Reference framework

DTRF — Developmental Transition Readiness Framework

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Readiness indicator · R4

Personal Independence

Daily living skills, self-management, routines, and personal responsibility.

Across developmental stages

What this looks like, stage by stage.

  1. S1

    Early Childhood

    ≈ 3–5 years

    Participates in dressing, feeding, and hygiene routines with support.

  2. S2

    Childhood

    ≈ 6–9 years

    Completes age-appropriate self-care and simple household tasks.

  3. S3

    Pre-Adolescence

    ≈ 10–12 years

    Manages personal belongings, time, and basic routines independently.

  4. S4

    Early Adolescence

    ≈ 13–15 years

    Manages schedule, basic money handling, and personal health routines with reminders.

  5. S5

    Pre-Transition

    ≈ 15–16 years

    Demonstrates a widening set of independent-living skills (cooking, transport, money).

  6. S6

    Formal Transition Age

    16+ years

    Manages independent-living tasks needed for chosen post-school setting.