<FONT face="Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size=2><DIV>Hi Sara,</DIV><DIV>My basic reaction is to write goals that lead to independence in those areas, with Hand-over-Hand as preliminary objectives leading to that independence. Use of clear instruction and parallel talk throughout a session would be helpful given this child's good receptive language. </DIV><DIV>I, too, am a big literacy person and find that use of labeling or initial letter experience along with parallel talk throughout would benefit all accessible learning avenues for this student. Literacy opportunities are everywhere and could be easily added to this kind of activity to create a well-rounded lesson in self-help skills. </DIV><DIV>I work very closely with my teachers, parents, PT, OT's and invite them into my sessions so they can carry over how I manage some of the unique needs of our students. Teaming and consistent approach works best for any student. </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Best of luck,</DIV><DIV>Amy <BR></DIV><FONT color=#990099>-----pibe-division-bounces@nfbnet.org wrote: -----<BR><BR></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><P>To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List <pibe-division@nfbnet.org><BR>From: Kristen J Sims <ksims@opsb.net><BR>Sent by: pibe-division-bounces@nfbnet.org<BR>Date: 03/11/2011 09:31AM<BR>Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] need advice how teach vi/nultiplmultiple disabled student specific skills<BR><BR>I have always tried to stick with literacy as my main focus. Daily living is important but unless you have a lot of time on your hands, it is always best to advise and provide training to the teachers on alternative techniques. I do this with all of my students. I teach braille and pre-braille and literacy. I am so busy doing this I have to leave the other skills to OTs PTs and classroom teachers.<BR></P><ADDRESS><FONT face="Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color=#ff0000><STRONG>Kristen J. Sims</STRONG></FONT></ADDRESS><ADDRESS><DT class=quote><FONT size=3></FONT></DT><DT class=quote><FONT size=3>Only the educated are free. <B>Epictetus</B></FONT></DT><DT class=quote></DT></ADDRESS><BR><BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #5167c6 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV><DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> Sara Rooz <A href="mailto:sararooz@gmail.com" target=blank><sararooz@gmail.com></A></DIV><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:vision@lists.pdx.edu" target=blank><vision@lists.pdx.edu></A></DIV><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A href="mailto:aernet@lists.aerbvi.org" target=blank><aernet@lists.aerbvi.org></A> , <A href="mailto:blindteachers@yahoogroups.com" target=blank><blindteachers@yahoogroups.com></A> , <A href="mailto:pibe-division@nfbnet.org" target=blank><pibe-division@nfbnet.org></A></DIV><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Date:</B> Thursday, March 10 2011 02:34 PM</DIV><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Pibe-division] need advice how teach vi/nultiplmultiple disabled student specific skills</DIV><DIV><FONT face="Arial,Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size=2>Hie I am a blind tvi. I am currently teaching a student who is visually iimpaired and has additional disabilities independent living skills. this student is nonambulatory and nonverbal. This student has good receptive language. I am wondering one teaches this student how to zip up clothing and washing and drying body parts? I am aware that I must to a discrepancy analyysis and come up with modifications. Any ideas from more experienced TVIs and rehabilitation teachers. I am preparing for this child IEP and would to write reasonable goals and benchmarks which is due in two weeks time. Thanks for any assistance. </FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT face="Arial,Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size=2>Sara Rooz TVI in NYC</FONT></DIV>_______________________________________________<BR>Pibe-division mailing list<BR>Pibe-division@nfbnet.org<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/pibe-division_nfbnet.org<BR>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Pibe-division:<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/pibe-division_nfbnet.org/ksims%40opsb.net<BR></BLOCKQUOTE><!-- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS --><DIV><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: medium; COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white"><HR><BR><A href="http://milton1.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?i=0lEhOwxb5&m=72347aa719a5&t=20110311&c=s" target=blank>Spam</A><BR><A href="http://milton1.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?i=0lEhOwxb5&m=72347aa719a5&t=20110311&c=n" target=blank>Not spam</A><BR><A href="http://milton1.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?i=0lEhOwxb5&m=72347aa719a5&t=20110311&c=f" target=blank>Forget previous vote</A><BR></SPAN></DIV><!-- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS --><FONT face="Default Monospace,Courier New,Courier,monospace" size=2>_______________________________________________<BR>Pibe-division mailing list<BR>Pibe-division@nfbnet.org<BR><A href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/pibe-division_nfbnet.org" target=blank>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/pibe-division_nfbnet.org</A><BR>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Pibe-division:<BR><A href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/pibe-division_nfbnet.org/abrush%40caboces.org" target=blank>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/pibe-division_nfbnet.org/abrush%40caboces.org</A></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><BR></FONT>