About the Author.

Parent Activities and Suggestions.

Part One: Self-Awareness.

Chapter 1: My Character.

Lesson 1.1: Qualities of a Good Character.

Lesson 1.2: Honesty.

Lesson 1.3: Kindness.

Lesson 1.4: Loyalty.

Lesson 1.5: Responsibility.

Lesson 1.6: Flexibility.

Lesson 1.7: What Are Values?

Chapter 2: Uniquely Me.

Lesson 2.1: Values Important to Me.

Lesson 2.2: My Ethnic Background.

Lesson 2.3: My Disabilities.

Lesson 2.4: What’s a Reputation?

Lesson 2.5: Changing Your Reputation.

Lesson 2.6: How You Appear to Others.

Chapter 3: Personal Life Choices.

Lesson 3.1: Smoking: Is It for Me?

Lesson 3.2: Marijuana and Other Drugs.

Lesson 3.3: Teens and Drinking.

Lesson 3.4: Changing Your Appearance.

Lesson 3.5: Tattoos and Piercings.

Lesson 3.6: Rate the Date.

Lesson 3.7: Ready to Move Out?

Lesson 3.8: Ready to Work Part-Time?

Part Two: People Skills.

Chapter 4: Relating to Others.

Lesson 4.1: Encouraging Others.

Lesson 4.2: Working in a Group.

Lesson 4.3: Working Toward a Common Goal.

Lesson 4.4: Being Friendly.

Lesson 4.5: Helping Others.

Lesson 4.6: What Is a Mood?

Lesson 4.7: Noticing the Moods of Others.

Lesson 4.8: How My Mood Affects Others.

Chapter 5: Friendship Skills.

Lesson 5.1: My Peer Groups.

Lesson 5.2: Who Are My Friends?

Lesson 5.3: Making Friends.

Lesson 5.4: People Who Are Like You.

Lesson 5.5: People Who Are Different from You.

Lesson 5.6: Where and How to Look for Friends.

Lesson 5.7: Qualities of a Good Friend.

Lesson 5.8: Social Situations.

Lesson 5.9: A Positive Role Model.

Lesson 5.10: What About Gangs?

Lesson 5.11: Social Networking Online.

Chapter 6: Being Part of a Family.

Lesson 6.1: My Family Tree.

Lesson 6.2: Benefi ts of a Family.

Lesson 6.3: Respecting Authority.

Lesson 6.4: My Parent’s Point of View.

Lesson 6.5: My Sibling’s Point of View.

Lesson 6.6: Thoughts About Divorce.

Lesson 6.7: Dealing with Stepparents.

Lesson 6.8: Sharing the Chores.

Lesson 6.9: Whom Can I Talk To?

Chapter 7: Communication Skills.

Lesson 7.1: Best Method to Communicate.

Lesson 7.2: Being a Careful Listener.

Lesson 7.3: Summarizing.

Lesson 7.4: Paraphrasing.

Lesson 7.5: Is This the Right Time and Place?

Lesson 7.6: Communicating by Cell Phone.

Lesson 7.7: Giving Clear Directions.

Lesson 7.8: Verbal and Nonverbal Messages.

Lesson 7.9: Collecting Your Thoughts.

Lesson 7.10: Public Speaking.

Lesson 7.11: Expecting Respect.

Lesson 7.12: Being Convincing.

Lesson 7.13: Giving Your Speech.

Part Three: Academic and School Skills.

Chapter 8: Reading Skills.

Lesson 8.1: Reading for School.

Lesson 8.2: Reading on the Job.

Lesson 8.3: Improving Reading Skills.

Lesson 8.4: Reading for Comprehension.

Lesson 8.5: Following Written Directions.

Chapter 9: Writing Skills.

Lesson 9.1: Communicating Through Writing.

Lesson 9.2: Everyday Writing Tasks.

Lesson 9.3: Proofreading.

Lesson 9.4: E-mailing Dos and Don’ts.

Lesson 9.5: Using Computers to Improve Writing.

Lesson 9.6: Writing and More Writing.

Lesson 9.7: Writing on the Job.

Chapter 10: Math Skills.

Lesson 10.1: Everyday Math Skills.

Lesson 10.2: Improving Math Skills.

Lesson 10.3: Common Math Situations.

Lesson 10.4: Understanding Graphs.

Lesson 10.5: Understanding Charts.

Lesson 10.6: Sample Math Problems.

Lesson 10.7: Using Computers for Math Information.

Chapter 11: Study Skills.

Lesson 11.1: School Tasks for Success.

Lesson 11.2: Tools for the Task.

Lesson 11.3: Taking Notes.

Lesson 11.4: Studying Smarter.

Lesson 11.5: Following Directions.

Lesson 11.6: Doing Homework.

Lesson 11.7: Managing Daily Assignments.

Lesson 11.8: Managing Long-Term Assignments.

Lesson 11.9: Completing Assignments.

Lesson 11.10: Good Student Behaviors.

Lesson 11.11: Requesting Help or Information.

Part Four: Practical Living Skills.

Chapter 12: Information Skills.

Lesson 12.1: What Do You Need to Know?

Lesson 12.2: Where to Get Information.

Lesson 12.3: Information from Newspapers.

