Independence

Independence

LEAD (Launching Emerging Adults Form)

Rate how independent you are on these tasks.

0 points = Not at all (always relies on others)

25 points = Sometimes (needs help and prompting often)

50 points = A lot (needs help and prompting half of the time)

75 points = Most of the time (rarely needs help or prompting)

100 points = All of the time (never needs help or prompting)

1. I bathe and groom myself daily without prompting
2. I am able to soothe and relax myself when needed
3. I take my medication on my own and as prescribed
4. I prepare and eat my own meals daily
5. I strive to maintain a healthy, balanced diet
6. I do my own laundry
7. I regularly exercise
8. I maintain organization of my belongings and space
9. I keep current on health and sex information
10. I resent myself well to others
11. I support myself financially (I earn my own money)
12. I manage my own bank account
13. I am aware of and plan my spending and saving
14. I pay my own bills on time
15. I pay my own rent on time
16. I make my own friends
17. I maintain friendships
18. I have romantic relationships
19. I have a mentor or someone who can provide guidance (that is not a family member or close friend)
20. I deal with authority appropriately
21. I engage (relate to) with my parents on an adult level
22. I seek work on my own
23. I am able to negotiate with superiors
24. I register for class(es) or duties on time
25. I manage my schedule (daily and long-term plans)
26. I complete tasks and assignments on time
27. I seek help when it is necessary
28. I buy and care for my own clothes
29. I take care of my possessions
30. I fill and pick up my own prescriptions
31. I can get to and from where I need to go (transportation)
32. I am punctual and reliable
33. I get my hair groomed when needed
34. I travel alone
35. I asset myself to have my needs met
36. I am aware of current events (in community and globally)
37. I go on trips and vacations (alone or with others)
38. I go to parties and social gatherings
39. I have hobbies
40. I engage in cultural events and festivities
41. I am involved in clubs and/or sports
42. I volunteer for non-profit organizations
43. I engage in community service
44. I care for close ones (emotionally and/or physically)
45. I extend myself to help family and friends
46. I define myself as religious or non-religious
47. I choose to practice or not practice a religion on my own
48. I choose to support or not support political parties on my own
49. I vote in political elections
50. I question some of the things I've learned
51. I think about what kind of person I want to be in the future
52. I seek independence
53. I live independently from family
54. I recognize my own actions
55. I own and accept personal responsibility
56. I self-correct
57. I can apologize when it is needed
58. I profit from experience
59. I can express my thoughts and ideas clearly
60. I know when I need to ask for help