Don’t be afraid to do things differently from those around you. The term ‘Life Skills’ refers to the skills you need to make the most out of life. Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Tying your shoe laces, swimming, driving a car and using a computer are, for most people, useful life skills. Broadly speaking, the term ‘life skills’ is usually used for any of the skills needed to deal well and effectively with the challenges of life.
People living with disabilities learn, from the time they are young, how to work within their physical and intellectual capabilities. If people living with disabilities develop skill sets that help them connect with others; they will participate in activities inside and outside the home that are meaningful, and enjoyable. People living with disabilities are often isolated from their non-disabled peers, making it much harder to fully participate in life at the same level as everyone else. Cultivating life skills for adults living with disabilities can help you better connect with others while living a more productive and fulfilling life.
- Capability to hold onto money, pay for goods or services.
- Developing responsible behaviors.
- Dressing and undressing
- Personal hygiene
- Meal planning and preparation
- Eating and drinking
- Grocery shopping, choosing foods
- Housekeeping, domestic skills
- Ability to communicate affectively
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