Lesson 12.4: Information from Magazines.

Lesson 12.5: Information from the Internet.

Lesson 12.6: Information from Books 253.

Lesson 12.7: Information from Television.

Lesson 12.8: Information from Other People.

Lesson 12.9: Taking Classes.

Chapter 13: Money Skills.

Lesson 13.1: What Is a Budget?

Lesson 13.2: Making a Budget.

Lesson 13.3: Paying Interest.

Lesson 13.4: “On Sale”.

Lesson 13.5: Unit Pricing.

Lesson 13.6: How Much Do Things Cost?

Lesson 13.7: Writing a Check.

Lesson 13.8: Maintaining a Checking Account.

Lesson 13.9: What Is a Savings Account?

Lesson 13.10: Credit Cards.

Lesson 13.11: Using Debit and Credit Cards and ATMs.

Lesson 13.12: How Much Money Will You Need?

Lesson 13.13: Making Change.

Chapter 14: Travel.

Lesson 14.1: Local Transportation.

Lesson 14.2: Overnight Travel.

Lesson 14.3: Traveling by Plane.

Lesson 14.4: Planning a Trip.

Lesson 14.5: Estimating Costs.

Lesson 14.6: Using a Timetable.

Lesson 14.7: Reading a Map.

Chapter 15: Clothing.

Lesson 15.1: Caring for and Repairing Clothing.

Lesson 15.2: Buying Appropriate Clothes.

Lesson 15.3: Organizing Your Clothes.

Lesson 15.4: Washing and Drying Tips.

Chapter 16: Living Arrangements.

Lesson 16.1: A Place to Live.

Lesson 16.2: Living with Parents.

Lesson 16.3: Home Upkeep.

Lesson 16.4: Home Repairs.

Lesson 16.5: Going Green.

Lesson 16.6: Decluttering.

Chapter 17: Eating and Nutrition.

Lesson 17.1: Nutrition.

Lesson 17.2: Making Good Food Choices.

Lesson 17.3: Eating Out versus Eating In.

Lesson 17.4: Preparing a Meal.

Chapter 18: Shopping.

Lesson 18.1: What Do I Need?

Lesson 18.2: Smart Shopping.

Lesson 18.3: Comparison Shopping.

Lesson 18.4: Returning Items.

Chapter 19: Exercise/Health and Hygiene.

Lesson 19.1: Exercise in Daily Life.

Lesson 19.2: Exercise Excuses.

Lesson 19.3: Personal Health Habits.

Lesson 19.4: Stress and Stressors.

Lesson 19.5: Stressful Events and Situations.

Lesson 19.6: Coping with Stress.

Lesson 19.7: Depression.

Part Five: Vocational Skills.

Chapter 20: Present Skills and Interests.

Lesson 20.1: My Strengths.

Lesson 20.2: My Interests.

Lesson 20.3: My Hobbies.

Lesson 20.4: Realistic Vocational Goals.

Lesson 20.5: Academic Strengths.

Lesson 20.6: Working with a Disability.

Lesson 20.7: Finishing High School.

Lesson 20.8: Extracurricular Activities.

Chapter 21: Getting a Job.

Lesson 21.1: Searching for a Job.

Lesson 21.2: Vocational Vocabulary.

Lesson 21.3: Filling Out an Application.

Lesson 21.4: What Is a Résumé?

Lesson 21.5: Interviewing for a Job.

Lesson 21.6: First Impressions.

Lesson 21.7: Getting Work Experience.

Chapter 22: Working.

Lesson 22.1: Having a Good Attitude.

Lesson 22.2: Being a Great Employee.

Lesson 22.3: Making a Mistake on the Job.

Lesson 22.4: Handling Criticism on the Job.

Lesson 22.5: Being Prepared for the Task.

Lesson 22.6: Changing Jobs: Why?

Lesson 22.7: Changing Jobs: How?

Part Six: Problem-Solving Skills.

Chapter 23: Handling Problem Situations.

Lesson 23.1: Understanding the Problem.

Lesson 23.2: Coping with Surprises.

Lesson 23.3: Adjusting to Change.

Lesson 23.4: When the Problem Is You!

Chapter 24: Making Decisions.

Lesson 24.1: Decision-Making Factors.

Lesson 24.2: Needs versus Wants.

Lesson 24.3: Immediate Needs versus Waiting.

Lesson 24.4: Following Through.

Lesson 24.5: Changing Bad Decisions.

Chapter 25: Resource Management.

Lesson 25.1: What Are My Resources?

Lesson 25.2: Reliable Resources.

Lesson 25.3: Fact versus Opinion.

Lesson 25.4: Time Management.

Lesson 25.5: Staying on Task.

Chapter 26: Goal-Setting.

Lesson 26.1: What Is a Goal?

Lesson 26.2: Setting Priorities.

Lesson 26.3: Doing Things in Sequence.

Lesson 26.4: Realistic Goals.

Lesson 26.5: Adjusting Goals.

Chapter 27: Risk-Taking.

Lesson 27.1: What Is a Risk?

Lesson 27.2: Why Take Risks?

Lesson 27.3: Acceptable Risks.

Lesson 27.4: Handling Fear.