This practical resource is an essential guide for professionals working with young adults aged 16+ with language and communication difficulties, as they begin the journey to independence. It is designed to help equip young people with the functional communication and vocabulary they need for everyday life to succeed and live an independent life.
This comprehensive text offers:
• Vocabulary Banks: A guide of commonly used words in real life which, without explicitly understanding or being taught, can be overwhelming and scary.
• Practical Resources: Photocopy-ready materials that can be used in clinical and educational settings, focusing on hands-on practical learning.
• Skill Application: Activities focusing on bridging the gap between clinical training and real-world scenarios, empowering young adults to navigate life's challenges confidently.
The book explores key areas such as accommodation, money management, job interviews, driving, travel, medical matters, leisure activities, and vital life skills like understanding documentation such as passports, and driving licenses. It provides a solid foundation for young adults to share their basic wants and needs, develop self-advocacy skills, build their independence and face the world with confidence as they embark on a path to adulthood.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Navigating Medical Care and Health Services
Session 1: Introducing Medical Vocabulary
Session 2: Monitor, Doctor or A&E?
Session 3: Mental Health
Session 4: Understanding and Collecting your Prescription
Session 5: Exploring Hospital Jargon
Session 6: Exploring Body Anatomy Jargon
Session 7: Reading/Receiving Results
Session 8: Vocabulary Recap
Session 9: Consolidation Session
Glossary
Chapter 2 - Navigating Finances and Money Management
Session 1: Introducing Finance Vocabulary
Session 2: Where Does Money Come From?
Session 3: Spending and Saving
Session 4: Learning to Budget
Session 5: Learning about Bank Accounts & Bank Cards
Session 6: Getting Paid
Session 7: Bills and Outgoings
Session 8: Recognising when you might be being Scammed
Session 9: Learning Vocabulary through Games
Session 10: Consolidation Session
Glossary
Chapter 3 - Navigating Interviews, Jobs and Employment
Session 1: Introducing Employment Vocabulary
Session 2: Types of Work
Session 3: Preparing for Work
Session 4: Searching for Jobs
Session 5: CVs and Applications
Session 6: Understanding Interviews
Session 7: What to Say in Interviews
Session 8: Interview Skills
Session 9: Getting the Job
Session 10: Mock Interviews & Consolidation
Glossary
Chapter 4 - Navigating Independent Living
Session 1: Introducing Independent Living Vocabulary
Session 2: Housing and Renting
Session 3: Managing a Home
Session 4: Cleaning
Session 5: Reflection
Glossary
Chapter 5 - Navigating Personal and Public Transport
Session 1: Introducing Transport Vocabulary & Public Transport Skills
Session 2: Using Taxis and Taxi Apps
Session 3: Air Travel
Session 4: Driving and Car Ownership
Session 5: Reflection
Glossary
Appendices
Appendix 1: Young Person Centred Goal Setting
Appendix 2: Young Person Centred Self Evaluation
About the Author :
Francesca Beard is an independent speech and language therapist. Francesca works with young people and adults 16-25 with and without educational health care plans. She also works with young adults in college in S.E London & founded Let’s Communciate LTD which is commissioned in provisions in S.E & Kent.
