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…Employment strategies for a job seeker who has an intellectual disability. Topics include: Youth and transitional employment strategies Job search strategies ODSP Employment Supports What do employers want to see from you? Play…
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…d training Navigating the Job Market Through Technology – Learn online job search and application Resume Writing – Build a professional resume that stands out Job Ethics – Understanding professionalism and workplace expectations Conflict Resolution – Develop communication skills for handling workplace challenges Safety in the Workplace – Learn essential workplace safety practices Co-op Experience – Gain hands on work experience with local employer…
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…icipants will have the chance to create/edit a resume, learn about ways to search for employment/volunteering, and apply. Participants will also learn about appropriateness, such as behaviors, handling conflicts, attire, and hygiene in the world. Cyber Safety Here, participants will explore how to navigate the technological world in a safe way. With a focus on safety vulnerabilities, scams, and relationship boundaries, participants will get an in-…
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…s right, one arm at a time!” Verbally praise your child for each step he accomplishes – “Good work taking your shoes off!” Encourage your child to sit down to complete the steps. This may provide more stability while dressing or undressing. Break the skill into smaller steps and teach one step at a time. This process is known as Task Analysis – you’ll find more details in the For More Information box at the end of this tip sheet. Use visuals, such…
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…raging Focus During Activities: Show your child what to do or model how to complete the activity. For example, putting in the first piece of the puzzle Provide your child with assistance, when needed, to complete the activity. This can be a gentle hand over hand assistance or offering verbal directions. Gradually increasing the amount of time your child is expected to sit at the table. To promote success, start with short periods of time. You can…
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…t in the same chairs. Support your child’s posture: Poor posture which can lead to discomfort. If you see your child is slouching, leaning or wriggling, try placing a rolled up towel around their back and hips to provide support. For foot support, place a stool under their feet to provide extra stability. Concentrate on the food, not the behaviour: Try to ignore challenging behaviours and divert attention from the negative behaviour with a convers…
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…Partnerships With the Residential Provider Establish and maintain ongoing communication with the family and the new residential provider. Inform and involve family and DS agency in significant events such as: case conferences, plan of care meetings, decisions regarding the support/care of the individual. Orient DS agency staff and family to the home. If DS agency staff are working in the home during transition or ongoing – orient and train staff…
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…atement that is read. Remind people that many of us have different ways of communicating. Give examples: some people blink their eyes for yes, some people use sign language, some people use assistive devices, and some use words. On the count of three, have everyone show you their “YES”. Then explain for everyone to listen carefully to the reader (Someone with an intellectual disability ideally) who will read statements out one at a time. A series…
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…icture, sound, word or sentence copy what you say about the bubbles make a comment about the bubbles Give Your Child a Reason to Communicate when you Blow Bubbles “Give your Child a Reason to Communicate” is a strategy from the More Than Words guidebook. It involves creating a situation that tempt your child to interact with you and send you messages. You can Give your Child a Reason to Communicate by doing the following: First, get your child’s a…
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