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Independent Living

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Personal Management - The student engages in coordinated decision-making and actions that affect personal appearance, such as hygiene, grooming, and outward behavior. WRS: 4, 5, 6IND- PERS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Participate and respond to others in externally managed self-care routinesIND- PERS.1a

    2. b

      Indicate SPIN(strengths, preferences, interests, and needs)IND- PERS.1b

    3. c

      Seek assistance when help is neededIND- PERS.1c

    4. d

      Communicate need to use the bathroom or need for assistanceIND- PERS.1d

    5. e

      Recognize appropriate and challenging behavior identified in rules, laws and personal positive behavior support systemIND- PERS.1e

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Express preferences and perform portions of self-care routinesIND- PERS.2a

    2. b

      Identify clothing appropriate to the weatherIND- PERS.2b

    3. c

      Complete all components of getting dressedIND- PERS.2c

    4. d

      Complete several grooming tasksIND- PERS.2d

    5. e

      Make adjustments to appearance when notifiedIND- PERS.2e

    6. f

      Follow rules and routines in response to a positive behavior support systemIND- PERS.2f

    7. g

      Make choices in a variety of situations and identifies reasons for making the choiceIND- PERS.2g

    8. h

      Understand causes of conflictIND- PERS.2h

    9. i

      Identify changes and stress caused by changesIND- PERS.2i

    10. j

      Identify strategies to deal with stressIND- PERS.2j

    11. k

      Communicate anger, frustration or disapprovalIND- PERS.2k

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Make choices and complete most selfcare routinesIND- PERS.3a

    2. b

      Adhere to most expectations IND- PERS.3b

    3. c

      Use a self management system to follow rules, complete routines, regulate sensory needs, and/or manage individual stressIND- PERS.3c

    4. d

      Utilize and describe a decision making processIND- PERS.3d

    5. e

      Use time wiselyIND- PERS.3e

    6. f

      Communicate calmly and directly when there is conflictIND- PERS.3f

    7. g

      Utilize strategies to deal with stress and anxietyIND- PERS.3g

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Maintain, manage and modify appearance and self-care as needed IND- PERS.4a

    2. b

      Regularly check appearance and make adjustments as neededIND- PERS.4b

    3. c

      Follow rules and proceduresIND- PERS.4c

    4. d

      Self-manage behavior and stress IND- PERS.4d

    5. e

      Self-advocate in adverse situationsIND- PERS.4e

    6. f

      Recognize a “bad day” and determine how to impact it in a way that turns negative into positive IND- PERS.4f

    7. g

      Set prioritiesIND- PERS.4g

    8. h

      Find ways to handle conflictIND- PERS.4h

    9. i

      Handle stress in an appropriate mannerIND- PERS.4i

Safety and Health - The student takes action that impacts the wellbeing of self or others including safety (prevents and reduces accidents and/or exposure to harm) and health knowledge. WRS: 2, 11IND-SAFETY

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall 

    1. a

      Participate in and responds to another during health care routines and safety protocolsIND-SAFETY.1a

    2. b

      Recognize safety hazards and health concernsIND-SAFETY.1b

    3. c

      Recognize personal boundariesIND-SAFETY.1c

    4. d

      Identify names and faces of family, peers, teachers, and employersIND-SAFETY.1d

    5. e

      Identify personal information (written or verbal to include, name, phone number, address, age, social security number)IND-SAFETY.1e

    6. f

      Recognize warnings, hazardous materials, and dangerous situations IND-SAFETY.1f

    7. g

      Recognize personal physical conditions (i.e. fever, dizzy tired, hungry) IND-SAFETY.1g

    8. h

      Recognize people that can help IND-SAFETY.1h

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Respond to questions and expresses choices about health concernsIND-SAFETY.2a

    2. b

      Identify personal boundaries and inappropriate and appropriate touchingIND-SAFETY.2b

    3. c

      Protest exploitative behaviorsIND-SAFETY.2c

    4. d

      Respond to questions about interpersonal violationsIND-SAFETY.2d

    5. e

      Identify community people, places, and functionsIND-SAFETY.2e

    6. f

      Identify emergency and non-emergency situationsIND-SAFETY.2f

    7. g

      Identify public and private informationIND-SAFETY.2g

    8. h

      Identify persons to contact or when to remove oneself from a dangerous environment, hazardous situation IND-SAFETY.2h

