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12/14/20
Our inspirational video of the day:
Lane events center light show with a show 6:00pm to 9:00pm and you listen to the music on your radio 12/11 to 12/20
Walk around your neighborhood and look at lights on the homes.
Learn new things off of YouTube
Jupiter and Saturn are at the closest on 12/21. Livestream https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/how-and-when-to-see-the-great-conjunction-of-jupiter-and-saturn-in-december-2020-the-christmas-star-9145023/
Practice a language using an app or online
Watch documentaries to learn about history, nature and geography
Move your body and exercise
Go outside and get some fresh air and sun
12/7/20
SCHEDULE: It’s time to schedule for Winter term classes. Have you looked at the schedule yet? Lets go over it quickly and see if you have any questions. (Also, several students have expressed interest in LCC-ABSE classes, are you registered for that?)
GOALS – did you set a goal? Was it “SMART”? How have you done with it (progress)?
We’ll have Winter break coming up in the near future. What are activities we can do to stay active over the break? Let’s think about some FREE activities as well as some activities that need some planning &/or money.
https://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/events/full-event-calendar/
11/30/20
There are three more weeks for Fall term! Wow time sure does fly and sooner than you know it we will have two weeks off for Winter break. Let’s do our best to finish off the term strong 🙂
By Wednesday December 2nd the new Winter schedule and class descriptions will be posted. Be sure to create your schedule during your advocate over the next few weeks.
How are you doing with your goals? Are you achieving them?
Let’s focus on your PINS!
Preferences
Interests
Needs
Strengths
11/23/20
What do you think of these class ideas?
How are you doing with the goal you have set to complete by December 14th? Do you need to make any adjustments?
Sometime we can self sabotage (screwing yourself over). Watch the video and see if there are any tips or tricks you can use to stop this behavior.
11/16/20
Planning for Winter term class ideas:
Drivers permit preparation, Getting your own apartment, arts/photography, job club, academic support, budgeting, cooking classes, shopping, plan an event, I’m bored!, book club, movie club, health, using humor to cope, public speaking
What are the benefits of being more responsible and independent in your daily life.
Eat what you want to eat, more choices, peace and quiet, no nagging, make decisions you want to make, sense of accomplishment, others can count on you, you have a purpose, internal locus of control, create the life you want, people can trust and rely on you, others won’t have to control
11/8/2020
Create a GOAL that is to be completed by December 14th. Make sure it is a SMART-goal. Feel free to work with your advocate to create the goal!!
11/2/2020
Homework: Create a GOAL that is to be completed by December 14th. Make sure it is a SMART-goal. Feel free to work with your advocate to create the goal!!
You’ve been warned! The flu season is here/ around the corner. Did you get your FLU-shot?
What to do if sick during Covid?
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Is it Covid or the FLU? How to navigate the “symptom checker”.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/testing.htm
Covid testing sites Oregon:
https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html#or
Make sure you wash your hands and use hand sanitizer often, especially if/when you are out public. Wearing a mask is required in most public places, and recommended everywhere.
If you are feeling sick, Please stay home & rest! It is still good to practice checking in with your advocate and let them know you’ll miss the meeting.
CONTINUE WITH THE SMART GOALS! ask your advocate for help if you’re stuck.
10/26/20
Write down who connections can talk to and about what and send it to your casemanger.
Continue to write down and fine tune your goal you would like to accomplish by december.
Think of a mini goal you can accomplish in one week and write a smart goal about it.
10/19/20
Today we will reviewing the two smart goals you created and fine tuning them.
But first, let’s talk about your IEP meeting and your team.
Who to invite to the Individual Education Plan meeting ? Yourself!
Where?
School – 2120 Bailey Hill/LCC downtown/District Office
Community -Conference room/Home/Library
Anywhere private
Zoom
When?
1-2 hours from 6am – 7pm Weekdays
Who?
