Transition Inventory Manual - Region 13

Region XIII Education Service Center
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Full Independence
What is Full Independence?
An individual with full independence may have physical, emotional, or learning disabilities,
but functions in the normal range of intelligence. The individual can apply
knowledge to tasks, problems, or activities she encounters. *Their cognitive ability
allows them to transfer or generalize learning across all performance contexts, or the
life domains of social/recreation/leisure, independent living, lifelong learning, and
employment. She has awareness of cognitive processes, personal work characteristics,
and interpersonal effectiveness. The fully independent person has developed a comprehensive
set of skills, competencies, and orientations to complete tasks and activities
encountered within the major performance contexts of adult life.
* Cognitive ability is the only separating factor between the categories
Performance Expectations
This list of Performance Expectations corresponds to the PE Numbers of the
Transition Decision-Making Matrix.
1. Interact effectively in social situations and settings.
2. Contribute to the attainment of group goals.
3. Complete assigned or routine tasks and fulfill responsibilities.
4. Manage personal, career, and other life decisions.
5. Express themselves effectively through oral and other nonwritten means.
6. Express themselves effectively through print means.
7. Complete complex cognitive tasks effectively.
8. Manage unstructured time.
9. Move about/travel effectively within and beyond their community.
For Full Independence In:
Social/Recreation/Leisure
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Adult Living
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Lifelong Learning
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Employment
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