In the Activities
of Daily Living (ADL) training, individuals learn adaptive techniques in the
areas of home management, grooming, and cooking. The individuals learn how to
use adaptive devices and alternative techniques for performing such tasks as
telling time, identifying/folding money, pouring beverages, cooking, sweeping
floors, labeling appliances in the home, etc. This training provides the
individual with the opportunity to enhance his or her level of independence,
develop self-confidence, and enable optimal carryover of skills into everyday
life.