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11 Resources on Teaching Personal Safety Skills To Special Needs Children and Adults

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Studies show that both children and adults with developmental disabilities are vulnerable to incidents of abuse and injuries. Personal safety includes learning about being safe and dangerous environments. The following articles focus on teaching tips in both the community and in the home.

5 tips on teaching safety skills to children with autism

A guide to personal safety

Community safety skills

How to help individuals with disabilities be safe in the community

Personal safety programs for children with intellectual disabilities

Safety First: Teaching safety skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about fire emergencies

Teaching safety awareness skills to children with autism

Teaching stranger safety skills to children and adults with disabilities

Safety Activities

Activities that teach safety

Safety worksheets from Teacher Vision

Warm Weather Precautions Resources

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As the summer begins to heat up, now is the time to put warm weather and safety precautions into place. Children and adults with disabilities should:

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Use an air conditioner when possible
  • Take a cool bath or shower
  • Wear loose fitting clothing

For additional information click on the link below:

Extreme Heat and Health Problems- Disabled World
Health and Safety Alert- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Health and Safety Alert for Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities- New Jersey Department of Human Services
Hot Weather Tips- Family Caregiver Alliance
Summer Safety Precautions- New York Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (download PDF)
Three Ways Weather Affects People with Disabilities- Essential Accessibility