2. I can be interdependent! “WE ALL NEED SUPPORT.” “WE ALL NEED EACH OTHER.” 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.

3. To learn to become interdependent, I will follow TOTAL Therapy.

5. hink about my wants and needs  I know my strengths and my limitations.  I can make and express my own choices.  I can make my own decisions.  To make difficult decisions, I can ask for help from my friends, family or other adults.

6. wn my IEP goals  I have an INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP). It contains:  how I am doing in school  my goals for the year & for transitioning to adult life  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

7. 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.)

8. dvocate for myself “EVERYBODY NEEDS HELP SOMETIMES.”  When I am unable to do something by myself, I can ask others for help.  I know my rights.  I can identify my needs and ask for accommodations to succeed at work, in school and in the community.  I can communicate how I can be assisted.

9. earn from my actions “EVERY TIME I TRY TO DO SOMETHING, I CAN LEARN SOMETHING NEW!”  I can monitor my own actions.  I can tell whether something is working or not.  If something is not working, I can change my approach or try something else that might work.  If something is working, I remember how I did it correctly.  I can control my behavior and emotions in different situations.

10. Here are some things I can use when applying TOTAL Therapy!

11. I am… …Self-directed, …Self-determined & …Self-motivated! And I can succeed with the help of others!