Foreword by Richard D. Lavoie.

About the Frostig Center.

The Contributors.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Self-Awareness.

Introduction to Self-Awareness.

Rating Yourself.

Check for Understanding Self-Awareness.

Describing Self.

Describing Likes and Dislikes.

Compare and Contrast Success Attributes.

I SeeMe, You See Me.

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Identify Favorite Activities.

Freaky Friday.

I Feel Good About Me.

Chapter 2: Proactivity.

Introduction to Proactivity.

Finding Help.

Unlock Closed Doors.

Ask the Experts.

Take Action.

Make the Solution Work for You.

How Most People Find Jobs.

Am I Ready to Be On My Own?

What Do I Know? What Must I Learn?

One Step at a Time.

Chapter 3: Perseverance.

Introduction to Perseverance.

Help by Example.

Dont Quit.

Help with Hanging in There.

Playing Games and Persevering.

Preseverance Award.

Work It Out! Hold On to That Job!

Occupations, Job Searching.

After-School Goals.

Long-Range Plans.

Chapter 4: Goal Setting.

Introduction to Goal Setting.

Plan a Party.

Shop ’til You Drop.

School Tour.

Book Report.

Criminal Investigation.

Where I Am and Where I Want to Be.

Road Map to Success.

Step-by-Step to Achievement.

What Do I Know About Me?

Chapter 5: Social Support Systems.

Introduction to the Use of Effective Social Support Systems.

Friendship Rating Scale.

Who You Gonna Call?

Strength in Numbers.

”And Seldom Is Heard . . .”: Discouraging Words or Deeds.

Imagine Me, Imagine You.

Whats New?

Getting to Know You.

Human Helpers: Accommodations for School, Work, and Life.

Delightful Disclosure.

Delightful Disclosure Award.

Chapter 6: Emotional Coping Strategies.

Introduction to Emotional Coping Strategies.

Group Roles.

A Mile in Your Shoes.

First Steps.

What Helps?

How Does It Feel?

Do Something!

Name Your Bandages.

Help Me Cope.

Welcome, Stranger.

Appendix A: Resources for Fostering the Success Attributes.

Appendix B: Assessments.

References.

Index.