Regain Independent Living Skills
Brain Injury Survivors need structure in order to learn and succeed. But it is a delicate balance. Too much structure limits challenge and growth. Too little structure causes confusion and agitation. SBI's programs are designed to assist persons served in overcoming or adapting to physical and/or neurological deficits while maximizing their functional abilities.
Our Independent Living Skills Program is structured and active at all times. Through each step, qualified staff members provide positive role models, working side-by-side with clients, concentrating on the gradual completion of more challenging tasks, and building each individual's sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.
Our team approach is focused on returning the clients to the highest level of functioning possible, while emphasizing strengths and accommodating unique needs. The clients also receive support therapy from a certified and licensed staff consisting of a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Case Manager.
Basic Components
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Health and Hygiene - Promotes appropriate health, hygiene, and grooming behaviors for interviews, employment, and ongoing maintenance. Self Awareness - Identify individual effects of brain injury and learn strategies for coping, anger management, and appropriate communication Money Management - Learn or relearn money management skills and budgeting practices to increase financial independence Meal Preparation - Hands-on training for the planning, shopping, and preparation of daily meals at home and for work |
Transportation - Familiarize clients with public transportation system and other means of related mobility in our community. Computer Literacy - Learn basic skills for job search, employment, and community resources Community and Home Safety - Development of the skills necessary for moving around safely at home and in the community Organization and Memory - Development of compensatory strategies in the areas of organization, concentration, and memory for home and work settings |
Program Benefits
Clients
- Increase self reliance and confidence
- Develop social skills
- Improve in safety awareness
- Participate in adaptive physical education
- Identify transportation resources
- Develop compensatory strategies for ADLs
- Hone problem solving skills
- Enhance computer literacy skills
- Increase reading comprehension
- Increase ability to plan and prepare daily meals
