Independent Living Skills Development
Adults Can Help Students By Teaching Skills And Choosing “Just Right Challenges” That Address:
- Caring for their needs
- Learning how to get along with people
- Planning for living arrangements
- Exploring available resources and supports
Take a look at using person-driven planning tools to create goals for independent living
Independent Living Skills Development
Team Members Can Help Build Students’ Independence By Supporting Them Learn How To:
- Shop for food and cook healthy meals that are in budget
- Fix things around the house and contact the right expert to fix “the big things”
- Track spending, save money and keep a good credit score
- Take care of taxes each year
- Keep track of the essential items in the home (bathroom supplies, cleaningsupplies, etc)
What Can Teaching Independent Living Skills Do For Students?
Students may receive instruction and support in independent living learn skills related to:
Home Maintenance
Being able to fix things that break, keep their home clean and transform their living spaces to fit their goals, needs (like accessibility) and interests.
Health Living and Safety Skills
Being able to plan meals that make up a healthy diet that fit goals and needs while maintaining safety.
Money Management
Being able to use a bank and phone applications to save money and track spending to afford the basics and reach long term goals.
Smart Shopping
Knowing how to shop around for the best option before buying something by finding and comparing reviews of the product, checking prices, and looking for discounts.
Resources
Youth Skills for Life Curriculum
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