    9. i

      Identify ways to maintain safety in common environmentsIND-SAFETY.2i

    10. j

      Communicate personal medical information (allergies, current medications)IND-SAFETY.2j

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Respond to safety hazard warnings IND-SAFETY.3a

    2. b

      Report health concernsIND-SAFETY.3b

    3. c

      Take care of some personal health needsIND-SAFETY.3c

    4. d

      Maintain personal boundariesIND-SAFETY.3d

    5. e

      Seek help when neededIND-SAFETY.3e

    6. f

      Know persons to contact for assistance in emergency and nonemergency situations IND-SAFETY.3f

    7. g

      Follow learned routine during emergency and non-emergency tasks (i.e., accessing services)IND-SAFETY.3g

    8. h

      Relay information about hazardous situation by independently seeing assistance in situations (i.e., physically locating persons or calling family members or emergency personnel)IND-SAFETY.3h

    9. i

      Safely self-administer medication using script, product labels, or task list.IND-SAFETY.3i

    10. j

      Engage in exercise activities on a regular basisIND-SAFETY.3j

    11. k

      Go to the doctor/ dentist on a regular basisIND-SAFETY.3k

    12. l

      Avoid tobacco and other harmful substancesIND-SAFETY.3l

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Recognize and respond to safety hazardsIND-SAFETY.4a

    2. b

      Follow safety protocolsIND-SAFETY.4b

    3. c

      Warn and assist others in emergency situations IND-SAFETY.4c

    4. d

      Practice self-care for minor injuries and illnessIND-SAFETY.4d

    5. e

      Seek information and medical help as neededIND-SAFETY.4e

    6. f

      Follow prescribed medical treatmentsIND-SAFETY.4f

    7. g

      Adhere to interpersonal boundaries and protocolsIND-SAFETY.4g

    8. h

      Escape or stop intrusive behaviorIND-SAFETY.4h

    9. i

      Report violations of self or witnessed to othersIND-SAFETY.4i

    10. j

      Integrate information and problem solves during emergency and non-emergency situations in the community, home or schoolIND-SAFETY.4j

    11. k

      Identify situations to relay personal information and situations to withhold informationIND-SAFETY.4k

    12. l

      Independently terminate hazardous situation within control and seeks assistance in situations requiring additional assistance IND-SAFETY.4l

    13. m

      Independently arrange to refill medications, make appointments, or identify necessary medical providersIND-SAFETY.4m

Social and Communication - The student demonstrates skills necessary for positive interpersonal interactions and relationships. WRS: 3, 5, 6, 8IND-SOCIAL

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Share space and tolerate the presence of othersIND-SOCIAL.1a

    2. b

      Display positive expressions when sees a familiar faceIND-SOCIAL.1b

    3. c

      Greet others with a smile or appropriate gestureIND-SOCIAL.1c

    4. d

      Display basic functions of communication: (making choices, requesting, gaining attention and/or rejecting) to interact with others within the context of familiar routines IND-SOCIAL.1d

    5. e

      State likes and dislikesIND-SOCIAL.1e

    6. f

      Gain attention of others IND-SOCIAL.1f

    7. g

      Invite others to participate in recreational activitiesIND-SOCIAL.1g

    8. h

      Allow peers to join in an activityIND-SOCIAL.1h

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Display basic functional communication in a variety of novel situations with a variety of communication partnersIND-SOCIAL.2a

    2. b

      Effectively communicate need for clarificationIND-SOCIAL.2b

    3. c

      Identify positive peer interactionsIND-SOCIAL.2c

    4. d

      Identify meaning of body language and responds appropriatelyIND-SOCIAL.2d

    5. e

      Introduce self to othersIND-SOCIAL.2e

    6. f

      Identify conversational topics appropriate for different relationshipsIND-SOCIAL.2f

    7. g

      Accept being correctedIND-SOCIAL.2g

    8. h

      Refuse requests by others appropriatelyIND-SOCIAL.2h

    9. i

      End conversations appropriatelyIND-SOCIAL.2i

    10. j

      Establish peer relationships based on shared interestIND-SOCIAL.2j

    11. k

      Help others when needed and appropriateIND-SOCIAL.2k

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Initiate and respond in communication exchanges with others IND-SOCIAL.3a

