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 that fall into the category of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are a specific type of ADLs. IADLs are considered to be âinstrumentalâ in a personâs life but do not necessarily include personal activities such as eating, bathing, and other tasks related to personal care.