Transition Skills for Individuals Who are Higher-Functioning
Sixty-five higher-functioning transition skills are identified for students
who intend to live and work independently as adults. These 65 skills are grouped
into seven categories: Workplace Skills and Attitudes, Responsibility, Interacting
with Others, Basic Academic Skills, Habits of Wellness, Planning for Success,
and Computer and Internet Skills.
Workplace Skills and Attitudes
1. Be trustworthy, honest, and ethical.
2. Show respect for self, others, authority.
3. Be in control of emotions.
4. Show a desire to work.
5. Be open to learning and technology.
6. Be organized.
7. Be thorough.
8. Make effective decisions.
9. Solve problems effectively.
10. Learn from experience.
Responsibility
11. Come promptly and prepared.
12. Have a positive work ethic.
13. Set and meet high quality standards.
14. Follow directions promptly.
15. Take initiative.
16. Do own share of the work.
17. Work well without supervision.
18. Complete tasks to expectations.
19. Accept responsibility for actions.
Interacting with Others
20. Make an appropriate impression.
21. Be customer friendly.
22. Work well with co-workers.
23. Use appropriate workplace language.
24. Converse effectively on the telephone.
25. Interact well in a group setting.
26. Listen well.
27. Promote ideas appropriately.
28. Consider the contributions of others.
29. Be willing to “give and take.”
30. Work toward group goals.
31. Provide leadership.
Basic Academic Skills
32. Carry out math calculations accurately.
33. Solve problems using math skills.
34. Comprehend written information well.
35. Follow written instructions well.
36. Write clearly and to the point.
37. Use correct mechanics and grammar.
38. Present ideas in a clear manner.
39. Follow verbal directions well.
40. Take effective notes.
41. Locate information from many sources.
42. Practice good citizenship. |
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Habits of Wellness
43. Avoid substance abuse.
44. Develop a sexually healthy lifestyle.
45. Maintain personal fitness.
46. Participate in leisure activities.
47. Develop good nutritional habits.
48. Manage stress.
49. Maintain a home.
50. Participate in regular health care.
51. Practice personal grooming/hygiene.
52. Maintain healthy relationships.
Planning for Success
53. Advocate for self.
54. Set and achieve important goals.
55. Have an effective portfolio.
56. Have an effective resume.
57. Possess effective interviewing skills.
58. Know how to find employment.
59. Use money effectively.
60. Access community resources.
Computer and Internet Skills
61. Operate a computer with confidence.
62. Possess basic word processing skills.
63. Possess basic Internet skills.
64. Conduct effective Internet searches.
65. Manage an email program. |