    2. b

      Demonstrate positive social interactions with both familiar and unfamiliar peopleIND-SOCIAL.3b

    3. c

      Seek information from others in a variety of settingsIND-SOCIAL.3c

    4. d

      Discuss activities from the immediate pastIND-SOCIAL.3d

    5. e

      Offer corrections politely or not at all IND-SOCIAL.3e

    6. f

      Make predictions about result of social interactions (social mapping)IND-SOCIAL.3f

    7. g

      Relay pertinent information from social exchangesIND-SOCIAL.3g

    8. h

      Maintain privacy for information that has been shared with themIND-SOCIAL.3h

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Reciprocally communicateIND-SOCIAL.4a

    2. b

      Elaborate upon information and seeks clarification as neededIND-SOCIAL.4b

    3. c

      Apply and generalize effective communication and social conventions with a variety of people in a variety of settings and activitiesIND-SOCIAL.4c

    4. d

      Take control of aversive situations, advocates with peersIND-SOCIAL.4d

    5. e

      Demonstrate empathy toward othersIND-SOCIAL.4e

    6. f

      Detect level of interest of others within activities, adjusts behavior as neededIND-SOCIAL.4f

Mobility - The student demonstrates skills required to travel from one place to another.IND-MOBILITY

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Respond to or follows another in movement from one place to another in a familiar environmentIND-MOBILITY.1a

    2. b

      Navigate the school building by independently moving from one place to anotherIND-MOBILITY.1b

    3. c

      Recognize travel and safety signsIND-MOBILITY.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Navigate from current location to a desired destination in a familiar environment/ communityIND-MOBILITY.2a

    2. b

      Identify personal transportation services or needsIND-MOBILITY.2b

    3. c

      Identify the function of various community locationsIND-MOBILITY.2c

    4. d

      Understand the meaning of travel and safety signsIND-MOBILITY.2d

    5. e

      Obey traffic laws as a pedestrianIND-MOBILITY.2e

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Access public transportation services to travel to and from familiar places within the community with assistanceIND-MOBILITY.3a

    2. b

      Participate in travel training and/or is in possession of learner’s permit for drivingIND-MOBILITY.3b

    3. c

      Secure and maintain personal transportation servicesIND-MOBILITY.3c

    4. d

      Obey traffic laws as a pedestrian or cyclistIND-MOBILITY.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Use maps, signs, technology, and other resources to plan and navigate safe travel from one place to anotherIND-MOBILITY.4a

    2. b

      Estimate travel timeIND-MOBILITY.4b

    3. c

      Modify and adapt travel plans as neededIND-MOBILITY.4c

    4. d

      Contact others to report changes in travel plans/times as necessaryIND-MOBILITY.4d

    5. e

      Demonstrate driving skills and possess a driver’s license OR navigates community with public/private transportationIND-MOBILITY.4e

Recreation and Leisure - The student demonstrates a repertoire of skills for alone time, personal development and/or community involvement.IND-REC

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Respond in structured recreation, leisure activities facilitated by anotherIND-REC.1a

    2. b

      Participate in Health and Physical Education ClassesIND-REC.1b

    3. c

      Participate in a variety of leisure activities with othersIND-REC.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Express choices and engages in highly preferred recreational/leisure activitiesIND-REC.2a

    2. b

      Participate in self-directed leisure activities as part of a schedule (start and terminate activities independentlyIND-REC.2b

    3. c

      Actively participate in new activitiesIND-REC.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Self-initiate and engage in preferred recreation and leisure activities during alone or down time IND-REC.3a

    2. b

      Attend community events as participant or spectatorIND-REC.3b

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Act on preferences to develop, engage and expand personal interests and hobbies IND-REC.4a

    2. b

      Effectively self-manage expected and unexpected free timeIND-REC.4b

    3. c

      Seek and maintain membership and participation in groups that develop personal interests and pursuitsIND-REC.4c

Food Preparation - The student demonstrates skill that include organizing, planning, and preparing food including food safety and storage.IND-FOOD

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall 

    1. a

      Recognize common materials and items related to food prep (kitchen items, foods)IND-FOOD.1a

    2. b

      Avoid potential dangers in the kitchenIND-FOOD.1b

    3. c

      Eat a variety of healthy foodsIND-FOOD.1c

    4. d

      Clean up eating area when finished IND-FOOD.1d

    5. e

      Use appropriate materials to eat foodIND-FOOD.1e

    6. f

      Sort food by storage requirementsIND-FOOD.1f

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Categorize food by storage type, food groupIND-FOOD.2a

