Visual, oral, and motor skills a child needs to communicate effectively, participate in play and daily living activities, and succeed academically
Social interactions and relationship building, as well as social language skills and self-esteem
Ability to communicate effectively and understand others
Ability to engage in daily living activities independently, from dressing and toileting to setting the table and shopping for groceries
Various forms of play, including interactive, independent, pretend, and computer play
Goal-oriented behavior and self-management, such as memory, attention, planning, self-awareness, flexibility, and problem solving
Perspective-taking skills or “Theory of Mind” (i.e., the ability to understand the mental states of oneself and others)
Language Arts and Math skills, so a child can independently participate in assignments at school