Kitchen:

Operate appliances (cook top, oven,            microwave, toaster, dishwasher)

Use common kitchen tools (can opener, bottle opener, knife, measuring cups and spoons, grater, timer, egg beater, ice cream scoop)

Help plan and prepare meals

Follow a recipe

Put away the leftovers

Set the table

Do the dishes

Familiarity with contents of packaged foods

Laundry

Put dirty clothes in hamper

Sort clothes

Use washer and dryer

Iron

Hand wash

Fold clothes

Put clothes away

With the Family

Watch TV news and discuss together

Help take care of siblings

Participate in family decisions

Plan family outing

Take care of pets

Housekeeping

Clean room

Housekeeping, Cont’d.

Make the bed/change the bed

Choose decorations for room

Minor repairs (change light bulbs, repair or   assemble toys)

Take out the trash

Basic sewing/mending skills

Gardening

Plant a garden

Mow/water the lawn

Weed the garden

Learn appropriate use of garden tools

Emergency

Plan fire exits and emergency procedures

Know where candles and flashlights are

Use a fire extinguisher

Know how to turn water off

Know community emergency telephone numbers

Know where extra house key is located

Unclog the sink or toilet

Personal Skills

Use the phone

Have a house key

Budget allowance

Go shopping

Have privacy in the bathroom

Manage personal grooming (shampoo, bath, shower)

Personal Skills, Cont’d.

Get a haircut

Choose appropriate clothes to wear

Health Care Skills

Understand health status

Be aware of existence of medical records, diagnosis information, etc.

Prepare questions for doctors, nurses, therapists

Respond to questions from doctors, nurses, therapists

Know medications and what they’re for

Get a prescription refilled

Keep a calendar of doctor, dentist appointments

Know height, weight, birthdate

Learn how to read a thermometer

Know health emergency telephone numbers

Know medical coverage numbers

Obtain sex education materials/birth control if indicated

Discuss role in health maintenance

Have genetic counseling if appropriate

Discuss drugs and alcohol with family

Make contact with appropriate community advocacy organization

Take care of own menstrual needs and keep a record of monthly periods

 Get around the city (pedestrian skills, asking directions)

Get around the city (pedestrian skills, asking directions)

Use public transportation (taxi, bus, etc.)

Locate bathroom in unfamiliar building (i.e. know how to ask)

Know about neighborhood stores and services

Use a pay phone

Use a phone book

Open a bank account

Get a library card

Get a picture ID

Get  a Social Security Card

Use Post Office

Volunteer for community services

Leisure Time Skills

Help plan a party

Invite a friend over

Subscribe to a magazine

Read a book

Plan a TV viewing schedule

Go for a walk

Join the Scouts, YMCA/YWCA, 4-H Club

Go to a recreation center

Go to camp

Attend school functions (plays, dances, concerts, sports)

Go to Church

Keep a calendar of events

Participate in a sport

Skills For The Future-

Education

Meet with school Guidance Counselor

Check future educational options

Vocational/Technical Options

Contact school Guidance or DVR Counselor

Check on local workshops/job opportunities

Find out about apprentice programs

Get information from community colleges

Learn how to apply for a job

Check on local workshops/job opportunities

Find out about apprentice programs

Get information from community colleges

Learn how to apply for a job

Living Arrangements

Be aware of federal housing regulations for the disabled

Explore group homes and tenant support apartment living programs

Find out about financial assistance programs

Learn how to manage money and budget household expenses

Understand leases

Know the responsibilities of a tenant & landlord

Know how to fill out an application

Check for wheelchair accessibility if needed

Look into transportation

Know about services: electricity, phone, water