These skills typically combine several developmental milestone domains to which they build upon each other for a successful academic career.

Many parents envision their children growing up and making a positive impact in the world.  Along, with this envision, parents see their children successfully “mainstreamed” in the school setting and attending college.

Academic skills develop over life-span from toddlers (age 2 to 3) through young adulthood. Academic skills can be divided into several categories based on a child’s chronological age, and most countries have a standard as to what that child/student should be able to demonstrate to move on through their academic career.  These skills typically combine several developmental milestone domains to which they build upon

The chart below identifies several skills your child should demonstrate through their academic career:

 

	Academic Skills
Pre-Academic Skills   Age Range: 2  to 5 years (toddlers to young children)	Identifies shapes, colors, numbers, letters
	Cooperative play, takes turns with friends
	Explores their world
	Follows directions from multiple adults
	Learns to write their name, can read some words
	Colors, cuts, and glues

 

	Academic Skills
K-12   Age Range: 5  to 18 years (school aged, adolescence to early adulthood)	Writes in complete sentences and has the ability to write about the past, present and future
	Reads stories, articles, novels and can predict what will happen
	Can complete math problems and critical thinking
	Begins to utilize a computer or similar device
	Increases their “social” circle
	Appropriately self-advocates and engages in self-monitoring

 

	Academic Skills
University or Vocational Training   Age Range: 18  and beyond (adulthood)	Selects a training or educational path in an area of interest
	Can study independently or in a group
	Can manage time and prioritize independently
	Utilizes different instruments to complete tasks