Reference framework

DTRF — Developmental Transition Readiness Framework

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Readiness indicator · R8

Family Partnership

Family expectations, participation, advocacy, and long-term vision.

Across developmental stages

What this looks like, stage by stage.

  1. S1

    Early Childhood

    ≈ 3–5 years

    Family establishes shared routines and high expectations within everyday life.

  2. S2

    Childhood

    ≈ 6–9 years

    Family supports growing responsibility and participates in school partnership.

  3. S3

    Pre-Adolescence

    ≈ 10–12 years

    Family encourages exploration of interests and broader community experiences.

  4. S4

    Early Adolescence

    ≈ 13–15 years

    Family begins articulating a long-term vision; supports self-advocacy at home.

  5. S5

    Pre-Transition

    ≈ 15–16 years

    Family actively partners in planning; vision for adult life becomes concrete.

  6. S6

    Formal Transition Age

    16+ years

    Family advocates alongside the learner across transition meetings and agencies.