ADLs

Question 1

0-9M
(ADLs)

Answer 1

Fully dependent

Question 2

9-12M
(ADLs)

Answer 2

• Pull off own socks
• Cooperates during dressing
• Fusses when diaper is wet/soiled
• Bowel movements more regular

Question 3

12-18M
(ADLs)

Answer 3

• Cooperates with dressing and undressing
• Imitates housework

Question 4

18-24M
(ADLs)

Answer 4

• ~50% of time will squat or verbalize when they have to toilet
• Brushes teeth w/ assistance
• Attempts to wash face & hands
• Removes loose clothing
• Unzips zippers
• Attempts to don shoes

Question 5

24-36M
(ADLs)

Answer 5

• Removes socks, shoes, & some pants
• Dons socks, coat, and shirt
  ** 30-36M –> dresses w/ supervision**
• Opens door by turning handle
• Tries to wash self
  30-36M –> able to dry hands (I)
• Tolerates hair cuts
• W/ supervision, will sit on toilet for at least 1min
  30-36M –> daytime control w/ few accidents
• Gets into/out of bed and soft furniture safely
• Obtains items for play
• Transports items in the home
• Mobile on the floor (on/off ground safely)

Question 6

36-48M
(ADLs)

Answer 6

Hangs clothes on hook
Responsible for toileting
Washes hands and face (I)
Dons shoes
Doffs all clothing (I)
Unbuttons front buttons and snaps
In/out of vehicle safely
Wipes nose w/ reminders
Brushes teeth (I)
Spits out toothpaste

Question 7

48-60M
(ADLs)

Answer 7

Fastens car seat (I)
Manages zipper
Laces shoes
(I) w/ dressing and undressing, but needs help with back fasteners
Brushes or combs hair (I)
Crosses street safely

Question 8

60-72M
(ADLs)

Answer 8

Begins to tie shoes (initial knot, may not complete)
Selects appropriate clothing
(I) w/ bathing
Obtains ready to eat items from kitchen
(I) management of safety belt

Question 9

8+ y/o
(ADLs)

Answer 9

Increased (I) w/ all ADLs
Refines speed and accuracy
Moving into IADLs