Discover essential techniques for becoming a successful active listener, such as maintaining eye contact and refraining from interrupting. Familiarize yourself with social cues to enhance your understanding of social situations. Explore the lives of self-advocates throughout history and identify traits you may share with them. Learn how to cope with change and develop strategies for adapting to various situations. Take a quiz to assess your self-awareness, followed by tips on how to support your growth in this area. Gain insights into emotional intelligence with five steps for managing emotions. This resource includes engaging reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crosswords, word searches, and comprehension quizzes. These materials combine high-interest concepts with accessible vocabulary to ensure all learners can grasp the essential life skills required. All content is reproducible, aligned with your state standards, and designed according to Bloom's Taxonomy. 60 pages. Grades: 6+.