Activities of Daily Living

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Activities of daily refer to the skills a child needs to look after themselves independently. This can include dressing, grooming, tooth brushing, eating, toiletting and bathing. Often described as "self-help skills"; children are expected to learn these skills so that they are "independent" or can "help themselves" before they reach adult hood.

As a child grows into adulthood, self-help skills may also include making their own meals, accessing public transport, shopping and managing a budget.

Occupational Therapists can help children to -

develop skills needed to perform these activities of daily living
adapt the activity so that the child can perform as much as they are able to
modify the activity or technique for doing the activity
use adaptive equipment to assist with achieving these activities
make environmental modifications

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is general in nature and should be used for educational and entertainment purposes. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions. This blog does not replace formal therapeutic professional advice given by a health professional or medical practitioner. Reviews and endorsements of products will only be made based on my expertise and personal opinion; and deemed worthy of such endorsement. The opinions shared in sponsored content will always be my own and not that of the advertising company or brand. Content, advertising space or posts will be clearly identified if paid, affiliated or sponsored. Affiliate links may be found throughout this website in advertising. This means that if you follow through with a purchase from these links, Your Kids OT will receive a percentage of the sale. Your Kids OT undertakes to meet the requirements of the "Social Media Policy" as published by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Further information about this policy can be found here.

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Hi, I'm Cindy and I am an Occupational Therapist. I enjoy working creatively with children to see them reach their potential. Read more about me here.