Module 3:
Knowing & Understanding
the Individual
Habilitation Therapy
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Lester
Did she grow up in a city or on a farm?
Did she raise a family – have a career outside of the home?
What people are important to her?
What makes
Mrs. Lester laugh?
What songs will
she sing?
Mrs. Lester likes
coffee, tea or beer?
What You’ll Learn
Do Personal Preferences Really Matter?
Their Preferences
Personal Preferences are Important
This Can Be Difficult
Strategies to Help Us Learn about the Person
Their History Is Important
Their Abilities Are Important
Their Personality Is Important
Observation/Assessment
What did we
talk about today?
Let’s review…
Personal Preferences are Important
Their Personality Is Important
Strategies to Help Us Learn about the Person