Susan Traugh

May ushers in Emergency Medical Services Week and is a good time to teach teens about when and how to call emergency medical services. Knowing when to call for emergency medical services is an important adult living skill and the simple worksheet accompanying this lesson can help teachers create a lesson around emergency medical services. Teens Need to Know When 911 is Appropriate Not every medical situation requires a call to 911. Not only do 911 services cost more but u

The second week in May is National Etiquette Month and a good time to practice manners and mannerly behavior with your teens with special needs. Common courtesy can sometimes be difficult for teens with special needs as they do not “read” the cues others take for granted. But, with a little help, you can teach manners and etiquette to your students in an easy and fun way. How to Practice Mannerly Greetings Students with special needs sometimes have difficulty looking peop

May is Mental Health Awareness month and a good time to introduce mental health awareness to teens and young people. The reality is stark: the legacy of Covid is a huge uptick in mental health issues for our children and their families. Understanding mental illness and how and where to get help is a vital skill for teens and young adults. Knowing where to get help and overcoming the stigma of asking for such help can—quite literally—save someone’s life. This lesson will hel