Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are daily self-care activities! They are routine self-care activities that solely pertain to the individual.

These activities include bathing, grooming/hygiene, toileting, dressing, and feeding. Occupational therapists often help people become more independent with these skills.

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activities of daily living - A parent and child look in camera like a mirror while brushing their teeth

Functional Skills in a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Environment
Functional Skills

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My Kids Place in San Diego, CA provides traditional therapy services to the special needs community. We also offer short-term, focused interventions by skilled OTs, PTs, and speech-language pathologists to parents seeking more for their children.