Family
Parents/Siblings/Grandparents/Aunt or uncle
Spouse
Friends
Family friends/Neighbor/Religious leader
Boy/girl friend
Service animal
School Staff
Reg ed teacher/SPED teacher/Case manager
School Psychologist/SPED Consultant/Individual Interpreting Evaluation
Advocate
Instructional Assistant
Transition specialist
Autism consultant/Behavior consultant
Occupational therapist/Speech therapist/Physical therapist
Interpreter – English as a second language or sign language
Administrator/District Representative
Community provider:
Doctor/ counselor / therapist
Direction service
Foster care providers/Group home manager/Group home worker
DHS worker
Brokerage provider/Personal Support Worker
Probation Officer
Vocational Rehabilitation/Job Developer
Attorney
Anyone you want!
10/12/20
We hope that you have been thinking about what part of your health you can become more independent with and that you haven’t experienced any con’s 🙂
Let’s start with some goal setting. Think of a long term goal and we will “break it down” as a group into “mini goals”
Xavia would like to become a Pet Groomer. The group problem solved how to turn this into a smart goal.
Specific – research how to become a pet groomer by visit up to 2 grooming stores, talk to groomers about their job.
Measurable – Watch 5 youtube videos on how to become a pet groomer, Getting 2 phone number, following up and visiting.
Attainable – Yes, if no what kind of help do you need
Relevant – Important because it’s a job she would enjoy doing
Time – Bound Friday November 20th
Next steps – get tools, find training
Assignment due Next class (Oct 19th) . Create 2 SMART GOAL’s. (one can be relating watching movie series but the other should be about a “typical Connections goal”)
My goal is ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Time bound |
SMART GOAL
My goal is ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-
| Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant | Time bound |
10/5
Taking care of your physical and mental well being are an important part of adulting. Lets brainstorm some areas that adults need to take care of.
Physical Health:
Daily Care: sleep, showering, eating well, exercise, teeth care, (brushing, flossing, using orthodontia, getting cleanings, taking care of dental emergencies) hydration, healthy routines, paying bills,
Medical: scheduling, taking medication as scheduled, being aware of side effects, following doctor/nurse instructions, knowing when to call a doctor and one, keeping insurance and knowing how to use it, carrying your medical, remembering to go to your appointment, knowing your blood type, knowing the difference between an emergency and non emergency, filling your medication, picking a primary care physician/doctor
Emotional Health: seeing a counselor, taking breaks when overwhelmed, talking to someone, knowing yourself, coping strategies when needed, healthy relationships, knowing how your emotions affect others, having an open mind, staying positive, breathing, growth mindset
Scams and cons are out there! How do you keep yourself safe?
phone calls, facebook messenger, too good to be true, subscription services, read the fine print, not canceling free trials, stealing you debit card info, malware from websites, telling you that you owe money to IRS or utility, email scams, listen to good advice, fake charities, mail scams, work scams, animal scams asking for deposit, texting scams, voicemail scams, website scams, fake videos and audio
Here is a good site for discovering fake videos:
Monday 9/28
Zoom expectations – have a good work space, try to keep privacy, try your best to be focused, use the chat/comments to communicate (make sure it’s appropriate), mute when not talking, try to sit still in the middle of the zoom meeting so you don’t distract others, ROSE – respect others self and environment, PRIDE perseverance, respect, integrity, discipline, excellence, use reactions to communicate for simple things, try to have your video on, if you need to be late or absent send text message or email, if you are more than 15 minutes late please join the next class. Please eat your lunch during lunch or after class. If you get “kicked off” zoom because of glitches, just sign back in. If zoom crashes, check the web site and we will try to communicate with you. Try again once in a while to see if it is up and running again.
| Children | Adults |
| Taken care of | Take care of themselves |
| Follow Directions | Have Responsibilities |
| Told what to do | Make Decisions |
| Chores | Jobs |
| School | Work |
| Dependent | Independent |
| Smaller Consequences | Bigger Consequences |
| Taught | Self Taught |
| Rely on others | Self Advocate |
| Child rely on other to get things done | Get things done |
| Escorted to get around | Figure out how to get around |
| Fantasize | Reality |
| Doctor and health managed for them | Make appointments and take of their health |
| Given limited choices/limited | Adults get to decide/unlimted |
| Things bought for them | Go shopping! |
| External Control | Self control |
| Told what to do | Figure out what to do |
| Tantrum | Problem Solve |
| Allowance | Pay day! |
| Make a mess | Clean up your mess |
| Play dates are made for them | Choose your activities and friendships |
| Other regulate | Self regulate |