . Why do some adults with Read More …
Important Job Skills for Adults with Special Needs
Skills such as communication and organization are generally considered important to the majority of jobs. There are some skills that can be particularly difficult to master for people with autism, intellectual disabilities and other learning difficulties. They might need some Read More …
5 Life Skills You Can Teach in Special Education Classes
Teaching special education classes and special needs classes is about more than improving academic performance. It is about providing life skills to help each student achieve their goals and obtain a higher degree of independence when they go out into Read More …
Dysgraphia – How to Help Adults with Writing Disabilities
Being able to write is generally considered an essential skill if someone is to be successful in life. There is a reason that reading, writing and mathematics are often cited as the most basic functional skills to be taught at school. For Read More …