This study is a program evaluation of the Life Skills Program at Mammoth Heights Elementary in the Douglas County School District. The overall goal of the Life Skills Program is to increase students' independent and daily living skills through the teaching of communication, social-emotional skills and academic skills. Students in the Life Skills Program are divided into two groups: a high function group and a sensory group. The primary research question focuses on the effectiveness of the Program in meeting the needs of the students in the higher functioning group. Results indicated that although significant differences were not observed, the Program was generally effective in fostering progress towards social-emotional and communication for most of the students. Implications for the programming and future research are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]