Financial
What does it mean to be paid weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or annually?
weekly = once a week
bi-weekly = 2 times a month or every other week
monthly = once a month
annually = once a year
Where can you find a list of providers in your area to help you meet your wants and needs?
online
What is a duad group?
A group of two people, a couple or pair.
What are the three types of education?
Formal, informal and non-formal
Where do you keep track of all of your appointments?
calendar
How frequently does a mortgage, rent or housing expenses, such as utilities (gas, electric, internet, phone, etc) need to be paid?
once a month
What does it mean to self-care?
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What are the 5 types of family resources?
Family resources are the means that can be used by the family to cope with difficult situations; these include social, cultural, religious, economic and medical resources.
What is the definition of employment?
Dentist
How often are taxes needing to be filed?
annually/every year
1. What does it mean to have a guardian?
2. What does it mean to be your own guardian?
2. You are legally responsible for your choices, actions and finances.
What is social isolation?
Social isolation is the lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. You can live alone and not feel lonely or socially isolated, and you can feel lonely while being with other people
What is the definition of education?
Who do you call to schedule an appointment regarding your physical health?
doctor or specialist
part-time is less than 32 hours a week
full-time is more than 32 hours a week
What are the top 3 independent living options?
1. buy a home
2. rent an home, apartment, etc.
3. homelessness, living in a RV
Why is family routines important?
What are the top three ways to obtain employment?
1. physically job search in geographical area of interest or online
2. fill out applications online
3. seek referrals for desired employment
What are the three main 3 options of transportation to and from your appointments?
1. personal vehicle
2. family/friends/providers
3. public transportation
What does is mean to be employed, an entrepreneur, self-employed or unemployed?
employed means you have a job and earn income through your employer
an entrepreneur means you are starting a business of your own and this often leads to self employment
self employment means you own your own business and/or supply your own income by employing yourself
What are the two main types of routines to complete daily?
morning and night routines
What is a sensory social routine?
Sensory social routines are a type of joint attention. Joint attention consists of two people interacting with an object or playing together with the same objects working on a common activity. In sensory social routines, the focus is on a partner and one's self.
What are the definitions of informal, non-formal and formal education types?
Informal - Informal education is a general term for education that can occur outside of a structured curriculum. Informal education encompasses student interests within a curriculum in a regular classroom, but is not limited to that setting. It works through conversation, and the exploration and enlargement of experience.
non-formal - Non-formal learning includes various structured learning situations which do not either have the level of curriculum, syllabus, accreditation and certification associated with 'formal learning.'
Formal - Formal education is a structured and systematic form of learning. This is the education of a certain standard delivered to students by trained teachers.
What are 3 things you can do to help prepare for your appointments?
1. confirm the time and day
2. complete necessary paperwork beforehand or arrive early to do so
3. create a list of relevant concerns, questions or comments to talk about with your provider