Helpful Hints:

• Continue to be involved in social skills programs that emphasize adult conversation skills, problem-solving and conflict management
• Develop a system to organize academic and social activities using a calendar, planner, or internet program
• Practice independent living skills such as:
  • doing laundry
  • cleaning
  • cooking
  • managing money (budgeting and banking)
  • using public transportation
  • maintenance of your car
  • attending to health needs
  • hygiene and self care
  • exercising
  • grocery shopping
• Develop a sleep schedule and regular morning routine
• Practice monitoring classroom behavior, develop helpful strategies