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Daily Living Skill Development by Age

What's Included?

  • 2-page printable PDF infographic and reference chart
  • Age bands from 0–24 months, 2–4, 5–12, 13–18, and 18+ with examples
  • Five domains including communication, executive functioning, and daily living skills across primary, secondary, advanced, and advanced+ needs
  • Quick-glance notes on citizenship, finance, transportation, leisure, health, and safety
  • Resource list and usage note that the chart is a visual summary, not an assessment or screening tool

What Can You Do With the Free Daily Living Skills Development by Age?

See Skills By Age At A Glance

with a simple chart from infant to adult

Spot Gaps And Set Priorities

so you can focus plans and support

Share A Clear Common Language

by aligning terms across teams and ages

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Daily Living Skill Development by Age

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FAQs

Is this an assessment or diagnostic tool?

No. It is a visual summary to inform discussion.

Can I print and share this with families or teams?

Yes, you may print and share with attribution to Life Skills Advocate.

Does this cover every possible skill by age?

No. It highlights common patterns and skills; individual paths vary.

How should I use this with students or clients?

Use it to set expectations, choose focus areas, and plan next conversations.

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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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