SKills

SAILLife Skills

This list below does not include every skill, and all these skills may not apply to all people. It is important to remember that everyone is unique, and individual support needs may vary.

PERSONAL CARE SKILLS

Brushes teeth daily

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Showers thoroughly

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Washes hair thoroughly

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Uses deodorant daily

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Combs / brushes hair

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shaves as needed (electric or razor)

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Chooses weather appropriate and clean clothes

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Dresses without assistance

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Washes hands after using bathroom and eating

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Can use cell phone to make calls and/or text

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Can check voicemail and accept messages

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Can follow a daily schedule

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Asks for help when needed

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Can clean independently after toileting

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Can apply or change a sanitary pad or tampon during menses cycle

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NUTRITION / DIETARY SKILLS

Can make a grocery list

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Can find items in store or online

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Basic understanding of healthy versus unhealthy choices

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Can read and follow a food label

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Indicates when food is bad or spoiled beyond expiration date

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Understands and follows dietary protocols

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Exercises self-control over appropriate portion sizes

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Respects and will not elope with anothers food

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Understands and avoids potential allergens

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Adheres to behavior plan(s) regarding food/diet

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History of consuming inedible

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Cuts up food to bite size

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Able to use utensils independently

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Paces themselves while eating, does not gorge

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EMERGENCY / SAFETY SKILLS

Understands fire exits

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Understands what to do if the fire alarm goes off

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Will answer phones, accept messages, and only give pertinent information

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Knows how to interact with Law Enforcement

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Knows how to unlock a door

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Knows what to do if locked out of a house

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Does not open the door to strangers or let strangers in

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Can lock household doors

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Turns stove off after use

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Turns running water off after use

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Can recognize a situation calling for first aid

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Avoids cars that are moving in a parking lot

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Can follow crosswalk procedures safely

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Understands basic street signage

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Knows how to seek trusted people when needed

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Knows how to use a GeoCom device

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Will inform others (Staff) when desiring to leave the building

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Can communicate name, address, and phone number

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Can perform basic first aid (minor cuts, burns, etc)

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Exits during a fire alarm/drill in 2.5 minutes or less to the identified meeting spot

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Can dial 911 and give pertinent information to the 911 operator

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Can physically demonstrate where to go in an emergency

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HEALTHCARE SKILLS

Knows how to get a prescription refilled

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Knows own medication/diagnosis

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Takes medication without supervision and on time

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Schedules and attends medical appointments

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Advocates to others if they are not feeling well

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Identify name, address, and birthdate

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Able to locate their health insurance card or information

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Knows how to contact medical providers

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Self-administer emergency medications (epi-pen, inhaler, etc)

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SEXUAL HEALTH SKILLS

Labels body parts with correct terms

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Makes distinction of private places from public places

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Can explain the differences in private behavior and public behavior

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Understands consent and how to give and recognize consent

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Will advocate if personal boundaries are violated

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Can identity appropriate versus inappropriate touch

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Knows who and how to report suspected abuse (DPPC)

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Will advocate for personal sexual health needs

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Has an understanding of boundary setting and boundary repecting

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Understands safe sexual practices and risks (STI prevention, pregnancy, prophylactic use)

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MONEY MANAGEMENT / FINANCIAL SKILLS

Can make purchases with card or cash

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Has a bank account and manages money in account

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Can do simple math or use a calculator

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Understands how to read a price tag

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Knows how to compare prices

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Can deposit and withdrawal money from the bank or ATM

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Pays own bills and pays them on time

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Can make a purchase

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Can create and use a budget

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Carries money and cards in a secure way

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Does not spend lavishly

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Does not give money to a stranger

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INTERPERSONAL / SOCIAL SKILLS

Can introduce themselves to others

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Understands, defines, and manages personal space

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Knows how to ask (in some way) for help

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Respects the boundaries of others

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Coping skills for handling stressors

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Takes turns (if game playing, e.g., bowling, cards)

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Says no to peers or others if something feels wrong

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Accepts no for an answer

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Knows how to interrupt appropriately

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Uses an AAC device or signs effectively

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Will ask for assistance if lost

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KITCHEN SKILLS

Safely operates appliances (cooktop, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, coffeemaker)

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Uses common kitchen tools (can opener, bottle opener, measuring cups and spoons, grater, etc.)

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Helps plan and prepare meals for self

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Can help clean and put away dishes

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Can clean kitchen (including counters, floors, and removing trash)

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Can use sharps without assistance/independently

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Knows what to do in the event of a kitchen fire

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LAUNDRY SKILLS

Separates dirty clothes in hamper or a another appropriate place

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Can operate a washer and dryer

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Knows how to use laundry detergent

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Folds clothes

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Puts clothes away

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HOUSEHOLD SKILLS

Cleans their bedroom, bathroom and other areas as needed

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Makes their bed and changes the bedsheets as needed

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Picks up and disposes of trash

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Operates a vacuum

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Sweeps and mops floors

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COMMUNITY SKILLS

Can use public transportation (taxi, bus, train, Uber/Lyft, paratransit, etc.)

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Knows to be alert in unfamiliar settings and at night

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Consistently wears a seatbelt

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Can check for mail

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Carries drivers license or state issued ID card

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