    2. b

      Prepare a simple snackIND-FOOD.2b

    3. c

      Choose nutritious foodsIND-FOOD.2c

    4. d

      Safely manage all kitchen materials and equipmentIND-FOOD.2d

    5. e

      Identify different methods for cookingIND-FOOD.2e

    6. f

      Safely manage and stores food itemsIND-FOOD.2f

    7. g

      Maintain clean work areas.IND-FOOD.2g

    8. h

      Identify food by nutrient (protein, carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, etc.) IND-FOOD.2h

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Prepare a variety of simple meals for selfIND-FOOD.3a

    2. b

      Store food appropriatelyIND-FOOD.3b

    3. c

      Plan snacks and meals for selfIND-FOOD.3c

    4. d

      Eat balanced mealsIND-FOOD.3d

    5. e

      Follow recipes to shop for mealsIND-FOOD.3e

    6. f

      Identify and dispose of food based on smell, appearance, and/or expiration dateIND-FOOD.3f

    7. g

      Determine appropriate time to reheat using a microwaveIND-FOOD.3g

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize 

    1. a

      Plan and prepare a variety of meals for self and others utilizing a variety of cooking techniquesIND-FOOD.4a

    2. b

      Simultaneously manage multiple components of meal preparationIND-FOOD.4b

    3. c

      Clean up after mealsIND-FOOD.4c

Home Living/Management - The student demonstrates independence with completing routine cleaning, laundry, minor repairs, and other common tasks.IND-HOME

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Clean up activities when completeIND-HOME.1a

    2. b

      Return materials to designated places within structured routinesIND-HOME.1b

    3. c

      Identify examples of tools, cleaning suppliesIND-HOME.1c

    4. d

      Sort clean and dirty laundryIND-HOME.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Maintain organized living spaceIND-HOME.2a

    2. b

      Return materials to designated places out of the context of routines IND-HOME.2b

    3. c

      Utilize correct materials to clean (dishes, clothes, bathrooms, floors, etc.) IND-HOME.2c

    4. d

      Clean as part of guided routines (dishes, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, etc.)IND-HOME.2d

    5. e

      Recognize a mess and clean it upIND-HOME.2e

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Maintain a clean living space through regular cleaningIND-HOME.3a

    2. b

      Complete laundry by identifying appropriate wash cycle, washing, drying, and foldingIND-HOME.3b

    3. c

      Independently clean specified areasIND-HOME.3c

    4. d

      Plan and abide by household maintenance schedule (cleaning, emptying trash, collecting mail, changing sheets, etc.)IND-HOME.3d

    5. e

      Effectively clean a variety of rooms typically found in a homeIND-HOME.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Organize home and work space in a functional wayIND-HOME.4a

    2. b

      Make minor home repairs/adjustments (clear a clogged drain, setup Wi-Fi, tighten loose accessories, change light bulbs) IND-HOME.4b

    3. c

      Recognize need for additional helpIND-HOME.4c

    4. d

      Maintain a cleaning scheduleIND-HOME.4d

    5. e

      Utilize a variety of resources to troubleshoot household problemsIND-HOME.4e

Using Services - The student utilizes services and community resources such as a laundromat, post office, library, hair salon, take out, banks, etc.IND-SERVICES

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall 

    1. a

      Identify common locations by function/service providedIND-SERVICES.1a

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Use libraryIND-SERVICES.2a

    2. b

      Order and pick up take-out foodIND-SERVICES.2b

    3. c

      Ask for assistance in storesIND-SERVICES.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Pay bills on timeIND-SERVICES.3a

    2. b

      Maintain a bank account IND-SERVICES.3b

    3. c

      Use laundromat/dry cleaner routineIND-SERVICES.3c

    4. d

      Utilize movie rental servicesIND-SERVICES.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Identify and utilize services for home maintenance and repair (calling landlord or contractor) IND-SERVICES.4a

    2. b

      Make and keep appointments  IND-SERVICES.4b

    3. c

      Order and manage utilities and bills (electric, water, phone, cable, etc.) IND-SERVICES.4c

