Childhood Map

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by Robert Pankowecki
Self-Care & Adaptive Skills

Daily living skills that support independence, personal care, and taking responsibility for oneself and one's environment.

Sources (6)
  • Montessori (Practical Life)
  • OT Practice Framework (ADLs)
  • ASQ-3 (Personal-Social)
  • IEP Domains (Adaptive)
  • CDC/AAP Milestones
  • Waldorf/Steiner
7 Subdomains
Dressing › Feeding & Mealtime › Hygiene & Grooming › Toileting › Personal Responsibility & Routines › Safety Awareness › Care of Environment ›
Toileting

Fully independent daytime toileting including the complete routine.

Examples & Achievements

  • Uses the toilet independently during the day
  • Wipes effectively
  • Flushes the toilet
  • Washes hands after toileting without reminders
  • Communicates need to use the bathroom in various settings

How to Measure

  • No daytime accidents for 4+ consecutive weeks
  • Completes entire toileting routine independently (observed)
  • Communicates toileting needs in unfamiliar settings
  • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - Toileting items
Sources (3)
  • CDC/AAP
  • OT Practice Framework
  • Montessori

Childhood Map › Self-Care & Adaptive Skills

Toileting

Fully independent daytime toileting including the complete routine.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources