Brigance IED III
DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Student: ______
Date: ______
Person Completing Form: ______
Directions: Check off the item if the child is performing it most of the time. You may provide additional information in the “Comments” section, if needed.
Feeding/Eating:
___ takes spoon from plate to mouth, with some spilling
___ uses straw to drink
___ holds cup or glass with one hand and drinks
___ chews with ease and rotary motion
___ inserts spoon in mouth without turning it upside down, moderate
Spilling
___ inserts spoon in mouth without turning it upside down, little or no
Spilling
___uses a fork for eating
___ spoon feeds without spilling
___ uses side of fork for cutting soft food
___ uses napkin
___ holds fork in fingers (not in fist)
___ uses knife for spreading
___ uses knife for cutting soft foods
Comments: ______
Undressing:
___ cooperates in undressing
___ removes socks
___ assists in undressing
___ removes shoes
___ removes coat
___ removes shirt
___removes pull-down clothing
___undresses self, but may need help with pull-over clothing
___ removes some “pull over” garments
___ removes more difficult “pull over” clothing
Comments: ______
Dressing:
___cooperates in dressing
___ assists in dressing
___ puts on front-opening sleeved garment, if it is positioned so that
arms can be placed in the correct sleeves
___ puts on short- sleeved garment with opening in the
front (shirt)
___puts on long-sleeved garment with opening in front (coat or shirt)
___ puts on front opening, pull up garment if it is positioned so that feet
can be placed in the correct legs
___ puts on short-legged garment with opening in front (shorts)
___ puts on long-legged garment with opening in front (pants)
___ puts on shoes (may be on the wrong feet)
___ puts on pull-up garment with elastic waistband
___ puts on socks
___ puts on “pullover” garment
___ dresses with little supervision except for help with difficult
fasteners (sometimes clothes may be on backward)
___ dresses without supervision (independently) except for help with
difficult fasteners(sometimes clothes may be on backward)
___ puts on shoes (on correct feet)
___ dresses self, putting all clothes on correctly and fastening all
fasteners
___ dresses self completely, including tying shoelaces, and fastening
all fasteners
Comments: ______
Unfastening:
___ unzipsfront nonseparating zipper
___ unbuttons front buttons
___ unties bow
___ unsnaps front snaps
___ unzips front separating zipper
Comments: ______
Fastening:
___ buttons large front buttons
___ snaps front snaps
___ zips front nonseparating zipper
___ buttons small front buttons
___ buckles belt or shoes
___ attempts to tie shoes
___ zips front separating zipper
___ ties shoes
Comments: ______
Toileting:
___ indicates wet or soiled diaper or pants
___ has regular bowel movements
___ begins to anticipate & communicate toileting needs
___ anticipates & verbalizes/communicates toileting needs fairly
consistently
___ gets on potty by self, but may need help with clothing
___ has bowel control (occasional accident)
___ has bladder control (occasional accident)
___ distinguishes between urinating and having a bowel movement and
communicates each need differently
___ climbs on toilet seat
___ has firmly established toileting skills (rarely has accident)
___ pulls down pants when needs toileting
___ urinates without toileting assistance
___stays dry at night if toileted in the evening
___ attempts to wipe self
___ cares for toileting needs, but may need help wiping
___ flushes toilet
___ manages clothes on own adequately when toileting
___ wipes self independently
___ totally cares for toileting needs, including flushing toilet & washing and
drying hands
Comments: ______
Bathing:
___ cooperates in drying hands
___ cooperates in washing hands
___ dries hands, may need assistance
___ washes hands, but may need assistance using soap efficiently
___ dries hands without assistance
___ dries face, but may need assistance
___ washes hands with soap without assistance
___ washes face, but may need assistance
___ turns faucet on and off without assistance
___ knows which faucet is for hot water and which is for cold
water
___ adjusts water temperature with adult assistance
___ dries face without assistance
___ washes face without assistance
___ bathes self with assistance
___ dries self without assistance after bathing
___ bathes self without assistance
Comments: ______
Grooming:
___ willingly allows nose to be wiped
___ begins brushing teeth, but may need much assistance
___ wipes nose when asked to do so
___ brushes teeth, but may need assistance
___ rinses mouth and expels water
___ combs hair, but may need assistance
___ brushes hair, but may need assistance
___ brushes teeth without assistance
___ combs hair without assistance
___ wipes nose without verbal cue
___ brushes hair without assistance
___ covers mouth/nose when coughing & sneezing
Comments: ______
Note to teacher: Subtests G-9, G-10, and G-11 may be administered directly to the student if needed.
