Get the Free 25 Daily Living Skills Checklist to pinpoint strengths and next-step priorities for independence

A simple visual to map what others see and what you carry quietly so conversations and next steps feel clearer for parents, educators and clinicians

Life Skills Advocate - 25 Daily Living Skills Checklist

What's Included?

  • 4-page PDF checklist and question prompts to review together
  • 25 “big picture” skills across communication, executive function, health, safety, and life tasks
  • Clear categories: Communication; EF task-related; EF behavior-related; Primary, Secondary, Advanced, Advanced+ needs
  • Prompt cues to get ideas flowing, including “How do others know I have ADHD?” and “What are the challenges and barriers right now?”
  • Visual overview of the “Building Daily Living Skills” pyramid for context

What Can You Do With the Free 25 Daily Living Skills Checklist?

Spot Strengths And Skill Gaps

with a clear view across key areas

Turn Insights Into Next Steps

by choosing one or two targets to try

Align Home And School Support

so you can share one common language

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Life Skills Advocate - 25 Daily Living Skills Checklist

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FAQs

Is this a checklist or a guide?

It’s a short checklist with guiding questions to support discussion.

Can teens use it on their own?

Yes, but pairing with a parent, educator, or coach adds helpful context.

Do I need to print it?

No. You can review it digitally or print it for jotting notes.

Does it teach how to learn or teach each skill?

No. It highlights priorities. Use it to determine skills to practice or to bring to coaching.

Does this replace an assessment?

No. It is a conversation starter and planning aid, not a diagnostic tool.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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