Adaptive behavior is commonly assessed in students with disabilities. Which of the following is an example of an adaptive behavior domain?

• A. Academic skills
• B. Daily living skills
• C. Reading fluency
• D. Written expression

Answer: (B)

Adaptive behavior focuses on the everyday skills that allow a student to live and participate independently. Daily living skills are an adaptive behavior domain because they cover practical, real-life tasks such as self-care (dressing, feeding, bathing), personal hygiene, safety, and managing day-to-day chores and routines like money handling or using transportation. These areas measure how well a student can function in daily life, beyond what they learn in academic settings.

Academic skills, reading fluency, and written expression are tied to cognitive/academic domains. They reflect what a student can learn in school rather than how independently they can manage daily activities.