We will practice adjusting a budget
so I can see how changes in spending affect my total money
to learn how to stay within a budget
by revising a sample budget to fix overspending.
Self-Awareness & Self-Advocacy
Identifying strengths, needs, interests / Understanding disability in age-appropriate terms / Self-advocacy basics
Daily Living Skills
Routines, hygiene, scheduling /
Meal planning and nutrition /
Personal organization
0/15
Money Management
Budgeting /
Saving and spending habits /
Banking basics (accounts, debit cards)
0/15
Career Exploration
Interests surveys /
Matching strengths to job types /
Job shadowing or mock interviews
0/15
Workplace Readiness
Work behaviors and soft skills /
Time management /
Following directions and using checklists
Community Navigation
Transportation (bus, UTA, rideshare safety) /
Reading signs and maps /
Public-place expectations (stores, libraries, clinics) /
Independent Living Skills
Laundry, cleaning, chores /
Understanding leases and rules of shared living /
Basic home safety
Communication & Relationships
Appropriate interactions /
Digital/online safety /
Setting boundaries
Health & Wellness
Understanding medicines /
Scheduling appointments /
Recognizing physical and mental health needs
Planning for the Future
IEP transition goals /
Long–term planning (college, vocational programs, employment) /
Accessing adult services (DSPD, Voc Rehab)
Executive Functioning & Soft Skills
0/1