ABSTRACT

"The Practical Life Skills Workbook" is designed for people who have recovered well enough from brain injury to prepare for a return to independent living. Using a very accessible and easy to read format which takes into account various learning styles resulting from brain injury, the sessions can be completed entirely at the pace that best suits the user. Exercises and tips described in the book cover: Budgeting; Reading and understanding bill terminology; Route orientation; Form filling; and, Planning a night's entertainment. Designed to be completed over a ten week period, this book will represent a milestone in the journey towards living independently for many people, providing careful guidance with everyday tasks and activities that initially appear daunting. It includes downloadable resources of comprehensive, downloadable activities.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Part A: Activities

chapter 1|20 pages

Budgeting

chapter 2|18 pages

Reading and understanding bill terminology

chapter 3|26 pages

Route orientation

chapter 4|6 pages

Form filling

chapter 5|12 pages

Planning a night’s entertainment