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The My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide is designed to support people with disabilities in learning more about their health and wellness. The Teaching Guide includes a series of lesson plans and instructional materials designed to promote health knowledge, skills, and overall confidence when taking part in healthy behaviors. The lesson plans have been designed to be delivered by direct support professionals, caregivers, and other supporters. 

My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide

Lesson 1
An Introduction to My Health. My Wellness. 

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Lesson 1 introduces participants to the My Health. My Wellness. Toolkit and the importance of health and wellness.

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Lesson 2
All About Me

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Lesson 2 encourages participants to learn more about themselves – their areas of strength and areas of needed support – and helps participants to identify trusted support people in their lives.

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Lesson 3
My Health Goals 

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Lesson 3 introduces participants to SMART health goals and supports them in completing a “My Health Goals” sheet that they can bring to their next appointment.

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Lesson 4
My Health Care Rights

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Lesson 4 provides participants with an overview of their health care rights when visiting with a doctor.

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Lesson 5
Talking with My Doctors

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Lesson 5 provides participants with tips for making a doctor’s appointment and communicating their health needs.

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My Health. My Wellness. Instructional Materials Packet 

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The instructional materials packet includes materials you will need to run each lesson.

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My Health. My Wellness. Instructional Video Series

Part 1 – Introduction to the My Health. My Wellness. Toolkit

Part 2 – Overview of the My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide 

Part 3 – Overview of Best Practices for Instruction

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