Everyday & School

Activities of daily living (ADL)

Activities of daily living (ADL) are routine activities that people tend do everyday without needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence.

Everyday skills like buttoning, zipping, using a spoon, and pulling on socks depend on fine motor control, strength, and planning. The activities below make practice playful, so kids can build these skills before they need them in daily routines.

Activities of daily living (ADL) activities

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