    4. d

      Utilize customer service to address needsIND-SERVICES.4d

Wellness - The student demonstrates knowledge and engages in healthy practices in everyday life.IND-WELLNESS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Practice healthy habits and routines to limit spread of germs for a number of everyday tasks (bathroom use, washing hands, eating food, and blowing nose)IND-WELLNESS.1a

    2. b

      Identify signs, words and symbols associated with poisonous productsIND-WELLNESS.1b

    3. c

      Use a prompt (visual or auditory) to increase independence with daily routines (i.e., picture task analysis, notes on iPad, timer or alarm reminders)IND-WELLNESS.1c

    4. d

      Recognize signs of illness in self and/or othersIND-WELLNESS.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Express rules and guidelines related to intake of potentially poisonous or poisonous products used in your everyday life (i.e., mouthwash, bleach, detergent, aspirin, and nail polish)IND-WELLNESS.2a

    2. b

      Identify who to call when feeling illIND-WELLNESS.2b

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Practice advanced skills to promote cleanliness and hygiene (wash clothing, clean surfaces, staying away from others who are sick, covering mouth/nose)IND-WELLNESS.3a

    2. b

      Demonstrate understanding of germs/germ safety and associated risks IND-WELLNESS.3b

    3. c

      Store and use protective gear to ensure safety and generalize knowledge about commonly used poisonous products to unfamiliar products (i.e., paint, gasoline, oil, turpentine) IND-WELLNESS.3c

    4. d

      Use portable devices to provide task analysis of novel tasks and reminders (i.e., alarm for medicine intake, bathroom use)IND-WELLNESS.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Demonstrate understanding of healthy habits by generalizing steps in routines to novel situations or environmentsIND-WELLNESS.4a

    2. b

      Demonstrate understanding of germs/germ safety and associated risksIND-WELLNESS.4b

    3. c

      Demonstrate proper selection, use, storage, and disposal of various poisonous products (safety guidelines)IND-WELLNESS.4c

    4. d

      Independently create and use task analyses or reminders to ensure safe and healthy practices (input medicine reminders)IND-WELLNESS.4d

    5. e

      Exercises universal precautionsIND-WELLNESS.4e

    6. f

      Demonstrate understanding of who or how to contact  others in an emergency or when feeling illIND-WELLNESS.4f

Nutrition - The student demonstrates understanding of proper nutrition in order to lead a healthy life.IND-NUTRITION

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Differentiate between food items (food vs. non- food items)IND-NUTRITION.1a

    2. b

      Find menus of favorite restaurants on the internetIND-NUTRITION.1b

    3. c

      Sample a variety of healthy food choicesIND-NUTRITION.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify food you need for health (fruit and vegetables vs. candy and chips)IND-NUTRITION.2a

    2. b

      Demonstrate knowledge of labels and vocabulary (reading or site words) related to healthy eating (vitamin, calorie, sugars, fat, and salt)IND-NUTRITION.2b

    3. c

      Identify nutritional information provided for select food on internet or on food labels (i.e., calories, fat, and saturated fat)IND-NUTRITION.2c

    4. d

      Identify a variety of preferred healthy foodsIND-NUTRITION.2d

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Identify portion size and nutritionally balanced meals (i.e., Knowledge of food pyramid, ability to identify healthy portions, ability to develop daily menu)IND-NUTRITION.3a

    2. b

      Read labels to select healthy foods based on two to three key nutritional values IND-NUTRITION.3b

    3. c

      Compare and contrast nutritional information provided for select food on internet (i.e., calories, fat, saturated fat, vitamins, cholesterol, and salt)IND-NUTRITION.3c

    4. d

      Purchase preferred healthy food or share healthy food choices with persons purchasing food in household and teachers or cooks/clerks in school cafeteriaIND-NUTRITION.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Plan, prepare and consume at least two nutritionally balanced meals dailyIND-NUTRITION.4a

    2. b

      Make selections based on labels and individualized health needs (high cholesterol- look for low salt content, overweight - look for low calorie or fat or high fiber values, maintaining health-look for foods with Vitamins and fiber)IND-NUTRITION.4b

    3. c

      Analyze differences in foods in terms of nutrition listed by researching food nutritional values on the internetIND-NUTRITION.4c

    4. d

      Use knowledge of healthy food preferences to prepare  and cook mealsIND-NUTRITION.4d

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