Activities of Daily Living: A Manual of Group Activities and Written Exercises is a comprehensive resource designed to assist group leaders in facilitating effective and engaging ADL (Activities of Daily Living) sessions. This manual is thoughtfully organized into five key modules—Personal Hygiene, Laundry Skills, Money Management, Leisure Skills, and Nutrition—each providing a wealth of structured plans to enhance the independence and daily functioning of participants. Ideal for use in adult or adolescent psychiatric units, adult day care programs, community living programs, school systems, and programs for the learning disabled, this manual offers a versatile and user-friendly approach to ADL training.
Features
Comprehensive Modules: Covers essential ADL topics such as Personal Hygiene, Laundry Skills, Money Management, Leisure Skills, and Nutrition.
User-Friendly Design: Each module is detailed yet simple enough for group leaders at any level to use effectively.
Versatile Application: Suitable for various settings including psychiatric units, adult day care programs, community living programs, school systems, and programs for the learning disabled.
Engaging Activities: Combines structured introductions, discussions, board work, and hands-on activities to promote active participation and learning.
Supportive Resources: Includes reproducible worksheets to facilitate learning.
Age Range: Adult or Adolescent
What’s In The Box
1 Activities of Daily Living Book; Paperback, spiralbound, 136 pages
How To Use It Group leaders can easily follow the structured plans regardless of their level of experience. Each session follows a similar outline:
Introduction & Check-In: Begin with a discussion that includes an introduction and a 'check-in' to assess the mood and participation level of the group.
Instruction & Activities: Proceed with board work, followed by hands-on activities and worksheets to reinforce learning.
Wrap-Up Discussion: Conclude with a wrap-up discussion to review and solidify the day's lessons.
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