Chronological Age Expectations: Typical 18-year olds...

• On the verge of independence
• Maintain a job and graduate from school
• Have a plan for life
• Budget own money
• Organize

Developmental Age with FAS/E: 18-years going on .....-years...

• Needs structure and guidance
• Limited choices of activities
• In the "here and now," little projection
• Giggles, curiosity, frustration
• Gets an allowance
• Gets organized with the help of adults