{"id":228,"date":"2025-08-24T21:21:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethanpaul.in\/wp\/?p=228"},"modified":"2025-08-24T21:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T21:21:46","slug":"activities-of-daily-living-adl-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethanpaul.in\/wp\/2025\/08\/24\/activities-of-daily-living-adl-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

This ADL plan is designed to support Ethan, a 14-year-old non-verbal autistic child, in developing independence and functional skills in daily routines. The plan incorporates structured goals and strategies based on his current abilities and therapeutic assessments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Personal Hygiene<\/h1>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Wash hands independently using soap and water.<\/p>\n

– Brush teeth with assistance and visual prompts.<\/p>\n

– Comb hair with minimal assistance.<\/p>\n

Support Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Use visual schedules and step-by-step picture cards.<\/p>\n

– Provide verbal and physical prompts as needed.<\/p>\n

– Reinforce completion with praise or preferred activity.<\/p>\n

2. Dressing<\/h1>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Identify clothes for different occasions or seasons.<\/p>\n

– Dress and undress with fasteners (e.g., zippers, buttons).<\/p>\n

Support Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Practice dressing during therapy sessions.<\/p>\n

– Use adaptive clothing if needed.<\/p>\n

– Provide modeling and hand-over-hand assistance.<\/p>\n

3. Eating<\/h1>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Eat independently using utensils.<\/p>\n

– Try a variety of food textures and types.<\/p>\n

Support Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Use preferred utensils and sensory-friendly plates.<\/p>\n

– Introduce new foods gradually.<\/p>\n

– Use AAC tools to express food preferences.<\/p>\n

4. Toileting<\/h1>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Use toilet independently with minimal prompts.<\/p>\n

– Perform hygiene tasks (e.g., wiping, flushing, washing hands).<\/p>\n

Support Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Use visual schedules and toilet training charts.<\/p>\n

– Provide consistent routines and reinforcement.<\/p>\n

– Use AAC to signal need to use the toilet.<\/p>\n

5. Daily Routines<\/h1>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Follow morning and bedtime routines.<\/p>\n

– Participate in household chores (e.g., putting away toys, helping set the table).<\/p>\n

Support Strategies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Use visual schedules and timers.<\/p>\n

– Break tasks into small steps.<\/p>\n

– Reinforce participation with praise and preferred activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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