I can be interdependent! “EVERYBODY CAN USE SOME HELP SOMETIMES.” “WE CAN RELY ON EACH OTHER FOR SUPPORT.” Being interdependent means: I will work hard to reach my goals. I can ask for help when I need it. I can rely on others to see me through tough times.
To learn to become interdependent, I will follow TOTAL Therapy.
hink about my wants and needs “I AM GOOD AT SOME THINGS; I CAN WORK TO BE BETTER IN OTHERS!” I should figure out what: I am good at? I like to do? I need help with? I want to be able to do? Once I know these, I can help set my goals…
wn my IEP goals I have an INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP). It contains: how I am doing in school my goals for the year I can: help set my IEP goals by expressing what I think is important to me help plan the assistance I need to reach these goals participate in my own IEP meeting
reatment plan with my PT “PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!” In order to reach my goals, I need to work with my PT to figure out: What exercises and activities do I need? What equipment do I need? (wheelchair, crutches, leg brace, special seating, etc.) What accommodations do I need? (more time to get from one classroom to another, stand in front of line, etc.) What assistance do I need? (supervision, physical assistance, etc.)
dvocate for myself “EVERYBODY NEEDS HELP SOMETIMES.” When I am unable to do something by myself, I can ask others for help. For example, I can ask others for: directions, detailed instructions physical assistance special accommodations I will learn to communicate how I can be assisted.
earn from my actions “EVERY TIME I TRY TO DO SOMETHING, I CAN LEARN SOMETHING NEW!” I can learn to monitor my own progress. I can learn to tell whether something is working or not. If something is not working, I should change my approach or try something else that might work. If something is working, I should remember how I did it correctly. I can learn to control my behavior and emotions in different situations.
Here are some things I can use when applying TOTAL Therapy!