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Autonomy Protective Factors:

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AGES: 12 TO 14 YEARS

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Yet to promote

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Promoted
Distinguishing symptoms that need urgent treatment and where to seek care. It also includes
knowledge of symptoms of potential mental health problems.
Notions of first aid (treat wounds, minor burns, measure fever).
Medication self-administration, with monitoring
HEALTH

Knowledge of the necessary hours for night rest, even if needs support to management them.
Further insights on preventive care (nutrition, substance use, sexual health, etc.)
Practice sports activities according to preference.
Consolidation of autonomy in oral health (recognizes the need for a dentist and routines
included)
Knowledge of your weight and measurement

Comments

Autonomy and responsibility in sharing day-to-day school experiences (make sure this is

In promotion
autonomous in this stage). Yet to promote

Promoted
Knowledge of the different possible professional paths and identification of preferences and
EDUCATION

vocational references.
Developing reading habits and participation in extracurricular activities, namely learning
languages
Sensitivity and motivation for cultural traditions
Initiation to active participation in decisions about individual educational project

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Yet to promote

In promotion

Promoted
Knowledge of wide range of emotions and emotional and behavioral responses, known and
identified in oneself and in the other
EMOTIONS AND
BEHAVIORS

Recognition of at least one safe reference adult with evidence of belonging

Understanding that changes are a part of life, and the need to find adaptation strategies
Knowledge of frustration management strategies
Existence of a range of different alternatives of problem-solving strategies

Comments

Narrative of life events known and organized

Yet to promote
In promotion
Acceptance and feeling of comfort with the physical changes

Promoted
IDENTITY

Individual repertoire of cultural, professional and sports interests

Acknowledging of personal limitations and identifying abilities and assets – “as I am, what makes
me unique”
Respect for the intimate space (physical, environmental and corporal) in development

Comments

Relationship with the family of origin in the process of adaptation

SOCIAL AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Recognition of stable and affectionate social relationships, including age-appropriate friendships

Yet to promote
In promotion
Differentiated social performance according to the groups (how it relates to people of various

Promoted
ages)
Mostly good relationship with siblings
Notions of the basic rules of social coexistence (use "please" and "thank you", do not interrupt
conversations, knock on door before entering, know wait for turn, etc.)
Look for support about relationships when needed
Exercise, with support, of social responsibility and citizenship, appropriate to their age (to
participate or to know volunteering, actions of solidarity and tolerance)

Comments

Associação das Aldeias de Crianças SOS de Portugal | Março 2017

Sede: Rua José Dias Coelho, 40, R/C - 1300-329 Lisboa | Portugal
Tel.: +351-213616950 | Fax +351-213616959 | Email: portugal@aldeias-sos.org
NIF 500846812 | www.aldeias-sos.org
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Yet to promote

In promotion

Promoted
Expression of personal hygiene skills (although the recognition of this need may be
compromised due to the current development phase of the child)
PRESENTATION

Care in the preparation of clothes and in presentation, including the suitability to the climate
SOCIAL

and circumstance, although with support

Knowledge of the importance of caring for personal assets, and implementation with support
Signaling the need for cosmetic care, although with support need to implement (e.g., cut hair,
shaving, etc.)

Comments

Active participation in the small decisions about day-to-day life and knowledge of the
responsibility of those decisions.
Autonomy in the morning routines (wake up on time alone, prepare breakfast), although needing
FUNCTIONAL AUTONOMY (SELF-CARE)

some monitoring.
Going to school autonomously
Notions of money (values, understanding the amount of change after a payment and importance

In promotion
Yet to promote
of saving)

Promoted
Cooking simple meals, follow recipes and recognition of nutritional validity of foods
Collaboration in household chores (setting the table, cleaning the kitchen, sweeping, dusting,
mopping)
Knowledge of the use of washing machines, realizing simple washing programs, including choice
of clothes / dishes
Collaboration in ironing simple garments
General knowledge of personal documents and public services
Basic knowledge of common household expenses (water, electricity, gas, shopping, etc.)

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Associação das Aldeias de Crianças SOS de Portugal | Março 2017

Sede: Rua José Dias Coelho, 40, R/C - 1300-329 Lisboa | Portugal
Tel.: +351-213616950 | Fax +351-213616959 | Email: portugal@aldeias-sos.org
NIF 500846812 | www.aldeias-sos.org
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