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Where can I get info on classroom curriculum for developmentally disabled adults?
I'm thinking about starting classroom studies for a variety of developmentally disabled adults in my area. Some of who want to focus upon reading, some of who want to focus upon the internet, some of who would like to learn work skills.
There is nothing available for these people in my area and I've watched their disappointment at being told they have no opportunities to improve their skills.
The powers to be tell me anything is better than nothing, but I don't know where to begin.
Any input would be appreciated.
7 Answers
- GeorgieLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You can build on the skills they have by starting with the basics, and I would use similar activities used in primary/high school curriculum (remember each persons ability will be different).
Anything that is interactive and fun, which is achievable will hold their attention, which gives them confidence to try more difficult activities as they improve.
For maths skills, I would make it fun by measuring each other hight, arm width, also using scales, measuring cups, teaspoons, spoons and table spoons, to teach volume, for fractions an apple or sandwich to represent a whole, then half and quarter.
Some of the links below have some really good games and activities, which may be useful. The book "Having fun with maths" is fantastic.
Good luck and have fun
Source(s): Youth & Disability support worker http://www.aamt.edu.au/Shop/Newest-resources/Havin... http://www.mathisfun.com/ http://www.discoverthis.com/article-math... http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactiv... http://teachers.net/cgi-bin/lessons/sort.cgi?searc... http://www.dositey.com/langk2.htm http://www.dositey.com/language/readwritek2.htm - Anonymous1 decade ago
Begin exactly where you would begin for anyone learning a new skill. The difference will be that you need to move much slower and review often. Use as many visuals as possible. Have cheat sheets with pictures when steps need to be followed exactly.
Respect your students as adults and you will do just fine.
- 5 years ago
You need to have your son become a client of the department of persons with disabilities as well as vocational rehabilitation.........both will work to help him attain either a job or the skills needed to work a job....even pay for a trade school.....job coaching is provided through voc. rehab. or through private companies....who will be paid by medwaiver...does he have medwaiver? He will need to be put on the list if he is not......the department of persons with disabilities will assign him a caseworker who can help you apply for medwaiver as well as get hooked up with services such as transporation to/from work, supported living, etc. Good Luck. Don't give up...too many adults w/ disabilities are living very sheltered lives w/ no job or social circle....keep searching!!!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You may be able to get some help from the psychology department of a local college . There should be some psychology professors who have a background in education for the disabled.
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- 1 decade ago
Go to the "Special Education" section of Yahoo Answers. They can answer your question over there.
- DesignDiva1Lv 51 decade ago
My high functioning autistic cousin in NY goes to an adult program called F.R.E.E.
In Florida there is also a program called M.A.S.K.
not sure what either stands for. both are exemplary programs though.
