Helping Your Children Become Happy and Successful Adultsmdash

Starting Now No Matter How Young

Pamela Luft PhDKent State University

ASDC Conference July 11 2005Western Pennsylvania School for the

Deaf

Pamela Luft PhDJuly 11 2005

What Is Transition

bull Pennsylvania Transition Plan Categoriesndash Postsecondary Education and Trainingndash Employmentndash Independent Living

bull Ohio Transition Plan Categoriesndash Employment and Postsecondaryndash PostschoolAdult Livingndash Community Participation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

What Should Transition Include

bull Issues and concerns regarding potential barriers to adult successndash Student dreams and goalsndash Family-Specific Goalsndash School and Community Goals

bull Transition should be inclusive and creative

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 1 Daily Living Skills1 Managing personal finances

2 Selecting and managing a household

3 Caring for personal needs

4 Raising children and meeting marriage responsibilities

5 Buying preparing and consuming food

6 Exhibiting responsible citizenship

7 Utilizing recreational facilities and engaging in leisure

8 Getting around the community

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 2 Personal-Social Skills10 Achieving self-awareness

11 Acquiring self-confidence

12 Achieving socially responsible behavior

13 Maintaining good interpersonal skills

14 Achieving independence

15 Making adequate decisions

16 Communicating with others

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

Pamela Luft PhDJuly 11 2005

What Is Transition

bull Pennsylvania Transition Plan Categoriesndash Postsecondary Education and Trainingndash Employmentndash Independent Living

bull Ohio Transition Plan Categoriesndash Employment and Postsecondaryndash PostschoolAdult Livingndash Community Participation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

What Should Transition Include

bull Issues and concerns regarding potential barriers to adult successndash Student dreams and goalsndash Family-Specific Goalsndash School and Community Goals

bull Transition should be inclusive and creative

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 1 Daily Living Skills1 Managing personal finances

2 Selecting and managing a household

3 Caring for personal needs

4 Raising children and meeting marriage responsibilities

5 Buying preparing and consuming food

6 Exhibiting responsible citizenship

7 Utilizing recreational facilities and engaging in leisure

8 Getting around the community

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 2 Personal-Social Skills10 Achieving self-awareness

11 Acquiring self-confidence

12 Achieving socially responsible behavior

13 Maintaining good interpersonal skills

14 Achieving independence

15 Making adequate decisions

16 Communicating with others

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

What Should Transition Include

bull Issues and concerns regarding potential barriers to adult successndash Student dreams and goalsndash Family-Specific Goalsndash School and Community Goals

bull Transition should be inclusive and creative

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 1 Daily Living Skills1 Managing personal finances

2 Selecting and managing a household

3 Caring for personal needs

4 Raising children and meeting marriage responsibilities

5 Buying preparing and consuming food

6 Exhibiting responsible citizenship

7 Utilizing recreational facilities and engaging in leisure

8 Getting around the community

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 2 Personal-Social Skills10 Achieving self-awareness

11 Acquiring self-confidence

12 Achieving socially responsible behavior

13 Maintaining good interpersonal skills

14 Achieving independence

15 Making adequate decisions

16 Communicating with others

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 1 Daily Living Skills1 Managing personal finances

2 Selecting and managing a household

3 Caring for personal needs

4 Raising children and meeting marriage responsibilities

5 Buying preparing and consuming food

6 Exhibiting responsible citizenship

7 Utilizing recreational facilities and engaging in leisure

8 Getting around the community

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 2 Personal-Social Skills10 Achieving self-awareness

11 Acquiring self-confidence

12 Achieving socially responsible behavior

13 Maintaining good interpersonal skills

14 Achieving independence

15 Making adequate decisions

16 Communicating with others

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 2 Personal-Social Skills10 Achieving self-awareness

11 Acquiring self-confidence

12 Achieving socially responsible behavior

13 Maintaining good interpersonal skills

14 Achieving independence

15 Making adequate decisions

16 Communicating with others

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Life Centered Career Education Competencies (Brolin 1997)

Domain 3 Occupational Guidance and Preparation

17 Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities

18 Selecting and planning occupational choices

19 Exhibiting appropriate work habits and behaviors

20 Seeking securing and maintaining employment

21 Exhibiting sufficient physical-manual skills

22 Obtaining specific occupational skills

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

When Should Transition StartmdashNOWbull Preschool

ndash Beginning self-care and clean-up ldquohelpersrdquondash Friendships and family life activities

bull Primary Gradesndash Basic self-care and clean-upndash Beginning food preparationndash Guided decision making choice making and

problem solving

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Upper Elementaryndash Independent self-care (hygiene amp clothing)

and clean-up (personal and shared areas)ndash Basic food preparationndash Supported-decision making choice making

and problem solving bull Identified areas for independent choices

ndash Independent responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Starting Transition NOW

bull Middle- and High-Schoolndash Independent self-care cooking and cleaning ndash Increasing responsibility for independent

decision making choice making and problem solving

ndash Increasingly self-monitored responsibilitiesbull Homework and school assignmentsbull Regular chores and family errands

