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.
Activities of daily living - Basic. 1  Basic ADLs consist of self-care tasks that include, but are not limited to: [5] 2  Bathing and showering. 3  Personal hygiene and grooming (including brushing/combing/styling hair) 4  Toilet hygiene (getting to the toilet, cleaning oneself, and getting back up)