LIFE SKILLS

BY

nenita c. eYA

skills needed to make the most

out of life

11/29/2015

are

behaviors appropriately and

responsibly used in conducting oneself.
are

set of human skills acquired through

experiences that are encountered in daily
life.
are

actions in accordance with social

norms and community expectations.

Life skills that are needed for a successful

independent living:

personal/practical skills
skills

Interpersonal communication
Sensory-Motor Skills

Personal/Practical Skills
Personal/Practical

Skills are the essential life

skills we need to help maintain a healthy body
and mind.
How

we recognize, manage and cope

with:
body activities (personal presentation
appearance]
emotions [anger, stress, distractions]

body activities

Daily routines

Self-esteem

Confidence

Eating habits

emotions

Managing anger

Reduce stress

Minimize distractions

Interpersonal
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills are the skills we use
when interacting directly with other
people.
Verbal [What we say and how we
say it]
Non verbal [ using body
language]
Listening [interpretation of both
verbal and non verbal messages]

Sensory-Motor Skills

awareness through sight, touch, taste, smell,

hearing and the ability to produce response

the foundation of growth,

development and learning in the
childs starts with sensory and motor
interaction with the world

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Strategies

Motoric- direct physical manipulation

Gestural- pointing, showing, gazing

Vocalization- use of simple words

Sign language- use of survival sign

Sensory Detection- appreciation of the
5 senses

Using photo- use of two-dimensional

photographs
Pictorial- drawings and paintings
Written- use of printed words and
phases
Empathize- see things from their
perspective
Using materials- use relevant objects

Social Skills
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