Brigance IED III
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Student:______
Date:______
Person Completing Form: ______
Directions: Check off the item if the child is performing it most of the time. You may provide additional information in the “Comments” section, if needed.
Relationships with Adults:
___ watches face for emotional clues
___ is warmly responsive to adults
___ engages with an adult by doing an activity for five minutes
___ demonstrates warmth when interacting with an adult
___ meets and accepts strangers comfortably
___ interacts with you respectfully
___ responds appropriately to directions from an adult
___ shares feelings with adults when sad or upset
___ shares feelings with adults when happy
___ asks adult for guidance when he/she needs help
___ enjoys sharing information about self with adult
___ shares ideas willingly when requested to by an adult
___ responds appropriately to classroom instruction
___ shares thoughts and ideas
Comments: ______
Play and Relationships with Peers:
___ plays alone in the presence of other students (parallel play)
___ identifies self with students of same age and gender
___ watches other students play and joins briefly
___ imitates self doing something, such as crying or eating
___ begins to play with other students with adult supervision
___ uses a doll or other toy to act out a scene
___ is aware of and curious about gender differences
___ engages in domestic, make-believe play, imitating an adult
activity for five minutes
___ engages in domestic, make-believe play, imitating an adult
activity for ten minutes
___engages in domestic, make-believe play, imitating an adult
activity for fifteen minutes
___ engages in domestic, make-believe play, imitating an adult
activity for twenty minutes
___ plays simple group games, such as “Ring Around the Rosy”
___ uses blocks or other objects to build simple enclosures, such as
pens or yards
___ engages in a small-group project or activity for at least five
minutes
___ shows preference for some friends over others
___ forms a temporary attachment to one playmate
___engages in a small-group project or activity for at least twelve
minutes
___ usually plays cooperatively, but may need adult help
___ prefers companionship of peers to that of adults
___ takes turns in play without adult supervision
___ has several friends, but one special friend
___ plays cooperatively with two or three students for five minutes
___ plays cooperatively with two or three students for ten minutes
___ plays cooperatively with two or three students for fifteen minutes
___ plays cooperatively with two or three students for twenty minutes
___ has a best friend
___ plays cooperatively in large-group games
___ values friendship
___ incorporates verbal directions into play activities
___ plays games with rules
___ pretends to have a career/professional role in play
Comments: ______
Motivation and Self-Confidence:
___ shows a sense of self as evidenced by wanting less service and
Independence
___ shows pride in new accomplishments
___ insists upon doing things for himself/herself
___ maintains interest when reading with an adult for at least five
minutes
___ begins to be aware of so-called good and bad behavior in self
___ begins to be aware of so-called good and bad behavior in others
___ seeks detailed explanations with frequent use of why
___ maintains interest when engaged in a small-group activity or
project for ten minutes
___ describes social behavior using a variety of descriptive words,
perhaps due to a good imagination
___ reacts appropriately to change
___ shows pride in showing new accomplishments and skills
___ listens and takes feedback well
___ demonstrates self-confidence
___ demonstrates perseverance
___ is eager to comply with class rules and activities
___ demonstrates satisfaction and comfort with self
___ maintains a positive attitude during activities
___ usually remains at a 10 to 12-minute task until it is time to quit or
transition
___ transitions appropriately from one activity to another
___ demonstrates independence in learning activities and tasks
___ likes to finish what he/she starts
___ pushes for autonomy (wants to be independent like an adult)
___ approaches new tasks with confidence
___ works on a small-group project or activity for at least twenty
minutes
___ remains engaged in an assigned task even when minor
distractions are present
Comments: ______
Prosocial Skills and Behaviors:
___ helps put things away
___ identifies self with students of same age and gender
___ likes to perform for others
___ gives as well as takes
___ discovers satisfaction from doing things with others
___ shows concern that playmates are not hurt
___ performs simple errands
___ establishes eye contact when interacting with peers
___ establishes eye contact when addressed by an adult
___ greets adults and peers appropriately
___ engages appropriately in conversation initiated by others
___ refuses requests or activities inappropriately
___ is truthful when sharing information with others
___ takes turns (with assistance)
___ takes pleasure in doing simple favors for others
___ volunteers to help a peer with an activity without prompting
___ begins to show empathy for others
___ participates well in group activities
___ responds appropriately to criticism
___ understands the need to share and take turns
___ reacts to disappointment and failure in an acceptable manner
___ asks before using another student’s toy or things
___ offers apologies for accidents or mistakes
___ values friendship
___ likes to finish what he/she starts with less dawdling than at an
earlier age
___ follows verbal conversational rules
Comments: ______
Rev. 11-10