Table of Contents
Foreword v
Introduction 1
Part 1 Communication Skills
Activity 1 Identifying the Topic 5
Activity 2 Knowing the Difference Between On-Topic and Off-Topic 10
Activity 3 Appropriate Conversation Starters 15
Activity 4 Asking for Help 18
Activity 5 Requesting Items 22
Activity 6 Asking Clarifying Questions 26
Activity 7 Idiomatic Speech 31
Activity 8 Entering and Exiting a Conversation 36
Activity 9 Body Language 40
Activity 10 Posture for Effective Communication 43
Part 2 Health, Hygiene, and Safety
Activity 11 Creating a Hygiene Kit 49
Activity 12 Morning Routine and Mirror Check 53
Activity 13 Wardrobe Maintenance 57
Activity 14 Healthy Eating Habits 63
Activity 15 Navigating the Community 68
Activity 16 Home Safety Checklist 73
Activity 17 In Case of Emergency 79
Activity 18 Public vs. Private Information 84
Activity 19 Record Keeping 89
Activity 20 Who Can Help? 98
Part 3 Leisure Time
Activity 21 Interest Inventory 104
Activity 22 The Differences Between Work and Hobbies 109
Activity 23 Finding Resources to Support Your Hobbies 113
Activity 24 Sharing Your Interests 116
Activity 25 Group Activities 120
Activity 26 Balancing Your Time 124
Activity 27 Using Schedules 128
Activity 28 Budgeting for Leisure 133
Activity 29 Online Safety During Leisure Activities 137
Activity 30 Planning a Leisure Activity 144
Part 4 Community Use
Activity 31 Knowing Your Community 148
Activity 32 Supportive, Social, and Other Essential Resources in your Community 152
Activity 33 Identifying Services In the Community 155
Activity 34 Don't Let Others Take Advantage of You 159
Activity 35 Running Errands 163
Activity 36 Interacting with Community Workers 166
Activity 37 What to Take with You 170
Activity 38 What to Think About Before Your Outing 173
Activity 39 Planning an Outing 177
Activity 40 Problem Solving When Things Go Wrong 181