Many disabilities have a functional impact on an individuals life. The functional impact of disability can be categorised into a number of domains:
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Mobility and Motor Skills
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Communication
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Social Interaction
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Learning
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Self-Management
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Self-Care
Functional Domains
Mobility & Motor Skills
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Communication
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Social Interaction
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Learning
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Self-Management
Self-management is the process in which one acts independently to complete tasks and take an active role in monitoring and reinforcing their own behavior. Self-management strategies can be used to improve academic performance, productivity, time on-task, and to decrease problem behavior. Self-management includes:
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Setting goals
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Self monitoring, evaluation, and reinforcement
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Managing household responsibilities (e.g. laundry, cleaning and cooking)
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Budgeting money
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Solving problems that arise
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Making decisions
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Taking responsibility
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Behaving responsibly and safely
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Maintaining adequate diet and nutrition
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Shopping
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Cooking
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Keeping safe in the home environment (e.g. food storage, use of stove etc.)
Self-Care
Self-care is the process of day-to-day activities related to one's physical, mental, or emotional functioning. Self-care activities include:
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Personal care
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Personal grooming
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Dressing
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Bathing
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Toileting
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Getting around inside the home
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Maintaining physical health
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Non-accidental self-care
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Managing medication
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Sexual health and wellbeing
DESIGN
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Consulting
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