Teaching daily living skills to special needs students often involves helping them develop their social skills. Many people with autism, intellectual disability and similar conditions struggle to navigate social situations. Mastering these skills is a way for them to take Read More …
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How Brighton Launch Prepares Young Adults with Autism for Independent Living
Brighton Launch’s autism program in Toronto supports its adult students in a range of ways as they prepare to live more independently. This may include teaching them the skills necessary for living and working in the community. The aim is Read More …
Navigating Life Skills Education for Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Discussion
Teaching life skills to adults with intellectual disabilities can be challenging because every student will have a slightly different set of needs. Adults with mild intellectual disability may need less intensive support, but this can make it harder to identify Read More …
6 Innovative Teaching Strategies for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Discussion
Teaching an adult with a developmental disability presents specific challenges, because while they may not have the same skills and understanding as neuro-typical people of the same age, they are still adults with relevant experiences, and cannot be treated like Read More …
Achieving Personal Growth: The Role of Life Skills Programs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
An important aspect of programs that teach life skills for adults with disabilities is that they realize that what constitutes achievement will look different for every student. Rather than focusing on rigid and sometimes arbitrary standardization across all students, they Read More …
How Can Work Experience Programs Aid Adults with Special Needs in the Workspace?
Employment is an essential part of life for many adults. It is an opportunity to build relationships and community, develop a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem, and secure an independent income. Employment may present additional challenges to adults with special Read More …
BLC Mother’s Day Sale: A Springtime Success!
It was a bright, beautiful spring day at our Mother’s Day BLC Pop-Up Sale! Our talented students poured their creativity and hard work into preparing a delightful array of handmade soaps, scrubs, and salts, along with curating beautiful, specialized baskets Read More …
7 Essential Independent Living Skills for Adults with Disabilities: A Discussion
Independent living skills for adults with disabilities allow them to achieve a greater degree of personal autonomy, for example, by managing their own home. Teaching independent living skills to special needs should cover a wide range of areas, from personal Read More …
Eight Ways Special Needs Job Training Programs Open New Avenues of Employment
Job training for special needs students covers many different skills that enable adults with disabilities to be more successful in the workplace. It can also help them identify a preferred career, navigate the application process, build confidence and make long-term Read More …
Essential Traits of Premier Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Discussion
Day programs for adults with disabilities are a valuable way to help people with autism, intellectual disabilities and other learning difficulties learn and practice new skills. The aim could be to continue their education, prepare for a career or just Read More …