A 90-minute instructional session designed for adults with IDD to master the skills needed to plan and execute a successful commute to and from work. The lesson covers route mapping, timing, and problem-solving through visual aids and hands-on practice.

In this final module, students practice writing practical communications like thank-you notes, simple emails, and filling out more complex community forms. The lesson culminates in a review of the Word Wallet.

Precision in personal record keeping and high-stakes data entry. Participants master the transcription of addresses, phone numbers, and temporal sequences (Calendars) required for community logistics.

Technical decoding of digital shorthand, emoji-based logic, and communication purpose. Participants master the protocols for professional text and email responses while identifying security risks (Scams).

Critical literacy for workplace performance, including role-specific terminology, equipment identification, and high-stakes administrative records (Time Sheets/Safety Logs). Participants master the language of employment.

Advanced identification of community symbols and environmental hazard markers. Participants learn to decode high-stakes visual language and follow directional protocols for safe navigation in public and professional spaces.

The foundational module of the Words That Work program, focusing on the precision of legal identification and credential data entry. Participants master the structure of names and official signatures required for professional autonomy.

A 90-minute comprehensive lesson on the importance of self-advocacy and the practical techniques for seeking clarification in social, academic, and professional settings. students learn to identify 'static' in communication and use a 'troubleshooting' approach to clear it up.

A collection of resources to help students with low reading levels identify their vocational interests across four key industries using simple language and visual cues.

Teaching students the 'Next Dollar Up' strategy to successfully make purchases without needing to calculate exact change, focusing on items up to $10.

A practical lesson on professional appearance and hand hygiene, focusing on wearing the care helper uniform and the step-by-step handwashing routine.

A practical lesson on the etiquette of entering a resident's private room, focusing on knocking, waiting for a response, and identifying 'Privacy' signs.

A foundational lesson on how to interact with residents in a care home setting, focusing on eye contact, simple greetings, and respectful distance through visual supports and repetitive practice.

Focuses on managing customer-facing conflicts and changes in tasks within a department store setting.

Focuses on navigating interpersonal and task-based conflicts in a food pantry environment using visual support scripts.

Focuses on identifying workplace conflicts in a grocery store setting and introducing the 'Stop, Breathe, Pick' visual strategy.

A cumulative review using community-based scenarios where students apply all previous skills to determine the safest course of action.

Provides concrete scripts and strategies for setting boundaries, saying 'no', and exiting uncomfortable situations safely in the community.

Teaches students to recognize physical 'gut feelings' or body signals that occur when something feels wrong, emphasizing trust in one's own instincts.

Focuses on identifying common 'hooks' or tactics used in manipulation, such as asking for unnecessary help, offering unexpected gifts, or requesting secrets.

Introduces the difference between 'Green Light' (genuinely kind) and 'Yellow Light' (suspicious or overly friendly) behaviors using concrete examples and visual aids.

A 90-minute lesson tailored for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), focusing on practical interview attire, grooming, and workplace hygiene through visual aids and hands-on activities.

A lesson focused on shifting the narrative from autism awareness to acceptance by celebrating cognitive and personal strengths. Includes teacher resources and student-facing materials for classrooms and community spaces.

A 90-minute lesson designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), specifically those on the autism spectrum. This lesson focuses on recognizing overstimulation and using sensory-grounding techniques, breathing, and clear advocacy scripts to manage sensory input in workplace and community settings.

A lesson focused on teaching and tracking specific academic habits such as workspace organization, planner usage, and text annotation to increase student independence in the general education setting.