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The Ward Program (www.thewardprogram.com) is a program based in the UK which offers Daily Living skills training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's and ADD. The skills , which are taught with a focus on independent living for individuals aged 14 and older, include:
Physiological needs-
- Domestic skills
- Cookery
Security needs-
- Everyday math and time management
- Money management
- Independent travel
Social needs-
- Citizenship and the community
- Personal safety
Esteem needs-
- Everyday health
- Personal hygiene
- Hobbies and socializing
Self-actualizing needs-
- Communication skills
- Personal development
The Ward Program, an Independent Skills for Life Educational Course for Special Education
Needs, was developed by Alison Ward, an NLP practitioner and Cognitive Behavioral
Therapist. The purpose of the program is to allow individuals to work through workbooks
at an appropriate pace with the support of a coach who will demonstrate, explain
and discuss the activity.
Workbooks, which are divided into units reflecting Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs, are written in a way that ensures that all learners can access
the content. All materials are printed on cream colored paper using comic sans MS
font, as it is thought that people with learning differences find it easier to read
workbooks presented in this format. Workbooks are designed for to track progression
of independent living skills, and are accredited by the National College Open Network
(NOCN).
Progress is monitored using SMART goals. Assessment is flexible and can incorporate
the following methods; photographic evidence, oral questions and answers, a project,
diary, practical demonstrations, and further evidence.
I had the opportunity to personally review the unit on Personal Hygiene Awareness for women, which qualifies for 3 NOCN credits. I found the unit to be practical and realistic. The program is thorough and flexible enough to meet the needs of individuals with varied skills, including clients with limited functional language skills. I am not familiar with any program in the US that is similar to this, but if you are interested in knowing more about this innovative and practical program, I would recommend you contact Alison Ward by emailing info@thewardprogram.com.
Blessings,
Mary
www.AlternativeAutismSolutions.com
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