Reference framework
DTRF — Developmental Transition Readiness Framework
Readiness indicator · R4
Personal Independence
Daily living skills, self-management, routines, and personal responsibility.
Across developmental stages
What this looks like, stage by stage.
S1
Early Childhood
≈ 3–5 years
Participates in dressing, feeding, and hygiene routines with support.
S2
Childhood
≈ 6–9 years
Completes age-appropriate self-care and simple household tasks.
S3
Pre-Adolescence
≈ 10–12 years
Manages personal belongings, time, and basic routines independently.
S4
Early Adolescence
≈ 13–15 years
Manages schedule, basic money handling, and personal health routines with reminders.
S5
Pre-Transition
≈ 15–16 years
Demonstrates a widening set of independent-living skills (cooking, transport, money).
S6
Formal Transition Age
16+ years
Manages independent-living tasks needed for chosen post-school setting.