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can Parents and Family Members Helpbull School Roles

ndash For planning and monitoringbull The majority of deaf educators are not well trained

in transition services bull Schools are increasingly focusing on academic

skills

bull Family Rolesndash To utilize family living to build

foundational skills for adult success

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Buildingbull Family Fun and Hobbies

ndash Balancing responsibilities with funbull Making decisions and choicesbull Problem solvingbull Conflict resolution

ndash Learning skills and preferencesbull Self-awareness and acceptance of weaknessesbull Self-confidence

ndash Socialization and relationship skillsndash Community awarenessndash Transportation skills and options

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Using Family Living for Transition Skill Building

bull Family Choresndash Home maintenance and repairndash Sharing roles and responsibilitiesndash Skills and preferencesndash Family marriage and child care

responsibilities

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Family-Friendly Ways to Build Transition Skillsbull LCCE Domains

ndash Daily Living Skillsndash Personal-Social Skillsndash Occupational Guidance and Preparation

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Problem Solving or DecisionChoice Making

bull Problem Solving Model (or conflict resolutionchoice making)

bull One basic process can be used in several ways1 Identify the problem decision or choice2 Consider all possible solutions options or choices3 Identify the pros and cons of each solution or option4 Develop a plan of action for the top solution or option5 Put the plan into effect6 Evaluate the success of the plan7 Modify the plan as needed and begin again at step 5(Luft 2005)

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Critical Transition Skillsbull Self-knowledge self- confidence and

self- determinationndash Knowledge of interests strengths needs and

preferences acrossbull Work daily living community participation

socialization and recreation

bull Problem solving and decision makingndash Across all areas of living and working

bull Self-esteemndash Contributing to society and family

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Transition Project at Kent State University httpwwweduckentedufundedprojectsTSPTgranthtm

-Focused on teachers and teacher-training

-Family-based LCCE activities to support transition skill building

Please send input and feedback to

pluftkentedu 330-672-0593 (vtty)

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Critical Transition Skillsbull Self-knowledge self- confidence and

self- determinationndash Knowledge of interests strengths needs and

preferences acrossbull Work daily living community participation

socialization and recreation

bull Problem solving and decision makingndash Across all areas of living and working

bull Self-esteemndash Contributing to society and family

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Transition Project at Kent State University httpwwweduckentedufundedprojectsTSPTgranthtm

-Focused on teachers and teacher-training

-Family-based LCCE activities to support transition skill building

Please send input and feedback to

pluftkentedu 330-672-0593 (vtty)

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Transition Project at Kent State University httpwwweduckentedufundedprojectsTSPTgranthtm

-Focused on teachers and teacher-training

-Family-based LCCE activities to support transition skill building

Please send input and feedback to

pluftkentedu 330-672-0593 (vtty)

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

How Can the Grant Help You

bull Website Informationndash Transition teaching units (already posted)ndash LCCE transition information (posted soon)ndash Other

bull Technical Assistancendash University student assistancendash Other

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Referencesbull Brolin D E (1997) Life centered career education A

competency-based approach Reston VA The Council for Exceptional Children

bull Luft P (2005) Instructional strategies and transition settings In R W Flexer T J Simmons P Luft amp R M Baer (Eds) Transition planning for secondary students with disabilities (2nd ed pp 178-210) Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson

bull Ohio Department of Education IEP Planning Guide Available online at httpwwwodestateohus-exceptional_children-children_with_disabilities-Word-forms-final_revisionsdocurl

bull Pennsylvania Department of Education IEP Planning Guide Available online at httpwwwpattannet filesFormsEnglishIEP_070105pdf

July 11 2005 Pamela Luft PhD

Referencesbull Brolin D E (1997) Life centered career education A

competency-based approach Reston VA The Council for Exceptional Children

bull Luft P (2005) Instructional strategies and transition settings In R W Flexer T J Simmons P Luft amp R M Baer (Eds) Transition planning for secondary students with disabilities (2nd ed pp 178-210) Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson

bull Ohio Department of Education IEP Planning Guide Available online at httpwwwodestateohus-exceptional_children-children_with_disabilities-Word-forms-final_revisionsdocurl

bull Pennsylvania Department of Education IEP Planning Guide Available online at httpwwwpattannet filesFormsEnglishIEP_070105pdf