Are you looking to support young people in developing essential life skills? Our professional development (PD) course, “Basics of Lifeskills Training,” provides the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to guide young individuals toward independence. This session is designed for practitioners working with young people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, and more, with much of the content also applicable to children.

Course Objectives:

• Equip practitioners with the foundations of life skills training.

• Enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Provide strategies to support young people in becoming independent and self-confident.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: Importance of life skills training for young people.

2. Foundational Principles: Effective approaches for working with this unique age group.

3. Learning Principles: Core concepts for teaching life skills.

4. Client Assessment: Tools for understanding your client, including non-verbal assessment methods.

5. Goal-setting: Developing meaningful goals and agreements with clients.

6. Task Analysis: Techniques for analyzing and observing occupational performance.

7. Skills Training: Teaching principles, methods, and strategies to keep clients motivated.

8. Evaluation: Methods for assessing the effectiveness of interventions.

Target Audience:

• New and experienced practitioners in life skills training

• Occupational therapists working with young people

• Professionals seeking to enhance their clinical reasoning and decision-making skills

Unique Features:

• Best practice-based content from personal, parent, occupational therapist, and researcher perspectives

• Suitable for those new to life skills training and those seeking to refresh their knowledge

• Comprehensive session covering essential principles and practical strategies

What You’ll Gain:

• Foundations of life skills training

• Practical strategies for teaching and motivating clients

• Tools for effective assessment and goal-setting

• Confidence in evaluating and improving interventions

Ready to empower young people with essential life skills? Enroll now and build a strong foundation for your practice.