There are many processes that might be usefully influenced by experience and motion (see Hain, 2011 for more details): 1  Plasticity -- changes in central connections to compensate for peripheral disturbances. 2  Formation of internal models -- a cognitive process where one learns what to expect from ones actions.
activities of daily living (ADLs), Everyday routines generally involving functional mobility and personal care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation. An inability to perform these renders one dependent on others, resulting in a self-care deficit.
Clinical Terms. Activities of Daily Living- is a therapy term used to refer to daily self-care activities within an individual's place of residence, outdoor environments, and the community. ADL Kitchen- Activities of Daily Living Kitchen that simulates for occupational therapy patients how to adopt adaptive cooking methods.