Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs

The Third Edition of Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs provides over 160 updated educational activities to help students with special needs thrive. The book covers a wide range of critical life skills, including interpersonal, communication, academic, practical living, and leisure activities, and includes tools to help students build self-awareness and understand their strengths and weaknesses. It is perfect for special educators, general education teachers, school counselors, and psychologists, and will also be valuable for parents of special needs children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 27 August 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In the Third Edition of her groundbreaking book, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, teacher and author Darlene Mannix presents a comprehensive collection of over 160 updated activity sheets, accompanied by related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions. This invaluable resource aims to empower students with special needs by equipping them with essential life skills that will pave the way for their independence and success.

Each activity sheet in this edition is thoughtfully designed to focus on a specific skill in a real-world context, providing clear teacher directions for objectives, an introduction, optional extension activities, and assessment methods. The book encompasses a wide range of critical life skills, including interpersonal communication, academic and school skills, practical living, and leisure activities.

Moreover, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs emphasizes the importance of finding fulfilling hobbies and pastimes, as they contribute to overall well-being and self-esteem. The book offers valuable tools to help students build their self-awareness and understand their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to make informed decisions and develop strategies for personal growth.

This essential resource is tailored for special educators, general education teachers, school counselors, and psychologists, as well as the parents of special needs children. It will undoubtedly find a place in the libraries of these professionals, as well as the homes of parents who are dedicated to supporting their children's development.

By providing a wealth of engaging and effective activities, Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential, fostering a sense of confidence and independence that will carry them forward throughout their lives.

Weight: 1222g
Dimension: 216 x 276 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119788768
Edition number: 3rd Edition