Transition Skills for Students with Severe Disabilities
Forty-three transition skills are identified for individuals with severe and/or multiple disabilities who will live dependent and supported adult lives. These 43 skills are grouped
into seven categories: Workplace Skills and Attitudes, Responsibility, Interacting with Others, Technology Skills, Basic Academic Skills, Habits of Wellness, and Planning for Success.
Workplace Skills and Attitudes
1. Controlling Emotions
2. Making Good Choices
3. Demonstrating Work Skills
4. Showing Respect for Self and Others
5. Accepting Personal Organization
6. Being Open to Learning
7. Following Directions in the Workplace
Responsibility
8. Following Verbal Directions
9. Keeping and Following a Schedule
10. Accepting Responsibilities
11. Accepting Consequences
12. Demonstrating Positive Learning Behaviors
13. Completing Tasks to Expectations
14. Controlling Behaviors
Interacting with Others
15. Interacting in a Group Setting
16. Listening
17. Promoting Own Ideas Effectively
18. Being Friendly
Technology Skills
19. Using and Managing Assistive Technology
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Basic Academic Skills
20. Basic Money Skills
21. Discussing Temperature
22. Understanding Time
23. Using Measuring Tools for Cooking
24. Basic Reading Skills
25. Basic Writing Skills
26. Basic Math Skills
27. Following Written/Picture Directions
28. Practicing Good Citizenship
Habits of Wellness
29. Practicing Personal Grooming/Hygiene
30. Practicing Health Care
31. Participating in Leisure Activities
32. Managing Stress
33. Maintaining Personal Fitness
34. Developing Healthy Relationships
35. Practicing Safety
36. Being Responsible for School Living Space
37. Doing Household Chores
38. Doing Kitchen Chores
39. Doing Laundry
Planning for Success
40. Advocating for Self
41. Participating in Community Resources
42. Setting and Achieving Important Goals
43. Participating in Employment Opportunities
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